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Kathy Fritz, President
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| NJ Health & Physical Education model curriculum |
The NJ Department of Education has recently posted the newly developed "model" curriculum K-8 and is encouraging feedback from Health and Physical Education professionals. Writing teams of health educators, physical educators, and administrators from various grade levels have worked very hard to produce something that will be beneficial to all of us. We also ask that you share the model curriculum website with your entire school community and visit the site often for updates. CLICK HERE |
| 2012-13 Professional Development Plans | |
Pre-planning...
As you begin to prepare your Professional Development Plan for the 2012-13 school year, NJAHPERD recommends that you include participation in content specific professional development to ensure that you will have the opportunity to attend a NJAHPERD sponsored professional development event. NJAHPERD Events
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| Weekend Professional Development Event |  Lake Conference...Mark Your Calendars and Register Now! The Lake Conference will be held September 28-30, 2012. Set aside some time to join the fun for this action-packed activity weekend featuring Jean Blaydes (Texas), Amy Gagnon (Connecticut), Kerry Lubin (Pennsylvania) and our own Chip Candy, Jim Ross, John Smith, Shawn Bennett, Arvin Arjona, (New Jersey) and Eric Eder 2010 NJAHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year. Check out the tentative schedule and the session descriptions on the NJAHPERD web site. See the Lake Conference page listed under Our Professional Events and check out the speaker page for more information about our presenters. MORE Have further questions? Contact Gregg Montgomery, NJAHPERD Lake Chair, 973-927-4862 home, 201-841-1059 cell or the NJAHPERD office. |
| Attention Golf Enthusiasts, Friends & Families! | |
GREAT FATHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA!
Barclays Tickets are Now Available!
AUGUST 21 - 26, 2012, Farmingdale, NY BETHPAGE STATE PARK - BLACK COURSE
TICKETS Fore CHARITY
(TFC) is a unique fundraising initiative for NJAHPERD to raise significant funds while becoming aligned with one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world. The Barclays is the first event in the PGA Tour Playoffs for the FedExCup and regularly attracts the biggest names in professional golf. This year the event will be held at the prestigious Beth Page Black Course
in Farmingdale, NY.
The ticket available through TICKETS Fore CHARITY is a weekly grounds ticket available for $150. This is a grounds ticket for each day of the tournament from Tuesday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 26. NJAHPERD will receive $112.50 of each ticket purchased on their behalf. The remaining $37.50 is donated to The First Tee of Metropolitan NY.
You can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster using code: FLAGSTICK or save fees and purchase through NJAHPERD.
Want to VOLUNTEER at the Tournament? Visit the Barclays Volunteer website to choose from over 20 different committees including marshal, ambassador, admissions, golf carts, caddie registration, shot link laser operator, transportation and many others. Your volunteer payment ($65) will also offset tournament costs so the Barclays can make significant contributions to local charities, including NJAHPERD. Remember to select NJAHPERD as the "organization" from the drop down list. Select JoAnn Doherty as the NJAHPERD Chairperson you know!
No time to volunteer or attend, but still want to contribute? Future Professionals are willing to volunteer for you! Sponsor a Future Professional for $65 and they will make the commitment to work as a volunteer. NJAHPERD will receive additional funding and the student will gain valuable experience.
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| Health & Physical Education student teacher supervisors wanted | |
Rowan University's Department of Health & Exercise Science
Rowan University's Department of Health & Exercise Science is looking for supervisors for Health and Physical Education student teachers in Central and North Jersey.
This adjunct position requires a Master's degree or higher in Health and Physical Education.
Interested applicants will need to attend orientation sessions to learn the Rowan clinical practice evaluation process and rubric, as well as policies regarding clinical practice.
Applicants must be available during the school day to visit student teachers in the field.
This is an ideal position for retired teachers and administrators with a background in Health and Physical Education.
Contact:
Send letter of interest with resume and transcript and names and contact information for three references to: rattigan@rowan.edu. Electronic submission preferred.
Dr. Peter Rattigan, Chair
Department of Health & Exercise Science
Herman D. James Hall
Rowan University
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| The Weight of the Nation | 
HBO
THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION is a presentation of HBO and the Institute of Medicine (IOM), in association with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in partnership with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Kaiser Permanente.
The centerpiece of THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION campaign is the four-part documentary series, each featuring case studies, interviews with our nation's leading experts, and individuals and their families struggling with obesity.
The films include: Parts 3 & 4: CHILDREN IN CRISIS & CHALLENGES air on May 15th at 8pm
HBO is showing the documentary on all of their channels and offering it as a FREE streaming program on HBO.com
Weight of the Nation website
Mini-Series Trailer
NJAHPERD encourages you to take the time to view this mini series and the resources available on the Weight of the Nation website. |
| Getting healthy and fit: there's an app for that | |
The Healthy App Challenge
In our technology-laden world of smart phones and laptops, there's an application for nearly everything; which is why Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD held the Healthy App Challenge. The contest sought out mobile apps that support the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in their effort to promote healthy choices through technology. The following four winners were selected:
- Lose It! - This app allows users to set daily calorie budgets and then record their physical activity and food intake. Users can share their logs on Facebook to keep themselves accountable and show off their progress.
- GoodGuide - A bar code scanner that can be used while shopping, this app helps users get information about food, personal care, and household products to help them make healthy choices.
- Fooducate - Another bar code scanner, this app makes it easier to make healthy choices while grocery shopping by providing a quick view of nutritional values as well as additional information on nutrients and additives. Other features include the ability to offer healthier alternatives and compare items side-by-side.
- Healthy Habit - This app goes beyond just physical activity and nutrition, addressing other health-influencing habits such as smoking, wearing sunscreen, and reducing stress. Users can set goals, and the app will help track their success.
In addition to the winning applications, several others addressing physical activity were also recommended , Fit Friendzy and MapMyFitness, and for children, Max's Plate and Short Sequence: Kids' Yoga Journey. As part of the criteria for the challenge, all of these applications are available for free download. You can also read the Surgeon's General's press release for more information.
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| Physical education apps for teachers | 
More and more teachers are looking for ways to integrate their smartphones and iPads (and other tablets) with their physical education and health courses. Included is a list of apps that we've found helpful for physical educators. MORE
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| Teaching tips - engaging students | |
edutopia.com
While this blog relates to teaching middle school students in the classroom, it has relevance for all teachers whatever setting they are in. The blog describes the results of a survey conducted with 220 eighth grade students who shared the qualities students described as essential to engagement in learning. MORE |
| Top 5 youth sports injuries and steps to prevent them. | 
American Red Cross
More than 3.5 million children under 14 years receive medical treatment for sports-related injuries each year. In fact, children between the ages of 5 and 14 make up nearly 40 percent of all sports-related emergency room visits.
Learn the top 5 youth sports injuries and steps you can take to prevent them.MORE |
| Fitness Assessment | |
It's that time of the year!
Are you really still using the President's Challenge for fitness testing?
Fitnessgram assessment includes a variety of health-related physical fitness tests that assess aerobic capacity; muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility; and body composition and scores from these assessments are compared to Healthy Fitness ZoneŽ standards to determine students' overall physical fitness and suggest areas for improvement. The Healthy Fitness Zone standards are not based on class averages or any other peer comparisons. Reports are available to send home to students and parents which is a great way to advocate for quality PE.
No funding available in your district budget? No problem!
Fitnessgram grants are available for the 9.0 web based version and free training through funding by the NJ Council on Physical Fitness & Sports to qualifying schools. Fitnessgram Application
FG System requirements
Fitness Testing Best Practices
Physical educators use fitness assessment as part of the ongoing process of helping students understand, enjoy, improve and/or maintain their physical fitness and well-being.
Physical educators make every effort to create testing situations that are private, nonthreatening,educational and encouraging.
Physical educators encourage students to avoid comparisons with others and, instead, use the results as a catalyst for personal improvement.
Appropriate Uses of Fitness Testing
Inappropriate Practices
Testing is public; students observe others completing the test while they wait for their turn to take it.
Fitness scores are used for grading.
Results are interpreted based on comparison to norms rather than how they apply to the students' future health and well-being. Students are allowed to compare their test scores.
Individual scores are posted publicly, where anyone can view and compare them.
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| Let's Move in School NJ | 
Let's Move is School (LMIS) is an AAHPERD initiative to provide resources for a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program in all schools. NJAHPERD supports the initiative and has taken the lead to "spread the word" through our ShapingNJ partners. The goal of Let's Move in School is to ensure that every school provides a comprehensive school physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation so that youth will develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.
NJAHPERD has purchased a limited number of toolkits to be distributed to our members who register as a Let's Move in School advocate. Toolkits include a CD of resources, poster and more. LMIS registration is FREE and available HERE. Once you register, please contact the NJAHPERD office and we will send you a freee toolkit.
Already registered? We are seeking members who have already had success with improving physical activity time in their school and would like to highlight the activities. Send us an email and we will contact you to find out more about your advocacy efforts.
Committee Members Needed
Sue Toth, has been appointed Chair of the newly created Let's Move in School NJ Committee and is seeking members to assist in formulating a statewide plan of action to involve as many schools as possible in the initiative. If you are interested in "getting involved" please contact the NJAHPERD office.
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| Congratulations Wolf Hill Dance Club! | |
The Wolf Hill Dance Club took to the streets -- well, really the school parking lot -- Wednesday, April 25 to show parents and classmates the smooth moves they've been working on over the past eight weeks.
The 32 third and fourth grade students performed an enthusiastic dance routine to the Motown favorite "Dancing in the Streets" under the direction of their coach and school physical education and health teacher, Jackie Walling. MORE |
Mandatory physical education linked to student fitness
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Does physical education really make a difference in student health? Apparently so. Students are more likely to be physically fit when the school requires mandatory physical education, reports a new study in this month's issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine. The study, headed by Emma V. Sanchez-Vaznaugh, examined district-level compliance in California with physical education policies for fifth-grade students. California law requires physical education for students in grades 1-6, with a total of 200 minutes of physical activity every 10 days, reports Health Behavior News Service. MORE |
| Study: Recess helps African American, Latino students perform in class | 
While the benefits of physical activity among children has given rise to little, if any, debate, the benefits of midday playtime has. On one end of the spectrum some say that recess poses safety hazards and cuts into much needed instructional time; on the other end of the spectrum, proponents say recess may actually help children perform better in the classroom. A new study from the latter camp shows that time away from the classroom might be especially beneficial for Black and Latino students. MORE |
CDC study: Obesity in US projected to grow, though pace slows
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Obesity in the United States is projected to continue its rise over the next 18 years, extending to 42 percent of Americans by 2030, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That expected growth in the proportion of obese Americans - up from 34 percent - contained good news and bad: Obesity's growth has slowed from the record-setting pace that has marked most of the last three decades; at the same time, the numbers of the severely obese - those carrying 80 or more pounds more than the healthy, normal weight for their height - is expected to grow by 130 percent. MORE |
| Should young athletes be screened for heart risk? | |
Should high school athletes be screened for heart trouble before taking to the practice field? Once thought to be exceedingly rare, sudden cardiac death is far more prevalent among young athletes than previously believed, recent research has shown. In a policy statement published in the journal Pediatrics the American Academy of Pediatrics estimated that 2,000 people under the age of 25 die from sudden cardiac arrest in the United States every year. MORE |
| Become a PreventObesity Leader... | |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
PreventObesity.net is currently recruiting new Leaders to add to their network of people across the country who are working on childhood obesity. The Leader network is a comprehensive representation of those making changes across issue areas to create healthy environments for kids. They also provide communication, promotion andtechnical assistance to registered Leaders.
The best part: becoming a Leader is FREE. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides the services, complimentary to you to help create healthy changes for kids.
To become a Leader, please complete the short registration form. If you have any questions, you can contact Zach Brooks, Customer Relations Manager with PreventObesity.net at 202-659-7710 x15.
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| President's Fitness Council launches video-game health challenge | |
Video games and "screen time" are often named as culprits for the childhood-obesity epidemic in the United States, but a new federal initiative aims to promote the health benefits that certain video games can provide. Recently, alongside U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition and the Entertainment Software Association announced the launch of the Active Play Presidential Lifestyle Award Challenge, which encourages all Americans to track the physical activity they log while playing video games. MORE |
| NEW Youth and Road Safety Action Tool Kit | 
Youth for Road Safety
Today, the youth around the world will have access to YOURS - Youth for Road Safety's first publication that will introduce them to road safety, inspire them, and equip them with the knowledge they need to take action. The Youth and Road Safety Action Kit is an attractive youth friendly publication giving much needed attention to the global road safety threat facing young people.
Each year 400,000 young people aged between 15-29 die on the world's roads and millions more are injured. This translates into more than 1000 young lives lost unnecessarily every day on the roads, making road crashes the number one killer of young people ahead of HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. The numbers are not merely statistics. Behind each number is a person, a family, a friend, and a story of how life can change in an instant. MORE
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Identify, Educate, and Prevent Youth Drugged Driving
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Office of National Drug Control Policy
Americans are well aware of the terrible consequences of driving drunk and are familiar with the many successful drinking and driving awareness campaigns. With the dramatic increase of handheld phones and personal devices, campaigns and laws targeting talking or texting while driving have also gained prominence. Yet an often overlooked issue, especially among teens and young adults, is drugged driving. MORE
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| Thank you to Congressman Andrews for supporting PEP funding! |  Email Congressman Rob Andrews! As a result of our visit On the Hill last month and our meeting with Congressman Rob Andrews, the Congressman has sent a letter to the Appropriations Committee in support of PEP funding. We are grateful for his support and ask all constituents in the 1st Congressional District to email him. Read Congressman Rob Andrews' Letter |
| Federal Legislation | |
The US Senate has proclaimed May 1-7 as National Physical Education & Sport Week!
Senator Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota introduced the resolution and it was passed/agreed to in the Senate on Friday, April 27th. Read the Resolution |
| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors Legislation |
Did you know that NJAHPERD pays a legislative consultant to monitor bills that come forward that affect our profession? We also work closely and seek advice from the AHA Government Relations Director on Health and Physical Education issues.
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| Short on $$ and equipment? | Check out available grants and awards on NJAHPERD's Awards & Grants page.
Click HERE! |
| Seeing my world through a safer lens video contest | |
Submission Deadline: July 31, 2012
 What Does Injury and Violence Prevention Look Like in My Community?
In recognition of the CDC Injury Center's 20th Anniversary, the Injury Center is conducting a nationwide video contest to help raise awareness of injury and violence prevention. We invite you to participate in the Seeing My World through a Safer Lens video contest by submitting a short, creative video that answers the question "What does Injury and Violence Prevention Look Like in My Community?" The video should highlight real-life stories and examples of how injuries and violence are being prevented in your community. Winners will be selected in the following three categories: General Public View, Injury and Violence Professional View, or Student View. The winning video in each category will receive a $500 cash prize and will be featured on the CDC's Injury Center Website for thousands to see! The Contest runs now through July 31, 2012. Contest guidelines, rules and submission information For questions about the video contest, please send email to injurycenter@cdc.gov |
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| Professional Development Events | |
Fitnessgram Trainings for In-service Days
NJAHPERD will provide Fitnessgram training for your staff at your site. Fee: $650
Please call/email the NJAHPERD office.
Registration is now open for our May 17th grant writing workshop. This is a free event and lunch is included. The goal of this workshop is to strengthen the capacity of school wellness teams to secure small grants that will promote the sustainability of health and wellness activities in the school setting. After attending this workshop participants will be able to:
- identify a variety of relevant grant opportunities and resources,
- identify steps for completing a grant application, and
- recognize the characteristics of a well-prepared grant application.
Potential candidates for this workshop would be an individual that has the time and authority to complete a grant application such as a wellness team leader, wellness team member, school principal, school nurse, district level staff responsible for grants, or PTA/PTO representative.
NJAHPERD Regional Workshop (No cost to NJAHPERD members)
Fitnessgram Training test administration & software
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Harrison High School
Harrison, NJ
REGISTRATION and more information
SAVE THE DATE
Communities and Schools Working Together for Health Conference
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Where: Robert Wood Johnson Health and Wellness Center, Hamilton, NJ Communities and schools across New Jersey are concerned with rising rates of childhood obesity and declining options for daily physical activity in youth. Join the NJ Departments of Education, Health, Transportation and other statewide, regional and local leaders in attending the Communities and Schools Working Together for Health Conference. This is a conference to empower communities and schools to implement policies that foster healthy active youth.
Featuring Keynote Mark Fenton. Mark Fenton http://markfenton.com/ is an entertaining, persuasive, and knowledgeable walking advocate who is working to help America find its way to more active and more livable cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
Check the NJAHPERD website for more information after May 1st.
Details are available on the NJAHPERD website for all professional development events. |
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2011-12 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Plan Ahead for the New School Year
13th Annual Health and Safety Fair
May 20, 2012
11:00am-4:00pm
NJ Convention and Exposition Center at Raritan Center
Edison, NJ
The 13th Annual Health and Safety Fair once again will be a part of the Edison Family Day, which seeks to relay health promotion and disease prevention information services while providing fun and excitement for the whole family. The fair will include health and safety information, disease and immunization information, fire and safety information, entertainment, food, and giveaways. For further information about the event please contact Dr. Naveen Mehrotra at 732-819-8800/ 732-738-1341 or click here.
FREE FORUM
Friday, June 1, 2012
8am-12:30pm
Sponsored by the American Heart Association and the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association (HCMA)Hamilton Park Conference Center, Florham Park
Audience: pediatricians, educators, municipal recreation directors, athletic directors, youth sports league directors, coaches, and concerned parents
Topics will include:
- What Are the Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in young people
- Legislative initiatives to raise awareness, detection and response to SCA
- A NJ Student Athlete Awareness Panel - What Have We Done and What Can We Do?
- Genetic Causes of SCA in those under 50
- The Role of Electrocardiograms in screening and testing
- The anatomy of the HCM Heart and why detection can be challenging
- The AHA's Pre-Physical Exam Screening Tool to determine family history and personal risk
- Panel Discussion for all attendees
Breakfast and lunch is provided.
Please RSVP by 5/20/12 to toray.butler@heart.org to reserve your seat.
AHA/HCMA Forum information
For more information about the day's program, the HCMA, becoming a sponsor of the program, or our legislative efforts, please contact Lisa Salberg, Founder & President of the HCMA at (973) 983-7429 or lisa@4hcm.org
EDA Adapted Physical Activity Workshop
Saturday, June 23, 2012
7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Springfield College, Springfield, MA - Dana Gymnasium
Registration, Continental Breakfast: 7:30 am - 8:45 am
Welcome and Keynote: Begins Promptly @ 9:00 am
Registration Form
Project Adventure Workshops in NY/NJ Hands-on Workshops in Experience-based Learning We hope that you will join us for a workshop which vary in length from 1 to 7 days. We guarantee you will be satisfied. Our offerings are diverse, so please look for the workshop that is right for you. Questions? Just call, and we will help you make the right selection. MORE
WEBINARS:
AAPAR Webinar Series: Autism in PE
AAPAR's webinars and learn the latest strategies and techniques for how to include and support children with autism in physical education. PARticipate in real time or view the webinars on demand at your leisure. Purchase all four webinars and get the fifth one FREE!
Healthy Schools Campaign WEBINARS
The Small Business Side of Improving School Food
May 1, 2012 . 1-2 PM central
Click here for more info or to register
Let's Move in School Webinar: Summertime Physical Activity
May 9, 2012
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
Help your students, staff, and community stay physically active over the summer! Learn new and innovative ideas to encourage your school community to continue to be active during the summer months. Hear examples and tips from current physical educators.
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| The National Physical Education Institute, July 30-August 1 | 
Register before June 30, 2012 and SAVE!!!
The National Physical Education Institute is shaping up to be "The Foremost Physical Education Event of the Past 30 Years!" Designed to help K-12 physical educators align the written, taught, and tested curriculum, this grassroots event has all of PE's "Most Resounding Voices."
Distinguished Keynote Speakers:
* Dr. Bob Pangrazi (Arizona State University)
* Dr. George Graham (Penn State)
* Dr. Stevie Chepko (Winthrop University)
* Dr. Dolly Lambdin (University of Texas)
* Paula Hudson Hildebrand (NC Dept. Public Instruction)
* Dr. Jayne Greenberg (Miami-Dade Schools, Florida)
* Judy LoBianco (South Orange-Maplewood Schools, NJ)
* Dr. Marybell Avery (Lincoln Public Schools, Nebraska)
* Ginny Popiolek (Harford County Schools, Maryland)
* Shellie Pfohl (President's Council)
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