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Suzette de Araujo, Editor
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Final School Year Edition, June 1/2012
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
Kathy Fritz, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR EDITOR...
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As we move into summer...
This will be our final edition for this 2011/12 school year! It has been a wonderful labor of love to provide you with the FYI twice a month...I hope you have found it useful!
As we head into summer, what are your plans so that it will not be "lazy or hazy?" It is always good to take a "recovery run" to gear up for the "long run," so I encourage you to take some time to relax. However, the summer is the perfect time to gear up for what will be a fit, healthy and fantastic 2012/13 school year. Remember, if you need some fresh ideas, you can always access the FYI Archive from the NJAPHERD website!
Be on the lookout for a special late summer edition of FYI sometime in August and we will pick up with our "regularly scheduled" emailings again in September!!
I wish you and your families a super summer!
Suzette |
| Let your voice be heard for Health & PE to COUNT!!!! | |
Inclusion of Health Education and Physical Education in Successful RTT-D Applications
Last week the US Department of Education announced Race to The Top - District (RTT-D) - a $400 million grant program, similar to Race to the Top.
The Department of Education (Department) will waive rulemaking for this new program, pursuant to its authority in the General Education Provisions Act, but is allowing for public input until Friday June 8th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. It is our hope that the Department will include health education and physical education as criteria for winning RTT-D applications.
Please take a moment BEFORE June 8th and either post a comment, or "vote up" on a comment encouraging the health education and physical education be included in RTT-D. Later this summer when the final requirements are published in the federal register, we'll know if the administration heard us and our campaign for inclusion was successful. Draft comments and the link are below. Please feel free to modify the comments to include personal references/experiences.
Race to the Top District Competition Draft
Inclusion of Health Education and Physical Education in Successful RTT-D Applications
While the childhood obesity epidemic grows, schools today do not provide adequate health education or physical education, as recommended by leading healthcare professionals, health-related national organizations and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In many school districts throughout the country, subjects that are not considered "core" have been marginalized or eliminated due to a lack of Congressionally directed funding or administrative priority - the Administration's blueprint for ESEA reauthorization does not include health education or physical education.
To rectify this, health education and physical education should be included in this competition through professional development, innovative curriculum, engagement of parents and community, and the ability/desire of a district to create a culture of health and wellness in its schools.
Additionally, recent studies show that health and fitness are linked to improved academic performance, cognitive ability, and behavior as well as reduced truancy. Data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008-2009) shows that students who engage in health-risk behaviors (such as inactivity, increased screen time, unhealthy eating and drinking habits) receive lower grades. Including health education and physical education in this competition will undoubtedly assist in making progress towards closing achievement gaps.
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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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| NJ Prevention Network is currently seeking a full-time Program Manager | |
Lakewood, NJ
Full-time public health professional needed to coordinate a statewide public health initiative in Lakewood. Excellent organizational, interpersonal and computer skills required. Must be comfortable and skilled at giving presentations to large groups. Detail oriented and experienced in Microsoft Office required. MPH plus extensive public health experience, 2 years minimum. Data collection and evaluation experience a plus. Experience with evidence-based public health environmental strategies and policies required. Excellent benefits. EOO. MORE
See attached for more information about this project and the position available.
Please forward cover letter and resume to diane@njpn.org if you are interested in applying for this position. Please also share with colleagues who might be interested.
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| 101 Tips for Teaching Nutrition Concepts in PE | |
NASPE and Fuel Up to Play 60
The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) and Fuel Up to Play 60 have teamed up to create "101 Tips for Teaching Nutrition Concepts in Physical Education". Download these easy-to-use ideas to incorporate into your curriculum. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a free in-school nutrition and physical activity program that encourages children to develop life-long healthy habits. Would you like to bring Fuel Up to Play 60 to your school? To register your school, visit www.FuelUptoPlay60.com and consider signing up as a program advisor.
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| Fitness affects test scores | |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
A report released by the Picard Center for Child Development and Lifelong Learning at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette indicated that students meeting the criteria for cardiovascular fitness outperform those students who are unfit. "The report says that students with cardiovascular fitness may score up to 5 percent higher on standardized tests than children who are classified as unfit. That translates into an average of 16 points higher language arts and 19 points higher in math." MORE |
| Report on effective teaching | |
The Harvard Educational Review
For an article in The Harvard Educational Review, Anthony Bryk, Heather Harding, and Sharon Greenberg convened scholars and practitioners with a range of perspectives to explore questions about the emerging national narrative on effective teachers. MORE |
| New Jersey seeks to expand health literacy education in schools | |
New Jersey Assemblyman Ruben J. Ramos introduced a bill that seeks to expand health literacy education in public schools. "Healthcare is something everybody needs, but not everybody understands," said Ramos. "This bill will help equip teens and young adults with essential knowledge about how to best manage their health needs and seek out the best care possible." MORE |
| Rock out at Recess! | |
Recess Rocks
This program from Community Health Center, Inc. promotes physical activity and healthy eating. Free toolkit is available. Their school programs get children up and moving. |
| 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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| Bergen's top teacher likes to exercise her skills | 
The Record. northjersey.com
Susan Toth, a physical education and dance teacher at Tenafly Middle School, has been named Bergen County Teacher of the Year and is a candidate for New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.The Record spoke with Toth about her work, and why she thinks students should exercise before tests. MORE
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| How working the muscles may boost brainpower | |
The New York Times
Upending the cliché of muscleheads, scientists at the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging recently set out to examine whether changes in muscles prompted by exercise might subsequently affect and improve the brain's ability to think.
Lab animals and people generally perform better on tests of cognition after several weeks of exercise training, and studies have shown that over time, running and other types of endurance exercise increase the number of neurons in portions of the brain devoted to memory and learning. But the mechanisms that underlie this process remain fairly mysterious. Do they start within the brain itself? Or do messages arrive from elsewhere in the body to jump-start the process? MORE
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| Strict school physical education laws improve children's health | |
As childhood obesity and diabetes rates are skyrocketing in the U.S., many schools are eliminating physical education classes. A national study in the American Journal of Public Health reports that specific and required state legislation with regard to PE times could be a crucial tool to ensure that children meet the daily recommendations of physical activity. MORE |
| Study: Physical education is good for kids' grades |
U.S. News and World Report Share    
Boosting students' levels of physical education improves their grades, a new, small study says. Swedish researchers followed more than 200 schoolchildren, starting from first through third grade, for nine years. Some children were assigned to an intervention group that received physical education five days a week, plus extra training in motor-physical skills such as balance and coordination. The other children were assigned to a control group that received usual levels of physical education. MORE |
| Diabetes on the rise among teenagers | 
Nearly one in four American adolescents may be on the verge of developing Type 2 diabetes or could already be diabetic, representing a sharp increase in the disease's prevalence among children ages 12 to 19 since a decade ago, when it was estimated that fewer than 1 in 10 were at risk for or had diabetes, according to a new study. This worsening of the problem is worrying in light of recently published findings that the disease progresses more rapidly in children than in adults and is harder to treat, experts said. MORE |
| Children's activity level is influenced by circle of friends | |
CNN Health
Children with physically active friends were six times more likely to be active during an after-school program, U.S. researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics. They interviewed 81 children ages 5 to 12 and found that the activity levels of friends in a social group can lead children to be more active or more sedentary. MORE |
| SHINE in your profession...Present at the Hands on Health Conference | |
Call for proposals
Do you have an energizing or amazing program idea the works for your students, then this is your time to shine at the Hands on Health Conference, December 3, 2012, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Jamesburg, New Jersey.
Present a session on Best Practices for Health Class or any of the following topics suggested from attendees from the 2011 Hands on Health Conference:
Hygiene
Drivers Ed. Topics
Autism and Assessment
Alcohol
Drugs
Steroids
Tatoos
Physical Activities to do during Health Class
Legal aspects of student medications and coaching
Effective cardio activity rates needed besides 60 minutes of exercise each day.
Elementary Health Topics other than nutrition
Energizing your class
Coordinated School Health
Nutrition for the young child
Anatomy
Violence Prevention Topics
Resources for the Health Professional
If you think you can help by putting together a session please fill out the proposal form. |
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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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| New GoGirlGo! Curriculum Now Available! | |
Women Sport's Foundation
GoGirlGo!, an award-winning curriculum and sports education program, works to improve the health of sedentary girls and gets girls involved in physical activity by supporting programs and organizations that work with girls. In 2004, 2006, 2008 and in 2011, the GoGirlGo! Curriculum received a National Health Information Award.
This curriculum is FREE for coaches, teachers and youth program staff (plus shipping). |
| Coaching boys into men | |
Coachescorner.org
Coaches around the country are standing up to promote respect and non-violence among their (male) athletes. From Massachusetts and Florida to Iowa, Texas and California, coaches are integrating Coaching Boys Into Men into their practice schedule. A program that is designed to teach male athletes the importance of respecting women and that violence never equals strength. Now is your time to get involved! To learn MORE about what you can do to build respect among your athletes call 415-687-5500, email coachescorner@futureswithoutviolence.org or visit http://www.coachescorner.org |
| New family night & inservice Kit | |
National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play
New from the National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play
A new Family Night & an Inservice Kit are ready for download! Each user-friendly kit includes a presentation with script, movement activities, and materials list -- everything you need to put on a great event for staff or families. MORE |
| 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
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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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Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates
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2011-12 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Plan Ahead for the New School Year
"Safe Kids: Injury Prevention for the Summer"
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
UMDNJ- School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway,
NJ 08854
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
A seminar designed to address safety issue for children during the
summer months that focus on the Safe Kids program, directed by Diana
Starace, of RWJ University Hospital, Level 1 Trauma Center. This program
focuses on encouraging youth 14 years and under to wear helmets and
other safety equipment whenever out playing with "wheels under their
feet". This program has become successful in getting approximately 90
percent of children age 14 and under wearing their helmet on a regular
basis. Presenters: Diane J. Starace
For Registration On-line copy and paste the following link to the New
Jersey Learning Management Network into your browser:
https://njlmn.rutgers.edu/
FOR CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE:
Find the course at the link referenced above. All courses are listed in
chronological order. Register for the course using the regular
registration. All seminars are held from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at UMNDJ
School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ. Please be
sure to allow time for parking.
FOR LIVE-STREAM
For Live-Stream Registration
This seminar can also be viewed via Live-Stream from your desk! Register
here by clicking the following link or copy and pasting it into your
browser
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22FNSHNEEKA
Participants who complete this educational program in person or by
simulcast will be awarded 1.5 New Jersey Public Health Continuing
Education Contact Hours (CEs). UMDNJ-SPH has been approved by the New
Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services as a provider of NJ
Public Health Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEs). Those eligible
for CHES credits will receive 1.5 credits, as well as those eligible for
Nursing Contact Hours will receive 1.5 credits.
For more information please contact Carl Donaldson by phone at (732)
235-9451 or email donaldcj@umdnj.edu.
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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Register today!
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