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Find out the latest information about professional development events, special announcements and legislative issues affecting our profession.
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
Kathy Fritz, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| Hurricane Sandy Relief Updates | |
The NJAHPERD Executive Board has committed funds to provide basic equipment to schools that have been affected by the violent storm that ripped through our state. We have partnered with the NJEA and have received a list of schools identified as needing immediate assistance.
FlagHouse has generously provided product discounts and will ship the equipment as soon as possible.
We are grateful to the NJAHPERD members who have reached out to offer support. We have also been contacted by out of state schools and organizations that are willing to help and we will be coordinating the efforts during the next few weeks.
Equipment has already been ordered for the Lavallette School which has relocated to a site in Toms River. We expect to receive an extensive list from the NJEA Regional offices and will do our best to provide as many schools with the equipment they need to ensure their students receive the best program possible under these tough circumstances.
Additionally, if your school has sustained any damage and you need equipment replaced, FlagHouse has reduced prices by 25% plus free parcel shipping, for a combined savings of 41%. All of your standard physical education items will be available under this program. FlagHouse will also quote you special prices for any item you request including items cannot be discounted as steeply (for example, playground structures.)
If you would like to take advantage of this assistance, please call FlagHouse at 800-221-5185 and tell your representative why you are calling. They will attend to your needs.
If your school has lost equipment due to Hurricane Sandy, please notify the NJAHPERD office and we will do our best to assist you with the basics to get your students up and moving. |
| WEBINAR: Safety issues related Hurricane Sandy clean-up | |
Friday, Nov. 16th, 2pm
Friday, November 16th, the UMDNJ-School of Public Health will present a special webinar on safety issues related to cleaning up debris from Hurricane Sandy. This one-hour program, presented by John Malool, will begin at 2:00 pm.
There is no registration required, and no credits will be provided.
Link to view program
PLEASE TEST THE LINK NOW!
YOU MAY ASK QUESTIONS during the class! Note on the link on the smaller blue square on the left, there is a "chat bubble" (to the left of the envelope). The chat bubble will become an active link once the program begins. If you have a question during the class, you may click on the "chat bubble", and you will be prompted to type your question. Every effort will be made to have it answered during the class.
IF YOUR SCREEN freezes during the program, please 'refresh' your browser...that will usually resolve it. Note that older computers, slower internet speeds, etc. may hinder your viewing. Firewalls may also cause a hinderance. If you are having difficulties accessing the program on Friday, please call Mitch Rosen at 732-235-9452.
ALSO NOTE: If you cannot view the program due to buffering / technical issues, you can click the provided link after the program, and it will become a recorded program. This may address the challenges sometimes associated with live streaming / buffering. And if you are not available during the time on Friday, you can watch by clicking on the link at anytime after the conclusion of the program. **Note that some viewers have found that using the internet browser "Chrome" to be better when viewing video such as this.** Here is a link to do so if you wish: https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/)
PLEASE FORWARD TO ANYONE YOU THINK WILL BE INTERESTED IN THIS PROGRAM.
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| Mary Jo Young Hands on Health Conference: Healthy Connections for Healthier Students! | |
December 3, 2012
The Mary Jo Young Hands on Health Conference is designed to provide educators with current health information, new resources and teaching strategies for the classroom and school environment. Join your colleagues for a great day of cutting edge, "hands on" professional development. NJAHPERD guarantees you will return to your students refreshed, rejuvenated and with a multitude of new and exciting ideas to teach wellness!
NJAHPERD welcomes all health educators, school nurses, elementary classroom teachers and administrators to attend. MORE INFO and REGISTER NOW!
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| NJAHPERD Annual Convention~Let's Move NJ! | 
February 24-26, 2013
NJAHPERD recommends that you apply as soon as possible for approval to attend. Information regarding Pre-Convention sessions, Monday & Tuesday sessions, fees, and special events are available on the website. MORE
NOTE: The Ocean Place Resort is operational with minimal damage from the storm.
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| NJEA Convention rescheduled PE Session | |
Due to the cancellation of the NJEA Convention, NJAHPERD has rescheduled the Fitnessgram Training Workshop for December 3, 2012 at the Hands on Health Conference at Crowne Plaza Monroe.
"Not Your Mama's Fitness Test" - FITNESSGRAM
PRESENTERS: Jamie Adams (Brick Township High School) and Dr. Jessica Adams (Kean University)
The training is available free of charge to NJAHPERD and Healthy U grant recipients and NJAHPERD members. Lunch sponsored by NJDOE.
Online registration
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| NJAHPERD Award Nominations deadline extended to Dec 1st |  Do you know someone worthy of an NJAHPERD Award? Are you or a colleague someone in your department who go above and beyond the job's norm in the fields of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance? What better way to advocate for our profession than to recognize the best? Need more information? Please email the NJAHPERD awards committee at the email address below.
Available Awards
- Teacher of the Year
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Higher Education
- Health Education
- Exemplary Physical Education School Awards
- Dance Instruction
- Adapted Physical Education Instruction
- Excellence in Recreation Leadership and Programming
- Distinguished Leadership
- Lilyan B Wright Student of the Year Award
- Student Healthy Lifestyle Award
- Everett L. Hebel Award
- The NJAHPERD Honor Award
For further information or to submit a nomination online, please go to the NJAHPERD website or email the NJAHPERD Awards Chair.
Please help us recognize the leaders and deserving members in our fields!
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Summer Position
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Camp Yachad
Camp Yachad, located in the Scotch Plains/Edison area, is looking for people who are capable of teaching multi-sports to 1st - 4th graders.
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| 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of PE in the USA | 
NASPE
The 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA provides a current picture of physical education in the American education system. The 2012 survey finds areas of both improvement and decline since the 2010 Shape of the Nation Report. Thirty-eight states, 74.5%, mandate physical education in elementary, middle/high, and high school, but most do not require a specific amount of instructional time and more than half allow exemptions, waivers, and/or substitutions. Read the report to see how NJ measures up!
- How does New Jersey stack up? Check out the new supplemental data tables.
- Read the press release about how state loopholes are stalling progress of physical education
programs.
- Check out the comments and reactions from leaders in the field.
The 2012 Shape of the Nation Report: Status of Physical Education in the USA provides a current picture of physical education in the American education system. The 2012 survey finds areas of both improvement and decline since the 2010 Shape of the Nation Report. New areas of the report include:
- whether physical activity is being used as punishment in states,
- information about state education agencies collecting and enforcing local school wellness
policies,
- requirements for classroom-based physical activity breaks.
Advocates can use information from the Shape of the Nation report in presentations, letters, and other means of communication with federal and state policymakers, the media, and the general public as part of the basis for expanding and improving physical education. View the entire report and see your state's status. New Jersey Report is on page 44-45 of the document.
State Standards for Physical Education here >>
Key State Physical Education Policies and Practices here >>
State Requirements for Teacher Certification/Licensure in Physical Education here >>
State Requirements for Student Assessment in Physical Education here >>
Supplemental Data Tables here >>
Highlights flyer here >> |
| The Teacher's Guide to Facebook | |
Mashable Social Media
In its Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, Facebook lists a minimum age requirement of 13, which means that more and more students in high school and college are signing up for the social network. As a teacher, what should you do if a student sends you a friend request? Does age play a factor? Should you be careful about what you post, even if it's from your private account? MORE
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| Peer pressure can be used for good when it comes to physical activity | |
Science Daily
Using peer mentors to enhance school-day physical activity in elementary aged students has been given an A from Nova Scotia researchers. And the increased physical activity levels got top grades for significantly improving both academic test scores and cardiovascular fitness levels. MORE
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| New fitness craze comes to South Brunswick | |
South Brunswick Patch
Combining elements of South African dance with structured steps based on the forms of letters and numbers, the hottest fitness craze in Europe has made its way to South Brunswick. Monmouth Junction's New York Sports Club is at the forefront of bringing Bokwa to America. Participants in the Bokwa class draw letters and numbers with their feet while performing a cardio workout routine to popular music. The program is structured so any age group can participate and thrive in the program. MORE
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| Dance teacher helps uplift academics, health in teens | |
WXIA-TV
Not all teachers can get sixth, seventh and eighth graders spending an hour or two each day jumping and kicking at least an hour a day during the school day. "Toes should be touching your knees," Melissa Colon said to her students at Babb Middle School as she put them through the paces. Colon teaches dance at Babb, where arts is part of the curriculum and throughout each day. Colon leads 130 students through all aspects of dance, primarily ballet. MORE
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| Nutrition Voyage: The Quest To Be Our Best | |
USDA
The new USDA Team Nutrition lessons for grades 7 and 8, includes three lessons (treks) for each grade that are filled with:
* Engaging ways for students to learn about making healthy food and physical activity choices
* Standards-aligned activities for Math, Science, and English Language Arts
Opportunities for students to investigate, participate in a challenge, evaluate, and reflect without the need for a lot of time or fancy supplies for these treks. Nutrition Voyage's lessons are ready to go and simple to use. Lesson activities require few supplies and include reproducible handouts. The lessons are designed to be easy for Math, Science, and English teachers to integrate the activities into their course curricula.
Whether your school is embarking on the challenge to reach "Produce Peak," investigating nutritious snack choices to fuel their trek, or conducting a school survey, it's sure to be an exciting adventure. Downloads are available here. This resource is now available in print by using the online order form.
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| See why low-fat chocolate milk is the best way to refuel your team | |
GotChocolateMilk.com
Check out the second video in a two-part series with East Brunswick High School Athletic Director, Phil Hossler, to see why he chooses low-fat chocolate milk to help his team recover post-workout. Low-fat chocolate milk has what it takes to help you recover after a hard workout. It's simple, effective and scientifically shown to help refuel your body to help you perform at your best. Athletes who refuel with chocolate milk can get sponsored by creating and submitting a video showcasing their "After" at GotChocolateMilk.com. MORE
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| Culturally Responsive Practices |
This website was created to address the need for a greater awareness of the perspectives of diverse learners in physical activity and sport using culturally responsive practices as a foundation for discourse. MORE
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| Why women can't do pull-ups | |
The New York Times
While the pull-up has been used by everyone from middle-school gym teachers to Marine drill instructors to measure fitness, the fact is that many fit people, particularly women, can't do even one. To perform a pull-up, you place your hands on a raised bar using an overhand grip, arms fully extended and feet off the floor. (The same exercise, performed with an underhand grip, is often called a chin-up.) Using the muscles in your arms and back, you pull yourself up until your chin passes the bar. Then the body is lowered until the arms are straight and the exercise is repeated. MORE
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| New kinds of wheels for fitness, fun | |
Los Angeles Times
The invention of the wheel sometime around 4,000 B.C. suddenly made all kinds of things easier, from carrying to killing to athletics. Fitness is great on wheels; putting a circular ring with an axel on any athletic contrivance instantly gives it an exhilarating sense of speed that can turn any workout into fun. Here are some of the newest wheeled workout wonders sure to inspire feats of fitness at any age. MORE
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| New Researchers' Toolkit! | |
NASPE
This toolkit uses cutting-edge multimedia technologies to provide information and resources on various topics related to planning, conducting, and disseminating research in physical activity and health. It's perfect for faculty to use in their instruction and advising as well as for early career researchers and graduate students to use as a personal resource. MORE
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| Are you using the President's Challenge for Fitness Testing? | |
President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition
The launch of this new program signals a new era in youth fitness assessment-one that focuses on health over performance. The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) began recognizing participation in the Youth Fitness Test in 1966. This step represents the first major changes to the test in 25 years. The new program features three key components: 1. Assessment, 2. Professional Development, and 3. Recognition and awards. The Youth Fitness Test, will be phased out during the 2012-13 school year to encourage use of FITNESSGRAM®, which provides a barometer on students' overall health and, when used in conjunction with the other elements of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, empowers kids and families to become physically active for a lifetime.
Resources to assist you implement the program are available on the Presidential Youth Fitness Program website.
If you missed Program 101: Understanding the Basics, it is archived here.
Steps for Presidential Youth Fitness Program Success, it is archived here.
November's webinar "Understanding Health-Related Fitness" is scheduled on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Reserve your seat today! Space is limited. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Need Funding for Fitnessgram software? Application for web based program and training has been extended to December 1st. |
| 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 free 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.
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| Share your story... | |
LMIS
Does your school do something fun and unique to inspire students to be physically active?
How did you get started? Why do you think it inspires your students? If so, LMIS wants to hear from you.
Submit this form to Susan Toth, LMIS State Coordinator. |
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JUMP ROPE AND HOOPS FOR HEART
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| Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart Links and Resources | 
AAHPERD JRFH and HFH Free E-membership
AAHPERD is offering Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart event coordinators who raised over $1,000 in their event during the 2011-2012 school year a complimentary electronic AAHPERD membership. This offer will extend through the current year as well. You can find out more HERE
American Heart Association
WELCOME!! click here...
Links of interest:
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Grantwww.aahperd.org/jump
NASPE Standards linking Physical Education to JRFH Register YOUR event: http://www.aahperd.org/jump/AboutJump/eventregistration.cfm  The PULSE online newsletter
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| Coordinator Showcase | 
Deb Weiss,
Beechwood Elementary School,
Mountainside, New Jersey
NJAHPERD is proud to showcase one of our AHA JRFH coordinators, Deb Weiss as the 2011-2012 National Award recipient of the Faye Biles Educational Award. *Faye Biles was an early pioneer with Jump Rope For Heart who focused much of her energy on the event's educational aspects. This award is named after Faye to recognize a Jump Rope and/or Hoops For Heart coordinator who has been instrumental in implementing the American Heart Association's school-related programs in his/her school. (Teacher's Resource Guides, skills resources, HeartPower! Online, CPR in Schools, Healthy Schools Program, Play 60, etc.) On March 13, 2012 the Beechwood School students did an incredible job raising $13,020.00!! This was Deb's 10th year running this program for the Mountainside School District. Over the past 10 years they have raised a total of $67,000.00 for the American Heart Association! MORE |
| Lack of sleep increases injury risk in teenage athletes | |
News Medical
Adolescent athletes who have less than eight hours sleep a night are more likely to be injured when participating in sport than those who sleep for longer, show study results. The research also suggests that the risk for injury in young athletes rises with increasing age or grade in school. "While other studies have shown that lack of sleep can affect cognitive skills and fine motor skills, nobody has really looked at this subject in terms of the adolescent athletic population," said study author Matthew Milewski, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, California, USA, in a press statement. MORE
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| Parents in survey take responsibility for childhood obesity | |
Los Angeles Times
Sixty percent of the cause of the rise in childhood obesity rests with the parents, according to parents who took a Yale survey about food marketing. The parents assigned the rest of the cause to an unhealthy food environment. Parents buy an estimated $58 billion in food and beverages annually, so the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity wanted to know what they thought about marketing to children. It conducted an online survey of 2,454 parents of children ages 2 to 17 in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Their average income was $59,000 and most of them had at least some college education. MORE
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| Study: Right amount of exercise can boost mental health | |
Health Day News
People who exercise 2.5 to 7.5 hours a week have better mental health, but more than that is associated with poorer mental health, a new study suggests. Researchers compared mental health to exercise by analyzing self-reported data from more than 7,600 adults who took part in a U.S. national survey. MORE
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| 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, NJEA and our ShapingNJ partners.
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| Advocacy Tip of the Month | Your Legislators need to hear from advocates like you about the importance of physical education and health education.
Visit the AAHPERD Legislative Action Center to:
* Locate your Congressmen to request a meeting, ask them to visit your school, or to view a schedule of town hall meetings,
* Locate your local media contacts to submit an op-ed or letter to the editor about the importance of physical education and health education in your community,
* Continue to support physical education and health education by using the action alerts available on the AAHPERD Legislative Action Center.
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| Human Body Maps | |
Healthline
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| FREE Oral Health Education Assembly | |
Regional Oral Health
Contact:
Carolyn Brink, MSW
Regional Oral Health Coordinator
2 King Arthur Court, Suite B
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Phone: 732-937-5437 Ext. 121
Fax: 732-937-5540
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| Study: Graduated Driver Licensing Decal Law Effect on Young Probationary Drivers | |
CHOP
Findings suggest that the law is positively affecting probationary drivers' safety. Results contribute to building the evidence base for the effectiveness of decal laws and provide valuable information to U.S. and international policymakers who are considering adding decal laws to enhance existing GDL laws. MORE |
| Short on $$ and equipment? | Check out available grants and awards on NJAHPERD's Awards & Grants page.
Click HERE! |
| Some additinoal sites for grants... | |
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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.
Events Listing:
- Regional Workshops Fitness Education
- Lake Conference
- Teacher of the Year Conference
- Communities and Schools in Motion: Working Together for Healthy Active Kids
- Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
- Adapted Health & Physical Education Conference
- NJEA Convention
- Mary Jo Young Hands on Health Conference
- 2013 Annual Convention
- Pre-Convention Workshops
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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2012-13 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Plan Ahead for the New School Year
Obesity Prevention in New Jersey. The State of the State: Important Next Steps
December 11, 2012
Hilton
East Brunswick, NJ
Sponsored by the Office of Nutrition and Fitness, ShapingNJ, NJ Partnership for Healthy Kids, The NJ Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health and Family and Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, this conference will provide information about actions that can be implemented in New Jersey to accelerate progress in obesity prevention. MORE
Generation Fit: Steps to a Healthier Lifestyle
Through December 30, 2012
Newark Museum Newark, NJ
The Newark Museum is featuring an interactive family exhibition that explores issues of nutrition and exercise. The exhibit includes animation and exercise challenges to learn about a healthy lifestyle.
WEBINARS:
Topics: From alternative school breakfast programs and school nutrition policy to Fuel Up to Play 60 and our new Parent Leadership Series.
Cost: FREE
Fuel Up to Play 60: Become a Leader in Your School
Have you heard about Fuel Up to Play 60 and wondered what the buzz is all about? Come learn about this program reaching over 75,000 US schools. Join the ranks of over 20,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 program advisors in leading your students and your school to better health. You'll learn about program basics, what it means to be a program advisor (along with the perks that accompany the role!), and how to apply for Fuel Up to Play 60 funds during our 30-minute Webinar, Fuel Up to Play 60: Become a Leader in Your School. You can attend on several different dates:
December 10th 12 p.m. ET; 11 a.m. CT; 10 a.m. MT; 9 a.m. MT. Register now >>>
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