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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. 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. |
| Support and services available for NJ Hurricane Sandy survivors | |
UMDNJ
The effects of Hurricane Sandy are still being felt by thousands of New Jerseyans, and we want to provide as much support as possible. Hurricane Sandy was the worst storm to hit New Jersey. It has created a great deal of
stress, frustration, and anxiety for families, especially those with youngerchildren.
There are many services and resources available to help. The state departments of Children and Families, Educa�� on, Health, and Human Services, along with other partners are committed to helping.
MORE (English)
MORE (Spanish)
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| Mary Jo Young Hands on Health Conference: Healthy Connections for Healthier Students! | |
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE
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
Session descriptions are now available!
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. |
| FItness Education Best Practices & Fitnessgram | |
NJAHPERD is in the process of scheduling additional workshops. If your school district would like to host a training in January, March or April, Please notify the NJAHPERD office as soon as possible. Space requirements include gym/activity space, classroom and sufficint parking for a minimum of 25 attendees. Your school staff receives complimentary registrations.
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| Promising Practices & ShapingNJ | |
WANTED: Wellness Champions!
The school setting workgroup of Shaping NJ has collaborated to produce an extensive resource for implementing a "working" school wellness policy. The toolkit includes guidelines and promising practices for school based nutrition, physical education, and physical activity. We encourage you to be the grassroots champion and improve your district's wellness policy. Please share the toolkit with your administrators and colleagues.
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| NJAHPERD Executive Board Nominations | |
NJAHPERD Executive Board members are passionate, high-energy and committed individuals, just like YOU!
The NJAHPERD 2013 Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for Executive Board positions. Do you have the leadership skills to enhance the professional growth and development for NJAHPERD? Do you want to make a difference for our students and professionals? Please consider becoming involved at a higher level. Submit your name or that of a qualified colleague as a candidate for one of the following positions.
President Elect, Vice-President Elects of Health, Physical Education, Physical Activity, Dance
Most terms are a 2 year committment and meetings are required. Please contact the NJAHPERD office if you would like more information or visit the NJAHPERD website for position descriptions. Help us make a difference! |
| URGENT: 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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| The November 2012 edition of "Using Technology in Physical Education" podcast posted | |
pesoftware.com
The November 2012 edition of the Using Technology in Physical Education Podcast has been posted.
The podcast includes:
- Review of Remote Control for iPod
- Word Processing - Design Features
- Physical Education Apps
- Spreadsheet Intermediate and Advanced Functions for Physical Education
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| Student Athletes and Social Media | |
Sports Management Resources
Student Athletes and Social Media
Review a model education approach to responsible use of social media provided by Sports Management Resources. MORE
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| American Heart Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation join forces to reverse childhood obesity epidemic | |
Clarksville Online
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the American Heart Association announced an ambitious collaboration to reverse the nation's childhood obesity epidemic by 2015. Building upon AHA's extensive advocacy capacity and experience, RWJF will provide the Association with $8 million in initial funding to create and manage an advocacy initiative focused on changing local, state and federal policies to help children and adolescents eat healthier foods and be more active. MORE |
| Bullying has long-term health consequences | |
Stone Hearth News
Childhood bullying can lead to long term health consequences, including general and mental health issues, behavioral problems, eating disorders, smoking, alcohol use and homelessness, a study by the Crime Victims' Institute at Sam Houston State University found. MORE
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| The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Mid-Course Report is Now Available for Public Comment | |
US Department of Health and Human Services
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Mid-Course Report: Strategies for Increasing Physical Activity Among Youth summarizes evidence-based intervention strategies for increasing physical activity in youth age 3 to 17.
The report describes interventions for increasing activity in several key settings where youth live, play, and learn, including:
School
Preschool and Childcare
Community
Family and Home
Primary Care
For more information and to download the draft report.
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| Muscular body image lures boys into gym, and obsession | |
The New York Times
It is not just girls these days who are consumed by an unattainable body image. Take David Abusheikh. At age 15, he started lifting weights for two hours a day, six days a week. Now that he is a senior at Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., he has been adding protein bars and shakes to his diet to put on muscle without gaining fat. "I didn't used to be into supplements," said Abusheikh, 18, who plans on a career in engineering, "but I wanted something that would help me get bigger a little faster." MORE
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| How do you change the way kids eat? Ask a chef | |
philly.com
The introduction of more nutritious foods to the federal lunch program this school year has brought news reports of kids going hungry rather than eating the added vegetables and whole grains, their spoofs and protests of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 immortalized on YouTube. What appears to be missing in the biggest overhaul to the school lunch program is creativity, flavor and the vision to entice kids to eat food that is not only tasty, but healthy and educational. So here's a revolutionary thought: bring more chefs to school for lunch. The lunchroom can be a classroom. MORE
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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 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 |
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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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| Designed To Move: A Physical Activity Action Agenda | |
FRA Network for Action
This short video explains the cost of physical inactivity. It is a tool for your advocacy efforts before parent groups, your boards of education and other community members. MORE
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
Click HERE! |
| Contest: U Got Brains Champion Schools Program | |
Deadline extended to Dec. 15, 2012
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey is once again hosting its "U Got Brains Champion Schools Program" - a contest to challenge New Jersey high school students and faculty to create unique projects aimed at educating teens about the importance of safe driving.
Schools receive a $1,000 stipend to help develop teen driving safety programs and compete against other high schools to win cool prizes...including the grand prize-a driving simulator for their school. Deadline to apply is December 15.
Here's how it works:
- Develop an idea in your school for a project related to teen driving safety.
- Submit your project name, a 500 word summary of the proposed project, and a list of strategies and events to be implemented along with it.
If your school's project is selected, you will receive a $1,000 stipend to implement it.
Selected schools will have several months to implement their projects and compete against other schools to win the ultimate prize: a driving simulator for your school!
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of teen injuries and death.
This is a great opportunity to engage your students in an educational, fun and interactive competition, while addressing an important safety issue.
Remember, creativity is a must! We are looking for unique campaign ideas that will draw attention and make an impact on new drivers.
Click here to learn more, apply or view last year's winners. |
| Win $10k and more...What percentage of teens report using their cell phone while driving? | 
Posted by Aaron Schiller (cause supporter)
With the holidays approaching we want to make sure the teens in your life are being safe drivers. To inspire you to take action, Toyota Teen Driver and Discovery Education are challenging high school teachers and students to help keep teen drivers safe behind the wheel in their communities-all with the chance to win great prizes.
It's simple:
High School Educators: Create a safe driving action plan for a chance to win $10,000, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a safe driving assembly and virtual driving simulator for your school!
High School Students: Submit a two-minute video on how to make teens safer drivers for a chance to win up to $15,000 and a Discovery Film Crew to capture your vision!
Pass this on to any teachers or teenagers you know and have them enter today.
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| Short on $$ and equipment? | Check out available grants and awards on NJAHPERD's Awards & Grants page.
Click HERE! |
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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.
2013 EDA AAHPERD CONVENTION
Valley Forge, PA - February 21 - 23, 2013
"Are we up to PAR? Professionalism, Advocacy, and Relevance"
Registration NOW! Early Bird registration expires on December 1.
AAHPERD National Convention - Drive Your Future 2013
Registration for the AAHPERD National Convention and Expo in Charlotte, NC is open.
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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