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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
Kathy Fritz, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| Hurricane Sandy Relief Updates | |
The NJEA has identified schools in need and basic equipment has been purchased by NJAHPERD and delivered to Lavalette, Monmouth Beach, Little Ferry and Union Beach school districts. FlagHouse equipment including balls, hoops, parachutes, gator skin balls, beanbags, cones, floor markers, jump ropes, and juggling scarves were delivered as soon as possible to replace the equipment lost in the storm. The school physical education teachers have expressed their gratitude to NJAHPERD and we will continue to provide assistance to additional schools as they are identified.
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. |
| 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 younger children.
There are many services and resources available to help. The state departments of Children and Families, Education, Health, and Human Services, along with other partners are committed to helping.
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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 | |
Sunday, February 24, 2013
9AM-3PM
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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| NASPE SPEAK Out! Day | 
March 19-20, 2013
The 5th annual NASPE SPEAK Out! Day event will be held on March 19-20, 2013. Join your fellow physical educators to advocate for the importance of quality physical education programming in all schools. Meet with your federal legislators, network with colleagues, and SPEAK Out! for the health of our nation's children. Visit the NASPE SPEAK Out! Day webpage for updates.
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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! |
| Paid internships available | |
Housel Fitness
Housel Fun & Fitness is looking to offer paid internships to current PE majors to assist in our classes this winter and spring. Our classes will be in a few different South Jersey school districts. Each class will last 6 or 7 weeks. MORE
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| Health and physical educators tackle teacher accountability, health-related fitness assessment at the 128th Annual AAHPERD National Convention & Expo | 
From demonstrating teacher effectiveness, health-related fitness assessment and the new Presidential Youth Fitness Program, to connecting to the Common Core Standards, thousands of health and physical educators will address these hot button topics at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance's 128th National Convention and Exposition. The annual convention will take place in Charlotte, N.C., April 23-27 in conjunction with the Southern District and the North Carolina AAHPERD at the Charlotte Convention Center. Nearly 5,000 people from the profession are expected to attend the annual meeting. More
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| Teacher introduces fitness program at Metuchen High School, Metuchen, NJ | 
The Sentinel
"I was attending a New Jersey teachers' conference and the physical education teacher at Holmdel High School was informing other physical education teachers about her implementation of CrossFit into her classes," he said.
After the conference, Zaneto researched CrossFit, which according to its website is the principle strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.
CrossFit has a program called CrossFit Kids, which contains thousands of archived workouts, video demonstrations and informative articles that provide interested parents or teachers with a foundation for understanding how the CrossFit Kids program can be implemented at home or at school. MORE
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| It's JUST Recess... | |
Alyssa Merritt, Dorchester Elementary School
NJAHPERD awarded Dorchester Elementary School FlagHouse equipment worth $1000.00
The word "recess" has several different definitions. According to the Miriam Webster Online Dictionary, the noun, "recess" means "the action of receding; a hidden secret or secluded place or part; or a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation" (Miriam-Webster Online 2012). With these definitions, it is no wonder that our students have a difficult time playing together at recess. Some of them choose to be secluded; some are excluded by others; and several want to do nothing during their time at recess. These issues were the catalyst for change at recess. Additionally, there were many discussions that students were deficient in the ability to play together without direct supervision from an adult. A committee of teachers, parents and administrators worked together to develop "Project Play Fit", which used concepts from Dr. Curt Hinson. The goal of Project Play Fit was to develop a structured recess program that focuses on nurturing students' social skills, providing students with developmentally appropriate activities, and increasing student self-responsibility, as well as encouraging an inclusive atmosphere for all students. MORE
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| So you think you can dance... | |
Barbara J. Brady - NJAHPERD Dance Teacher of the Year 2012
As NJAHPERD Dance Teacher of the year, I was given the wonderful opportunity to attend a performance of "So You Think You Can Dance" at the NJ Performing Arts Center on November 27, 2012 with two of my dance students and my Linden HS Dance Company assistant, Melanie Jefferson. Our evening was sponsored by the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), the National Dance Association (NDA), and Ubisoft, makers of Just Dance 4. What a thrill it was to watch these dancers perform live. It was truly an inspiration for my students to see such beauty on that stage. After the show, we were able to go backstage and meet the dancers. It was very exciting for all of us to have this unique experience that we will never forget. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.
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What Research Can Help Your Students Score Higher on the Upcoming BIG Tests?
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jensenlearning.com
This article focuses on three things that can help your students improve their chances to score up to their potential on assessments. By the way, kids never score above their potential; they're just not going to randomly make enough lucky right answers time after time after time (in statistics, it's called regression to the mean).
But, students often underperform for a host of reasons, even when they should perform much better. While we could focus on dozens of variables that influence standardized testing, we'll focus on these three: 1) brain chemistry, 2) priming, and 3) episodic memory triggers. MORE
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| Free high school pilot program - Sign up today | 
PE FIT
PE FIT, LLC is offering high school physical education teachers the opportunity to participate in its new "GET FIT" High School Pilot Program for FREE for a limited time. "GET FIT" is a proven, comprehensive fitness and nutrition program that motivates students to be more physically active outside of school and to make healthier lifestyle choices. The "GET FIT" curriculum meets the NASPE Standards and simplifies the assessment, grading, monitoring and reporting of student achievements for the teacher. Through weekly online lessons as well as a fun gaming type atmosphere, students are motivated to participate in fitness challenges and track lifestyle activities. PE Fit, LLC is a new partner of NASPE and Let's Move in School. REGISTER now for more information. More
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| Run, Jump, Learn! How Exercise can Transform our Schools | |
Dr. John Ratey, MD, TED Conference
While exercise in good for the body, Dr. John J. Ratey, MD, argues it is more important for the brain, especially when it comes to students in the classroom. Citing scientific studies and real world examples, this internationally recognized expert in the brain-exercise connection demonstrates how we can raise test scores, lower behavioral problems, and help the overall well-being of today's students with fitness based physical education.
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| A Letter to Phil Lawler, From Tim McCord | |
pe4life
A Letter to My Friend,
Phil Lawler, you would be proud. I spent the weekend at our PSAHPERD Convention. Phil always looked at conventions as an opportunity to network. If you ever spent time with Phil at a convention you would know that it always took plenty of time to get from one end of the vendor hall to the other due to his networking with everyone.
During my time at our state convention I was so impressed with the passion shown not only by university students, but also by the veteran teachers that were in attendance. I chatted with many physical educators who thanked me for the work we had done in Titusville and for our willingness to share with others the means by which we developed our PE program. This never would have happened without Phil's influence. MORE
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| Ready...Set...Get A Girl Active | 
Women's Sports Foundation
Research shows us that girls who are physically active are less likely to engage in risky behaviors, including smoking, alcohol and drug use and risky sexual activity. A girl who exercises every day is also less likely to get cancer and less likely to develop heart disease as an adult. 9 Ways to Inspire Girls to Become Physically Active
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| Technology propels PE into new era...goal is to teach students lifelong fitness skills | 
South Charlotte News
Time was when a physical education class meant running, or walking, around the track for 30 minutes until the teacher blew the whistle. That was fine for the kids who liked to run.
At Providence Day School, PE has taken a page from the school's academic classes and now embraces technology as a tool to optimize physical training and encourage lifelong fitness. MORE
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| Promoting positive energy and confidence in children with disability | |
PE Links 4U
An educator's primary goal is to teach children how to become functional members of the world. Educators have struggled for years to find the most effective ways to accomplish this, not only among children with disability but with able-bodied children as well.
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| Healthy School Fundraising Resources | |
National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity
Given the high rates of childhood obesity and children's poor diets, many schools are reconsidering whether selling low-nutrition foods is an appropriate way to raise money. In addition, the USDA will soon propose nutrition standards for competitive foods (including fundraisers) sold in schools. While identifying and initiating new fundraising strategies can be a challenge, many practical and profitable healthy fundraising alternatives are available.
For additional information there are already a number of schools that have successfully implemented healthy fundraisers as well as a fact sheet on healthy fundraiser ideas with a list of healthier options.
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| Teens need to think of their health during the winter | |
Springfield Sate Journal-Register
For teenagers, winter brings more than frigid temperatures and falling snow. The change in seasons delivers a slew of finals, a series of college application due dates and for some, time-demanding jobs. "Our teens have so many things going on in their lives right now that they need to remember to take care of themselves," said pediatrician Dr. Sheref Unal. More
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| Spend time getting fit with the whole family | |
Fraser Coast
It's easy to blame kids for sabotaging your gym-time, but your offspring shouldn't be an excuse to give up on fitness. Replacing screen-time with a few bursts of regular physical fun sets up good habits for your kids and brings your family closer. Make the most of daylight saving and enjoy these family-friendly activities. More
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| Prevention Data on Birth Rates |
CDC and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics
Data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics showed that teen birth rates have fallen to the lowest level ever recorded. In 2011, the teen birth rate fell to 31.3 births per 1,000 from 34.2 per 1,000 in 2010. Following is a statement from Leslie Kantor, vice president of education for Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
"The teen birth rate has fallen to the lowest level ever recorded. This new data shows that reducing teen pregnancy is a winnable battle. Planned Parenthood works every day to ensure that teens have access to the education and services that work to prevent unintended pregnancy.
"The teen birth rate has been declining steadily for several years because more teens are using birth control, and more teens are using contraception and condoms together. We can continue this progress by doing what we know works, including expanding access to high-quality sex education and making long-acting types of birth control, such as IUDs and implants, more accessible to teens, which the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently recommended."
As an additional resource, the National Sexuality Education Standards are available on the AAHE resources webpage. The Standards include clear, consistent and straightforward guidance on the essential minimum, core content for sexuality education that is developmentally and age-appropriate for students in grades K-12.
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| "The Real Bears" Campaign | |
USA Today
The Real Bears, an animated short film, directed by advertising legend Alex Bogusky, has been released in hope of raising awareness about the health implications of soda consumption.
You can watch the video or for additional information read the USA Today video release article.
Health Happens Hero Award: The California Endowment announced that Alex Bogusky is receiving the Health Happens Hero Award for his innovative work on "The Real Bears" campaign.
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| Tis' the Season for Migraines: How to Stay Headache Free this Holiday Season | |
Novocur Pain Management Centers
The holiday season is supposed to be a merry time, but if you are one of the 30 million Americans who suffer from migraines, the season could also be a headache trigger.
Dr. Alex Bigham, CEO of Novocur Pain Management Centers, said his offices are busier than ever between Thanksgiving and New Year's thanks to holiday stress. "If you think of the things that cause migraines, all of them seem to come together around this time - high levels of stress, changes in sleep, missing meals, increased dehydration, excess alcohol consumption and even the food you eat at holiday parties."
The following foods are migraine triggers:
- Red wine
- Chocolate
- Caffeinated beverages
- Certain types of cheese, nuts and nitrate-rich snacks, like pepperoni
For people who suffer from migraines, Dr. Bigham has put together some quick tips to help navigate the holiday season and avoid migraine headaches.
- Carry medication: Always carry migraine medication with you in case of an attack. Whether it's a work function or a family affair, planning ahead can save you a lot of migraine misery later
- Don't overextend yourself: Know your social limits. If you are only comfortable attending a certain amount of parties or functions or if you need to make time to rest, accept that it's OK to decline an invitation once in awhile.
- Drink lots of water: Drink more water than you think you need - especially if you plan to indulge in alcoholic beverages over the holiday season
- Think ahead: For people who have chronic migraines, more intensive treatments like steroid injections can help keep migraines at bay throughout the entire holiday season
- Make party planning stress-free: Stress can make you more susceptible to your migraine triggers. Planning a dinner party for friends and family? Plan ahead and shop early. Enlist helpers and delegate duties to make last-minute details stress free as possible
- Eat regularly: An empty stomach is known to spur migraines. Even if you are busy, it's important to make time to eat. Pack a snack with you when you are on-the-go to avoid skipping meals.
- Get your shut eye: A lack of sleep or too much sleep can trigger a migraine. Try to keep a regular sleep schedule during the season. Pick a few key events and get an appropriate amount of rest.
Know your triggers: Certain foods and drinks can fuel a migraine. If cheese is one of your triggers, try choosing fresh fruits and vegetables as a substitute. Consider opting for the carrot cake if chocolate seems to lead to your migraine attacks. In other words, you can still enjoy, just think about your choices.
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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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| 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 |
| Obese children more vulnerable to food advertising | |
Elsevier via ScienceDaily
Rates of childhood obesity have tripled in the past 30 years and food marketing has been implicated as one factor contributing to this trend. Every year, companies spend more than $10 billion in the U.S. marketing their food and beverages to children; 98 percent of the food products advertised to children on television are high in fat, sugar or sodium. In a new study scheduled for publication in The Journal of Pediatrics, researchers used neuroimaging to study the effects of food logos on obese and healthy weight children. More
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| Physically Fit Kids Earn Higher Grades | |
Michigan State University
For kids, being physically fit isn't just an advantage when playing kickball or running away from that girl who likes you. New research shows that middle school students who were in good physical shape outscored classmates on standardized tests and take home better report cards. Conducted at Michigan State University, this new research is the first study linking children's levels of physical fitness to both improved test scores and overall academic grades. Read more.
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| Walking/Bicycling to School Research Briefs | |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Active Living Research program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Active Living Research program recently released three research briefs that support children walking and bicycling to school. According to the research, when children are able to safely and easily walk or bike to school, they get more physical activity that could help prevent obesity and promote good health.
The Impact of State Safe Routes to School-related Laws on Active Travel to School Policies and Practices in U.S. Elementary Schools
Program Practices and Demographic Factors Associated with Federal Funding for the Safe Routes to School Program in the United States
Impact of a Pilot Walking School Bus Intervention on Children's Pedestrian Safety Behaviors: A Pilot Study
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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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| CDC School Health Index | |
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) is pleased to announce the release of the updated School Health Index (SHI). First released in 2000, the SHI is a self-assessment and planning tool that schools can use to improve their health and safety policies and programs.
Schools use the SHI to:
Identify strengths and weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs.
Enable schools to develop an action plan for improving student health, which can be incorporated into the School Improvement Plan.
Engage teachers, parents, students, and the community in promoting health-enhancing behaviors and improving health.
The SHI is based on CDC's research-based guidelines for school health programs, which identify the policies and practices most likely to be effective in reducing youth health risk behaviors. School health programs can help students establish healthy behaviors early in life, with positive results that are both immediate and long lasting. The SHI is available free of charge.
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| Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund | |
American Heart Association
The American Heart Association manages a rapid response fund for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support supplemental advocacy activities to pass or implement childhood obesity policies for both nutrition and physical activity. For more information and to apply for funds visit the Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund website.
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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.
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| Webquests for health and physical education | |
Zunal Webquest Maker
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| Kid's health | |
Nemours
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| Need ideas, lesson plans, assemblies and more? | |
Get the Latest Resources...
From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
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| Securing the info and assistance YOU need to effeciently and effectively teach Driver's Ed | |
NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Are you the "go to" person at your high school when parents, teens and/or colleagues have questions about driving laws or licensure? Do you feel confident in your interpretation of the state's Graduated Driver License and/or other motor vehicle laws? Is there an agency, organization or web resource that you regularly turn to for help in addressing teen driving and/or licensing issues?
The New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition led by Pam Fischer, former director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and Teen Driver Study Commission, would like to help you secure the information, assistance and training you need to work more efficiently and effectively. (Click here To learn more about the Coalition) To do that, the Coalition invites you to complete an online survey by copying and pasting the following into your browser:
63.247.168.194//cfmcacct/njtsc/h12055/index.php
The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete and the Coalition asks that you complete it as soon as possible. If you'd prefer to complete the survey by telephone, please call (800) 220-3659, Monday through Friday, 9 and 5 p.m. EST, and ask for Mrs. Harris, an OpinionAmerica representative who is assisting the Coalition with this project.
Thank you for your cooperation and for your dedication to helping teens become good drivers through education.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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NASPE and ING U.S. Proudly Announce Opening of the 2013 ING Run For Something Better
School Awards Program |  Deadline: May 15, 2013
New for 2013: - Improved website with informational videos, streamlined content, and additional resources to help make the application process as easy as possible.
- An application cheat sheet.
- Streamlined application process with a user-friendly interface.
Celebrating its fourth year, the ING RFSB program will continue to provide a minimum of 50 grants of up to $2,500 to schools that desire to establish a school-based running program or expand an existing one for students in grades K-8.
This school-based running program is designed to be flexible; it can be conducted in physical education class, during recess, before school, after school, or any combination of these. The program can be as short as eight weeks or as long as you want it to be. The culminating event can also be any distance you desire.
Apply today to earn up to $2,500 dollars for your school. |
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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
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.
2013 National Physical Education Institute
July 29 - August 2, 2013
UNC Asheville; Asheville, North Carolina
Join with the hundreds of K-12 physical education teachers who came from 37 states and 4 countries to last year's National PE Institute. Find out why they came to learn, meet and listen to the most respected names in Physical Education! This year's keynote presenters feature the nation's "most resounding" PE voices including: Dr. Missy Parker, Dr. Joanne Owens-Nauslar, Dr. Stevie Chepko, Jean Blaydes, Larry Satchwell, Joey Feith, Michele Rusnak, Judy LoBianco, Baker Harrell, and Brian Dauenhauer!
WEBINARS:
Topics covered will include: - Overview of Brain Injury
- Brain Injury in the school system
- Accommodations/Strategies to assist students
- Programs/Services of the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ
View the webinar flyer. Topics: From alternative school breakfast programs and school nutrition policy to Fuel Up to Play 60 and our new Parent Leadership Series.
Cost: FREE
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