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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president |
I am looking forward to seeing you at the 2014 Annual Convention!
JoAnn Doherty
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2014 Annual Convention Updates
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Convention updates are available on NJAHPERD Facebook page and Twitter. Get connected and join us on social media!
Register by 2/15 before fee increase!
All Future Professionals PRE-REGISTERED for the Convention BEFORE 2/15 will receive an ECSELL sweatshirt.
Pre-Convention Sessions (Sunday, 2/23/14)
SPARK Elementary 9AM-12PM
The 100th Monkey- Project Adventure 9AM-12PM
Fitness Education Best Practices/FitnessGram Training 9AM-3PM A new grant opportunity will be announced at this session.
Introduction to Bigger Faster Stronger Weight Room Certification 9AM-3PM
Lunch is provided for all pre-convention sessions.
Fees
Session Titles/Descriptions for Monday & Tuesday
At-A-Glance Schedules
Monday
Tuesday
Convention Highlights
Photo Booth provided by Elite Party Entertainment. Free to all attendees.
New Early Bird sessions Monday & Tuesday at 7:15AM
Join NJAHPERD's very own Hip Hop expert, Arvin Arjona for a fun Monday AM dance workout!
CrossFit Workout of the Day session on Tuesday! Equipment provided by FlagHouse.
HorizonNJ Health screenings will be available free of charge on both days.
National Teachers of the Year Sessions
QR Code Pursuit! Integrating Technology into Health Related Fitness Skills
Be a PE CHAMP! Creative Health-Related Fitness Activities Integrating MyPlate
Operation Impact! Integrate iPad Video Analysis Tools in PE
Common Core and Physical Education: Physical Education's Role in the Common Core.
Assessing and Practice with a Purpose
Implementing Formative Assessments in Your Daily Physical Education Program
Monday Opening Session
Let's Move Active Schools: Helping Students to Reach their Greatest Potential
Shellie Pfohl, the Executive Director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition will be the featured speaker at the Opening Session on Monday, February 24, 2014.
Tuesday Closing Session
 Dr. Michael Fowlin, better known as Mykee, will present YOU DON'T KNOW ME UNTIL YOU KNOW ME, a one-person show that deals with the issues of race, discrimination, violence prevention, personal identity, suicide, gender equity, homophobia, and the emotional pain felt by special education children.
Harlem Wizards Show & Grand Finale Raffle immediately following Mykee's presentation.
Comedy Night Social
Prepare for an evening of sheer entertainment! Plan to stay overnight at Ocean Place on Monday night and join us for a comedy show featuring several professional comedians, DJ, raffles, refreshments and much more! Something different after a full day of great professional development!
Headlining: Rich Redding
Featuring: Sara Contreras, Dreal, Jus Rey
DJ Bundy rocking the after party!
More details
New Jersey Council of Administrators of Health and Physical Education meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 in Fair Haven beginning at 12PM. All supervisors are requested to register online. NJAHPERD membership required to attend the convention.
Jump/Hoops Coordinator's Breakfast meeting is scheduled for Tuesday morning so that you can enjoy the evening social, stay overnight and be ready to go! Pre-registration recommended.
More information on Fees, Hotel, NJAHPERD Apparel, Pre-Convention, Socials, and Exhibitors is available on the NJAHPERD Annual Convention website page.
Drive Safer returns as a Convention Sponsor!
Additional Sponsors/Exhibitors
Join your colleagues in honoring the 2014 NJAHPERD award recipients on Sunday afternoon at the Awards Banquet.
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| Convincing Your Administrator of the Value of Attending the NJAHPERD Convention | |
NJAHPERD understands the challenges in obtaining approval to attend professional development events and we are here to help. If you have never attended or need to justify your participation at the NJAHPERD Annual Convention, we suggest you consider the following tips:
Don't be afraid to ask your administrator to attend. Many are not aware of the availability of content specific health and physical education professional development opportunities, unless you tell them. Have a list of specific sessions that you plan to attend and cite how the information will assist you in improving teacher effectiveness and student learning. Especially note the sessions focusing on assessment, Common Core, teaching strategies, fitness and current health issues. Consider sharing your learning experiences at an in-service day, staff meeting or in a summary report to your collegues.
If your administrator tells you funding is not available this year, ask the PTA/PTO to supplement the registration fee or award a grant. Consider paying your own registration fee this year and request that your supervisor add the expense to the budget for next year. A small investment in your own professional development will be paid back many times over.
Discuss attending the Convention with your administrator with confidence. Professional Development is critical to effective teaching.
We hope to see you at the Jersey Shore in February!
Please contact the NJAHPERD office if you have any questions.
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| Convention Volunteers Needed | |
The NJAHPERD Convention Planning Committee is seeking volunteers to assist at the convention in various capacities and time requirements. If you have interest in assisting at registration, introducing speakers, selling NJAHPERD apparel or helping in any way, please contact the NJAHPERD office or indicate your choice during the online registration process.
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| Have you registered for SPEAK OUT DAY? | 
March 11-12
Be a Champion for School Health and Physical Education on Capitol Hill on March 11-12.
AAHPERD's 6th annual SPEAK Out! Day is just weeks away! Now is
your chance to make an impact on health and physical education legislation for all of our nation's children. Join fellow physical and health education teachers from around the country to advocate on Capitol Hill.
Register for SPEAK Out! Day
I was at every SPEAK Out! Day since its inception. I attend because I believe that it is our responsibility to let the people who represent us know what is important to us and our society. That is the beauty of a democracy and we should take full advantage of it! -Dominique Banville, Ph.D., George Mason University
As HPERD professionals, it is our responsibility to lobby and advocate for our profession and for the interests of the children we serve. While much of this advocacy takes place in our daily work, it is also important that we take it to the Capitol to advocate/lobby on that level -Kevin A. Richards, Ph.D., Purdue University
Amplify our advocacy message by sharing these sample tweets using hashtag #shapeofthenation.
NJAHPERD has applied for an EDA Grant to provide financial assistance to participants and hopes to arrange transportaion to DC. If you are interested in participating, please contact the NJAHPERD office. |
| Let Your Voice Be Heard in Trenton | |
If you are concerned about evaluations, SGOs, SGPs and PARCC, NJEA is asking you to speak up and share your thoughts. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the State Board of Education will listen to public testimony about the new evaluation system and its effect on students and educators. Your story deserves to be heard. You don't even have to go to Trenton. This is your chance to make a difference!
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| AAHPERD is now SHAPE America | |
SHAPE America President Gale Wiedow, will be attending the NJAHPERD Convention and will address any of your questions regarding the new name, vision and mission of SHAPE America.
For more information, visit SHAPE America website |
| New PE Standards & Outcomes Offer More Guidance Than Ever Before | |
AAHPERD Physical education teachers across the country now have access to the fundamental tools they need to provide their students with quality physical education programs. AAHPERD is proud to announce that the new National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education are now posted on-line. |
| NJ Educator Resource Exchange | |
NJDOE
Check out year-long pacing guides and instructional units for grades K - 12 aligned to the Common Core State Standards. MORE
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| How Are You Evaluated? | |
The Physical Education Evaluation Tool, a Guidance Document was developed by NASPE identifies the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to provide sound instruction in the K-12 physical education classroom. Its purpose is to assist principals, school district curriculum specialists, and others who evaluate physical education teachers as well as to guide physical education teachers in reflection and self assessment, and serve as an instructional tool in college/university physical education teacher education program. Please pay specific attention to pages 9 through 14 as they will be very useful in helping formulate ideas for your SGO's with specific examples. |
| Eastern District Association/AAHPERD Announces Award Recipients | |
Kandice Point-Du-Jour has been awarded the EDA Dance Education Teacher of the Year Award. Kandice teaches at Columbia High School in South-Orange Maplewood School District.
Jill Goldman, has received the EDA Outstanding Professional Award for Physical Activity and Recreation. The award is given annually to up to two people in each discipline who best exemplify exceptional and outstanding contributions to their respective disciplines. Jill serves as the Council for Services Representative for NJAHPERD.
Kelly Graham, a senior at Montclair State University, and Grace Kaler, a senior at Rowan University, have both been awarded the EDA Future Professional Award. This award is given annual to up to two undergraduate students.
Award recipients will be honored at the EDA Awards Banquet during the EDA Convention in Newport, RI.
Congratulations to both Jill and Kandice.
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| Eastern District Association/AAHPERD Program for Outstanding Future Professionals | |
EDA/AAHPERD
EDA/AAHPERD is pleased to announce the Outstanding Future Professionals' Program for the EDA Convention. This is an exciting opportunity to encourage promising undergraduate students to become involved with our organization and to recognize their accomplishments. MORE
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| 2014 NJEA Convention (Nov. 6-7, 2014) proposals needed now! | |
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014
Interested in presenting at the 2014 NJEA Convention? We all have unique abilities and expertise in our subject matter. Here's your chance to share these skills with your colleagues. Submit a proposal today! All proposals to present at the NJEA Convention must be submitted electronically. The deadline for submission is Feb. 15, 2014. Please click here to submit a proposal.
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Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates |
2013-14 Health Observances Calendar of Events
February 11-12, 2014
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
As one of the most important recreational sports, play, and physical education conferences of the year, this conference is an unprecedented opportunity to come together as CHANGEMAKERS, and participate in a national conversation that impacts the lives of the children we serve. It is being co-hosted by the American College of Sports Medicine, Disney/ESPN, the National Council of Youth Sports, the National Youth Sports Health & Safety Institute, and Sport & Society, a program of the Aspen Institute.
Eastern District AAHPERD 2014 Convention
February 26 - March 1, 2014
Newport, Rhode Island
Check out the Newport Convention Highlights on our website and get ready to register before theDecember 31 Early Bird Deadline! Registration details will be on our convention website very soon. Mark your calendars today! For more information about the convention, feel free to contact our Program Manager, Judy Ingram Executive Director, Carol Ciotto.
Exceptional Children Conference
Saturday, March 29
Princeton, NJ
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AAHPERD National Convention & Expo
April 1-5, 2014
St. Louis, MO
Featured keynote speakers will be Shannon Miller, the most decorated gymnast male or female in U.S. history with 16 Olympic and World Championship medals and renowned motivational speaker on comprehensive health education and wellness programs Deborah Tackmann.
Attend workshops on our newest initiatives and programs:
-The NEW National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education
-Common Core State Standards
-Presidential Youth Fitness Program
-Let's Move! Active Schools
Also attend sessions that will provide great teaching strategies and best practices in:
-School-based Health Education
-Adapted Physical Education
-Curriculum and Administration
-Professional Preparation
-Sport and Coaching
-Master and Cultural Dance Classes
-Research including Exercise Sciences and Motor Behavior & Measurement
Middle States Tennis Development Workshop: Growing Tennis: Maximizing Opportunity to Learn, Play, Grow and Develop
April 11-12th.
Cost: early-bird registration before March 1st, $25
After March 1st: $35
Half-off registration for anyone from a group after the initial person registers
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WEBINARS:
Bicycle Safety Education: Implementing the Best Curriculum for your Community
Thursday, February 20
2:00 - 33:00pm
Sometimes teaching bicycle safety can feel like rocket science. Between balancing the competing needs of scheduling available classroom time, checking off necessary safety skills, training educators and securing a bike fleet and equipment - choosing and implementing the best curriculum for your community can start to feel overwhelming. Join us as we talk about the important components of bicycle safety curricula and help attendees think through what might be best for their programs. Then we'll chat with Safe Routes to School Education experts as we dive into the various types of bicycle safety that can be taught in the classroom and the tips and tricks for programmatic success.
BONUS: We'll be fielding any questions about your bicycle safety programming and related issues during the webinar - please send your questions ahead of time to dave@saferoutespartnership.org.
SPEAKERS:
LeeAnne Fergason, education director, Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Jenna Berman, education director, Bicycle Colorado
Dave Cowan, program manager, Safe Routes to School National Partnership
This free webinar is part of a series of monthly National Learning Network webinars on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life.
Raising Awareness for Quality Physical Education
ARCHIVED
Cost: Free
Physical education (PE) programs are being reduced or eliminated because of budget reductions or the mistaken assumption that less PE time will result in higher academic test scores. Despite all the evidence supporting hte need for quality PE in schools (including academic improvement), teachers still find themselves having to defend their program from elimination.
Have you found yourself in this position? Or do you just want to advocate for quality PE in your child's school or as a proven solution to our national childhood obesity epidemic? Attend our webinar (next week!) and learn about strategies and resources to help advocate for Quality PE wherever you are.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars |
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Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) | |
A generous donation of $10 million from the General Mills Foundation (the largest donation in the foundation's history) has been committed over six years to help implement the Presidential Youth Fitness Program in schools nationwide. More information can be found on the PYFP website
 Empower your students to adopt a healthy lifestyle! The Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) is program that focuses on three areas:
* Professional development
* A health-related fitness assessment
* Motivational recognition to empower students to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle
The PYFP provides a model for fitness education within a comprehensive, quality physical education program. It emphasizes appropriate instructional practices and communication before, during and after the fitness assessment takes place.
The program uses Fitnessgram®, which provides an efficient way for physical educators to perform evidence-based health-related fitness assessments. One Pager
NJAHPERD will be providing support as well, so stay tuned and visit the NJAHPERD website Fitness Education page often. |
| FIT2ECSELL | |
"EVERY CHILD STRONGER, EVERY LIFE LONGER" continues to provide the foundation for NJAHPERD's advocacy initiatives! FIT2ECSELL is the most recent of many NJAHPERD targeted movements to promote quality Health and Physical Education in New Jersey schools.
This initiative focuses on developing the first ever state- wide centralized data base for student health-related physical fitness.
Grant funding is available for training and web based FG school site license. Application |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Fair Lawn recognized as top fundraiser |
NorthJersey.com
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School's physical education teachers, Shane DeLucca (back from left), Kaitlin Guy, Tori Howe, John VanSoest, Michele Demers (front from left) and Mike Shansky, hold the plaques received by the school for its Hoops for Heart event.
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While planning for this year's fundraiser for the American Heart Association, Thomas Jefferson Middle School learned it was an award winner for last year's endeavor.
Last year the middle school hosted its first Hoops for Heart event in February, which featured a basketball tournament. After the school surpassed its goal of raising more than $10,000 by collecting $13,000, Vice Principal Dominick Tarquinio offered more incentive. If students reached $16,000 he agreed to shave his head. Music teacher Scott Avidon and math teacher Matthew Cecconi also agreed to have their heads shaved. MORE
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| Olympic Resources and Lesson Ideas |
Livingston School District 
Modify PE activities to re-create and simulate some of the Olympic sport events and spirit with the students. An example: Simulate Speed Skating for elementary students by using sheets of 8x11 kitchen wax paper. Smooth side down on the floor, students' feet on the rough side up. Set some cones a distance away and have them do the skating motion keeping feet on the floor continuously to move the paper..... it works and is challenging but fun. Bob sleds were the scooters as another idea. Finally, keep a chart or graph of medals won.
The official Olympic music video is very inspirational and could be a great discussion prompt for Character Education, physical training, etc. It could also just be a great listen for fun and entertainment or stations in your classroom.
The Paralympics is an opportunity to talk about and address diversity and sensitivity.
From Wiki:
The 2014 Winter Olympics, officially the XXII Olympic Winter Games, or the 22nd Winter Olympics, are scheduled to take place from 7 to 23 February 2014, in Sochi,[2]Russia, with some events held in the resort town of Krasnaya Polyana
98 events in 15 winter sport disciplines will be held. Both the Olympics and 2014 Winter Paralympics are being organized by the Sochi Organizing Committee (SOC). Sochi was selected as the host city in July 2007, during the 119th IOC Session held in Guatemala City.[3] The Sochi Olympics will be the first Olympics in the Russian Federation since the breakup of the USSR in 1991. The USSR was the host nation for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
Team USA
For more Winter Olympic Lesson Plan ideas, check out PE Central...click here. |
| More Olympic Resources and Ideas |
Elizabeth School District
The Winter Olympics give us plenty of opportunity for implementing athletic development and the common core into our lessons. Germany has pretty much dominated the Bobsled competition dating way back to the 1920s. If you watch this video of them in training you'll see why.
EXERCISE: Kata with Exercise Bands
PURPOSE: Shoulder stability, strength, and power. Overall body agility and Coordination.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Exercise Bands, music. IMPORTANT- CHECK BANDS FOR WEAR AND TEAR BEFORE USING.
TWEAK DOWN: One person holds bands while the other moves; use a smaller diameter band; keep the elbows slightly bent; keep hands in peripheral vision; use a smaller arc of motion; use one band/two hands.
TWEAK UP: Use a wider diameter band; mirror a partner.
REPS/SETS: 3-4 sets of 30-60 seconds.
COMMON CORE INTEGRATION:
Math: "How does the resistance on the bands change as it elongates? How does it correlate to traditional dumbbells"..."Measure the circumference of the circle you are training in".
Literacy:
In your opinion, based on this chapter, what is the purpose of kata, and why do you think the German Bobsledder is doing it with exercise bands?
Language: "What is the English translation of Kata? What words are synonyms...antonyms? "How is it used outside of Martial Arts?"
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| PEP Maintains $74.5 million in FY2014 Budget Battle! | |
AAHPERD
The US House and Senate have approved an omnibus spending bill that will fund government operations through September 30, 2014. The bill included $74.5 million for the PEP program.
As you know, PEP has been the focus of elimination by some members of the US House. Its survival is due in no small part to the activity and voices of AAHPERD members. In an era where federal budgets are shrinking, but childhood obesity rates are expanding, this is wonderful news for those of us on the frontlines working to keep our nation's students active and healthy.
I ask that you keep our message strong as the final year of the 113th Congress gets underway. SPEAK Out Day is March 12TH! Please sure to have your state represented. Thank you again for your hard work and congratulations!
Carly Braxton
AAHPERD
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| Cardio Club keeps children focused on fitness, positive eating choices, active lifestyles | |
Home News Tribune
Inactive, unhealthy, unmotivated children propped in front of a television, munching on fatty junk food. That is not the image encouraged by Harold Abraham, a physical education teacher at Piscataway, N.J.'s Martin Luther King Elementary School. Fresh out of Montclair State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and health, Abraham recognized a need during his first year at Martin Luther King School that vastly would improve the lives of his fourth- and fifth-grade students, as well as their parents. MORE
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| One Thing Could Make A Real Difference In Chris Christie's Call For A Longer School Day | |
Forbes
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is in the middle of a huge scandal over the closing of approach lanes to the George Washington Bridge. While giving his State of the State address earlier today, he acknowledged the unfolding political woes of "bridgegate." Soon after, he turned his attention-and a sizable chunk of the speech-to education. He mentioned that New Jersey boasts a 87.5 percent high school graduation rate and more than $25 billion in annual investments in public education, though shortcomings and challenges still exist. So, how to make improvements? Lengthen both the school day and the school year.
Without more time in class, Christie warned, it will be tough to produce students who can stay competitive in the global economy. What he did not say is that without more exercise and recess activity built into those longer days and years, bridge traffic will continue to be a problem for New Jersey residents. That's because unless the governor adds in some funding for more physical activity in schools, the only way the next generation of kids will be able to approach the George Washington Bridge-or any other roadway-is in an ambulance. MORE
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| 2013: A Banner Year in Physical Education | |
AAHPERD
As we begin a new year full of hope and excitement for what lies ahead, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on the accomplishments we have made in the field of physical education this past year. AAHPERD is proud to share our latest infographic, "2013, A Banner Year for Physical Education."
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| New advocacy video from NYState AHPERD | |
NYS AHPERD via YouTube
In an exciting new video, the New York State Chapter asks "Health and physical education: Why?"
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| Get 60 Minutes Interactive Infographic | |
Institute of Medicine
Did you know that less than half of youth get the recommended 60 minutes of daily vigorous to moderate-level physical activity? A new interactive infographic from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) shows how students can meet those requirements, based on recommendations from the 2013 IOM report Educating the Student Body: Taking Physical Activity and Physical Education to School. Check out the website.
The IOM report says that even with busy schedules, youth can get 60 minutes of physical activity per day through taking advantage of active transport to and from school, classroom activity time, recess, physical education class, after-school programs, and intra and extramural sports. Share this link and help spread the word about this important topic. For more information and other resources from the report-including an animated video, myths and realities sheet, and action guide-click here.
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| Public Health Takes on Obesity: A Route to Better Health | |
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Public Health Takes on Obesity: A Route to Better Health
Obesity is a serious and costly health problem facing our nation. The number of kids and teens who are obese has nearly tripled in the past three decades, leading to a generation at risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and other serious health problems. However, there is hope. For the first time in recent years, obesity rates have declined. Innovative public health approaches and partnerships are contributing to improved food choices and creating opportunities for physical activity, helping to curb obesity. We must continue to fund public health programs to ensure healthy futures for all of our nation's children.
Below is a sneak peek of APHA's full infographic dedicated to public health taking on obesity. Share this infographic widely and use it as an example when talking to your members of Congress and other policymakers about the importance of strong public health funding.
View and download the full infographic as a PDF or image file.
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| Most children are not meeting daily physical activity requirements | |
WFMJ-TV
Over the last thirty years the rate of childhood obesity has doubled in young children and tripled in adolescents. So, it shouldn't come as too much of a surprise to learn that most children aren't getting enough physical activity each day. "It is concerning that the kids aren't getting as much exercise as they need. We know that when that children do exercise it helps to strengthen their muscles and give their bones extra density," said Dr. Peter Vande Kappelle. MORE
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| Being bullied can lessen physical activity later | |
Psych Central
Overweight or obese children are often teased when they exercise, which can cause a child to be less likely to participate in physical activity one year later, according to new research. The children who were teased experienced a lower perceived health-related quality of life. Health-related life quality is measured by an individual's perception of their physical, social, academic and emotional functioning. The bullying behavior during physical activity also influenced children with a healthy weight as they also tended to exercise less often one year later. MORE
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| CrossFit for children? | |
CTV News
With 2014 in full swing, there is arguably no hotter workout than CrossFit. The military-style fitness regime has seen its popularity skyrocket across North America. So is it safe for children? Yes, says Maguid Nicholas, a certified children's CrossFit trainer at Tidal CrossFit in Toronto, Ontario. In fact, some experts say CrossFit-style exercises - if done properly - can strengthen children's muscles and joints, as well as decrease their chances at getting injured. MORE
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| Can children do push-ups? | |
Republican American
Eric Lay, the head trainer at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School, loves to see student athletes succeed but he and fellow trainers aren't always impressed with fastballs or hat-tricks. In a nutshell, trainers want to know whether these children really know how to properly and safely move, and later, can they add strength to those established movements? It's all part of a growing push among trainers and others in fitness fields to get schools, parents, coaches and children back to basics with physical fitness. MORE
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| Youth sports world is insane | |
The Huffington Post
Youth sports: a chance to run around, play sports with friends and have fun. At least that's how it used to be. Today, our children's games have been hijacked by adults who professionalize them and attempt to meet their own needs through youth sports. Even when parents and coaches have good intentions the damage to our young people is real nonetheless. MORE
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| National Sport Stacking Championships | |
Speed Stacks
The end of March will bring stackers from across the country to Kansas City, Missouri for the US National Sport Stacking Championships. This premier event is open to US stackers of all ages and stacking abilities with a special invitation to stackers in the Kansas City and surrounding areas. Dates: Saturday and Sunday, March 29th-30th at the Crown Center Exhibit Hall in Kansas City, Missouri. MORE
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| 'Friday Night Tykes' questions youth sports mentality | |
KUSA-TV
Youth football is getting an investigative look thanks to the Esquire Network's 10-part documentary series "Friday Night Tykes." "Friday Night Tykes" follows five San Antonio based football teams in the Texas Youth Football Association, aged 8-9, on and off the field during the 2013 season. The series takes a look at one of the most elite football leagues in America, winning more state championships in the past five years than any other region in Texas. The series trailer has drawn criticism from some for the approach the coaches are taking with their players. MORE
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| Why dance? | |
The Observer
There are many after school activities for young people in Chautauqua County, N.Y., but studying dance is among the most beneficial. Adults, too, can profit from beginning dance instruction or resuming instruction. Many adults find dance an enjoyable way to put scheduled physical activity into their lives. Attending regular dance lessons improves muscular strength, balance, posture, flexibility, physical endurance and body awareness. Being in good physical condition can help anyone cross over into other sports, too. MORE
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| Can the mambo save America? | |
WND
Ballroom culture offers so much more than exercise and footwork. Until the 1960s, many public schools taught ballroom dancing to adolescents for its civilizing effects as a required class or part of PE. Boys were forced to treat girls considerately, while girls responded respectfully, or they failed the class - a de facto lesson in basic humanity and compassion. Where else will your child learn to watch his partner's safety on a crowded floor without resorting to cursing or fighting? These lessons easily extend to sports safety, driving lessons and travel. MORE
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| The Joint Statement of Collaboration for Local School Wellness | |
USDA Food and Nutrition Services
The USDA Food and Nutrition Services, CDC, US Dept. of Education, and 26 other organizations (including the American School Health Association) released a joint statement recognizing the importance of school wellness policies to help ensure a healthy environment for staff, students, and their families. The USDA Food and Nutrition Services published the Joint Statement of Collaboration for Local School Wellness on their website (see below for full text). Click here to read the blog post that followed the announcement.
Wellness Policy Statement
Collaborators' Joint Statement on Local School Wellness Policies
Promoting Student Wellness
The national associations and organizations listed below have joined the US Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (USDA FNS), US Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the US Department of Education (ED) by sharing resources pertaining to local school wellness policies. In the joint statement below, these associations and organizations express their support of local school wellness policies as a key framework for schools' efforts to create a healthy environment for children that supports nutritious food choices and physically active lifestyles.
The following co-signed national associations and organizations issue this joint statement to recognize the critical role schools play in promoting wellness among staff, students, and families.
"We firmly believe that the Local School Wellness Policy, as required by the US Congress in Public Law 111-296, Section 204, provides a tremendous opportunity for schools to assess and improve how their school environment, wellness policies, programs, and activities contribute to the health and well-being of our nation's children. We are committed to providing assistance to school districts and schools as they assess, revise, adopt, implement, maintain, monitor, and evaluate local school wellness policies that will positively affect their students, schools, and communities. We are committed to supporting the efforts of school districts through collaborations, resources, and other forms of assistance.
"We support schools and communities that recognize the health and educational benefits of creating and implementing local school wellness policies and the importance of making student health a priority. We urge schools to implement policies that support a healthy and physically active lifestyle, which in turn will positively influence students' health, academic performance, and overall quality of life, today and in the future."
AASA, the School Superintendents Association
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Action For Healthy Kids
Alliance for a Healthier Generation
American Academy of Pediatrics
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Dental Association
American Heart Association
American School Health Association
Association for Middle Level Education
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Food Research and Action Center
National Association of Elementary School Principals
National Association of School Nurses
National Association of Secondary School Principals
National Association of State Boards of Education
National Education Association Health Information Network
National Food Service Management Institute
National PTA
National Physical Activity Society
Safe Routes to School National Partnership
School Nutrition Association
Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
Society for Public Health Education
The Society of State Leaders of Health and Physical Education
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| Research: Nutrition Education in Physical Education | |
Fremont Tribune
Research: Nutrition Education in Physical Education
The KidQuest program designed for fifth- and sixth-graders is being tested on 700 students at a Fremont, Neb., school to see whether teaching nutrition during physical-education class is more effective than teaching it separately. University of Nebraska researcher Melissa Wallinga said the goals include helping students make healthy food choices and finding more ways to be physically active. MORE
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| Controversy plagues school mental health screening | |
The Associated Press via USA Today
As stories about increasing school violence dominate headlines, experts say many teens are struggling with untreated mental illness. Yet, school officials around the country are themselves grappling with the best way to offer mental health services in a patchwork, underfunded system. MORE
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| School health program helps children get active | |
Reuters
Investing in a broad school health program could lead to in-school and at-home benefits for students, a new Canadian study hints. Children increased their daily physical activity on both school days and weekends in the years after schools hired a full-time health facilitator and set healthy living goals, researchers found. MORE
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| Preventing Childhood Obesity: Tips for Parents and Caretakers | |
AHA
Balance is key in helping your child maintain a healthy weight. Balance the calories your child eats and drinks with the calories used through physical activity and normal growth. Overweight and obese children and teens should reduce the rate of weight gain while allowing normal growth and development. Learn how with these tips! MORE
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| How inactivity changes the brain | |
NY Times
A number of studies have shown that exercise can remodel the brain by prompting the creation of new brain cells and inducing other changes. Now it appears that inactivity, too, can remodel the brain, according to a notable new report.
The study, which was conducted in rats but likely has implications for people too, the researchers say, found that being sedentary changes the shape of certain neurons in ways that significantly affect not just the brain but the heart as well. The findings may help to explain, in part, why a sedentary lifestyle is so bad for us. MORE
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| Eat better in 2014! | |
AHA
Improving your diet can help decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. By providing resources and tools like the Heart-Check Food Certification Program, the AHA is making it easier than ever for people to make smarter food choices. Recent studies have shown that eating certifiable foods is associated with a better diet and improved heart health. Look for the Heart-Check mark when you grocery shop! Learn more about the Heart-Check program |
| Advocating for Our Profession: Presenting to Your School Board (Part 2) | |
PELinks4U
Advocating for Our Profession: Presenting to Your School Board (Part 2)
Former Washington State, AHPERD President, and high school PE teacher Paul Clinton has committed himself to successful professional advocacy. In his words, "advocacy is preventive medicine" and in this article he shares his "offensive-defensive" approach. Paul points out that advocacy efforts should begin when your program is going well not when it's being threatened. The time to get advocating is NOW! MORE
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| Take a Trip on the Wild Side: A Classroom Journey through the Yoga Experience | |
PELinks4U
Fourteen years ago, high school PE teacher Victoria Otto introduced her cross-training students to some yoga skills. They loved it so much she was encouraged to create a separate yoga class. Since then the class has evolved to include not only yoga instruction, but also the anatomical and physiological benefits. But more importantly, her students learn to apply the skills and knowledge from this class into their outside lives. Read their comments and learn more about the potential for yoga teaching. MORE
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| Cash or credit? How students pay for school lunch matters for health | |
NPR
American children have a problem with obesity, according to the most recent studies. In fact, the closest thing we have to good news about childhood obesity is that children are not gaining weight as rapidly as they were some years ago. Researchers may have identified one surprising new factor in why kids are overeating. Compared with students who use cash in school cafeterias, children who use debit cards seem to make more unhealthful eating choices, finds Brian Wansink, a behavioral economist at Cornell University. MORE
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| Researchers: Fitness in early adulthood reduces chances for heart attacks | |
Irish Central
A new study published in the European Heart Journal shows that fitness in early adulthood affects the likelihood of developing heart disease in later life. Researchers found that fit teenagers significantly reduced their chances of suffering a heart attack when compared to others in the group. It also showed that overweight fit people were more likely to suffer a heart attack than those teenagers who were unfit but lean. MORE
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| Study: Fast food not major cause behind childhood obesity | |
ANI via Yahoo News
A new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found that poor all-day-long eating habits - not fast food consumption alone - may be the major factor in the rapid increase in childhood obesity. MORE
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| We don't exercise as much as we say | |
The Wall Street Journal
Just in time for those New Year's exercise resolutions: A new study suggests the amount of physical activity men and women actually do is significantly less than they say they do. Researchers found a wide variation in physical activity reported on questionnaires compared with objectively measured exercise time during a weeklong study reported in the January issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Men were more likely than women to overestimate vigorous exercise activities, the study found, while both sexes underestimated their sedentary times. MORE
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| An atlas of the human body that maps where we feel emotions | |
Fast Company
Many people feel emotions in certain parts of their bodies - stress in their neck or anxiety in their stomach, maybe happiness in their chest. Now a fascinating new Body Atlas, produced from research conducted by Finnish scientists, shows a heat map of where in our bodies we can expect different emotions to manifest the most. MORE
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| Rich or poor, schools fall short on providing physical activity | |
American Journal of Health Promotion via Center for Advancing Health
Schools in wealthier areas are more likely to have a physical education teacher on staff than are schools in poorer areas. But students in both wealthy and less affluent areas are coming up short with regard to physical activity, finds a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. "Kids living in low SES areas often lack outlets for activity near home, with less access to safe streets, parks and playgrounds," commented Dr. Russell Pate, director of the Children's Physical Activity Research Group at the University of South Carolina. For them, Pate explained, schools offer a safe setting for movement. MORE
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| Researchers identify primary factors responsible for preschool obesity | |
RedOrbit
A lack of adequate sleep, having parents with a high body mass index and having their eating habits restricted for weight control purposes are the three most significant risk factors when it comes to childhood obesity for preschoolers, according to researchers from the University of Illinois. The study authors reported a vast array of information regarding the subjects, including the healthy history of both the parents and the children, as well as eating practices. MORE
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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205 NJ Schools Already Registered! | |
Have you registered your school yet? NJAHPERD's goal is 250 schools by the end of the year!
Become a Champion TODAY!
We know that you are facing all sorts of challenges and balancing multiple priorities, while striving to do every single thing you can to help your students learn and grow.
Let's Move! Active Schools is designed to address these challenges by spurring innovative solutions and offering customized support every step of the way. We know that our kids need 60 minutes of physical activity daily, not only so they can grow up healthy, but also because we know it helps them succeed in school. That's why this program empowers schools to find free or low-cost ways to incorporate movement before, during, and after the school day. We'll help connect schools to grant opportunities, online resources, personal assistance, and hands-on professional development.
There's just one thing we're still missing-YOU, the CHAMPION! The one dedicated person to step up and start making a difference.
All you have to do is sign up at LetsMoveSchools.org and follow a simple, six-step process to create an active school environment and build support among leadership, staff, families, and other community members. Along the way, you'll have access to free tools and resources to help you take action.
NJAHPERD's goal is to have 250 schools registered as a LMAS by June 2014. 45 more to go. register today!
Remember to indicate NJAHPERD for "How did you hear about us?" Register NOW!
Video PSA: Active Kids Do Better- Let's Move! Active Schools
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| Get to know our Physical Activity Advisors! | Let's Move! Active Schools has a staff of highly qualified trainers and national program experts that are ready to assist you with your professional development and learning needs.
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Prior to joining the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Sean Brock served as the District Supervisorof Health and Physical Education for the Pasco County School District (FL).Sean has 23 years of educational experience in Georgia and Florida having previously served as a health/physical education teacher, athletic coach, school based administrator, and district level administrator.
Sean is a graduate of Valdosta State University (GA) having earned an M.S. Ed and B.S. Ed in Educational Leadership and Physical Education.
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Pam Powers has been a certified fitness instructor and personal trainer for over thirty years. Her most recent certifications are Zumba® and Zumba® Kids. She was a NASPE Teacher of the Year in 2004 and recipient of the Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence in 2007. Other awards include Outstanding Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator, Professional Merit Award, and National Dance Association Honor Award. Pam has presented at a wide range of conferences and in-services for teachers across the United States and she has been a NASPE Pipeline presenter. She grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and currently resides in Houston, Texas. She taught physical education for ten years in Albuquerque. Pam served as the Director of Educational Services and Professional Development for Sportime from 2007 to 2013. She is an exercise enthusiast and enjoys a variety of physical activities including yoga, Zumba, TRX, walking, and jogging.
Pam holds a BS in Physical Education, and an MS in Curriculum and Instruction. She has an extensive dance background and competed in ballroom dance.
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| NBA FIT Partnership | NBA FIT encourages fans to team-up with the NBA Family to BE ACTIVE, EAT HEALTHY and PLAY TOGETHER.
The National Basketball Association is teaming up with Let's Move! Active Schools to ensure that students across the country have the opportunities to be physically active throughout the school day.
As a part of their commitment to Let's Move! Active Schools, the National Basketball Association is running a promotional campaign to encourage champions to sign up for the program by offering NBA/WNBA prizes, including:
NBA/WNBA FIT Day
NBA/WNBA FIT team member appearances
NBA/WNBA FIT Prize Packs.
The promotion will run through March 31st. Schools can register for Let's Move! Active Schools and the promotion. Schools that are currently enrolled in the Let's Move! Active Schools program are still eligible to receive the NBA Prizes. Schools will need to sign-in and opt-in to join the NBA promotion.
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| Apply for Recognition | Apply for recognition and celebrate all of the great accomplishments you have made towards becoming a more active school.
Download our web badge for your website to show that your school is now a member of Let's Move! Active Schools and committed to moving more.
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| PA Tips for Cold Weather | No recess? No problem!
With temperatures across the US at all-time lows, recess is being cancelled and students are stuck indoors. This doesn't mean the kids have to be sitting still. Turn your classroom into an interactive gaming center in four steps.
Place activity boards on the center of tables with students in groups of 4-6.
Give each group dice and a mat with activities in squares around the edge. Activities are easy to do in a limited space and range from strength to stretching and aerobic conditioning.
Let each person take a turn to roll the dice. To see how many of each activity the group should perform, the teacher or leader can also roll another dice.
Add some math equations to the game by having the class add the two rolls or multiply.
You can find this game and others similar to it in our resource section.
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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 | 
TAKE ACTION NOW!
If you are NOT a MEMBER of "YOU'RE THE CURE" (American Heart)
PLEASE click here to JOIN and become part of the solution!
MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question.
JUMP FOR A FREE MEMBERSHIP TO AAHPERD??
Register and COMPLETE an AHA Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart event that totals $1,000 or more and receive your FREE AAHPERD membership as a THANK YOU! You can find out more HERE
American Heart Association
WELCOME!! click here...
Links of interest:
Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Info
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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AHA Jump Rope for Heart 35th Anniversary!
|  This year is the 35th anniversary of Jump Rope For Heart! To do something significant and celebrate this milestone, the AHA challenges you to hold an event in your school and raise $3,500 (or more).
Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) are national education and fundraising events sponsored by AAHPERD and the American Heart Association. These events engage elementary and middle school students with jumping rope or playing basketball while empowering them to improve their own health and help other kids with heart-health issues. Both programs are great ways to satisfy the national physical education standards, and meet the criteria for a comprehensive school physical activity program.
How It Works....
JRFH or HFH events are conducted in school by physical education instructors, coaches or teachers. They can be scheduled whenever it's most convenient-during physical education class, lunch or before or after school. Once you register, you'll receive an event kit with everything you need to conduct a successful Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart event:
- Step-by-step instructions on scheduling, promoting and conducting the event.
- Heart-healthy curriculum to support heart awareness with the event.
- Tips for fundraising. Participants ask friends and family for donations. The American Heart Association online tool makes raising funds even easier!
- Training and support from an experienced American Heart Association staff person or volunteer.
But that's not all, schools that raise $3,500 or more and successfully complete their event will be entered to win a free registration to the 2015 AAHPERD National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA, including a travel and lodging stipend, and a $100 shopping spree in the AAHPERD online store. Schools will be eligible for the drawing as long as the event coordinator is a member of AAHPERD as of 5/1/14.
With your support, we can help protect and improve children's health! Sign up today!
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| TO ALL JR/HFH COORDINATORS.... | Call for Articles!
As part of Jump Rope for Heart's 35th Anniversary, NJAHPERD is looking for AHA Coordinators to send in a short story article describing your most successful event.
Please forward your articles to: Christine Baccarella, NJAHPERD, JR/HFH Coordinator at: baccbay@aol.com |
| Mark Your Calendars! | |
NJAHPERD Coordinator Thank-You Breakfast...
The NJAHPERD Coordinator "THANK YOU BREAKFAST" is scheduled for TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014.
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| TO ALL EDUCATORS...CHECK THIS OUT!!!! | |
AHA
...and please pass this on to the people on your staff
Here is a link provided by the American Heart Association that provides:
*health, physical education, and classroom teachers with springboard lesson ideas and activities.
*links to "NFL play 60" and jump rope and hoops sites
CLICK HERE
Need a letter to send to your administrator to get them "on board" with Jump or Hoops for Heart?
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| Ideas and resources... | |
AHA
For many of us, the New Year is a time of resolutions on how we can make improvements in our life. It is a new start where we can look forward and focus on our goals and our commitment to achieving them in the new year. It is much the same at the American Heart Association, where we will continue to focus our energies on achieving our lifesaving mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke. With the help of millions of volunteers like yourselves, we will continue to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases.
So as we kick off 2014, we wanted to offer you information on the following programs and events which you may want to incorporate into your personal and professional health and wellness initiatives:
Getting Healthy In the New Year-One Simple Step at a Time
The AHA website offers great information on nutrition, physical activity, weight and stress management, building a healthier generation of kids and how to quit smoking. MORE
Consider starting a walking club with your friends or start one with the students at your school
Many educators have instituted walking clubs during recess or before or after school. Be sure to check out the article on Walking Clubs in the New Year.
National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb 7th!
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in women, taking the life of 1 in 3 women each year. If your school does not currently participate in Wear Red Day consider joining the movement to create awareness about this health threat facing women and educate your co-workers about cardiovascular disease. Please contact Go Red For Women now for information and to register for your complimentary fund raising kit which includes our Red Dress pins, posters and educational resources about risk factors, warning signs and much more.
What is more impactful than teaching your students to save lives?
At www.bethebeat.heart.org students will tour through an online lesson with fun, engaging sections about how the heart works, recognizing a sudden cardiac arrest, performing Hands-Only CPR and using an AED. Consider incorporating Be The Beat into one of your health lessons this year. See the attached Be The Beat lesson plan from one of our Hoops For Heart coordinators in Ocean Township, NJ. Click here for additional lesson plans.
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| Now available online...the latest edition of The Pulse | |
AAHPERD
The latest edition of The Pulse, AAHPERD's newsletter for the Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) programs, is now available online. Each issue provides access to best practices for events, teaching resources, and more!
In this issue:
- Check out our new playlist of kid-friendly tunes
- Find out more about the ducks sweeping our nation
- A long-time event coordinator shares her pride in making a difference
- Get tips for adding unique twists to your event
- Learn how we are celebrating the 35th anniversary and enhancing the program model
- Use our classroom activities and find professional development opportunities
Download and share the latest issue and view The Pulse archives online at www.aahperd.org/jump.
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| Take a look at AAHPERD's new advocacy webpage | 
AAHPERD
Advocacy is vital to the success of quality health and physical education programs across the country. In order to make an impact on the national policy landscape, we need all AAHPERD members to be strong advocates for the profession and for children.
Take a look at AAHPERD's new advocacy webpage - www.aahperd.org/whatwedo/advocacy!
Take action today to guarantee that health and physical education will be addressed by Congress and become integral programs in schools across the country. |
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| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors NJ 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.
Recess Bills A3935/S1501 if approved by Legislators, requires 20 minutes of daily recess for K-5 elementary students.
Newly introduced legislation includes:
S-2981/A-4452
Requires State Board of Education to adopt standards and benchmark of performance for improvement of teacher preparation programs and teacher certification candidates who complete the programs and develop a program rating system.
S-3017
Requires school districts to incorporate age-appropriate sexual abuse and assault awareness and prevention education in grades preschool through 12 as part of the Core Curriculum Content Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. |
| Shape of the Nation Infographics | |
AAHPERD Use these infographics on your websites, school newsletters etc. to inform the school community about various aspects of Physical Education in the United States.
1 - School Fitness Assessment Copies will be available at the NJAHPERD Convention!
2 - Loopholes Stalling Progress in Physical Education Across the US
3 - States Skip Major Steps That Would Foster Physically Active Students
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| Now available: AAHPERD Legislative Action Center Tutorial webinar | |
AAHPERD
AAHPERD Legislative Action Center Tutorial
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| Driver Education Tract at Annual Convention | |
The following Driver Education sessions are scheduled on Monday, February 24, 2014.
8:00-9:00AM
Maureen Nussman (Facilitator), NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Bill Turkus, Rider Education of New Jersey, Arnold Anderson, Essex County Community Traffic Safety Program, Dr. Peter Rattigan, Rowan University, Tamara Floruss, Livingston HS
From Motorcycles to Simulators: a Curriculum Sharing Session
From the new-fangled to the traditional, sample and take home engaging and effective lesson plans and resources from leading New Jersey educators and traffic safety experts. Learn how to integrate motorcycles, simulators, distracted driving activities, and more into your lesson plans to the delight of your students. Plus, bring your favorite lesson to share with your colleagues.
10:30-11:30AM
Wendy Berk (Facilitator), NJ Brain Injury Alliance, Erica Wright, Bordentown HS
Put Your Students in the Driver's Seat
Research confirms that peer-to peer-education is highly effective in changing teens' attitudes and behaviors about safe driving. Learn techniques to engage students, gain their buy-in and foster creativity that results in impactful teen-led campaigns that not only resonate with their peers, but have a lasting impact. Award-winning teen initiatives will be highlighted.
12:00-1:00PM
Pam Fischer (Facilitator), NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition, Maureen Nussman, NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
MVC Dialogue & Driver Education Update
Are you one of the 300-plus driver education teachers receiving monthly updates from the NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition? Are you a Coalition member? If not, here's your chance to learn how you can get plugged-in to new resources, the latest research, GDL updates, information from MVC, and more. Learn how the Coalition is working with MVC to improve communication with educators and address your concerns. Don't miss this session, prizes will be awarded! Bring your lunch and join in the conversation.
1:15-2:15PM
Violet Marrero, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, Dr. Claudia Knezek, College of Natural, Applied & Health Sciences, Kean University, Michael Tullio, Kean University
Share the Keys, Marketing New Jersey's Parent-Teen Safe Driving Orientation in Your School This interactive workshop introduces "Share the Keys," New Jersey's research-based, parent-teen safe driving orientation program. Learn from facilitators how STK gets parents actively involved in managing their teen drivers' safety. They'll also share resources and techniques that are being employed across the state to bolster attendance at both voluntary and mandatory sessions.
2:30-3:30PM
Maureen Nussman (Facilitator), NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Jason Friedman, Drive Safer LLC, Arnold Anderson, Essex County Community Traffic Safety Program
The Keys to Control
Your students want to drive, but there's more to getting behind the wheel than accelerating and braking. Learn from the pros about the importance of vehicle dynamics and car control. Understanding how to control your car, why it does what it does, and the physics behind it are essential for understanding how to properly "TELL" your car what to do. This session is a must for every driver educator and anyone who drives --be sure to bring a colleague!
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| Drive Safer Car Control Clinic & Training | |
DriveSafer
Basic Car Control Course
February 16th
Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ
Basic Car Control Clinic
March 9th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Advanced Car Control Clinic
March 9th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Basic Car Control Clinic
April 6th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Advanced Car Control Clinic
April 6th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Basic Car Control Clinic
April 27th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Advanced Car Control Clinic
April 27th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Basic Car Control Clinic
May 11th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Advanced Car Control Clinic
May 11th
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
If you sign up for the Advanced Course, you get to train in our SKID CAR!
Here are some links to see what the course is all about....
Advanced Course I
Advanced Course II
SKID PAD
Slalom & Braking
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NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
Discover the Coalition's mission and find information about initiatives including Share the Keys, Champion Schools, GDL Game Plan, and driver education. Find a calendar of teen driving-related activities. MORE
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| D3 (Don't Drive Distracted) 2014 Contest Launched | |
DCH Teen Safe Driving Foundation
The DCH Teen Safe Driving Foundation launched its D3 (Don't Drive Distracted) contest for 2014. The 2014 contest is similar to those in the past, but this year we've decided to change it up a bit. In the past, we asked students to submit ideas for public service campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. This year, we're asking students to focus on developing campaign ideas on how teens can act as role models for their parents and other adults to get them to put down the phone, slow down, lower the music and, well that list goes on, while driving.
Contest registration continues through February 28th. The winner will be announced at a ceremony on May 3rd, and will have their choice of a new car or $18,000 college scholarship (to date, each winner has selected the scholarship.) This year's contest is open to high school students in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut. MORE
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| SPARK Grant Finder Tool | |
SPARK
The SPARK Grant-Finder Tool helps you locate funding for your Physical Education, After school, Early childhood or Coordinated School Health program. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment. MORE
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