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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president |
We're back! NJAHPERD was strongly represented at the SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) Convention in St. Louis, MO last week. We also have great stories to tell about our interrupted dinners, 5am wake up calls and our trips to basement garages or hotel hallways as a result of tornado warnings! You can't believe all the networking you can accomplish while waiting for the "all clear" signal. It was just amazing!
The convention was the platform for the official announcement for the new name, tag line and logo for the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America. Many new initiatives and resources are available to help you including the NEW National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Download a flyer listing the new Standards as well as an extensive chart that details grade-specific outcomes for students.
Other changes were evident with the last AAHPERD Representative Assembly. Under the new guidelines for SHAPE America, New Jersey will represent the Eastern District with a member-at-large and one alternate member-at-large delegate to the National meeting to represent all SHAPE America members. The same will hold true for the Eastern District Association meeting.
On the State level, I want to update you on the progress made from our March 12th "SPEAK OUT! Day" visit to "The Hill". Through our combined efforts, Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ- District 8) has joined Representative Donald Payne, Jr. as a co-sponsor of The PHYSICAL ACT Bill. Please thank them for co-sponsoring Representative Marcia Fudge's (D-Ohio-District 11) House of Representative Bill H-R- 2160 (Promoting Health as Youth Skills in Classrooms and Life Act) to have Health Education and Physical Education as core academic subjects.
Our Representatives and Senators will back in their home Districts from April 14th through April 25th. We still have the power and voice of 2,000 strong in membership to get them to co-sponsor the PHYSICAL Act, which by the way they all support. I urge you to help make our life long profession stronger and call, email, or personally visit their offices and ask them to co-sponsor the PHYSICAL Act Bill (H.R. 2160 and Senate Bill 392).
Check out the new SHAPE America Legislative Action webpage and click on the TAKE ACTION NOW button. Please continue to use this site at least once a week to send your prepared email to your Federal Legislators (over 8,000 email letters have been sent thus far).
Home Office contacts for our Congressmen:
- Senator Robert Menendez - Newark - 973-645-3030
- Senator Corey Booker - Newark - 973-733-6400
- Representative Scott Garrett (R-NJ- District 5) Newton - 973-300-2000
- Representative Leonard Lance (R-NJ-District 7) Flemington - 908 -788-6900
- Representative Frank A. LoBiondo (R-NJ-District 2) Mays Landing - 609-625-5000
- Representative Frank Pallone, JR. (D-NJ-District 6) Long Branch - 732-571-1140
- Representative Bill J. Pascrell (D-NJ-District 9) Paterson - 973-523-5152
- Representative Donald M. Payne, JR. (D-NJ-District 10) Jersey City - 201-369-0392
- Representative Jon D. Runyan (R-NJ- District 3) Mt. Laurel - 856-780-6436
- Representative Albio Sires (D-NJ- District 8) Bayonne - 201-823-2900
- Representative Chris H. Smith (R-NJ-District 4) Freehold - 732-780-3035
I know your call, email or personal visit can and will make a difference. We are very close to getting additional Legislators to support the Bill, but we need all of you to push them by asking them to sign on as a Co-Sponsor to The Physical Act.
We can do this because we care about our students and the quality Health Education and Physical Education programs in New Jersey. Thank you in advance for your assistance and let's keep "ADVOCACY MOVING FORWARD".
Happy Passover and Happy Easter!
Sincerely yours,
JoAnn Doherty
NJAHPERD President
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| FitnessGram Grants Available | |
NJAHPERD has received funding from the NJDOH for web-based FitnessGram10 and training. If your school is still using the President's Fitness Challenge, it's time to change. Imagine engaging your students in activities to help them appreciate the benefits of fitness through goal setting and improvement. They will even understand WHY they should participate in lifetime fitness! Apply today so that you are ready to implement the program in September!
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| Mini- Grants Available | |
NJAHPERD is pleased to announce the availability of mini-grants. The mini grant provides financial assistance up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance. Grant application deadline is September 30th. Priority will be given to grants that address physical activity before school.
Mini-Grant APPLICATION
Congratulations to 2013 NJAHPERD Mini-Grant recipients:
Priority Focus: Fitness Education
Hightstown High School, Cheryl O'Connor and Randi Roohr, "Fitness Friday: Focusing on Health Related Fitness"
Kettleballs, medicine balls, fitness rope and running parachute from FlagHouse, valued at $989.00
Long Branch Public Schools, Laurie Cancalosi, "Fitness Fever-Catch It!"
2 classroom sets of Walk4Life pedometers from FlagHouse, valued at $970.00
Washington Elementary School, Westfield, Michael Bukowsky, "Insta-pulse Sticks"
7 insta-pulse heart rate monitors from FlagHouse valued at $932.00 |
| New PE Standards & Outcomes Offer More Guidance Than Ever Before | |
SHAPE America (Society of Health & Physical Educators) 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. |
| 2014 Physical Education and Wellness Summit | 
July 19, 2014
Are you looking for a new professional development opportunity this summer? Interested in learning about FUNctional Fitness, the Common Core Connection in Physical Education, or the Let's Move! Active Schools initiative? Join us for these presentations and more at the 2014 Physical Education and Wellness Summit!
The theme is "Moving Forward Together" and featured presenters include Chip Candy (former AAHPERD National Middle School Teacher of the Year) and Judy LoBianco (2013 AAHPERD National Physical Education Administrator of the Year), among others!
Who: K-12 Physical Educators, Administrators, and University Professors
When: July 19, 2014
Where: Columbia University, New York NY
Why: Professional development, networking, and fun!
Click on the links below for more information and to register - and please share with your colleagues!
We are excited to partner with Columbia University, NJAHPERD, Polar, Accusplit, and the Cartoon Network to provide this exciting event to support physical educators and wellness professionals!
Hope to see you in New York this summer! Please contact us with any questions about the Physical Education & Wellness Summit at 1-800-SPARK PE or spark@sparkpe.org.
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Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates |
Be sure to include the NJAHPERD Professional Development events you want to attend in your Professional Development Plan for the 2014-2015 school year.
2013-14 Health Observances Calendar of Events
PROJECT ADVENTURE: Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education
April 26-27, 2014
Bernards High School, Bernardsville, NJ
Cost: $325 (Special: Register one, get one tuition FREE!)
Participants will:
- Experience a variety of activities from the Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education(ACPE) - Elementary, Middle and High School.
- Learn to connect adventure activities to specific learning outcomes, state and national standards, using the ACPE text as a guide.
- Learn age-appropriate assessment tools for use in class.
- Explore core themes of the curriculum by grade level.
- Discuss how to integrate PA's ACPE curriculum to their specific programs.
- Experience a fun, positive and professional environment and learn how to re-create that at school.
April 29
6pm
The War Memorial, George Washington Ballroom
1 Memorial Dr., Trenton (free parking on-site)
This is the third and final event in the series, titled Food and the Human Experience, and the objective is to provide a platform for research experts, food initiativeleaders, academics, and community members to openly discuss the complexity ofthe Childhood Obesity epidemic, and explore our societal relationship tofood. Deputy Commissioner, Arturo Brito, MD, MPH will kick off the evening withwelcoming remarks.
Uncovering Domestic Abuse: Enhancing the Clinician's Response
May 2, 2014
Morris County Public Safety Academy
500 West Hanover Ave, Parsippany
- To educate clinicians and providers about the definitions, prevalence and dynamics of domestic abuse
- To inform clinicians and providers with tools to screen, assess and provide basic interventions when working with adults and children impacted by domestic violence
- To address vicarious trauma and self-care among professionals engaged in domestic abuse cases.
Sports Safety and Injury Prevention Symposium
May 4, 2014
9am - 4pm
Rutgers University
Join us for an all-day sports safety symposium. The morning will feature professional development
workshops for athletic trainers, coaches, healthcare professionals and parents. The afternoon will introduce an array of interactive stations for youth athletes and their parents that will highlight topics such as concussion and overuse injuries, to sports specific injury prevention strategies.
For more information call 732-418-8093 or visit www.rwjtrauma.org
Using Dartfish Movement Video Analysis in Physical Education
Frank Marking, Dartfish
May 19 or 21, 2014 (same session)
8:30-2:30
Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ.
This session will introduce K-12 participants to videotaping student performance for use in physical education class using Dartfish software.
To register, please contact Judy LoBianco 973-762-5600 x1093/ jlobianc@somsd.k12.nj.us
Space is limited. Current NJAHPERD membership required to attend.
Practice Outcomes in the Community for Cancer, Tobacco and Chronic Disease
Wednesday, May 21st
5:00-8:00 PM
Totowa, NJ
Assessment in High School Physical Education
May 28 or 29, 2014 (same session)
8:30-2:30
Columbia High School, Maplewood, NJ.
This session will provide the opportunity for participants to analyze the rubrics and grading system they are using and introduce PE Metrics and other resources to measure student growth. The new National PE Standards will also be introduced.
Irene Cucina, Past President, SHAPE America
To register, please contact Judy LoBianco 973-762-5600 x1093/ jlobianc@somsd.k12.nj.us
Space is limited. Current NJAHPERD membership required to attend.
Quality Health & Physical Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessments
This full-day workshop will provide a better understanding of the NJDOE Model Curriculum, rubrics, quality instruction and "real world" assessments. Brendan O'Reilly, NJDOE; Susan Toth, NJAHPERD/EDA Middle School TOY; Jaime Adams, NJAHPERD High School TOY, Elementary presenter TBD.
Friday, June 6, 2014
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW...2014-15 DATES
Best Practices Fitness Education/FitnessGramTraining Workshops
July 19th
Columbia University, New York, NY
SPARK and Columbia University are co-sponsoring this event on Columbia's campus. Headlining a list of terrific presenters are area locals Chip Candy and Judy LoBianco - both former AAHPERD National Teachers of the Year and truly inspirational people!
The primary purpose of the National Physical Education Institute is to provide participants with tools, strategies, and information on how to develop a K-12 curriculum aligned with student assessment.
Location: Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville, 227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804 MORE
Adapted Health & PE Conference
October 28, 2014
Special Olympics NJ Sports Complex
Lawrenceville, NJ
Engaging Strategies for Teaching Adolescent Health
October, 2014
Future Professionals Workshop
November 2, 2014
Ocean Township Intermediate School
Ocean, NJ
Regional Conference
November 4, 2014
Medford, NJ
NJEA Convention
"Standing Strong for Public Education"
November 6 & 7, 2014
Atlantic City Convention Center
Health Conference K-12
December 8, 2014
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD 96th Annual Convention
"Advocacy Moving Forward"
Pre-Convention, February 22, 2015
Convention, February 23-24, 2015
Ocean Place Resort & Spa Long Branch, NJ
WEBINARS:
Schools as Nutrition Hubs
Tuesday, April 29th at 2pm EST
Many parts of the country are just beginning to see spring weather and we are already thinking about summer ... summer meals that is. Join the No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring students have access to free, healthy meals all year while leveraging funding to make programs financially sustainable.
Speakers: Jill Turley, National Nutrition Advisor, Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Jillien Meier, Program Manager, Share Our Strength
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 |
| Register One, Get One Free Tuition Discount...Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education |
April 26-27, 2014, Bernards High School, Bernardsville, NJ
This workshop is eligible for Graduate Credits and CEUs
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| PE Pep Talk... | |
National PE Institute 2013
Need a quick "PE PEP Talk?" Please take time out of your busy day(s) this week to watch Dr. Joanne Owens-Nausler's motivating video for a few minutes. It will absolutely re-charge your batteries, give you a few laughs, and reinforce what great PE teachers do for their students!
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| Members in the news... |
Coast Star 
On February 23, 2014, Central Elementary School's K-5 Physical Education and Health Education teacher, Mrs. Suzette de Araujo, received a Presidential Citation from the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD). NJAHPERD President, JoAnn Doherty, presented the award to Mrs. de Araujo at the Annual Awards Banquet. Mrs. de Araujo was recognized for her distinguished service, and demonstrated commitment, leadership, and continuous service to the New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. MORE
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| USA Track & Field announces partnership with Hershey | |
USA Track & Field
USA Track & Field and The Hershey Company announced the launch of a national youth activity initiative as part of a new, seven-year partnership that features "Run Jump Throw," an educational and learning program developed by USATF and Hershey. The new program will introduce children ages seven through 12 to the basic skills of running, jumping and throwing through track and field. MORE |
| Celebrate Bike to School Day | |
May 7, 2014
How to plan a Bike to School Day event
See who's biking in 2014
Learn more about Bike to School Day
Register your event and be entered into the Helmets on Heads Bikeshare Giveaway!
Giveaway rules and details
http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/
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| National Dance Week | |
National Dance Week Foundation
National Dance Week is a celebration of everything about dance, hosted by dance studios, companies, theaters and schools to promote dance in all its forms. This year's National Dance Week is April 25-May 4. There are many fun ways to get involved, including the third annual NDWF Dance Mob. Guest choreographer Gregg Russell has created a routine to challenge even the most creative dancers. MORE |
| PA tip for testing...help students relax | |
Let's Move Active Schools
Are your students stressed about the spring standardized testing season? Help them relax! Recent research has shown that students who participate in physical activity breaks before testing and during testing breaks are often better able to concentrate and improve their mental focus. Help your students perform their best:
- No Stress Test: Make it a classroom tradition to have a 5-minute walking break before a test to help everyone unwind and relax. Check out these other ideas for testing activity breaks from Fuel Up to Play 60!
- Fit for a Healthier Generation Workout Videos: Our fitness team, celebrity fitness professionals Billy Blanks, Tara Stiles and Bob Harper, and our friends at Zumba® Fitness have created 3-8 minute physical activity breaks that require no equipment and can be done in areas with limited space.
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| Elementary schools increasingly offering walking and biking programs |  SRTS
The prevalence of elementary school participation in Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs increased by 54 percent between 2006-2007 and 2012-2013, according to a research brief from Bridging the Gap. Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the brief's authors found that nearly one-third of students attending schools with SRTS programs walked or biked to school, compared to approximately 20 percent of students at schools without such programs.
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| Safe Routes to School | SRTS In 2005, Congress created the federal Safe Routes to School program, and over a six-year period, has allocated more than $1 billion for Safe Routes to School programs throughout the nation. With passage of the new transportation bill, MAP-21, Safe Routes to School has been combined into a new program, Transportation Alternatives, and is also eligible for other funds. Through collaboration with existing organizations, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership is working to ensure that the existing Safe Routes to School federal funds, the new Transportation Alternatives funds, and other possible MAP-21 funding sources are put to the best possible use at the state and local levels.
You can find a listing of partner affiliates, state networks, implementation resources, research, best practices, publications, web links and additional information about the Partnership at http://saferoutespartnership.org There are three things you can do right now as a new partner: - Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Participate in calls to action and learn of the great work of our partners in the active transportation movement.
- Join our list-serve. Our list-serve is for individuals and groups to share information and ask questions about program implementation, best practices and regional and national news.
- Share your story. Please send us news about your Safe Routes to School programs or your ideas for the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
You can also view our most recent issue of Safe Routes to School E-News by clicking this link |
| Sports: A means to peace and development | |
Express Tribune
For 15-year-old Kainat Hameed, standing in front of an audience was a major challenge a year ago. Recently, a confident Hameed didn't shy away while recounting this in front of a large gathering at the International Day for Sport for Development and Peace. Crediting her passion for volleyball and table tennis, she said that her active engagement in sports had taught her the discipline to address large gatherings and host events. The intentional use of sport, physical activity and play to harness values such as peace and development is a relatively new concept for many, especially in societies closed off to the idea of change. However, learning these skills at school and practicing them at home, children are benefiting from sports. MORE |
| Health benefits of 'green exercise' for children | |
Medical Express
Children who are exposed to scenes of nature while exercising are more likely to experience health-enhancing effects after activity, according to a Coventry University study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. MORE |
| Wimbeldon champ mom calls for PE 'homework' to be made compulsory | |
Parent Dish
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mom Judy has called for children to be given PE homework in the same way they get maths and English. The Wimbledon champion's mother believes the move would help combat childhood obesity. MORE |
| Mark your calendar...2nd Annual NJ Tour de Farm | |
Sept. 27, 2014
Celebrate the BEST OF NJ - the best Farms, great cycling, incredible chefs cooking local foods!!
You will save money by registering early!
This is what some of our 2013 NJ Tour de Farm participants said:
Cathy C. Pensak, The Hospitalist Company: "What a fabulous event!. I have returned to AZ inspired believing you all have set up a model for other communities.
Well done, excellent wine. My family and I loved it."
Dan Rothman, Regional Chef for Whole Foods: "It was a pleasure to be involved with so many great people doing such great things with such a great farm to host it all. Keep voting with your forks and your tongues. We can make a change!'
The Putnam Family from Sparta, NJ. "Thank you for providing the opportunity for our whole family to enjoy the entire day. The Farm to Fork Celebration was amazing!'
Mike and Kathleen Linskey said, 'I just wanted to let you know that Kathleen and I had an AMAZING time today! The ride was beautiful and the food could not have been any better. Everyone that we talked to had a great time and there was already a buzz about next year. Excellent job! |
| Middle school and high school is a great time to teach traffic safety. This program helps teen drivers anticipate hazards... | |
Bikeology Curriculum and Parent Guide
Bikeology is a ready-to-use bicycle-safety curriculum for physical education teachers and recreation specialists working with students in grades 6-12. MORE |
| Instruction in motion brings PE into classroom | |
District Administration
Giving students a much-needed brain break - and academic boost - with exercises in class. Each afternoon between social studies and math, Marilynn Szarka's third-grade students start to get droopy. Szarka instructs everyone to stand up and spread out while she dims the lights, closes the door and flips on the interactive whiteboard that will take them on an aerobic adventure. MORE |
| Technology-driven PE program tracks students' physical activity | |
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Physical education teachers often point to students' health as a crucial component to their academic success. They now have the technology that could prove it. McKinney ISD in Texas was one of the nation's first school districts to use Interactive Health Technologies' Spirit System and PE3 Course program, a corresponding exercise regiment and data analysis that monitor users' physical activity with a simple swipe. MORE |
| Youth physical fitness: 10 key concepts | |
JOPERD
The promotion of physical fitness has been a key objective of physical education for more than a century. During this period physical education has evolved to accommodate the changing views on fitness and health. One of the most significant developments is the establishment of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program. Ten key concepts, developed by representatives from the organizations involved with the PYFP, are outlined here. MORE |
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| YMCA, schools team up for students' health | |
Herald-Review
With day after day of snow, gloom and cold, Illinois' Harristown Grade School principal Jill Reedy knew the students would be restless and grouchy long before pleasant weather returns. After going to the Decatur Family YMCA, she discovered the Y 521 program. The Y 5210 program's goal is for each participant to eat five fruits and vegetables a day, put in two hours or less of screen time - TV, computer, gaming, phone - get one hour of exercise and zero sugary snacks or drinks. Students have taken to it enthusiastically, Reedy said. MORE |
| $19,000 per child: Price tag for childhood obesity | |
USA Today
Over a lifetime, the medical costs associated with childhood obesity total about $19,000 per child compared with those for a child of normal weight, a new analysis shows. The costs are about $12,900 per person for children of normal weight who become overweight or obese in adulthood, according to the analysis by researchers at the Duke Global Health Institute and Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School in Singapore and published online in the journal Pediatrics. MORE |
| Children's muscle strength linked to heart health | |
The Examiner
Adolescent boys and girls who have greater muscle strength are at a lower risk for heart disease and diabetes, according to a study published in the March 31 online journal Pediatrics. MORE |
| Study: Limiting children's screen time boosts school results | |
Daily News & Analysis
If you limit the amount of time your children spend on the computer or in front of the TV, they are likely to perform better in school, have better sleep, behave better and have lower risk of obesity, according to a new study published in JAMA Pediatrics. For the study, researchers analyzed media habits of more than 1,300 school children who were recruited to participate in an obesity prevention program. MORE |
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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218 NJ Schools Already Registered! We Rank 11th in the Country! | |
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.
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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| 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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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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| FREE Handouts and Resources | |
AAHPERD Annual Convention 2014
In case you missed the "St. Louis Experiece," here are all the jump rope related session handouts for you to download...
... Wednesday, April 2, 2014: 3:15 PM-5:15 PM Convention Center: 223?226 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: Middle/High, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty Speaker: Elizabeth A. Way, Jumprope.com, Dundas, ON, ...
... Thursday, April 3, 2014: 4:15 PM-5:30 PM Convention Center: 221/222/227/228 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle/High Speaker: Chad Triolet, Chesapeake Public Schools, Chesapeake, VA During ...
... Thursday, April 3, 2014: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM Convention Center: 221/222/227/228 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: K 12 Speaker: Elizabeth A. Way, Jumprope.com, Dundas, ON, Canada Double-dutch ...
... Friday, April 4, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Convention Center: 100 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: K 12 Speakers: Cathryn Gaines, Center Valley Elementary, Russellville, AR; and ...
... Friday, April 4, 2014: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM Convention Center: 132 Jump Rope For Heart / Hoops For Heart: Intended Audience: Elementary, Middle/High All Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart coordinators, who ...
... The following four days included semi-structured recess with a variety of organized activities such as basketball, tag, walking activities, and jump roping. Sport equipment was also made available for the students to participate in and use. Analysis/Results: During unstructured recess, children ...
PE TEACHER RESOURCES FROM AMERICAN HEART that include:
* Jump Rope and Basketball Skills & Games
* Inclusive Adapted Program Ideas
* Heart-healthy Lesson Plans * CPR Training for Middle and High Schools * Demo Team Resource Guide
FOR MORE JUMP ROPE INFORMATION FOR YOUR PHYSICAL EDUCATION/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
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Get a JUMP on things...JR/HFH Exemplary Programming and Coordinator Nominations due in October
|  Have a great Jump Rope or Hoops for Heart Event? Know a fantastic coordinator who goes above and beyond? Nominations are due in October...get a jump on your paperwork and begin gathering needed info today!!
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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. |
| 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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| Drive Safer Car Control Clinic & Training | |
DriveSafer
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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| From the New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition | |
April 22, 2014
From the New Jersey Teen Safe Driving Coalition:
You are invited to participate in the New Jersey's Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). If you're not familiar with the SHSP, every state is required to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses its most significant traffic safety issues using the four E's -- engineering, education, enforcement and emergency services. NJ adopted its first SHSP in 2007 with significant stakeholder input from the four E's. The NJ Dept. of Transportation and the NJ Div. of Highway Traffic Safety, in partnership with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and the South Jersey Traffic Safety Alliance (the state's three MPOs), will hold an SHSP planning workshop on Tuesday, April 22 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at The Conference Center at Mercer, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor, NJ 08550.
The workshop agenda will include an overview of the planning process, goal setting and NJ's vision for transportation safety, updates on best practices using the 4 E's in NJ, and the plan emphasis areas. After lunch, there will be breakout sessions to discuss individual emphasis areas one of which is teen drivers. I'll be facilitating that breakout session (which will also address older drivers) with Cheri Marti from the project consultant CH2MHill (she is also the former Highway Safety Director of Minnesota) If your schedule permits, I encourage you to attend the workshop and participate in the teen/older driver track. There is no fee to participate and lunch will be provided. However, you do need to register by contacting Pat Ott, Principal of MBO Engineering (also a member of the project consultant team), ASAP.
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| Share the Keys...register now! | |
Friday, May 9
Kean University in partnership with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety has made numerous updates to Share the Keys, the New Jersey Parent Teen Orientation since over the last few years. The orientation has been researched, evaluated and refined to effectively reduce teen driver crash risks by increasing parental involvement.
Share the Keys is approximately 90 minutes in length, presented by facilitators in community based settings (i.e. schools, libraries) and can be linked to parking permit requirements, classroom driver education programs and back-to-school nights. The orientation is designed for parents and their teens in the pre-permit or permit state of licensure (parents and their teens already holding a probationary license will also benefit) and includes a resource guide full of materials that support parental involvement and safe driving behaviors. MORE
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| New PSA campaign for pedestrian and railroad safety | |
Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver (rail safety) has launched a new 30-second PSA campaign to highlight pedestrian and driver safety at railroad tracks, dubbed "See Tracks? Think Train!" You may not be aware that NJ has more than 300 rail crosses statewide so this is an important issue that we should share with our family, friends, colleagues, teens, parents and others in our networks.
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Resources and more...
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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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From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
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| SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) Resources | |
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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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| NFL Play60 FG Evaluation Project | |
NFL Playa60
The NFL has teamed up with The Cooper Institute to distribute FG across all NFL markets*. Through the NFL PLAY 60 FG evaluation project, select schools and after-school organizations will be granted the web-based version of FG (10), web-hosting during the course of the grant, one FG Resource Pack, and support from The Cooper Institute. In return, sites will utilize FG to track and report fitness and activity levels. Results from across the country will be used to track factors that influence fitness. MORE
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Your NJAHPERD membership expiration date is
NJAHPERD P.O. Box 2283
Ocean, NJ 07712
732-918-9999
732-918-2211 fax
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