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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
JoAnn Doherty, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| A message from your president |
I hope you are all managing to survive our brisk wintery weather.
As members of NJAHPERD you know my theme for my second term as your President is "Advocacy Moving Forward" and how important it is to be diligent in educating others about our programs and profession. I am asking you to join Jackie Malaska, Dr. Jim McCall, John Smith, Jamie Julian, Ted Olsen and me on a road trip to Washington, DC on Tuesday, February 10 and our HILL visits on Wednesday, February 11th. This is our chance to educate our Federal Legislators on the value of quality health and physical education programs. Let's change the attitude and thinking of the Congressmen and women that we sent to Washington and convince them to sign on and co-sponsor the Physical Act (Promoting Health as Youth Skills in the classroom and life). This bill will designate health and physical education as core subjects in federal education law. We will also be encouraging our federal lawmakers to continue to support the PEP grant funding which is the only federal education funding for physical education which we here in the state of New Jersey have benefited from in the past.
All 50 states are invited to attend SPEAK Out! Day, which is organized by SHAPE America. The more participation, the stronger our collective VOICE for New Jersey! If we do not ADVOCATE for health and physical education issues - who will?
Leave the driving to us! Limited funding is also available to help defray the cost of lodging. If you are interested in joining us, please register with SHAPE America or call NJAHPERD's office for more information. Help us make a difference on Capital Hill for our students.
Best wishes,
JoAnn Doherty
NJAHPERD President
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| 2015 Annual Convention | |
Early Bird Deadline is TODAY!
Pre-Convention, Sunday, February 22, 2015
CPR/AED Instructor's certification
CPR/AED class
Weight Room training
Physical Activity Leader (PAL) training
SPARK NEW's for Elementary Physical Educators
Featured speakers include National and Eastern District Teachers of the Year:
MacKenzie Muschel Ellis, Dance TOY 2014, Rocky Mountain HS, Fort Collins, Colorado
Anthony (Tony) Loomis - 2014 High School Physical Education TOY,
Margaret Robelee- 2014 Elementary Physical Education Eastern District TOY
Joseph Halowich - 2014 Health Education Eastern District TOY
Special Guests include:
Dolly Lambdin, SHAPE America President
Irene Cucina, Past President, SHAPE America
Carol Ciotto, Shape America Eastern District Executive Director
Gian Paul Gonzalez will be the featured speaker at the Opening Session "ALL IN!" on Monday.
Tuesday's Keynote is Sandra Sims, President Southern District SHAPE America. "Finding Joy in the Journey."
Early Bird Sessions:
Check out the added sessions to get you up and moving!
Convention Tracts:
Let's Move Active School (Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program)
Early Childhood
Driver Education Tract
NEW Special Event!
Pirate Scavenger Hunt!
Monday 3:30 (immediately following last session)
Cast off at the Seabright/Oceanport Balcony
Ahoy Mateys! NJAHPERD has an adventure for you! Get your brain and your booty moving with our Pirate Scavenger Hunt. Various locations in the hotel will be turned into checkpoints where there will be activities for your team. Each checkpoint will help you fill up your team's Scavenger Hunt Treasure Map. Treasures will be awarded for the pirate team that finishes first and a full map can earn you a chance in a raffle. So come join in the excitement, get active and batten down the hatches!
Hosted by: LMAS Coordinator, Susan Toth, VP Physical Activity, Kelly Graham, VP Elect Physical Activity, John Taylor
Socials:
Awards Banquet, Sunday afternoon.
President's Social Sunday evening.
All Convention Social with Magician, DJ, Snacks and Prizes on Monday evening!
Grand Finale Raffle, Tuesday afternoon.
Fees, hotel & local information, session titles and special events are available on the
Annual Convention web page.
New policy: All attendees MUST register online regardless of payment type and sign a liability waiver.
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Sponsorship Opportunity
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Sponsor A Future Professional
Remember your college days when you scraped money together to attend a professional development event? How about helping a future professional to attend by sponsoring him/her for both days at the convention and membership? You can add a sponsorship ($45) to your existing registration online or call the NJAHPERD office! You will be glad you did!
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Newly Elected Executive Board Announced
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CONGRATULATIONS to the new ELECTS on the NJAHPERD Executive Board.
2015-2016 Executive Board Members
President - Carol Lynch
President Elect - Christine Baccarella
Vice President of Physical Education - Colleen McCurry
Vice President Elect of Physical Education - Dr. Laurie A. Cancalosi
Vice President of Physical Activity - Kelly Graham
Vice President Elect of Physical Activity - John Taylor
Vice President of Health Education - Dawn Francavilla
Vice President Elect of Health Education - Steve Wehrle
Vice President of Dance Education - Barbara Brady
Vice President Elect of Dance Education - Arvin Arjona
Member-at- Large - Barbara DeCaro
Member-at-Large - Dillon Landi
Member-at-Large Elect - Judith Ruff
Past President - JoAnn Doherty
Your new officers will officially take their positions at the end of our 96th Convention on February 24th.
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NJDOE Model Curriculum & Assessments
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The K-12 Model Curriculum including Student Learning Objectives (SLOs), Rubrics and Activities and Assessments are posted on the NJDOE website. Thank you to all who provided input. If you have any suggestions for activities and assessments, please contact the NJAHPERD office. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions. NJDOE website
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| 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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2015 Professional Development Events
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NJAHPERD 96th Annual Convention
"Advocacy Moving Forward"
Pre-Convention, February 22, 2015
Convention, February 23-24, 2015
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
Quality Health & Physical Education High School
May 18, 2014
Rowan University
SHAPE America Eastern District 2015 Convention "In the Heart of Springfield: A Time for Change, Challenge, Opportunity" February 5-7, 2015 Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, Springfield, MA. Convention Highlights: Join us for three jam-packed days of sessions. The full description of sessions including days and times will be posted in early November. - No Pencils in MY Gym
- Red Cross Club
- Common Sense
- Common Core and many more, including State, District and National Teachers of the Year.
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington D.C.
February 23-24, 2015 Project Play Summit
February 25, 2015, Washington, D.C.
Sports and Society Program
Seattle, WA
March 17- 21, 2015
WEBINARS:
Adapted Physical Education Webinars
SHAPE America's latest series offers four important webinars providing a wide range of information from Adapted Physical Education technology to advocacy. Purchasers will receive a certificate of 1.0 contact hours at no additional charge. All webinars are 1 hour long.
SPARK Wednesday Webinar Series...ARCHIVED webinars
National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics.
List of events
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| FIT2ECSELL - FitnessGram Grants | |
Grant funding is available for training and web based FG school site license. APPLICATION
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Nominate your School and Municipality for
Safe Routes Recognition! | |
Deadline: January 31, 2015
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs and events enable and encourage children to walk and bike to school, leading to healthier, more active children, less traffic congestion near schools, and better air quality - and daily physical activity improves test scores for students! Municipalities and schools (public, private and charter) can - and should - be recognized for their efforts to make walking and bicycling to school safer. SRTS recognition levels include First Step, Bronze, Silver and Gold, and communities can either be nominated by their Safe Routes Regional Coordinator or self-nominate based on their involvement and commitment to SRTS in their communities. Recipients are presented with a program certificate and their work is promoted on the NJ SRTS website, in a NJ Safe Routes Scoop article and in a press release.
Work with your SRTS Regional Coordinator for assistance with applying for recognition and with implementing Safe Routes to School programs and events. Nominees and recipients will be required to implement various programs to receive recognition, such as walk and bike to school events, adopting supportive walking and bicycling policies, obtaining support from local constituents, and/or using survey tools to evaluate existing conditions for safe walking and bicycling to school. For more information on achievements at each level, and how to apply click here. |
| Sussex County Charter School Students Learn Archery While Earning Grants |  Sussex County Charter School for Technology
The 225 middle school students at the Sussex County Charter School for Technology (SCCST) have been actively engaged in learning about archery this school year. Because of the students' efforts to embrace the subject, five grants have been awarded to the innovative public school totaling nearly $3,000 in funding for future archery programs and equipment. The grants were awarded by the New Jersey Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NJAHPERD), New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, The Appalachian Bowman's Club of Sussex County, United Bow Hunters of New Jersey and the Traditional Archers of New Jersey. MORE |
| Stroke falls to No. 5 killer in US | |
American Heart Association
Stroke has dropped from the nation's fourth-leading cause of death to No. 5, according to new federal statistics. It is the second time since 2011 that stroke has dropped a spot in the mortality rankings. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report released recemtly, stroke swapped positions with unintentional injuries, which killed 1,579 more people than stroke in 2013. MORE
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| 10,000 steps per day? It's more complicated for kids | |
LiveScience
To be healthy, adults should take 10,000 steps per day - or at least that's the popular notion. For kids, though, the picture is fuzzier. In the face of high childhood obesity rates - and with the advent of increasingly sophisticated fitness trackers, step counters and other devices - more scientists are trying to determine just how many steps little ones should take to stay active. MORE
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| Make sure kids get appropriate workout | |
The Times
Experts say it is important to get your child into an exercise routine at a young age to help establish a pattern that will last a lifetime. Agnieszka Krynska-Wozniak, a physical therapist who works for Methodist Hospitals outpatient program, said it's important for kids to be involved in some sort of physical activity for 60 or more minutes every day. Jill Schneider, programs supervisor and fitness specialist for Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness in Chesterton, Indiana, said the American College of Sports Medicine recommends a minimum of 150 minutes of cardiovascular exercise each week. MORE
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| To prevent children's falls, teach them to skate | |
The Wall Street Journal
Learning to ice skate significantly increased children's balance and stability, potentially reducing their risk of falls, says a small study in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. Balance control is important for motor development in childhood. Previous studies found children didn't respond to conventional balance training, possibly because it wasn't appealing, the researchers said. MORE
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| Life's Simple 7 for Kids - Avoid Tobacco | |
AHA
Use these kid-friendly tips to help your family understand why they should avoid smoking, smokeless tobacco and e-cigarettes. MORE
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| FUNtervals - High Intensity Interval Games |
Jasmin Ma, BSC Kin, MSc Candidate Queen's University
FUNtervals are high intensity interval type activities that consist of whole body movements. Each activity takes them through a story line composed of 20 seconds of quick, enthusiastic movement followed by 10 seconds of rest for 8 intervals. MORE
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| How to Make New Year's Resolutions You'll Actually Keep | |
AHA
This year, set yourself up for success by learning how to change unhealthy habits and live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
That is easier said than done, of course, but some simple tips can help you tackle even the most indulgent and hardest-to-kick habits. MORE
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| From the Couch to the Pavement - A Plan to Get You Moving | |
AHA
From the Couch to the Pavement - A Plan to Get You Moving
We all know exercise is good for us, but about 80 percent of Americans don't get the recommended amount of physical activity. What steps have you taken to live a more active life?
People give many reasons for not making their health a priority. Do any of these excuses sound like things you'd say? MORE
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| National Drug Facts Week | |
Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2015
There are less than two weeks till National Drug Facts Week, January 26-February 1. If you act fast, you can still organize a great school- or community-based event. Deadline for ordering printed booklets and posters is Thursday, Jan. 15! And your high school must be registered in order for students to participate in the live Drug Facts Chat Day, January 30. (Anyone can watch.)
National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) aims to shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse for teens, using science and support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and locally-organized events. NIDA provides a wealth of ideas and materials for schools, groups and event organizers, including many that can be used anytime:
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| Help your family live a healthy 2015 | |
LMAS
Try out these ideas to help your family live a healthy 2015:
- Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
- Cook more meals at home.
- Drink more water.
- Try new activities.
- Make healthy changes together as a family
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| Fast-food consumption in children linked to poorer academic outcomes | |
Medical News Today
Past research has linked fast-food consumption to childhood obesity and numerous health problems later in life. But eating such foods may not only affect physical health; a new study finds that the amount of fast food children eat may also influence their academic growth. MORE
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| Water dispensers at school may encourage kids to drink more | |
American Journal of Public Health via HealthDay News
Students drank three times more water after water dispensers were installed in the cafeterias of New York City schools. Milk consumption declined slightly just after the water dispensers were installed. But, that effect appeared to subside after one year, according to the study published recently in the American Journal of Public Health. MORE
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| January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | |
CDC
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which is a great time to promote HPV vaccination to prevent cervical cancer as well as partner with local, state, or national cancer organizations in educating parents and clinicians on the importance of HPV vaccination. To assist you in your promotional efforts, CDC has updated its ready-to-publish (matte) articles and features for you to use during the month.
Here are some simple things you can do to promote cervical cancer prevention this month:
1. Share CDC's "Protect Your Daughters from Cervical Cancer" feature on your social media platforms.
2. Place CDC's ready-to-publish articles for parents in your newsletters, on your website, or in local news outlets to educate parents on the importance of getting the HPV vaccine for their children.
3. Place CDC's new ready-to-publish article for clinicians in venues reaching pediatricians who serve Latino populations.
4. Work with cancer organizations to get them to distribute these materials to their constituents.
Additionally, even though males aren't directly affected by cervical cancer, HPV vaccination is still important to protect them from a number of cancers caused by HPV. We encourage you to share our "HPV Vaccine for Boys" feature on your social media platforms to encourage parents to get their boys and girls vaccinated against cancers caused by HPV. Click here
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| FREE skin cancer prevention program | |
Horizon NJ Health
Don't wait for the last second to book your school's Skin Cancer Prevention assembly program. This is a lecture and video as well as a dreamscape for grads 7 and higher. Back-to-back assemblies available. All assemblies must be finished by 2:15. Reservations for bookings as early as February now available! If interested, please email Vincent Smith your requested date/time/location/phone/fax/grade.
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| Study: Overweight teens who lose weight for health more likely to succeed | |
Brigham Young University via HealthDay News
Overweight teens trying to lose weight for their own well-being are more likely to succeed than those who do it to impress or please others, according to a new study. Researchers at Brigham Young University said parents should help their children focus on their health, rather than social pressures to shed unwanted pounds. MORE
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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Is your school an ACTIVE SCHOOL? |
Does your school incorporate physical activity before, during and after school for at least 60 minutes a day? Do you need resources to "move" your school in the right direction? This FREE program can help. More information |
| 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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More resources are available to support fitness education and assessment! You can secure up to 3-years' support to access the supplemental resources of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program!
For schools not currently enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60, apply for 3 years of support between January 1 and February 9, 2015 for implementation beginning the 2015-2016 school year. A funding section on the website addresses questions you may have about the funding requirements and resources provided. An application worksheet will help you gather all of your information now, so you aren't rushing to meet the deadline. No excuses!
Schools registered as a Let's Move! Active School will receive preference.
Get to know the Presidential Youth Fitness Program!
Do you think the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) and FITNESSGRAMŪ are one in the same? Think again! While FITNESSGRAM is a major part of the PYFP, it's not the only part. Training for teachers and recognition for schools and students are equally as important in the implementation of PYFP. View this short webinar so you can see how it all comes together.
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| Learn The Facts | |
LMAS
Learn The Facts
"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." - First Lady Michelle Obama at the Let's Move! launch on February 9, 2010
Obesity by the numbers
Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled, and today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese. The numbers are even higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese. If we don't solve this problem, one third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives. Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and asthma. 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 |
Attention NJ Coordinators!
Attending the Convention?
All Jump/Hoop Coordinators completing an event in 2014 are invited to attend the "Thank You" breakfast on Tuesday morning of the convention. Please RSVP online or call the office to reserve your ticket.
Did you know that All Jump/Hoop Coordinators receive a 1/2 price membership to NJAHPERD?
Will your event be one of the 20 newly recruited schools NJAHPERD is looking for this 2014-15 school year? NJAHPERD had been challenged to add 20 new schools to this year's state total!
Considering becoming a coordinator? Need more information? Contact the NJAHPERD office today to get started!
 JUMP Membership Program
WITH YOUR FREE JUMP MEMBERSHIP TO SHAPE AMERICA - SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE BENEFITS:
* Stay up to date with the latest news affecting your field through our weekly electronic newsletter, Et Cetera, as well as through SHAPE America's quarterly newsletter, Momentum, that highlights what we are doing to promote the profession, highlights advocacy efforts, new resources, and identifies opportunities and partnerships.
* Get everything you need to know about the Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops For Heart (HFH) programs from The Pulse. Each issue includes lesson plans, tips for holding JRFH and HFH events, heart-healthy activities for kids, and so much more.
* Access SHAPE America's JRFH online learning community, where you can join discussion groups and post and download resources from the shared library.
* Take advantage of award opportunities to bring recognition to your school's JRFH or HFH program and earn professional development stipends and equipment vouchers to enhance your school's physical education program.
* Enjoy round-the-clock access to the cutting-edge information you need to keep your curriculum current and your students healthy. You'll have member-only access to SHAPE America's website, with a discount of up to 30% off of publications, products, workshops, online symposia and services.
* And most importantly, connect to the leading professional community of experts and practitioners dedicated to raising the bar, advancing policy, supporting success, and creating a future where healthy is the norm.
Download the application today!
New Online Fundraising Tool
Raising money online for the American Heart Association (AHA) through a Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) or Hoops For Heart (HFH) event has never been easier. With the second year of our new online system under our belts, we have seen a tremendous increase in the number of students and donors fundraising online. We have also seen many PE teachers, once unsure about raising money online, come full circle and actually get excited about the impact it has had on their events! MORE
For all things "American Heart" Jump and Hoops go to: http://www.shapeamerica.org/jump/ National Standards linking Physical Education to JRFH  The PULSE online newsletter
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| Top 10 Tips for Helping Children Develop Healthy Habits | |
AHA
Feel free to share this article with your school community as it offers great advice to get kids healthy in the New Year. MORE
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| National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb 6th! | |
AHA
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 Andrea Mrusek now for information and to register for your complimentary fund raising kit which includes our Red Dress pins or red bracelets, posters and educational resources about risk factors, warning signs and much more.
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| Be the Beat free resources and tools | |
AHA
Consider incorporating Be The Beat into one of your health lesson plans in 2015 and teach your students how to save a life. Be the Beat is a newly updated website for teachers and school administrators that provides free tools and resources to help start and sustain CPR and AED programs in schools. Through this website, teachers can download materials to teach kids the two simple steps to Hands-Only™ CPR, heart health lesson plans that align with the Common Core Standards, and classroom assets like posters and stickers. Visit www.bethebeat.heart.org or reference the Be The Beat flyer for more information. There are also some great visuals and videos located here.
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| NFL Play60 Mobile App updated | |
AHA/NFL PLAY 60
AHA/NFL PLAY 60 mobile app has been updated to include a new "total yards run tracker." The app is based on an endless runner game in which kids accumulate yards by running, jumping and turning while holding a mobile device, with each move duplicated by an onscreen character. Download or update your NFL PLAY 60 mobile app.
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| Now available online...the latest edition of The Pulse | |
SHAPE America
The latest edition of The Pulse, SHAPE America's newsletter for the Jump Rope For Heart and Hoops For Heart programs, is now available. Each issue provides access to event best practices, teaching resources, and more!
Download and share the latest issue and view The Pulse archives online at www.aahperd.org/jump.
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| Jump rope: partner work | |
learntojumprope.com
Kids love working together creating routines. The printables provided here give kids an option for when they have a single partner or are in a group of 3 or more. Happy Jumping. MORE
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| Top 10 Research Advances in the fight against heart disease and stroke. | |
AHA
Research advances listed in order of publication on Heart.org MORE
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| Be An Advocate! | |
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 members to be strong advocates for the profession and for children.
SHAPE America Advocacy page
Take action today to guarantee that health and physical education will be addressed by Congress and become integral programs in schools across the country. |
| 2015 SPEAK Out! Day | |
February 10-11, 2015
Advocacy in support of school health and physical education is vital to the future of the profession as well as to the millions of school age children across the country. Please join us for the 2015 SPEAK Out! Day, SHAPE America's annual member lobby event in Washington, D.C. Represent your state, meet with your members of Congress, and network with fellow SHAPE America members in order to "speak out" in support of school health and physical education. Click here for more information.
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| Shape of the Nation Infographics | |
SHAPE America (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
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: SHAPE America (AAHPERD) Legislative Action Center Tutorial webinar | |
SHAPE America
Legislative Action Center Tutorial
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| New Resources for Physical Activity and Academics | |
CDC
Use these resources to advocate for quality health education and physical education!
New resources from CDC can be found on their Health and Academics webpage
Specific resources:
- Health and Academic Achievement Overview
- Improving Academic Achievement through Healthy Eating and Physical Activity PowerPointŪ Presentation PDF of slides
- The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance Adobe PDF file [pdf 2.5M] (Full report) Executive Summary Adobe PDF file
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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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| National Drug Facts Week | January 26-February 1, 2015
National Drug Facts Week (NDFW) is a national health observance for teens to promote local events that use NIDA science to shatter the myths about drugs. This online guide gives you everything you need to plan, promote, and host your NDFW event. MORE
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| NJ SADD is proud to present the Mental Health Toolkit! | |
NJ SADD
The SAB has been hard at work all year preparing a toolkit to help chapters develop activities and campaigns about mental health. This toolkit serves as a guide for chapters to help increase awareness of mental health and support teens living a healthier mental life.Work with your chapters this school year to find ways of incorporating mental health education and awareness throughout your community! Click Here to check the mental health toolkit out! MORE
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| Free Driver Education Programs and Resources | NJAHPERD  As a result of the Driver Education Conferences, NJAHPERD members will now be provided with free monthly resources and speakers for your classroom. Working roadside is a dangerous and sometimes deadly job. That's why when motorists see flashing lights on the side of the road, they're required to slow down and if it's safe, move over -- away from police, fire crews, paramedics, tow truck drivers, and DOT workers. The M.A.R.C. campaign, founded in memory of New Jersey State Trooper Marc Castellano who was struck and killed in 2010 while conducting a criminal investigation on the shoulder of I-195 by an individual who failed to adhere to New Jersey's Move Over Law, provides in school presentations to ensure all new drivers know and adhere to this lifesaving provision. Website: www.nj.gov/oag/hts/move-over-law For more information: DonnaSetaro(MARCCampaign) Phone: 732-580-9987 Email:dlsetaro54@gmail.com |
| NJM's Teen Driver Safety Program | |
NJM
Be sure to book a FREE Presentation soon! Dates are filling up fast! Click here for more information.
Facilitated by a retired NJ State Trooper who led the school education unit. Teen safe driving and graduated driver licensing programs are provided in classroom and assembly settings. MORE
For more information:
Carsten Boethig (NJM)
Phone: 609-433-5859 |
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From NJAHPERD's Teacher Resources page.
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| SHAPE America (formerly AAHPERD) Resources |
Here's the link to SHAPE America's Montly Activity Calendars
Join SHAPE Activity Share to add you lesson ideas and discover those from others!
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| Resources for Lesson Planning and Advocacy | |
NJDOE, SHAPE America, CDC
NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards for Comprehensive Health & Physical Education
SHAPE America Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education
CDC National Framework for Physical Activity and Physical Education Kids.gov
Kids.gov shares resources in a variety of ways. If you are a Twitter fan, check out our Twitter page where we post interesting happenings related to kids and school topics. If Pinterest is your thing, we have Pinterest boards for kids, parents, and teachers. We post current events, helpful resources for parents, and fun activities for teachers to use in their classrooms on Facebook. Looking for videos that explore careers? Don't forget to check out our YouTube or TeacherTube videos!
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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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| Grants |
SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program
The Joint Projects office is currently accepting applications for the 2015 SHAPE America JRFH/HFH Grant Program. The SHAPE America JRFH & HFH Grant is available only to individuals who have completed a JRFH or HFH event in the prior school year.
All 2015 grantees will receive:
- $1,300 professional development stipend to attend the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA from March 17-21, 2015. The stipend may be used towards convention registration, travel, lodging and/or per diem.
- One-year SHAPE America membership (if you are not a current SHAPE America member) and (1) copy of the 2014 National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education
- $1,200 US Games gift certificate redeemable for equipment to enhance your school's physical education program. The gift voucher will be presented at the 2015 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, WA. Download the grant application.
Fund for Teachers: Grants
The Fund for Teachers provides funds for direct grants to teachers to support summer learning opportunities of their own design. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: teachers who work with students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with a minimum of three years teaching experience, full-time, spending at least 50 percent of the time in the classroom at the time grants are approved and made. Deadline: January 29, 2015.
NGA/Mantis: 2015 Mantis Tiller Award
The National Gardening Association/ Mantis Tiller Awards offer tiller/cultivators to educational gardens that enhance quality of life in their host communities. Maximum award: Mantis Tiller/Cultivator with border/edger and kickstand, and choice of gas-powered 2-cycle engine or electric motor. Eligibility: not-for-profit charitable or educational garden programs in the United States. Deadline: March 6, 2015. Read more
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NJAHPERD P.O. Box 2283
Ocean, NJ 07712
732-918-9999
732-918-2211 fax
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