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A message from the NJAHPERD JRFH/HFH Coordinator...
Where were you from February 22 - 24th? Well, I was NOT in KANSAS, but was among "the best of the best" in Long Branch, New Jersey! NJAHPERD, the State's GO TO organization for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, held its 96th Annual Convention. Over 1,000 conventioneers were treated to more than 145 programs and 2 keynote sessions. Four SHAPE National TOYs (Teachers of the Year) and more than 175 outstanding presenters were on hand to deliver professional development as part of NJAHPERD's ongoing commitment to its membership.
The American Heart Association sponsored two phenomenal jump rope demonstration teams as part of the Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart Program. Below, find links to pictures and a few video clips of students from the jump teams as well as a few our NJAHPERD members who were feeling "YOUNG AT HEART!" Also at Convention, Tracy Williams and Todd Lawrence from George J Mitchell Elementary along with their AHA Representative, Andrea Mrusek, did a session on how to energize your fundraising..having taken their school from $3,000 in their first event to over $22,000!
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| | Members of the Ocean Township HS "Double Dutch 4 Life" team in action |
Ocean Township HS "Double Dutch for Life" team (coaches Ken Hoff and Jeff Soares) wowed the crowd with their skills and did a terrific job getting our members up and jumping.
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| | Jim Presbrey (AHA VP of marketing ) handing Lincoln Leopards the gift of a new jump rope |
The Lincoln Leopards from Hasbrouck Heights (coach Mike Cebula) showed off their polished skills.
Dr. Anne Farrell and her TCNJ students did a session "Double Dutch or Bust" that broke down the simplistic steps/cues for beginning skills. Another program by Tracy Williams, Todd Lawrence, and AHA rep Andrea Mrusek did a wonderful session on planning, executing, and following up on your AHA events.
Next year.... Will YOU be at THE CONVENTION BY THE OCEAN??? NJAHPERD- February 21-23, 2016 SEE YOU THERE!!!!
My Best,
Christine Baccarella
NJAHPERD, JR/HFH Coordinator
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New Jersey students Jump Rope for Heart Month
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Register-News
Students at Clara Barton School in Bordentown City, New Jersey, got their hearts pumping during the annual Jump Rope for Heart. "Students learn the value of doing things that benefit people who are less fortunate than them and specifically showing their support for kids with heart issues," said Evan Mahoney, physical education teacher and coordinator. MORE
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Thank you, Co-ordinators!
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Get Ready for National Walking Day...April 1, 2015!
 Don't be a fool this April 1st! Join in the celebration of National Walking Day and take steps toward a longer, healthier life.
You can celebrate the day on your own or get your workplace, school, neighborhood or community involved. We provide the information and materials you need to make it easy and fun. MORE
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Small steps to big changes
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Could a Bad Night's Sleep Make You Eat More Fatty Food?
webmd.com
Skipping just a single night of sleep leads to a shift in brain activity that seems to spark a desire to consume more fat the following day, a new study suggests. MORE
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More than two hours of TV a day increases high blood pressure risk in children by 30%
Science Daily
A study on European children concludes that spending more than two hours a day in front of a screen increases the probability of high blood pressure by 30%. The article also points out that doing no daily physical activity or doing less than an hour a day increases this risk by 50%.
For years now scientific literature has associated watching the television with a sedentary lifestyle and obesity in young people. Now research led by the Universities of Zaragoza (Spain) and São Paulo (Brazil) reveal the relationship between this habit and a greater risk of developing high blood pressure. MORE
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New N.J. law requires high school students to learn CPR before graduating
NJ.com
Starting with this fall's high school freshman class, public school students in New Jersey will be required to learn CPR and how to use defibrillators in order to graduate.
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno - who is acting governor while Gov. Chris Christie campaigns for Republicans in Oklahoma and Kansas - signed the bill (A2072) today at Burlington Township Middle School, where a student collapsed in June and was saved by staff members who used CPR and an automated defibrillator. MORE
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More low-income children participate in school breakfasts
 More low-income children across the country are participating in federally-funded school breakfasts, as districts create "Grab N Go" and other programs to serve children inside classrooms and not separately in cafeterias.
Still, nearly half the country's eligible low-income students are missing out on breakfast.
During the last school year, about 11.2 million low-income children ate a morning meal each day at school, an increase of 320,000 children from the previous year, according to the Food Research and Action Center, a nonprofit working on hunger and nutrition in the United States. MORE
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Interactive Cardiovascular Library
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The PULSE
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! In this issue: - Make This Year's Event All-Inclusive with Staff Contests
- Activity: Risk Factors and Your Heart
- Let's Exercise Our Hearts While Snowshoeing
- 2013-2014: National Jump Rope and Hoops For Heart winners and Top Schools Across the Nation
- Event Tips and AHA Duck Best Practices *special supplement*
Download and share the Winter 2015 issue and view The Pulse archives online.
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Attention NJ Coordinators!
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. |
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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!
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Use this area to provide your contacts information about your organization.
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Sincerely,
Christine Baccarella, JRFH/HFH Coordinator
Suzette de Araujo, editor
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Raise $2,000 or more through your JRFH or HFH event at your school and receive a one-year FREE JUMP membership to SHAPE America
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