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| A message from your president | |
Hello!
This week many of our members will be traveling to Seattle for the SHAPE America Convention. Best of luck to the New Jersey teachers that will be representing us at the national level:
- Arvin Arjona, Eastern District Association (EDA) K-12 Dance Education Teacher of the Year
- Colleen McCurry, EDA Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
- Kim Catalfamo, EDA K-12 Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year
Please take a moment to call or email your State Senator as soon as possible to encourage them to vote "YES" for Bill A-3256/S-2245 requiring elementary school health and physical education teachers in New Jersey to possess the appropriate instructional certificate in the subject. The Senate will vote on this tomorrow, Monday, March 16th.
Have you made plans for National Physical Education and Sport Week, May 1st-7th? Take advantage of this time to show your community how valuable your Physical Education program is to your students!
To Health and Happiness!
Carol Lynch
President, NJAHPERD
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Eastern District Social at SHAPE America Convention
|  "Pike Lobby" 629 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101 Thursday March 19,2015 5:00 - 7:00 pm |
2015 Annual Convention Session Speaker Handouts
|  Please be sure to check out the speaker handouts from the convention. Click here |
Convention Wrap Up!
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Here are some Convention Highlights!
Attendees: 1190
Exhibitors: 102
Speakers: 191
Sessions: 140
Sponsored Future Professionals: 27
Grand Finale Giveaway: $10,000 worth of programs, products and services from our Exhibitors and NJAHPERD! Congratulations raffle winners! Listing of winners and prizes Please be sure to send a thank you to the Exhibitor who donated your prize and send photos of your classes using the equipment for the FYI.
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NJ Legislation Updates!
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The Senate vote for the certification bill S-2245 (Barnes/Allen) has been rescheduled for Monday, March 16th.
PLEASE call/email your State Senator as soon as possible and encourage them to vote YES!
To find out the name of your State Senator and contact information, click HERE
Please call or email (calling is preferable) and let them know who you are and why you support this bill:
- This bill would require anyone teaching health education and/or physical education in grades K-6 to possess the appropriate instructional certificate in the subject and current teachers would be grandfathered;
- Bill A-3256/S-2245 will insure that New Jersey students are receiving effective instruction by a specialist in required health and physical education courses. Qualified health and physical education teachers base their teaching on state and national standards, establish high expectations for learning, view assessment as an integral component of teaching and learning, and demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct. Therefore it is best to have certified health and physical education teachers teach these important subjects in New Jersey.
Please don't wait for someone else to call or email. Do it today! Our students deserve to be taught health education and physical education by certified health and physical education professionals.
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Strike Up Some Fun For Your Students With The Lifetime Sport of Bowling!
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A variety of program opportunities are available at bowling centers throughout New Jersey.
North Jersey
South Jersey
or call 410-356-0936
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2015 NJAHPERD Mini-Grants
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Mini - Grants Available
NJAHPERD is pleased to announce the availability of Mini-Grants for 2015. The 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 Education (Driver Education), Physical Education, Physical Activity (before and after school) and Dance Education. The Mini- Grant application deadline is September 30, 2015.
Need some ideas? How about a Driver Education Club, Driver Education Program for parents and students after school, Dance Club (before or after school), School Wellness Council, Classroom Physical Activity Resources, LMAS Club, etc.?
Please don't wait until the deadline applies! More information
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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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Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment: High School PE Edition
May 18, 2015
Rowan University, Glassboro
A 1/2 day workshop designed to address the specific needs of high school physical education professionals.
Speakers:
Tony Loomis, SHAPE America National High School Teacher of the Year
Jaime Adams, NJAHPERD High School Teacher of the Year
Brendan O'Reilly, NJDOE, Coordinator of Comprehensive Health & Physical Education
Chip Candy, Medford School District
Driver Education Conferences
August 25, 2015
Summit High School
August 26, 2015
New Jersey Manufacturer Insurance
Hammonton
WEBINARS:
This dynamic one-hour Webinar will provide educators with technology basics used by teens and explore how technology impacts teen relationships. By the end of this Webinar, participants will be able to list at least three popular social networking platforms used by teens and accurately describe how each works and analyze the impact of technology on teen dating, relationships and sexuality.
Discounted fee for NJAHPERD members.
Join your peers of program managers, injury prevention specialists, family advocates, parent and teen organizations and many others for the first part of a FREE webinar series brought to you by the National Safety Council with support from The Allstate Foundation. We will be discussing effective ways to build achievable plans around transportation safety initiatives with examples from promising and proven teen safe driving projects. This webinar series will discuss the proven pillars of culture change related to teen driving: policy, policing, population and publicity. Webinar attendees will learn about: - "Using Social Media to Reach Your Audience" - March 24, 2:00pm
- "Proven and Promising Programs to Reach Parents" - April 28
- "How to Find the Right Financial Partner for Your Teen/Parent Engagement Program" - May 26
Cultivating Mutual Trust and Cohesion on TeamsWednesday, March 25, 2015 1:00 - 2:00 pm Led by renowned coaching education expert Dr. Wade Gilbert, Human Kinetics Coach Education is proud to present a series of leadership-focused webinars designed to help coaches understand how to draw the best out of their athletes and how to build team cohesion.
School Breakfast: Resources to Increase Participation
Wednesday, March 25
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
During this webinar you'll discover the various resources available nationwide and at the state level and how to customize your school breakfast efforts for your school and students. Discover free resources to impact stakeholder buy in, parental support and student engagement. You will also receive links for various resources for Grab and Go models and Breakfast in the Classroom. Learn how you can find funding and grants to support your efforts.
Connections Between Bullying and Other Types of Violence: Family Violence, Sexual Harassment, and Dating Violence
Thursday, March 26
3:00 - 4:00pm
Learning Objectives:
- Explore the ways in which bullying and family violence, sexual harassment, and dating violence interrelate
- Understand other predictors and risk factors for bullying and how it varies by age group, gender, and race/ethnicity
- Clarify the factors that must be taken into consideration in designing and implementing effective bullying prevention interventions
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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| The essential components of Physical Education | |
SHAPE America
Just in time for the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, SHAPE America has defined the essential components of physical education. It is a must for every physical educator. Please share this new guidance document with your colleagues.
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Volunteers needed for The Barclays
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NJAHPERD 
The Barclays is seeking volunteers to work shifts Monday, August 24th - Sunday, August 30th
Visit barclaysvolunteers.pgatourhq.com to choose from over 20 different committees - for a $75 fee you will receive a volunteer badge valid for admission the entire tournament week (as well as one for a guest), a logoed golf shirt and hat, meals during your shifts and more! Your payment will also offset tournament costs so The Barclays can make significant contributions to local charitable organizations, including NJAHPERD. Be sure to select NJAHPERD as your affiliated organization when you register!
Don't miss the opportunity to see the best of the PGA TOUR at The Barclays this August! MORE
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| Celebrate World Day for Physical Activity! April 6, 2015 | |
Agita Mundo
Agita Mundo invites all to celebrate the World Day for Physical Activity on April 6th! The central theme for this year's event is "Sedentary is Disease; Physical Activity is Health". We encourage you to take part in this global celebration of physical activity! To learn more about this international celebration for physical activity, click here to visit the Agita Mundo website.
Participants are encouraged to register for the event here.
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SHAPING NJ 5K
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Saturday, April 25, 2015
NJAHPERD members and their families/friends are invited to join us for the 5K Run. Let's run/walk as a group. NJAHPERD T-shirts will be provided for all participants. Discount applies for NJAHPERD members! Kids Run too!
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| Rutgers Football...FREE Tickets for your school! | |
Rutgers Football
Rutgers Football is offering Free tickets to your school for the Maryland, Washington State, Norfolk State, and Kansas games through the Outstanding Students Program. All games are at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway.This program is open to all students in Kindergarten through Eighth Grade. Each school is able to set their own program requirements as they see fit. For more information, contact Rob Szeluga at 732-907-1575 or Doug Bean at 732-907-1574. Family members,teachers, and friends can purchase additional tickets at a discounted price. Purchase Rutgers merchandise. Please give this information to principals, teachers, parents, students, and coaches.
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| Volunteer Coaches Needed |
Special Olympics NJ 
Special Olympics New Jersey is looking for volunteers to coach the Young Athletes program and a Strider Balance Bike Program at the Gloucester County YMCA.
Strider Balance Bikes are pedal-less bikes that promote development in balance and core strength. Used instead of bicycles with training wheels, it is the hope that athletes will be able to transition to a 2 wheel pedal bike with more ease and confidence. Athletes ages 2 through 21 can participate but are generally grouped as follows:
- 2 - 4
- 5 - 7
- 8 - 12
- 13 - 16
- 16 +
Coaches would be asked to coach one to two age groups.
The Young Athletes program is a sports play program for athletes ages 2 - 7. Based on a progression developmentally appropriate gross motor skills, Young Athletes also provides opportunities for improvement in social and cognitive skills and speech and language development.
- Sessions usually run 6 - 8 weeks, approximately 3 times per year
- Session times usually run 30 - 45 minutes dependent upon the age range and activities presented
- Days and times may be flexible. Currently Monday and Thursday evenings 5 - 5:45 pm seem to be the time frame we are working with but we may be able to look at alternates.
- Materials and training are provided.
- Coaching responsibilities can be shared among 2 or 3 people
Responsibilities:
Young Athletes Coach:
- Plan and execute Young Athletes group activities for each session date
- Maintain communication with parents of registered young athletes
- Manage volunteers to assist each week
- Set up and break down equipment
Strider Balance Bike Coach:
- Plan and execute Strider Balance Bike activities for each session date
- Maintain communication with parents of registered athletes
- Manage volunteers to assist each week
Please email Andrea Moore if you are interested.
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| Teen boys swap screens for fitness | |
University of Newcastle via HealthCanal
A school-based physical activity study called ATLAS (Active Teen Leaders Avoiding Screen-time) has achieved the double "whammy" - a marked improvement in fitness among adolescent boys and a reduction in television and video game usage. Chief investigator professor David Lubans, from the University of Newcastle's Priority Research Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition, said ATLAS used simple and enjoyable resistance-training exercises to pry teenagers off the couch. MORE
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| Improve students' focus with this 1 smart tip | |
NEA
With all the demands placed on educators and students these days, it's not surprising to learn that most students are not exercising during the school day. How do you incorporate exercise into an already jam-packed school day? We asked educators and fitness experts for their classroom-tested ideas. MORE
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| Athletic tape may have limited benefit for pain | |
Reuters
Therapeutic tape reduces chronic muscle pain better than no treatment at all but isn't better than other methods, according to a new analysis. After reviewing published studies, the researchers found the tape, which often goes by the name Kinesio, may help in the reduction of pain, at least in the short term, compared to sham therapy or when it's used in addition to standard treatment, wrote Edwin Choon Wyn Lim, the study's co-author. MORE
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| Is football nearing a cultural crossroads as concussions grow? | |
NBC News
Football, the game that sacked baseball as the national pastime, may not exist as we know it in 10 years - as evidence mounts that brain damage from big hits has infected the sport from the NFL all the way down to youth leagues, experts assert. The pipeline of future players is shrinking. High school football participation has dropped by nearly 2 percent since 2008-09. The number of Pop Warner players - who can start playing at age 5 - decreased by almost 10 percent between 2010 and 2012, ESPN has reported. MORE
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| Spring is here! Time to Explore the Outdoors | |
presidentschallenge.org
As we begin to enter the warmer months, now is the time to get outdoors and explore. Depending on where you are, you can take advantage of the beautiful March weather in a variety of ways. Here are a few ways to get outdoors this month MORE
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| What I've Learned: A PE Teacher Clears Up a Few Misconceptions About "Gym" Class | |
NEA Today
What I've Learned:
- "You get to play all day!"
Do you consider giving 25 - 30 elementary- aged children hockey sticks "playing?" I teach the students how to be safe while they learn how to play a game or sport that will engage their brains and their bodies. I teach them how to work together. I assess their skills while monitoring their behaviors, interactions, and level of involvement. I don't play, I teach.
- "I could do your job." MORE
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| Google Apps for Education Presentation |
PhysEdSummit 2.0
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| | #PhysEdSummit2.0 Block 1- Google Apps for Education |
Google Apps for Education Presentation
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| The positive effect of physical education | |
Winter Park/Maitland Observe
Try concentrating in a meeting past a couple of hours and you simply have to stretch. It's what your body craves. The same is true for younger people. Kids need activity too. And planned activity in the form of physical education not only benefits students in the here and now, but also in the future. MORE
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| Should athletes eat fat or carbs? | |
The New York Times
For decades, recreational and competitive athletes have stoutly believed that we should - even must - consume a diet rich in carbohydrates to fuel exertion. The conventional wisdom has been to avoid fatty foods because they are an inefficient fuel source and could lead to weight gain. But in recent years, some scientists and quite a few athletes have begun to question those beliefs. MORE
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HEALTH EDUCATOR NEWS YOU CAN USE
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| New Appropriate Practices in School-Based Health Education is Posted | |
SHAPE America
This new SHAPE America Guidance Document gives teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists and teacher trainers a detailed blueprint for designing and delivering health education that meets national, state and local standards and frameworks.
Created by SHAPE America and a task force of exemplary health educators, Appropriate Practices in School-Based Health Education lists best practices for:
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that engages students in learning the skills they need to live healthy lives
- Implementing a sequential, comprehensive curriculum -aligned with the National Health Education Standards and other relevant frameworks -that is skills-based, with an emphasis on developing health literacy
- Employing instructional practices that engage students in learning and in developing their health-related skills.
- Using assessments that measure student growth, knowledge and health-related skill development
- Advocating for a positive school culture toward health and health education.
- Maintaining high standards of practice
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| Kick Butts Day - March 18th | |
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
This year is the 20th anniversary of Kick Butts Day, which will be held on Wednesday, March 18th. Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism that empowers youth to stand out and speak up. Join thousands of others across the United States and around the world as we stand out, speak up and help prevent tobacco use. Events are held on Kick Butts Day to: raise awareness of the problem of tobacco use in the community, encourage youth to reject the tobacco industry's deceptive marketing and stay tobacco-free, and urge elected officials to take action to protect kids from tobacco.
For those of you that would like to plan an event in your school/community in honor of Kick Butts Day, click here.
If you already have an activity planned for Kick Butts Day make sure you register your event. For more information on the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids click here.
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| National Nutrition Month© Activities | |
nourishinteractive.com
Celebrate this month with fun printable puzzles, games and worksheets that promote healthy foods. MORE
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| National Nutrition Month Three Simple Changes to a Healthier Family | |
nourishinteractive.com
National Nutrition Month was started back in 1973, as a way to help Americans of all ages focus their attention on nutrition. I think almost thirty years ago, the American Dietetics Association realized that with continued modernization and a busier lifestyle, we would need some reminders and eating healthy tips. With work, school, kids and home responsibilities, parents are really juggling a lot.
We all know that a healthy lifestyle is so important for all of us and especially children. The real question is how can we help you incorporate some simple changes that are doable, reasonable and can fit into your busy schedules.
Our goal this month is to help you focus on just three simple changes you can implement that can really make a difference. MORE
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| The "Eat Right" Challenge: Planning Healthier Meals | |
nourishinteractive.com
Getting your family on the right track to eating healthy is always a hot topic during March, National Nutrition Month. This is the time of year where nutrition becomes a focus as schools are promoting healthy eating and the media is featuring healthy lifestyles topics. Everyone around the country is getting inspired to eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are some easy, helpful tips to get your family eating healthier meals. MORE
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| Be Part of a National Movement: Healthy Kids Week | |
April 19-25, 2015
BLaunched by Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), Every Kid Healthy Week is an annual observance held the last week of April that shines a spotlight on the epidemic of childhood obesity. It provides an opportunity for everyone in the country to get involved in its solutions by supporting sound nutrition, regular physical activity and health-promoting programs in schools. The week is recognized on the calendar of National Health Observances.
How can your school become involved?
1. Host a wellness activity during April.
2. Register your event
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| Hammered And Heedless: Do Dangerous Drinking Videos Harm Teens? | |
NPR
Type "drunk," "hammered," or "trashed" into YouTube's search bar and some pretty unsavory videos are likely to turn up.
And that can't be good for teenagers and young adults, researchers say. User-generated YouTube videos portraying dangerous drinking get hundreds of millions of views online, according a study published Friday in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. MORE
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| New data on teen dating violence reveals problems among both sexes | |
Time Inc.
Findings from a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study reveal that nearly 21% of female teens who date have experienced some form of violence at the hands of their partner in the last year-and almost half of male students report the same. MORE
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| Poisoning Injuries and Deaths are Preventable -- National Poison Prevention Week 2015 | |
New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES)
Each day, 55 children are exposed to potentially poisonous substances and a loved one calls the experts at the NJ Poison Center for help. Last year almost 20,000 children under the age of five (5) required assistance from the NJ Poison Experts because they were exposed to potentially dangerous items such as household chemicals, medicines and vitamins, cigars/cigarettes, liquid nicotine in e-cigarette devices and hookah pipes, coins, magnets, and batteries. MORE
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| Today's children live shorter lives than their parents | |
Lulea University of Technology via HealthCanal
Today's children are expected to have a shorter lifespan than their parents. It is caused by inactivity, poor diet and diseases related to obesity. The use of smartphones is one of the threats. MORE
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| Study: A little fat, sugar OK for kids if diet is healthy | |
HealthDay News
Cutting junk food from kids' diets is important, but if a little sugar and fat helps them eat their veggies, that's a good trade-off, a leading group of pediatricians says. New recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize the importance of introducing kids to a wide variety of "whole foods" - from fruits and vegetables, to whole grains and nuts, to fish and low-fat dairy. MORE
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Active Education: Growing Evidence on Physical Activity and Academic Performance
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activelivingresearch.org
One in three kids in the United States is overweight or obese. Obese youth have elevated risk for health problems like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, unhealthy blood cholesterol patterns, and other health risks related to cardiovascular disease.1 Obesity can also have serious ramifications for kids' cognitive development2 and affect school attendance.
Because children spend so much time at school, schools have a unique opportunity to help children become more healthy and active. The Institute of Medicine has called on school leaders to offer more opportunities for children to be physically active before, during and after the school day.5 Further, both childhood obesity and poor academic performance tend to be clustered in schools with a high percentage of lower-income, minority students, creating a student health issue that is especially problematic in those communities. MORE
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| Studies: It's tough to shift that weight | |
McMaster University via ScienceDaily
New studies by McMaster University researchers, published in CMAJ Open, have confirmed that people of all ages find it difficult to prevent weight gain; that it is terrifically difficult to get rid of it later and to keep it off once lost. However, even small weight losses can mean better health. MORE
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| Research: Very obese kids may face higher heart risks than thought | |
HealthDay News
Extremely obese children - such as those at least 100 pounds overweight - are in deeper trouble in terms of heart disease risks than doctors have thought, new research suggests. In the study, about half the children suffered from high blood pressure, and almost 15 percent were diabetic. Seventy-five percent had high levels of a protein that's linked to heart disease. MORE
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Let's Move! Active Schools |
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Is your school an ACTIVE SCHOOL?
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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
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| Take the #GimmeFive Challenge | |
Let's Move in Schools
Last week, First Lady Michelle Obama launched the #GimmeFive challenge as part of the fifth anniversary of Let's Move! Mrs. Obama is challenging everyone to #GimmeFive things they are doing to eat better, be more active, and lead a healthier life. We have already seen people from across the country join in -- from eating five fruits and vegetables, to doing five pushups or lunges, to sharing five healthy recipes, and more!
Click here to check out some of the folks who have joined in the challenge.
Now it's your turn to #GimmeFive! Share what you're doing to lead a healthier life on Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Facebook, or Tumblr using #GimmeFive, and then be sure to pass on the challenge to someone else!
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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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| National Recognition application deadline approaches on May 1 | As the Let's Move! Active Schools National Recognition application deadline approaches on May 1, don't forget the importance of school staff modeling physical activity behaviors.
Encourage staff to use non-food items and opportunities for physical activity to recognize students for their achievements or good behavior. For example, let students choose a special physical activity, provide an opportunity for them to lead a physical activity, or allow them to earn extra recess time.
Provide staff with information about the importance of engaging in physical activities with students and with the tools they need to incorporate physical activity into classrooms. Use the Let's Move! Active Schools Resource Database to access staff involvement tools and ideas.
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Let's Move! Active Schools State Coordinators Communications Content
March/April 2015
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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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| Drew Brees Rallies Around Active Schools | New Orleans Saints quarterback and President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition co-chair Drew Brees stresses the importance of 60 minutes of physical activity a day in schools and urges us to rally around Active Schools and create a healthier future for our nation's kids. Drew Brees Calls for Active Learning Environments.
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| March is Middle Level Education Month! | We invite you to join the Association for Middle Level Education and Let's Move! Active Schools in celebrating Middle Level Education Month. This annual recognition provides a special opportunity to focus attention on the education of 10- to 15-year olds. Remember to incorporate physical activity into your festivities. Find more resources to engage school staff, students, parents and community members.
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| LMAS Grants | Action for Healthy Kids Physical Activity Grants
Action for Healthy Kids is now accepting "Every Kid Healthy" grant applications for the 2015-2016 school year! Up to $2,500 is available to help get kids moving before, during and after the school day in select states. Schools that indicate enrollment in Let's Move! Active Schools will receive a priority point on their application. To learn more, join an informational webinar on March 24 from 3-4 p.m. ET. Applications are due by May 1, 2015.
KIDS in the GAME GO! Grants
Help get your elementary students achieve 60 minutes of physical activity a day with a KIDS in the GAME GO! Grant. Generously sponsored by PHIT America and the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, these $1,000-$5,000 grants will be awarded to elementary schools in select locations that are committed to increasing minutes of movement before, during, or after the school day. Propose an idea of your own, or choose one of many successful low-cost physical education or physical activity programs. GO! Grants are exclusively offered to schools enrolled in Let's Move! Active Schools. Apply and learn more.
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JUMP ROPE AND HOOPS FOR HEART
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| NEW Heart Hero News! | |
Editor, FYI
All the info you need for your JRFH/HFH events is now brought to you in your very own newsletter, Heart Hero News. This new publication will be emailed monthly on or around the 10th of each month. If you missed this month's inagural edition, you can still check it out on our archive page! Click here and then scroll down!
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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 | |
Continue to Advocate for our students and the profession!
Please continue to contact your Congressmen/women. Your voice does make a difference!
Contact your Legislator NOW! Legislative Action Center
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| Healthy Students=Ready 2 Learn | |
CDC
New CDC podcasts:
- Healthy Eating and Academic Achievement Podcast
- Physical Activity and Academic Achievement Podcast
Use these materials as well as PowerPoint presentations from the CDC in your advocacy efforts. MORE
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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 PowerPoint® 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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| 2015 National Distracted Driving Enforcement April 10-15, 2015 | |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
In recognition of April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, NHTSA has planned a number of activities. We are also kicking off its second national highly visible enforcement campaign for distracted driving: U Drive. U Text. U Pay., which is supported by English and Spanish language television, radio and digital advertising.
NHTSA has also developed a robust social media strategy designed to raise public awareness about the consequences of texting and driving. The focus is on the idea that "If you're texting, you're not driving." We anticipate that this message will engage the target audience of men and women 18-34 (slightly skewed toward women) with creative and persuasive messaging on NHTSA social media channels and their media partners.
Paid advertising will run April 6-15, 2015. Click here for the 2015 Media Work Plan.
Currently available:
2015 Campaign Materials
2015 PEAK Enforcement Kit
Teen Driving Safety
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| Introducing the World's First Teen Driving Calendar! | |
March 2015
This calendar was written and designed by a Defensive Driving Instructor to combat the #1 Killer of 15-20 year olds in the U.S., by teaching K-12 students about how to avoid what causes 90% of crashes...Mental Error.
In addition, the calendar aims to alert Educators and Parents about the deadliest times of year (Prom
Season, Summer Vacation etc.) for our Teenage Drivers.
Please download and print each month and use it as a teaching tool.
PS: Studies have shown that kids start learning to drive as Toddlers, so it's never too early to start teaching them to 'Drive Mentally.'
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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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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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Central CT State University
Central CT State University professors Matthew Martin and Ryan Zimmerman have introduced a website and blog devoted to the topic of sport education. Find some great resources here
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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 |
Donorschoose.org Professional Development Grant
Thanks to a generous grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we're launching a pilot to help eligible teachers create DonorsChoose.org projects requesting materials and resources for their own professional development. It's another way we're hoping to help teachers and students nationwide! If you're a teacher, start thinking of books you've always wanted, a conference or a workshop to attend, or even a certification to tackle! MORE 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.
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
Recreational Baseball/Softball Grants
Batters Up USA® provides free baseball/softball equipment, primarily bats, balls, tee ball sets, helmets, catcher's gear, and bases to local organizations to support the start- up of new programs or to assist existing programs to grow. We serve boys and girls recreational programs up to age 13. Read more
Archery or Bow Hunting Grants
The Easton Sports Development Foundation will only make grants to IRS Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations or an accredited K-12 school, college, university or government entity.
Deadline: March 1, 2015. Read more
2015 Alliance National Healthy Schools Award!
Don't wait! Eligible schools can apply for the National Healthy Schools Award for the 2014-2015 school year. To determine whether or not your school is eligible, please complete the Assessment. You will automatically receive recognition from Let's Move! Active Schools and USDA's HealthierUS School Challenge if you qualify. If you have questions, please contact our Customer Support Center at help@healthiergeneration.org or (888)-543-4584
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program
$100,000 to fund 34 grants for school sustainability projects
The Sustainable Jersey for Schools Small Grants Program, funded by the PSEG Foundation, will award public school districts with four $10,000 grants for sustainability projects that will help earn points towards Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification, and thirty $2,000 capacity building awards to support school green teams. Districts and schools must be registered with Sustainable Jersey for Schools to be eligible to apply. Application deadline: midnight, April 26, 2015. Click here for more information and to submit an online application.
Free Technical Support on Energy Initiatives from an Environmental Defense Fund Fellow
Sustainable Jersey for Schools is partnering with the Environmental Defense Fund and New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG) to provide three school districts within the NJNG service territory with an EDF Fellow to assist with implementation of advanced sustainable energy projects. Click here for more information and the application form.
Apply for School Grants for Healthy Kids
We are excited to open the call for applications for School Grants for Healthy Kids for the 2015-2016 school year. Breakfast Grants and Every Kid Healthy Grants (supporting physical activity and nutrition programming) are available. Apply for one or both by May 1, 2015. MORE
Run For Good
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is committed to informing the public about the cause and prevention of childhood obesity and provides funding to optimize the impact and success of community organizations that promote running and healthy-lifestyle programs for youth. Approximately 10-20 grants are awarded each year. Nonprofit organizations that demonstrate the program positively impacts the lives of participants through their increased participation in running are eligible to apply.
Award Amount: $10,000
Deadline: June 13 & December 13 (annually) MORE
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