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| A message from your president | |
Hello!
The recent SHAPE America Convention in Seattle was a success with approximately 4,400 members coming together for an amazing professional development experience! Congratulations to our many New Jersey award winners, including our Eastern District TOY's - Arvin Arjona, Kim Catalfamo and Colleen McCurry, our Majors of the Year - Grace Kaler, Michael Reid, Luke Muller, Andrew Calore and Megan Padorf, and American Heart Association Grant Winner Beth Manning. Congratulations also to Judy LoBianco, newly elected member of the SHAPE America Board of Directors. Also, thank you to the many New Jersey professionals who were presenters at the convention.
Two of the many amazing speakers at the convention included Dr. John Medina, Molecular Biologist, and the Father of Aerobics, Dr. Kenneth Cooper, MD. Throughout both presentations, these professionals captivated their audiences, conveying data-driven information regarding Physical Education's significant role in student health and learning.
Please be sure to see below for information on these upcoming NJAHPERD events:
-Answer/NJAHPERD webinar, Techno Talk, April 21, 2015
-Shaping NJ 5K Run, Long Branch, NJ, April 25, 2015
-Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment: High School PE Edition, Rowan University,
May 18, 2015
Register as soon as possible!
To Health and Happiness!
Carol Lynch
President, NJAHPERD
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2015 Annual Convention Session Speaker Handouts
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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
Information flyer
Driver Education Conferences
August 25, 2015
Summit High School
August 26, 2015
New Jersey Manufacturer Insurance
Hammonton
National PE Institute
July 27 - July 29, 2015
Sherrill Center, UNC Asheville
227 Campus Drive, Asheville, NC 28804
FEES: $275/person, $250/person for groups of 4 or more. Save $25/person when you register before June 30, 2015. Questions? Contact Great Activities Publishing: 1-800-927-0682 TOLL FREE
WEBINARS: NJAHPERD and ANSWER have partnered to bring NJAHPERD members the topic they requested! 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. Registration deadline is April 15th! Seeking Funding for your Adventure Program Thursday, April 2nd 3:00 - 4:00 PM Have you always wondered where the grants for Adventure programming can be found? Or how to find the support you need to make sure that your budget can cover all of the expenses for your program? Angel will help you understand the various ways in which you might seek out and request funding support for your program. Topics to be covered include:
- Understanding what a funding gap is, and how to determine if you have one
- Options for closing the funding gap including fee-for-service, corporate sponsorships, grant and foundation support and private donors
- How to make a case for Adventure
Prevention and Management of Concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Youth Sports
April 9
1 - 2:30pm
FREE
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury
An upcoming webinar being sponsored by the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, titled "Prevention and Management of Concussion/mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Youth Sports," will be held on Thursday, April 9 from 1-2:30 p.m. EDT. This webinar will address concussion truths and myths, tools for concussion identification, diagnosis and management, and concussion rehabilitation. Registration for the free webinar will open on April 2, so be sure to recheck the website on that day.
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: - "Proven and Promising Programs to Reach Parents" - April 28
- "How to Find the Right Financial Partner for Your Teen/Parent Engagement Program" - May 26
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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| The Essential Components of Physical Education | |
NEW guidance document from SHAPE America defining 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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| Health Curricula Grant Opportunity |  NJ Physicians Advisory Group NJ Physicians Advisory Group
To increase the positive sexual health outcomes of adolescents from 5th through 12th grade by providing evidence-based, innovative character and relationship curricula with training for health educators to effectively teach it.
Join the over 225 NJ schools that have chosen YES You Can! curricula as their tool for empowering students. These comprehensive, character based curricula were written to address NJCCCS. Students receive comprehensive lessons with a strong theoretical base, grounded in social-cognitive, social learning and protection motivation theories in a fun and engaging format.MORE
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Strike Up Some Fun For Your Students With The Lifetime Sport of Bowling!
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A varie  ty of program opportunities are available at bowling centers throughout New Jersey provided by the Bowling Proprietors Associations of North Jersey and Southern New Jersey.
North Jersey
South Jersey
or call 410-356-0936
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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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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 and volunteers. Discount applies for NJAHPERD members! Kids Run too!
Volunteers Needed! Contact Kelly Graham, NJAHPERD Physical Activity VP
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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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| Learning To Move, Moving To Learn: The Benefits Of PE | |
npr.org
When it comes to kids and exercise, schools need to step up and focus more on quality as well as quantity. And, says Dr. Gregory D. Myer, they need to promote activities that develop motor skills, socialization and fun.
Myer is one of the authors of a recent paper and commentary on children and exercise. He's also director of the Human Performance Lab and director of research at the Division of Sports Medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Like others, Myer notes that when it's time to trim the budget, PE, art and music classes are often the first to go. While he's certainly distressed by those cuts, he and his co-authors also seek to question the "current dogma that is currently focused on the quantitative rather than qualitative aspects of physical activity" programs for youth. MORE
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| National Bike to School Day 2015: Schwinn's Helmets on Heads Bike Share Giveaway | |
May 6, 2015
Bike to School Day, May 6, 2015, is a national event that gives communities across the country the opportunity to join together in bicycling to school on the same day. The national event is part of the movement for year-round safe routes to school and encourages biking to school as a healthy way for kids and families to make their school commute fun and active.
Individuals, schools and organizations that register their Bike to School Day event online are eligible to win one of the ten drawings for Schwinn's bike and helmet giveaway. Each giveaway will include 10 bicycles and 20 helmets to be awarded to a winning school. Drawings will begin on Wednesday April 15th. Winners will be announced weekly on the Safe Routes to School and Schwinn Facebook pages. MORE
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| The unintended consequences of gutting the physical education mandate | |
Chicago Tribune
Writes PE teacher Courtney D. White: "Physical education has changed since I was in school in the late '80s. Then the focus was on sports and how fast can you run or how high can you jump. Obviously the athletic kids will succeed when they set the bar. Physical education now is all about fitness and wellness. Understanding how the body responds to exercise and applying those concepts to your personal fitness and wellness goals." MORE
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| Are female athletes neglected by concussion research? | |
The Windsor Star
At a recent gathering in Washington for National Girls & Women in Sports Day, leaders from the Women's Sports Foundation provided a congressional hearing with some mind-boggling statistics regarding the higher rates of concussion among female athletes compared to their male counterparts playing the same sport. According to WSF research, concussion rates are double for girls playing U.S. high school soccer compared to boys and three times higher for girls in high school softball compared to boys' baseball. MORE
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| Do you pin it? | |
Pintrest
There are 100's of great ideas as you click around the site.
Many of them are FREE and printable.
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| Sports and money: The cost of young players' specialization | |
National Center for Business Journalism
The science is becoming pretty clear: specialization for young athletes is causing overuse injuries that cost them playing time. And, it's also becoming clear that many of these injuries are happening to athletes whose parents put money towards year-round travel leagues for single sports. MORE
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| Why is hydration important for athletes? | |
Boston Herald
We have all seen the ads with hard working athletes sweating fluorescent greens, reds, yellows and blues. Pretty cool visuals. Playing hard means sweating hard and sweating hard means hydration depletion. Although fluid replacement is not on the short list of priorities for many athletes, it is probably one of the most critical choices that an athlete can make. MORE
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| Recess: An essential part of the school day | |
Stanford University via HealthDay News
Recess is an essential part of children's school days that can help set students up for success once they head back to the classroom, a new study suggests. Yet, many schools are cutting back on recess or not offering quality recess time. This may have unintended negative consequences, the Stanford University researchers cautioned. MORE
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| All women should lift weights | |
U.S. News & World Report
As physiology and medicine research evolved, so has the understanding of what's healthy. Even though you may be predisposed to one body shape or another - you can't help that - research indicates that the healthiest bodies are those that reflect the hard work of a varied exercise routine, including resistance training. MORE
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| Excessive sports practices can lead to adult-style injuries for kids | |
KABC-TV
What does it take to make it in sports? Some swear by the "10,000-hour rule" - meaning it literally takes 10,000 hours of practice to become a success! But others say too much play can actually hurt your chances of success. 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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| 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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| Video Contest: Get Kids Excited About Healthy Eating | |
kids.gov
Make it fun with games, activities, a video contest for kids
You know it's important to teach kids healthy eating habits. But getting those habits to stick can take constant reinforcement. Get tips and ideas with games, music, activities and a video contest for kids!
Kids 2-18 are eligible to enter the contest with the help of an adult. Entering is easy:
1. Make a video of 60 seconds or less and include: an image from MyPlate, a healthy eating tip, and a favorite way to be active.
2. Register for the contest and learn more about the prizes.
3. Submit and upload your video.
Deadline for video submissions is April 30.
For other ways to get kids involved, check out these tips and tools for parents and lesson plan ideas for teachers:
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| Sustainable Jersey for schools |  Article Subheading Since the program's launch in October 2014, over 54 school districts and 137 schools from sixteen different counties have registered with the program (see the list)! A lot is happening in the next month including the deadline for the first certification cycle, an energy actions webinar and the deadline to submit an application for a small grant to support school sustainability efforts.
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| High school athletes need more help with mental health issues | |
Reuters
While concussions and physical injuries in high school sports are commanding more attention, young athletes still aren't getting enough help with mental health issues such as depression, bullying, substance abuse, and eating disorders, experts say. New guidelines released at the sixth Youth Sports Safety Summit in Dallas, hosted by the National Athletic Trainers' Association and the Youth Sports Safety Alliance, urge coaches and parents to be more vigilant in watching for signs of mental distress. MORE
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| Online video series is fighting childhood obesity - and kids are loving it | |
The Huffington Post
The very same technological innovations that chain us to our office desks have lured our youngest generation indoors. Instead of physically exploring the world around them, many children spend their free time staring at glowing screens. However, one fitness education program is proving that just because you'd rather be tuned in to the television or computer doesn't mean you can't be moving while you watch. MORE
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| Suggestions for nudging children toward healthier food choices | |
University of Pennsylvania via ScienceDaily
Strategies aimed at reducing childhood obesity should acknowledge individuals' rational taste preferences and apply insights from behavioral economics to design choice architecture that increases their likelihood of success, say two physician-scientists. MORE
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| Friends may make the difference in keeping children active | |
American Heart Association via HealthCanal
Children being physically active with a friend may accomplish more than hearing encouragement or being active with a parent, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology/Lifestyle Scientific Sessions 2015. This suggests that a peer-to-peer approach may be an effective way to increase physical activity among children. MORE
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| What schools could learn about the importance of recess from a 3rd-grade science fair project | |
Chicago Now
Writes educator Laurie Levy about her third-grade granddaughter: "Why is she able to do homework without any fuss some days, but squirms, jokes around and makes silly mistakes on other days? It finally hit me. On days when she has indoor recess and then gets a ride home due to cold weather, it is definitely mission impossible to get that homework done." MORE
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| Kids' bad diets may mean worse health as adults | |
HealthDay News
The overall heart health of U.S. children falls short, a new analysis suggests. Northwestern University researchers found that while most of the nearly 9,000 children they studied had healthy blood pressure levels, 40 percent did not have good cholesterol levels, almost none ate a healthy diet regularly and 30 percent were overweight or obese. MORE
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| Study: More children eat fruit in school | |
The New York Times
Changes made to government-subsidized meals by the Obama administration to get schoolchildren to eat more fruits are having their intended effect, according to a study released recently. The study, by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at the University of Connecticut, found that from the time the changes went into effect in 2012 through last year, the percentage of students choosing fruit on a cafeteria line increased to 66 percent from 54 percent. 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
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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| 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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| 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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| Legislation Update | |
Senate Bill 2245 (certification)
Senate Bill 2245 (certification) was amended in the Senate to extend the effective date of the bill to the 2016-17 school year as requested by the NJDOE. We are on track now for final passage in the Senate when the legislative reconvenes from its Budget Break in May. Please continue to contact your legislators on the importance of this bill.
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| SHAPE America Announces: 50 Million Strong by 2029 |  SHAPE America Approximately 50 million students are currently enrolled in America's elementary and secondary schools (grades pre-K to 12).
SHAPE America wants to ensure that by the time today's preschoolers graduate from high school in 2029, all of America's students are benefitting from the skills, knowledge, confidence, desire and opportunities to enjoy healthy, meaningful physical activity. MORE |
| 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
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| SPEAK Out! for Health & Physical Education | |
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! | |
April 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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Google
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Get the Latest Resources...
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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| Sport Education Website and Blog | |
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
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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