Category: Health & PE
As health educators, we teach health literacy skills to give our students the ability to take control of their own health. These skills allow students to make informed decisions …
Parents and early childhood educators have often observed that kids are happiest when they engage with family members, caregivers or other children in active, playful ways. And, when the …
In his book Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World, author Dr. Vivek Murthy writes, “When young people feel socially isolated, their risk increases …
After teaching health education for more than 20 years, I have spent the past couple of months reliving what it’s like to be a first-year educator. We’re in an …
Across the country, health and physical educators have headed “back to school” — with some teaching from home and others in person with physical distancing. With so many unknowns …
This summer, thousands of health and physical educators read SHAPE America’s 2020-2021 School Reentry Considerations: K-12 Physical Education, Health Education and Physical Activity to prepare for a new school …
Health and physical education teachers play an important role in helping children and adolescents understand the connection between physical education, physical activity, nutrition, and overall health. And typically, we …
There are several topics within a health education curriculum that teachers may feel uncomfortable with due to their own discomfort or the anticipated embarrassment of their students. When these …
Well before the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has had a “silent” national health crisis. Millions of children and adolescents are at risk for cardiovascular disease due to high …
During this time of uncertainty, many educators are facing potential concerns we never imagined. Fortunately, Congress — in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education — has put a …
