The Official Site of The Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Physical Education Links
Info from the federal govt. on the H1N1 flu as well as other types of flu. Info includes tips on prevention and spread the flu.
This is a great site for students/teachers! Gives directions/feedback when you don't do the task in the time alloted (kids won't have any trouble). Great way to learn/review the different systems of the body. Games the kids will love and they won't realize they're learning.
This is a GREAT website to encourage running! Carol offers links to printable pages,snacks, books and other fun projects for you to use in your gym.
Every Child Matters Video: Investing in Children and Youth
Every Child Matters has announced the release of their second free video, Homeland Insecurity: Why New Investments in Children and Youth Must Be a Priority for the Obama Administration and the 111th Congress. In this 11 minute video, the latest data on child well-being in the U.S is presented. The video makes a succinct case for shifting federal budget priorities more towards children and families. For more information and access to the video, visit http://www.everychildmatters.org/National/Resources/Homeland-Insecurity-Report.html.
Every Child Matters Education Fund (March 18, 2009)
The Center for Science in the Public Interest’s
Campaign for Alcohol-Free Sports TV has teamed up with Media Literacy for Prevention, Critical Thinking, Self-Esteem to provide educators with a free classroom lesson encouraging students to analyze beer ads aired during this year’s NCAA "March Madness" college basketball tournament. The lesson asks students to watch 1 hour of any NCAA tournament game and keep a log of all alcohol commercials, logos, and sponsorships. The teacher and students then analyze the ads and messages together in class.
You can download the March Madness Lesson, and other free lessons, at: http://www.medialiteracy.net.
About puberty and important health issues for girls.
This website has videos to go along with the activities. You will see the same game listed twice, once with Quick Time Video and with Flash Video. If you don't know which one your computer is equiped with click on one if it doesn't work try the other.
http://www.pe-sport-ideas.tv/free-resources.html
Check out this website from our Northern Neighbors from Ontario,Canada. This website offers many things including videos of games
http://www.playsport.net/en/
Passport to Play is a fun way to keep kids' minds engaged and bodies active. Created for 3rd–5th graders, the program lets you teach your students how kids from around the world play, snack and grow
www.passport2play.com/The President's Challenge
How is your state doing on the President's Challenge?http://www.presidentschallenge.org/national_challenge/results.aspx
The National President's Challenge is a six week physical activity challenge designed to get America up and moving 30 minutes a day, five days a week. The Challenge aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to find activities they love and to live a healthier lifestyle.
Media Materials -- Click to download and then unzip each file for use.
Tips for Getting 30 Minutes of Activity
National President's Challenge Talking Points
From PE Central's Newsletter:
New! Submit Your Videos to PE Central and SchoolTube
We are very excited to announce our new partnership with SchoolTube--a great place to share your videos. In addition if you register and upload your videos with them we will consider any video that you submit for publication on PE Central (in our Media Center). If your video is chosen to be published on PE Central, our sponsor S&S Worldwide will send you a $50.00 Gift Certificate! Thanks again to SchoolTube and S&S. Now get those cameras out and submit your videos. We would love to see you videotape clips of our published lesson ideas so our visitors can see those lessons in action!
View Current Videos in PEC Media Center
Weight Pushes the Young to Adult Pills
A growing number of American children are taking drugs for a wide range of chronic conditions related to childhood obesity, according to prescription data from three large organizations. The numbers, from pharmacy plans Medco Health Solutions, Express Scripts and the marketing data collection company Verispan, indicate that hundreds of thousands of children are taking medication to treat Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and acid reflux - all problems linked to obesity that were practically unheard-of in children two decades ago. To learn more, visit http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/26/business/26kidmed.html.
*Finding grant money is quick & easy! Choose your State, Grant Category, and Institution and S&S Grant Finder will immediately give you a list of grants tailored to your needs with a short description of each one and all the contact information.http://www.ssww.com/grants/
*Taken from PE Central Newsletter http://www.pecentral.org/newsletter.html
The Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report, 2008 is now available. It is the product of the 13 member Advisory Committee and more than 30 additional consultants. You can access the report by clicking the Report link at http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/.
This is a great newsletter. You get it once a month and it tells you all of the new or updated info on PE Central. For instance this month they have new dance lessons you can download. In addition there are new teaching videos for your use. http://www.pecentral.org/newsletter.html
Argosy's Visible Body is the most comprehensive human anatomy visualization tool available today. This entirely Web-delivered application offers an unparalleled understanding of human anatomy. The Visible Body includes 3D models of over 1,700 anatomical structures, including all major organs and systems of the human body. http://www.visiblebody.com/
With “community-acquired” MRSA infecting the sport and physical activity community in growing numbers, it is critically important for coaches, administrators and physical education teachers to become familiar with the potential lethality of the disease. http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=pr07_1106.htm
Researchers at East Carolina University found that children who did 10-minute bursts of activity (such as jogging or jumping in place) throughout the day were better able to focus on schoolwork and follow classroom rules. The improvement was most noticeable among kids who were initially the least attentive.
Download the age appropriate activities for free at http://ncpe4me.com/energizers.html
The U.S. Government website on Physical Activity. Offers resources with accurate information for staying physically active. http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html
Where Technology Makes the Possibilities Endless!
The HOPSports Training System delivers 21st century physical education to millions of kids with its unique multi-media, technology driven, standards-compliant physical education system that merges media with technology! HOPSports leadership has over twenty years experience in training elementary, middle and high school students, professional athletes, Olympians, and Hollywood celebrities with its cutting-edge training concepts. Check it out http://www.hopsports.com/
NASPE’s Teacher Toolbox shares ideas for promoting your quality physical education, physical activity, or youth sports program. Every month will feature activity ideas that meet the national standards, elementary and secondary fitness calendars for you to send home with your students, bulletin board ideas, puzzles and games, information about the nation’s health observances, and the newest resource materials.
http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=teachers_toolbox.html
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