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The purpose of this study from the May/June issue of American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) was to evaluate a proposed model of the associations between self-esteem, digital game playing, cyberbullying, and victimization in early adolescents. Based on the research findings, health educators can encourage students in this developmental period to establish healthier relationships in the digital world and develop strategies to protect mental health. READ MORE
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Take your first step to becoming a registered dietitian by earning your bachelor’s in Food and Nutrition, or advance your skill set with a master’s in Human Nutrition. UA Online offers 100% online courses, affordable tuition rates for all and no hidden fees. Get started today!
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In the spring issue of Research in Motion, the SHAPE America Research Council shines a spotlight on Heather E. Erwin, Ph.D., professor/chair of Kinesiology and Health Promotion at University of Kentucky. Erwin’s research explores innovative methods such as integrating physical activity into math instruction and increasing recess to enhance students' overall well-being and academic success. READ SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW
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NDSU’s practitioner-friendly M.Ed. in Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching is 100% online and asynchronous! Complete your degree in 30 credits (9 required, 21 elective). ALL students receive our in-state tuition rates! Enjoy rolling admissions with opportunities to start fall, spring, or summer. No GRE required.
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In April, the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) and the American Kinesiology Association (AKA) published a viewpoint article in Kinesiology Review entitled “America Can’t Be Great Without Great Science and Highly Educated Professionals — Continue the Support of Research and Physical Activity Programs Providing High Return on Investment.” SHAPE America signed on to support this statement for federal funding for research, preventive health promotion, and educational programs related to
physical activity. LEARN MORE
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SHAPE America’s Leading Healthy Schools program offers free professional development and coaching to leaders who are passionate about improving the health and wellness of their school community. The program offers national networking, access to resources, and professional learning experiences for principals, assistant principals, directors, and deans. We are currently enrolling for our 2025-2026 cohort, with an application deadline of August 10. LEARN MORE
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Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant Deadline: June 1
This grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Applicants may apply for a grant ranging from $500 to $1,500. Grant funds must go directly to supporting individuals with disabilities in recreational activities (e.g., equipment, housing, registration fees, facilities) and cannot be used for administrative costs. LEARN MORE
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3 Reflection Questions to Help You End the Year Intentionally
Edutopia
The final month of any school year has an endless supply of distractions for a teacher: assemblies and ceremonies, field trips and field days, end-of-year conferences and next-year deliberations. Endings matter, and no matter the very understandable reasons for the final month being difficult to navigate, how we navigate to the finish line in our classrooms matters a great deal. For me, that means keeping three questions front and center to hold myself accountable in the final stretch.
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Teens, Social Media and Mental Health
Pew Research Center
Rising rates of poor mental health among youth have been called a national crisis. Our latest survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 and their parents finds that parents are generally more worried than their children about the mental health of teenagers today. And while both groups call out social media’s impact on young people’s well-being, parents are more likely to make this connection.
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Wearing the ‘Student Hat’
Edutopia
Putting on the student hat, or thinking from a student’s perspective, helps educators grow stronger student connections. When we take a moment to put it on, we’re more likely to notice what shapes the student experience, both the good and the frustrating. It starts by asking, “What’s it really like to be a student in my classroom?” The answer will spark small changes with big impact.
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