Health and Physical Education Teacher Resources
Harold Olejarz, Artist and Educator
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Livingston Health & PE Links Teacher's Internet Resource Links Curriculum and Content Area Resources New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards - http://www.state.nj.us/njded/cccs/index.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growing Up Drug-Free http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/SDFS/parents_guide/ American Lung Association - The American Lung Association Homage offers an online resource for information on asthma and other lung diseases, tobacco control, and environmental health. It also provides the latest news, medical and legislative updates. This site will be helpful for students who are researching smoking and tobacco usage. American Heart Association - Information on managing your weight, patient information on heart attack and strokes, nutrition, and much more. A site for the individual to receive information on eating plans for healthy americans and strategic planning for physical activity. National Clearinghouse For Alcohol and Drug Information For Kids Only - This site teaches about the effects of drugs and alcohol. Center For Science in the Public Interest - The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit organization and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of foods. There are sections that can be used as supplements to health instruction such as nutritional quizzes, health facts, and a kid's index. Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - A wonderful web site geared to protect children from tobacco addiction. There are abbreviated articles and current events that deal with smoking issues with the bibliographies included. The Kid's Corner offers an opportunity for children to learn the ABC's of what tobacco use can do to the body. There is also a section of the current CDC Research, Data, and Reports. Cyber-Active! - A full educational resource in the area of Physical Education , Adapted Physical Education , and Gross Motor Development . This site answers questions about age appropriate activities and suggestions for assessment and adapting for special needs, you should check out the newly developed Activity Database. http://pe.central.vt.edu/professional/uspe-l/index.html Excellent site for professional sharing in the area of health and physical education. Lesson plans, professional resources, chat group, archives and other services available. Physical Education Digest - A 36 page quarterly magazine that provides the latest ideas, tips, coaching cues and research on sports, fitness and physical education topics from around the world - condensed into brief, easy-to-understand articles that you can really use. Sports Media - A useful tool for PE teachers and everyone who is interested in sports of any kind. Professional Organizations NAPSE - The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) is a nonprofit professional organization comprised of individuals engag