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Cortland PE Rocks!

Physical Education Is An Academic Subject

Be sure to grab this latest NASPE Advocacy paper "Physical Education Is An Academic Subject". It is imperative that you start to collect your tools to support our profession and your future job.

The Air We Breathe: Ice Rink Air Quality

Image via WikipediaYikes!  Hearing about the poor quality of air in some arenas makes me wonder about all the time we spend at the local arenas.  What can we do to monitor the situation as teachers, parents and coaches?

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Concussion rates increase for girls. What will you do?

Image via WikipediaHere is a revealing ESPN E:60 report on sports concussions in girls.  What do you make of the reports' claims about increasing head injuries especially in lacrosse?  What should be done to slow down the rate of traumatic injuries? Mouth pieces? Helmets? New rules?  What are the implications for you as a coach/ teacher/ parent?