Resources for Educators
Note: Check out resources under PE/PA under WSCC Resources
American Academy of Sleep Medicine: Sleep Recharges You: Educator Resources -This detailed website gives information for teachers about sleep importance and how to share that with students.
https://sleepeducation.org/get-involved/campaigns/sleep-recharges/educator-resources/
Tim Fletcher, Déirdre Ní Chróinín, Douglas Gleddie & Stephanie Beni: Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Routledge Focus on Sport Pedagogy) -A book recommendation by Andy Milne on how to teach physical education in schools and examples of how those methodologies have been used internationally.
HECAT: Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool for Personal Health & Wellness (CDC)
https://beta.cdc.gov/healthy-youth/hecat/pdfs/hecat_module_pa.pdf
Positive Psychology: Sleep Hygiene Tips for Children and Teenagers -Sleep hygiene tips catered towards families with worksheets usable by teachers.
https://positivepsychology.com/sleep-hygiene-tips-kids-teenagers/
RMC Health: Physical Activity -RMC Health’s guide to Physical Activity within schools and how it can be increased through program adjustments.
https://www.rmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IssueBrief_Physical-Activity.pdf
Martin Reed: The Primary Components of Sleep Hygiene -Martin Reed, patient advocate and educator, writes about how to increase your sleep hygiene, with several related articles included. This is written for older readers.
https://www.healthcentral.com/article/the-primary-components-of-sleep-hygiene
Jessamyn Stanley: 8 Minute Yoga for Self-Love – A world-known African American larger-sized yoga educator who demonstrates how people of all sizes can move and love their bodies. Jessamyn also shares her reasons for producing her videos and other resources on her website.
Eric Suni & Dr. Abhinav Singh: Technology in the Bedroom -These two experts explore why using technology before sleep and within the bedroom can be detrimental to your quality of sleep.
TeensHealth: Sports Physicals -This website explains to kids why it’s important to get a physical with a doctor. Although it focuses on physicals before sports seasons, the information is relevant for them to know.