Tyler Bird

[Tyler Bird @Mr_T_Bird]

Gotta represent that Maryland pride. #PHED135

[Tyler Bird @Mr_T_Bird]

Welcome to young life boys and girls. #PHED135

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Athletes have a special role in society beyond just performing in their sport. They are role models and idols for millions of people meaning they have a lot of influence whether they like it out not. #PHED135

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In December 2020 the MLB announced that they will recognize the negro leagues of 1920-1948 as major leagues. This is an attempt to fix the longtime injustice in the games history. #PHED135

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Cleveland’s police responded to the Browns kneeling in 2017 with refusing to hold the US flag at the Browns opening game. Instead they ran out on the field with the players. #PHED135

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An example of athletes speaking out is when police shot and kill Jacob Blake in Kenosha Wisconsin. The NBA, MLB, MLS, and more all partook in boycotting their games in protest. #PHED135

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Bahati VanPelt the chief of athlete services for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Commitee said “there are opportunities that will open that otherwise would not be possible if an athlete didn’t speak out.” #PHED135

[Tyler Bird @Mr_T_Bird]

Colin Karpernick kneeled during the national anthem on august 14, 2016, without knowing starting a movement of pro athletes speaking out about social injustices. #PHED135

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Former NFL player Madieu Williams believes that in the near future pro athletes won’t have to hear the phrase “shut up and dribble” #PHED135

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Athletes have so much more power to create change on social justice issues than ever before. As more and more pro athletes speak out more and more people are trying to shut them down. #PHED135

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If your school says they don’t have enough funding for your physical education ambitions that’s okay because there are plenty of grands to help. Such as, action for healthy kids, SHAPE America, the clif bar family foundation and many more provide money. #PHED135

[Tyler Bird @Mr_T_Bird]

Family fitness night brings the community closer and teaches more than just your students about the benefits of physical activity. #PHED135

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A great way to incorporate healthy habits is to participate in national walk or bike to school day. Which happen in October and May. #PHED135

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Most elementary schools have recess however not every school has it. It is necessary to advocate for a recess of at least 30 minutes in your school. #PHED135

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Physical education is very important in schools. The society of health and physical education recommends that schools have at least 150 minutes of instruction in PE. #PHED135

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The CDC recommends that adolescents should get about a hour of moderate to vigorous activity to achieve health benefits. #PHED135

[Journal of Physical Activity & Health @JPAHjournal]

Disease, climate change, social justice, gender equity, economic growth, sustainable infrastructure -- these are concerns that impact each of us & issues that our #PhysicalActivity research can affect. That's why this article is so important:

https://t.co/EhykZrYXjv

[Tyler Bird @Mr_T_Bird]

Serving the community at north bay young life camp! #PHED135 #younglife

[Think Equal UK @thinkequalorguk]

🎉 The press event was such a success! Thank you to our mini-patrons who absolutely stole the show!
🤝 Thank you to our amazing supporters: Notion, @the_female_lead and SO many others & special mention @afpe_PE @suewilkinson13 who do so much for early years & wellbeing!

[Association for Physical Education @afPE_PE]

From one charity to another, we’ve made our pledge to support children and young people👍