Sentences with phrase «for physical achievement»

«The Center for Physical Achievement will be a place where children, teens and adults with ASDs can better learn to take care of their bodies as well as their minds.

QUEENS, NY — In recognition of World Autism Awareness Day (April 2), Borough President Melinda Katz today announced a $ 1 million allocation of her Fiscal Year 2017 discretionary capital funds toward the construction of a new, 3,800 square - foot «Center for Physical Achievement» gymnasium and fitness space at the New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC) center in Howard Beach.

Offer rewards for physical achievement.

Not exact matches

Charles Hartshorne had long since characterized Whitehead's achievement as recognizing the need for «compound individuals,»» but Leclerc's account spelled out the need for re-thinking our conception of «compound substance» — those physical existents which both arise out of and comprise constituent substances.

Even so, it is a great achievement to insist that the biological concept of organism provides a better basis for metaphysics than the physical concept of matter.

For by these facts the great conviction is forced upon us that just as we men and women have personality within that mass of chemical and physical activity which we call our bodies, so in the infinite universe of activity is there immanent an infinite Person whose existence and character account for its relationships, its tendencies and its achievemenFor by these facts the great conviction is forced upon us that just as we men and women have personality within that mass of chemical and physical activity which we call our bodies, so in the infinite universe of activity is there immanent an infinite Person whose existence and character account for its relationships, its tendencies and its achievemenfor its relationships, its tendencies and its achievements.

While the physical scientists have not yet arrived at a fully satisfactory account of the most elementary particles, they have acquired precise knowledge of the hierarchy of entities starting from proton, neutron and electron, through atom and molecule, to objects of our own order of size for which the precision of the laws of mechanics have made possible the extraordinary achievements of technology.

Berrigan's complaint, in short, is that the reestablishment of a Jewish state (a justifiable goal) has come at a tremendous cost in human suffering, armed violence and moral decay; that the course of the new state has been a betrayal of everything the term «Israel» has stood for — justice, compassion, succoring the humiliated and injured; that a «settler state» was established through the expropriation of the people of the land, followed by an imperialist venture, based on the subjugation and exploitation of the conquered; and that, to add moral insult to physical and spiritual injury, the spokesmen of and for the state claim for it a special virtue and glorious achievement which may not be criticized.

These physical qualities are not only useful for athletic achievement, but, are also important to an individual's health and well being.

Man's achievement in creating the physical means for closer exchanges have smoothed the surface.

For example, one study comparing breast and formula fed siblings found no differences on any cognitive / educational achievement measures, behavioural indicators (including parental attachment) and most physical health measures (including BMI and obesity).

In addition to the 2016 NATA Service Award, Devore also has been awarded the Henry Schein Award at the 2015 EATA Convention, the National Football Foundation / Central PA Chapter / Athletic Trainer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014, the Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Spirit Award in 2011, the District VI Wrestling Man of the Year in 2010, the Bald Eagle Area Humanitarian Award in 2009, and the District VI Award for Humanitarian / Life Saving in 2009.

We feel that it is important for public health workers, teachers and others concerned for the emotional and physical health of children and youth to support the adoption of alternative methods for the achievement of self - control and responsible behavior in children and adolescents.»

Physical punishment is associated with a range of mental health problems in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alPhysical punishment is associated with a range of mental health problems in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alphysical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alphysical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alphysical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.37

Across the Southern Tier 32 school buildings under the Rock on Café program have been awarded HealthierUS Scholol Challenge Awards from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for their achievement in creating a healthier school environment through nutritious meals, nutrition education, and physical activity.

«Where a child grows up in impoverished conditions... with limited cognitive stimulation, high levels of stress, and so forth, that person is more likely to grow up with compromised physical and mental health and lowered academic achievement,» said Martha Farah, director of the Center for Neuroscience and Society at the University of Pennsylvania.

I was only in the Girl Scouts for a few years, but I really like the idea of merit badges: you do a task, master a skill, learn something new, and you get a physical token of your achievement to display on a sash.

Let us count the ways — for its intellectual and physical daring, its spinoff technology that has advanced civilization generally (we wouldn't have the internet without NASA)-- but perhaps chief among them is that no matter who you are in the world or how you feel about the United States, NASA earns global respect for its technological achievement and drive towards progress and efficiency.

He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Science Award of the City of Basel, Switzerland, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the science journal Nature, and he is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, of the World Technology Network and of the Institute of Physics, UK.

Dr Marcu is the recipient of the «Boyce Worthley award 2006» given by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine for her achievements in radiobiology and medical physics.

American Association for the Advancement of Science American Astronautical Society Fellow American Astronomical Society American Geophysical Union American Philosophical Society 1995 American Physical Society Children's Health Fund Advisory Board CSICOP Founding Member: 1976 Council for a Livable World Council on Foreign Relations Federation of American Scientists Guggenheim Foundation International Academy of Humanism Laureate International Astronomical Union NASA Planetary Society Co-Founder (1980) Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Icarus Editor (1975 - 85) Parade Columnist Peabody 1980 for Cosmos Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction 1978 for The Dragons of Eden Oersted Medal 1990 Emmy Outstanding individual achievement for Cosmos, 1981 Emmy Outstanding Informational Series for Cosmos, 1981 Hugo 1981 for Cosmos Hugo 1997 for The Demon - Haunted World Hugo 1998 for Contact Humanist of the Year 1981 Public Welfare Medal 1993 Appendectomy Tompkins County Community Hospital, Ithaca, NY (19 - Mar - 1983) Bone - marrow transplant Apr - 1995 Proxy Baptism: Mormon Provo, UT (13 - Mar - 1998) Austrian Ancestry Maternal Ukrainian Ancestry Paternal Jewish Ancestry Asteroid Namesake 2709 Sagan Risk Factors: Marijuana

Mike completed a three year sports medicine internship with the National Athletic Training Association, a three semester staff assignment at the Center of Achievement for the Physically Disabled at California State University Northridge, and has over four years of experience in a physical therapy clinic.

He was the recipient of the 2001 Admiral in the Texas Navy Certificate Award from Texas Governor Rick Perry for outstanding achievements in bodybuilding and for the promotion of physical fitness.

Going forward, the Subcommittees would: 1) work with USDA to generate tables of nutrient contributions for each of the various food types for each of the patterns so that it could formulate alternative strategies for any one individual nutrient; 2) review the literature on the contribution of dairy and calcium and physical activity in early life; 3) consider whether decreasing the recommendation of fiber in the younger age group would alter the ability to meet the DRI for other nutrients; 4) look at what flexibility or specificity is needed within the fruits and juices group; 5) make iterations to the food patterns to address special needs identified at this meeting, such as individuals who do not eat legumes, are lactose intolerant, or are vegetarians; 6) consider supplements for the elderly with regard to B - 12 and vitamin D, in particular; and 7) look at the rest of the nutrient DRI achievement after the iterations from the Fatty Acid Committee, looking at 25, 30, and 35 percent of the calories as fat.

The American Physical Therapy Association's 2010 - 11 report titled Today's Physical Therapist: A Comprehensive Review of a 21st - Century Health Care Profession, states «physical therapists are committed to facilitating each individual's achievement of goals for function, health, and wellnessPhysical Therapy Association's 2010 - 11 report titled Today's Physical Therapist: A Comprehensive Review of a 21st - Century Health Care Profession, states «physical therapists are committed to facilitating each individual's achievement of goals for function, health, and wellnessPhysical Therapist: A Comprehensive Review of a 21st - Century Health Care Profession, states «physical therapists are committed to facilitating each individual's achievement of goals for function, health, and wellnessphysical therapists are committed to facilitating each individual's achievement of goals for function, health, and wellness.»

BEST FOREIGN FILM I've Loved You So Long BEST FEMALE IMAGES IN A MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Bees BEST UNRELEASED MOVIE: How The Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer BEST EQUALITY OF THE SEXES: Nothing But The Truth BEST MUSIC: Cadillac Records BEST ANIMATED FEMALE: Eve: WALL - E BEST FAMILY FILM WALL - E LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Meryl Streep ACTING AND ACTIVISM: Natalie Portman ADRIENNE SHELLY AWARD: For a film that most passionately opposes violence against women: Changeling JOSEPHINE BAKER AWARD: For best expressing the woman of color experience in America: Ballast KAREN MORLEY AWARD: For best exemplifying a woman's place in history or society, and a courageous search for identity: Battle In Seattle COURAGE IN ACTING: Deidra Edwards in DisFigured: For redefining conventional standards of female physical beauty and pride on screen, and promoting positive images of big bodied womFor a film that most passionately opposes violence against women: Changeling JOSEPHINE BAKER AWARD: For best expressing the woman of color experience in America: Ballast KAREN MORLEY AWARD: For best exemplifying a woman's place in history or society, and a courageous search for identity: Battle In Seattle COURAGE IN ACTING: Deidra Edwards in DisFigured: For redefining conventional standards of female physical beauty and pride on screen, and promoting positive images of big bodied womFor best expressing the woman of color experience in America: Ballast KAREN MORLEY AWARD: For best exemplifying a woman's place in history or society, and a courageous search for identity: Battle In Seattle COURAGE IN ACTING: Deidra Edwards in DisFigured: For redefining conventional standards of female physical beauty and pride on screen, and promoting positive images of big bodied womFor best exemplifying a woman's place in history or society, and a courageous search for identity: Battle In Seattle COURAGE IN ACTING: Deidra Edwards in DisFigured: For redefining conventional standards of female physical beauty and pride on screen, and promoting positive images of big bodied womfor identity: Battle In Seattle COURAGE IN ACTING: Deidra Edwards in DisFigured: For redefining conventional standards of female physical beauty and pride on screen, and promoting positive images of big bodied womFor redefining conventional standards of female physical beauty and pride on screen, and promoting positive images of big bodied women.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well ‑ being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well - being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

Research by the universities of Strathclyde and Dundee on the positive impact that exercise can have on academic achievement amongst teenagers offers another reason to prioritise physical activity for school children.

A recent paper published by Public Health England, «The link between pupil health and well ‑ being and attainment: A briefing for head teachers, governors and staff in education settings» (November 2014) presented the following evidence: pupils with better health and well ‑ being are likely to achieve better academically; effective social and emotional competencies are associated with greater health and well - being, and better achievement; the culture, ethos and environment of a school influences the health and well ‑ being of pupils and their readiness to learn; and a positive association exists between academic attainment and physical activity levels of pupils.

Classroom teachers can provide opportunities for activity during the day, especially if the school does not have required physical education classes, in order to help to improve students academic achievement.

Although these explanations may seem harmless, researcher Martin Seligman has found that people who explain their experiences in pessimistic ways have a higher risk for depression, lower academic and professional achievement, and lower physical health than those who hold optimistic views.

Although modern, well - designed facilities do not guarantee higher student achievement, some basic features that parents can look for include a well - equipped library, a collection of age - appropriate books and periodicals in addition to textbooks in each classroom, a separate lunchroom and auditorium or large classroom for meetings and presentations, and adequate physical education facilities.

The Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools describe the commonwealth's expectations for student learning and achievement in grades K - 12 in English, mathematics, science, history and social science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health and physical education, and driver education.

The goal of the National Math Foundation Summer Institute is to provide common core and module - aligned training and materials for teachers / schools in movement - based learning strategies in order to boost student achievement, increase physical activity, reduce obesity, and increase the overall health of students.

The commonly accepted — but narrow — definition of student «success» that centers on academic achievement dismisses research documenting life - long payoffs of a «whole child - centered» approach to teaching and learning that accounts for children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and ethical development.

Promoting Student Achievement through Improved Health Policy is a quick primer of the CDC's «Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child» model, which highlights 10 important areas for connecting health and learning: health education; physical education and physical activity; nutrition; school health services; counseling, psychological, and social services; employee wellness; safe physical environments, social and emotional school climate; family engagement; and community involvement.

A 2012 article titled «Physical Activity Strategies for Improved Cognition: The mind / body connection,» referenced a study on Australian elementary students that found «across age and sex, academic ratings were significantly correlated with measures of physical activity» and that «it can be concluded that daily quality physical education appears to increase the rate of learning and is positively related to academic achievementPhysical Activity Strategies for Improved Cognition: The mind / body connection,» referenced a study on Australian elementary students that found «across age and sex, academic ratings were significantly correlated with measures of physical activity» and that «it can be concluded that daily quality physical education appears to increase the rate of learning and is positively related to academic achievementphysical activity» and that «it can be concluded that daily quality physical education appears to increase the rate of learning and is positively related to academic achievementphysical education appears to increase the rate of learning and is positively related to academic achievement.»

A majority of studies also found a strong positive relationship between class - time opportunities for physical activity and indicators of cognitive skills, and academic behavior / achievement.

They also review evidence that shows a positive correlation between students» levels of physical fitness and their academic achievement and evidence indicating that regular breaks for physical activity improve cognitive functioning.

(e) The board shall establish the information needed in an application for the approval of a charter school; provided that the application shall include, but not be limited to, a description of: (i) the mission, purpose, innovation and specialized focus of the proposed charter school; (ii) the innovative methods to be used in the charter school and how they differ from the district or districts from which the charter school is expected to enroll students; (iii) the organization of the school by ages of students or grades to be taught, an estimate of the total enrollment of the school and the district or districts from which the school will enroll students; (iv) the method for admission to the charter school; (v) the educational program, instructional methodology and services to be offered to students, including research on how the proposed program may improve the academic performance of the subgroups listed in the recruitment and retention plan; (vi) the school's capacity to address the particular needs of limited English - proficient students, if applicable, to learn English and learn content matter, including the employment of staff that meets the criteria established by the department; (vii) how the school shall involve parents as partners in the education of their children; (viii) the school governance and bylaws; (ix) a proposed arrangement or contract with an organization that shall manage or operate the school, including any proposed or agreed upon payments to such organization; (x) the financial plan for the operation of the school; (xi) the provision of school facilities and pupil transportation; (xii) the number and qualifications of teachers and administrators to be employed; (xiii) procedures for evaluation and professional development for teachers and administrators; (xiv) a statement of equal educational opportunity which shall state that charter schools shall be open to all students, on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement; (xv) a student recruitment and retention plan, including deliberate, specific strategies the school will use to ensure the provision of equal educational opportunity as stated in clause (xiv) and to attract, enroll and retain a student population that, when compared to students in similar grades in schools from which the charter school is expected to enroll students, contains a comparable academic and demographic profile; and (xvi) plans for disseminating successes and innovations of the charter school to other non-charter public schools.

For each of three testing criteria, researchers noted a positive outcome linking physical activity, attention and academic achievement.

This paper examines how significant time and resource devoted to Physical Education, School Sport and Physical Activity can result in greater achievement for a school.

In another study (I could go on for pages, but I won't), researchers sought to determine how implementing a daily physical activity program that incorporated classroom lessons would affect student achievement.

Smart Choices is a partnership between ISD 191, Dakota County Public Health and the Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) which focuses on creating a healthier school environment by increasing opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity to support student achievement and learning for all students in the district.

This tells us that just doing more physical activity isn't by itself enough for most young people to bring about changes in behaviour or achievement.

Do they have a public, physical forum for celebrating their achievement?

Follett also is one of the leading providers of integrated educational technology for the management of physical and digital assets, the tracking, storing and analyzing of academic data, and digital learning environment tools for the classroom focusing on student achievement.

The Organization of Support for Canine Achievement and Recovery (O.S.C.A.R.) is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit organization whose mission is to support the positive modification of canine behavior and ensure they are set up for success in recovering both from physical ailments and adverse environments.

Was considering purchasing this version if it was physical (and the PS4 version digitally due to achievements) but sadly it seems that I'll probably stick to the PS4 one for now, if I ever decide to get it (as it's still very expensive...)

Design and BAFTA Games Nominee for Best Music and Audio Achievement, the DOOM (Original Game Soundtrack) brings the trademark pulse - pounding and demon - stomping audio experience to fans for the first time on physical disc.