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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

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In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

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Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

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Research shows that the motor skill development associated with consistent participation in physical education/activity can improve academic performance, cognition, visual-perceptual skills, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills ( CDC, 2010 ; de Greeff et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al., 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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School Tennis; It’s More Than Tennis!!

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By incorporating tennis into your physical education curriculum, you can help boost their academic performance, improve their behavior, and encourage them to engage more with their community. Academic, Behavioral, and Lifelong Benefits: School tennis programs provide a wealth of benefits beyond physical fitness. We are PE teachers.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Research shows that the motor skill development associated with consistent participation in physical education/activity can improve academic performance, cognition, visual-perceptual skills, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills ( CDC, 2010 ; de Greeff et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al., 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

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Physical Benefits If exercise can improve the brain’s ability to reorganize functions and connections, that leads to even more intellectual benefits, like increased ability to stay attentive, improved motor skills, improved hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and better decision making.

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Skillastics® Speed Stacking: The Physical Activity Your Program is Missing

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According to Speed Stacks® , the company that manufactures all of the official equipment required for competition, “By increasing bilateral proficiency, a student develops a greater percentage of the right side of the brain, which houses awareness, focus, creativity and rhythm.” 30-Day Digital Speciality Programming - leave it to the experts!