AKA Sports

OCTOBER 10, 2021

The “Why” of World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2021 is to raise awareness and to mobilize efforts to support mental health and the millions of people, young and old, affected. Here is a prime opportunity to bring further light to the situation by re-introducing 3 entrusted AKASPORT Staff members and their takes on Mental Health.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

Rather than just looking at it as an opportunity for physical activity, they say, “It is an academic subject characterized by a planned, sequential K–12 curriculum (course of study) that is based on the national standards for physical education. And our students need this education now more than ever.

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Physiological Connections A researcher at Columbia University , found direct connections between physical activity and brain health.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development. Students follow along to a physical education lesson plan on a tablet. Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Examples of physical education include teaching concepts and building skills around things like muscular strength, endurance, mobility, cardiovascular health, and more.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al.,

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Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Sports and activities are ever-evolving, taking on surprising forms over the recent years that help encourage kids to not only get and stay active, but to consider their whole body health. And how is it affecting their whole health? It helps kids improve their mental health, personal awareness, gratitude, and anxiety management.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. multiple variations of a task focusing on the same motor skill). Provide intra-task variation (i.e.

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Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Sports and activities are ever-evolving, taking on surprising forms over the recent years that help encourage kids to not only get and stay active, but to consider their whole body health. And how is it affecting their whole health? It helps kids improve their mental health, personal awareness, gratitude, and anxiety management.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

MAY 30, 2022

For instance, developing fundamental motor skills and the pillars of global athleticism are essential for young athletes regardless of their chosen sport. “ Aside from the lack of apparent benefit, another worrisome finding was that those who attended these elite sport schools also performed worse academically.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Physical education, as defined by Shape America , is just like any other subject in school, “Physical education is an academic subject and serves as the foundation of a CSPAP and, as such, demands the same education rigor as other core subjects. Long term health benefits depend on a continuation of the physical activity.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Elementary physical education curriculum plays a vital role in developing students physical literacy, motor skills, and overall well-being. At a young age, elementary students are introduced to the essential movement skills and fundamental motor patterns that will serve as building blocks for future physical activity.

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