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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Without the traditional net, rallies last much longer, giving students more opportunities to practice their fundamentals and coordination in a fun and supportive environment. Angled Rebounder Drills: Adjust the boards angle to act as a rebounder for catching and throwing drills, perfect for developing hand-eye coordination and reaction time.

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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

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Ultimately, the goal is not to stifle athletic achievement but to cultivate it in a way that respects the natural trajectory of child development.

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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics. KS1: “Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others.

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Get Your Green On! 12 Lucky St. Patrick's Day Games for a Shamrockin' PE Class!

Physical Education Ideas

Emphasize the importance of cheering for teammates, working together to achieve goals, and congratulating opponents on a game well played. Celebrate Achievements and Spread the Luck: At the end of the class, celebrate the students' achievements with a mini St. Patrick's Day party if you have time.

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The World's Toughest Sports

The Sporting

The beauty and allure of these sports lie in their uniquely challenging traits, providing people with opportunities to push their limits and achieve something truly remarkable. Water polo actually requires a lot of physical strength, core endurance and agility. Nonetheless, this sport still enjoys great popularity.

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Children’s Mental Health week

The PE Hub

New skills are not only a chance to learn something new, but it’s a challenge, a goal achieved, and a new way to build a community of people they can connect with. From gymnastics and agility to coordination and handball, take a look at our available lesson plans here. Giving to others doesn’t have to mean material things.

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Teaching the Essential Skills of Track & Field

Physical Education Ideas

When done correctly, Track & Field is a unit where you will see your students engage, grow and achieve. Students learn to reach obtainable marks and try to beat their old times/distances. Teaching Track & Field involves the following: Running. Any student can connect with one of these 3 skills.