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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. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic. This phase also triggers changes in bone density and joint architecture.

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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

No program can achieve all that is possible or ambitioned for physical education as physical education programs have limited time (see for more discussion the last blog). Gallahue, 1996) is designed around individual student's developmental needs rather than achievement of content-specific goals. Developmental physical education (DPE).

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California State Standards For PE

PLT4M

But the California State Standards for PE can still be achieved by teaching basic water safety and dry-land swim skills. This popular form of physical fitness supports students with lifelong fitness skills that translate to any gym, weight room, or fitness facility.

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