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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. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Physical education teacher Amanda Amtmanis in Middletown, CT, created a “fitness trail” in her elementary school that included information about notable Black Americans. Then, I came up with the idea to make a Black History Fitness Trail throughout the school that students could browse while walking the halls.

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The Whole School Model To Physical Education & Activity

PLT4M

” But recess is just as important as any other subject or activity we want to get done during a school day. But what about our middle and high school students that don’t have recess? A quick 5-minute movement break can break up a long class period and refocus students to optimize time during the lesson.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

In elementary school, PE introduces students to a wide variety of motor skills, including running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more. With the K-5 offering, PLT4M aims to simplify teaching for educators, enhance learning for students, and bring innovative technology into elementary PE classrooms.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Physical activity defined by Shape is “any bodily movement that results in energy expenditure.” It empowers elementary school, middle school, and high school students to build up a wide variety of tools to live healthy lifestyles. Piekarz-Porter, et al. The post Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Health Benefits Of Physical Education In Schools

PLT4M

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. And again, we must reiterate that the health benefits of physical education are not limited to only our very young people in elementary schools.

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10 SEL Activities For High School

PLT4M

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. What Are SEL Activities For High School? 2) Self Management Self-management: The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations.