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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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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. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Instead, Shape outlines physical education as “an academic subject that provides a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for healthy, active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.”

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Physical Activity and People with Disabilities According to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) , children and youth with disabilities were found to have much lower rates of participation in physical education and sports compared to their peers. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home.

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

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Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Many high schools are shifting to an elective-based physical education offering to achieve this.