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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. 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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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. SIGN UP HERE National Standards and Outcomes Focus for Jump Rope Skills Standard 1. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g.,

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

This means beginning to plan from the middle school level, with the high school courses in mind. Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

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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Quality Physical Education

PLT4M

Quality physical education programs provide students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence. What is Quality Physical Education?