The Sporting

JULY 12, 2023

A Guide to Sports Psychology and 8 Important Benefits for Athletes Sports psychology has emerged as a vital field within the realm of athletics. With the guidance of sports psychologists, you can tap into your full potential, improve your focus and gain a competitive edge!

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MSU

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By Corinne Hobbs & Chelsi Ricketts Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The days leading up to New Year’s Eve are often filled with people discussing their “resolutions” for the new year. Goals can help coaches create expectations for the season and motivation for their athletes. What Are Goals?

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MSU

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By Corinne Hobbs & Chelsi Ricketts Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The days leading up to New Year’s Eve are often filled with people discussing their “resolutions” for the new year. Goals can help coaches create expectations for the season and motivation for their athletes. What Are Goals?

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The Top 5 Most Popular Sports in Nigeria Football is very popular across Nigeria - but what other sports do Nigerians love to play, watch and follow? Read on to find out about Nigeria’s favourite sports and games! Including all the latest stats and facts about Nigeria’s biggest achievements.

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Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. The Pyramid of Athletic Development: Youth Sports as the Foundation Youth sports provide the initial building blocks for athletic skills, teamwork, and understanding the game.

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AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

Initially, many people are motivated to begin an exercise program, but as much as 80% of people do not stick with exercise once they have started (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). So, what does it take to get/stay motivated and how can you increase the likelihood that you will continue exercising? run 3 miles).

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MSU

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Use our six criteria for a motivating practice activity to grade your own practice activities. Every coach should want players to be highly motivated during a practice activity. But where does that motivation come from? Are some players just motivated from the inside? Or does motivation arise from the practice activities?

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In a previous blog (available here ) I considered the idea of meaningful understanding of sport using a game based approach. In this blog, I explore the concept of meaningful sport further. Sport is a highly valued social activity. Sport as useful. Sport as understood. Sport as enjoyed. Utility argument.

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The Sporting

APRIL 10, 2023

Real Tennis & Rackets: Howard Angus MBE talks us through how he became a World Champion in two sports in this exclusive interview UPDATED April 2023 Howard Angus MBE was the Rackets World Champion from 1973-1975 and the Real Tennis World Champion from 1976-1981. That is what I most enjoyed doing, so it was no burden, but a deep pleasure!

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Sports Coaching FAQ

JANUARY 17, 2021

An effective plan is the cornerstone of a successful sports coaching session, therefore ensuring it is appropriately structured is of great importance. Planning is the first phase of the Sports Coaching Process. Ability level/experience.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. Incorporate sports and games that resonate with them, this will enhance their motivation and participation in your class. For instance, popular sports like soccer or basketball can make the lessons more engaging.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Often, teachers resent having to spend more time with students who don’t like PE than with students who are self-motivated. Use positive reinforcement to acknowledge and reward the efforts and achievements of these students with special needs. Creating an inclusive and respectful environment is crucial for motivating students.

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First Beat

MAY 4, 2022

Three years ago, amateur football club SV Fügen decided to try out the Firstbeat Sports solution. Firstbeat Sports is used for every session. Of course, one hopes, as do I, to turn this hobby into a profession, and that can only be achieved with hard work and constant development.”. Bridging the Pandemic and Achieve Goals.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Take a few days, maybe a week to wallow in it, if that’s what you need, but once that’s over, it’s time to work on your return to the sport. If these goals are not realistic, this will deplete your confidence, perhaps decreasing your motivation to continue performing rehab exercises or other cross-training.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 9, 2023

I was there to show that I was motivated and to keep up with my team,” Aiden says. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed the tears, and his pediatrician referred him to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. “It Instead, he was plotting his return to the soccer field. “I

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MSU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jennifer Roth Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The youth sport environment can be a great place for youth to learn important life skills that they can transfer to other areas of their lives. Recently, in the United States, there has been an increase in the professionalization of youth sport.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To reinforce the earlier point, the measures subsequently taken to improve child-protection and safeguarding for vulnerable adults in sport are necessary and overdue in many cases. However, the initial imperative to be seen to be doing something was followed by ongoing calls in the media for national sports organisations to do more.

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Sports Coaching FAQ

APRIL 11, 2021

Self-confidence is a vital component of successful sports performance and is an attribute that effective sports coaches seek to develop in their athletes along side technical and tactical skills. We will now explore Self-efficacy and how it can be applied to developing sports coaches’ self-confidence.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 18, 2024

Remind students that there is no perfectionism in physical activity and sport. Achievable goals are unique to each individual and should provide them a “reasonable stretch” to improve incrementally. It is motivating when students can see improvement and gain a sense of forward momentum. Great athletes fail.

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Every Kids Sports

MARCH 12, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Every Kid Sports proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of women in sports, both on and off the field. Their achievements transcend sports, serving as symbols of empowerment and catalysts for change in society.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Physical literacy is about developing knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active healthy lifestyles. Herein lies the significance and increasing challenge of our job as a physical educator. Establishing active habits in children sets them on a path to happier and healthier lives.

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The Sporting

APRIL 12, 2023

The 10 Best Bodybuilders in History Who are the greatest bodybuilders in the history of the sport? Bodybuilding is a true testimony of human greatness, of what we can achieve if we pour our hearts and souls into something; it testifies to the sheer power of self-discipline! Finally, he went on to retire from the sport in the 1980s.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A core team of caregivers helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a D1 diver . I’m glad he kept me motivated,” Scott says. Osgood-Schlatter disease and other sports-related injuries. With many young elite athletes, sports injuries are a constant challenge.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health.

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FACTS Management

MAY 21, 2024

Embarking on a journey of growth and development is a noble pursuit, whether in the realm of education or the world of sports. Both processes begin with setting clear, measurable goals that provide direction and motivation. Peak Performance Ultimately, the goal for both Olympians and educators is to achieve peak performance.

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AASP

OCTOBER 7, 2021

We discussed how language used with children can impact their mindset and motivation.</p> </p> <p>So, how can parents impact their athletes’ motivation? </strong> We, as adults, ask kids to put in hours and hours of practice to get better at sports.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2022

However, if you are serious about improving your fitness and achieving that work and-fitness balance, it is important to eat a healthy and nutritious diet even at work. Exercising as soon as you get up when you feel most motivated is also effective as you have the most energy after a good night’s sleep.

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Sports Coaching FAQ

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A challenge faced by novice and experienced sports coaches alike is obtaining and retaining the attention of the kids being coached. Written Tactics boards While not used extensively in sports coaching, the use of tactics boards of some description (e.g. Refer back to past successes and achievements.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Sky Sports Racing & ITV Racing presenter and former jockey Leonna Mayor gets nostalgic with us in this special edition interview. Leonna’s first day on the job in sport? Favourite memory of your life in sport? If you had to work in another sport what would it be? Leonna’s Sporting Hero? Pontefract Racecourse.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

Instead, the motivations and intentions of the students become apparent (identifying problems). For this age group, we have a new mantra, and it goes: Value the Long Term Over the Short Term From a strict sports perspective, this means we need strive for success in achieving the ultimate goal: a championship.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Becoming an athlete takes time, dedication and motivation There's no better feeling than being at the top of your game. However, achieving peak performance requires maximising your athletic potential. It doesn’t matter what sport or athletic activity you do, you’ll always get back what you put in.

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Aspire-Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our 'Road 2 Paris' workshop provides a full day of Games-themed activities, delivered by qualified coaches and designed to introduce KS1 and KS2 pupils to brand-new sports. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: Archery – Soft archery sets, achievable distances, and plenty of bullseyes!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

has always been a question in the world of education. Often the arguments against physical education stem from games and sports being the primary focus of the class. The school of over 2,000 students is seeing increased engagement, motivation, and participation. Should physical education be required? ”

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 4, 2022

Similar is found in another educative endeavour, sport coaching with the coach centred / player centred paradigm shift. Developing meaningful understanding in games and sport teaching is something Brendon Hyndman and I discuss and elaborate upon in this paper here. Interest and effort in education. Houghton Mifflin.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. If you’re looking for a sport that covers just about all of the physical skills that children need to develop, gymnastics is your answer. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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AKA Sports

AUGUST 31, 2023

I need to remind myself what we set out to achieve so many years ago… keeping kids Active and well round through sport. Thank you for your continued support and motivation. What about the endless supply of knock knock jokes and belly laughs! And in the end, it’s all about the Active card. That’s it.

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