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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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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

High-quality PE lesson plans play a critical role in helping PE teachers inspire, motivate, and engage their students while teaching valuable skills that extend far beyond the gym. In elementary school, PE introduces students to a wide variety of motor skills, including running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more.

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Making Adventure Accessible for EVERYONE in PE!

Gopher Sport

Our students in chairs and those with low motor skills will be in charge of creating a “challenge” for our traverser. This in itself is a skill. These fine motor skills will test their patience as well as take them out of their comfort zones. We begin with traversing the wall. From there it is time to go up.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

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., Register for FREE today to access all of the modules. Outcome [E4.3&5]. Standard 2. Outcome [E3.3-5c].

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Curriculum Mapping For Physical Education

PLT4M

Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Desired Outcome: Students improve their motor skills and movement patterns, and apply them in a recreational setting.