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Daily Physical Education as an Academic and Behavioral Intervention

SHAPE America

During that year, I had a well-meaning principal who told our staff, “If it’s not related to math or reading, it’s potentially on the chopping block.” We even built a mountain bike park on our school grounds for students to enjoy because we recognize how bikes can be used to help our students achieve success.

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Why I Love High School Sports

Changing the Game Project

All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them. That’s why I love school sports. I turned to my friends in the stands and said “this is why you play high school sports.” This is why I put my kids in sports. This is why I love sports in general.

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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

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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Teaching Lacrosse in Physical Education Using the New USA Lacrosse Curriculum

SHAPE America

Read on for an overview of what you can expect to see in the updated USA Lacrosse curriculum, as well as tips for modifying the rules, equipment, environment, and learning strategies as needed in your PE classes. Using the Lacrosse Lesson Plans. First, look at the lesson plans as organized, outlined opportunities.

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What is TRIMP? How Sports Teams Use It to Optimize Training

First Beat

TRIMP (Training Impulse) is a powerful metric that helps sports teams quantify training load using heart rate data, enabling coaches to optimize performance, manage injury risk, and ensure athletes are game-ready. In this article, well explain what TRIMP is , how its calculated, and how it can be applied to coaching decisions.

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2025 Student Health Trend Predictions

Magnus Health

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. Focus on Student Well-Being According to Merriam-Webster, well-being is defined as the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous.

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Why Bowling Deserves a Spot in Every PE Curriculum

Gopher Sport

Every Sport Has Its Defining Moment Every sport has its defining momentthat one skill athletes spend years perfecting. Few sports give you a true, measurable way to achieve perfection, but in bowling, its real. Its a sport of precision, mental focus, and strategy. Ive been there. The perfect game. I take my steps.

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