SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Motor Skills 375

Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 375

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

We will explore child and adolescent development, overuse injuries, burnout, and how parents, coaches, and sports administrators can collaborate to address these risks. For some private clubs and coaching academies, recruiting children as young as five years old means more clients paying for longer periods of instruction.

Sports 98

Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Heres how Boardball can be adapted to suit elementary and middle school students: Catch and Throw : Allow beginners to catch and throw the ball instead of bumping it, promoting fundamental movement skills in a way that feels approachable. Testimonials From our Educators, Coaches, and Olympians! And so much more!

Fitness 59

Fitness Fitness PE PE Teacher 59

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 5, 2024

This is where youth coaches insert, “They have to play tackle football, or they’ll be weak” or “It was how I grew up playing football so it’s how kids today should do it, too.” So tell us now, coach, is it really necessary for young kids to play tackle football? Unfortunately, the reality is quite different.

Middle School 52

Middle School High School Agility Coaching 52

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

No matter what a school district calls this class, student athletes can participate in all aspects of sports performance training like weightlifting, speed and agility training, and recovery workouts. Many schools successfully adopt an athletic physical education class by starting students at the middle school and 9th-grade level.

PE 52

PE High School Physical Education Strength 52

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. In this model, the teacher is in complete control of program and workout design.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Exercise 52