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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. An example of this is to combine locomotor running skills for quickness and agility as seen in tennis and soccer.

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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

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth.

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Field Day for All: Inclusive Games for Every Student

Gopher Sport

The phrase “Field Day’ brings you back to the end of a school year. It is a chance for middle school and elementary students to come together to play tug of war, kickball, or even softball against other classes. Kids racing on foot to see who will be the fastest in school followed by popsicles and water balloons.

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FITT Principle For Physical Education

PLT4M

As physical education looks to promote student engagement and lifelong fitness, the FITT principle serves as a valuable tool for the classroom. We explore the FITT principle, its benefits, and 3 different ways to apply it to physical education classes. In addition, the FITT principle can be applied to any fitness level.

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Why Kids Under 12-14 Should Play Flag Football Instead of Tackle Football: A Safer Pathway to Development

Better Coaching

This article delves into the reasons why young athletes should avoid tackle football until at least middle school, focusing on head trauma risks, coaching competency, and the benefits of flag football as a foundational experience. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different. You owe it to your athletes to obtain both."

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Making The Case For Athletic PE

PLT4M

Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! Physical Education Program Offerings Are Changing! million students participate in high school sports. A recent survey found that more than 7.6

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Heres how Boardball can be adapted for younger students, why its a great fit for PE, and what educators are saying about it. Soccer Ball Target: Encourage footwork and agility by having students use a soccer ball to kick and bounce against the board as a rebounder and targeting drill, adding a new dimension to skill development.

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