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. Include foundational skills (e.g., squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program.

Motor Skills 391

Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 391

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

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. Physical activity and fundamental movement skills are essential throughout childhood.

Sports 98

Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. Using the FITT principle, he maps out a 5-day training schedule focusing on weight lifting 3 days a week and includes speed, agility, and conditioning for the other 2 days. Or a mix of both? Ready to Learn More?

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Exercise 52

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Now, a quality physical education program offers a wide range of physical activity options like pickleball, yoga, dance, and other lifetime fitness activities. million students participate in high school sports. That means half of all high school students in the United States participate in sports!

PE 52

PE High School Physical Education Strength 52