Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Physical Growth and Maturation From infancy to adolescence, children undergo substantial changes in skeletal structure, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capacity, and coordination. Coach Education: Mandate training for youth coaches in injury prevention, recognizing overtraining symptoms, and proper biomechanics for developing athletes.

Sports 98

Sports Sports Sport Biomechanics 98

PLT4M

AUGUST 30, 2022

PE warm up routines are an excellent opportunity to kick start physical education classes. From managing the chaos of beginning class to getting students ready for the physical activity of the day, PE warm up routines are a fun way to get PE class going. Again, we are all looking for continuous movement at a very moderate pace.

PE 97

PE Cardio Movement Exercise 97

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity. If we can work in regular physical activity using the 5 components as a guidepost, we can support a reduced risk of disease and other chronic ailments.

Physical Fitness 92

Physical Fitness Body Composition Fitness Fitness 92

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

All that I believe that can claim to be uniquely the remit of physical education is the use of movement as the primary means for teaching and learning. Movement learning should therefore feature as the primary goal of all physical education programs. Meaning in Movement, Sport and Physical Education.

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Teaching Teaching Education 52

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle.

PE 52

PE Physical Fitness Physical Education High School 52

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Often athletes throw and swing the bat from the same side, so the constant repetitive rotational movements can cause spine and hip misalignment issues. Because of the constant lateral movements, young tennis players are also susceptible to lower body injuries, such as stress fractures in the feet or legs.

Sports 52

Sports Sports Sport Coaching 52

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Chronic Injuries: Otherwise known as overuse injuries, these typically result from repetitive stress or prolonged exposure to specific movements or activities. Effect on Bone Because bone is a living tissue, it can remodel and adapt to the physical stresses imposed on it.

Strength 52

Strength Muscle Strength High School Flexibility 52