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Encouraging greater sport participation

Learning Through Sport

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

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Webinar Wrap-Up

Montessori Physical Education

When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. Physical activity does fantastic things for our body and mind! If there were a drug that gave all the benefits of physical activity, everyone on Earth would be prescribed this drug.

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Lifetime Fitness Activities

PLT4M

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lifetime fitness activities in physical education and provide examples for class and life beyond. What Are Lifetime Fitness Activities? As a result, students are more likely to find a physical activity option that they like now and that they can continue into adulthood.

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Using the 5 GRAIDs Domains To Address Fitness Center Barriers

PLT4M

All of which can benefit from regular physical activity. One of the top barriers to participation in physical activity for individuals with a disability is the negative attitudes of people – like fitness center staff – towards disability. Technology can also play a big role in the accessibility of equipment.

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Roller Derby Unleashed: A Guide to the Thrills and Skills of this Unique Sport

The Sporting

This is because roller derby is a high-contact sport that requires a lot of stamina, so you can’t just go from being physically inactive to a roller derby star without working on your physical activity first. Regardless of your size, shape or physical ability, roller derby is inclusive and suitable for everyone.

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Happy New Year from. the PARC!

AKA Sports

Ill keep this short, but beyond well wishes, I cant thank all of our Staff, Coaches, Families, and Partners enough for all the support through 2024, our 20th Anniversary Year. Furnished with saunas and cold plunge units, cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes, etc.), Sincerely, thank you!

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Get to Know Melissa Walton!

AKA Sports

My husband played college football and was a D1 football coach for many years. Chris, McKaela, Rob and all of the coaches really embraced the kids, building their confidence to make friends, sharpening their skills, and really creating a sense of community and home for the Waltons! My kids flourished at AKA that summer.