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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

There are also a record number of kids with social-emotional-behavioral conditions. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn.

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

SHAPE America

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.

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The Perfect Storm of Learning Conditions in Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

My header suggest a fixation of the perfect condition, or rather a hint to the frustrations of models, theories and everything else laying down their claims that seems difficult to fit in to practise. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, (Deci) , looks into motivation in a comprehensive way when considering actions.

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My Title IX Story: Penn State Women’s Soccer

SHAPE America

Here I am with the ball (circa 1981), playing on Penn State’s club team under poor field conditions. And in August 2018, Penn State Coach Erica Walsh and Athletic Director Sandy Barbour awarded the members of my team honorary varsity letters. During my junior year, the team qualified for post-season play.

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Officials Might be Tougher Than Athletes

Physical Education Update

Some of the National Football League games this weekend were conducted in blizzard conditions – it was exceptionally enjoyable watching them from in front of my fireplace on my LazyBoy chair. To tell you the truth, I’ve never been able to figure out the motivation of these officials.

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7-Steps to Self-Motivated Decision-Makers

Player Development Project

What is it that motivates them to turn up to training, sometimes three or more times a week, no matter what the conditions? In this article, resident positive psychology expert Lara Mossman looks at the ways in which coaches can empower players to become self-motivated. Some may not want to be there at all.

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Strength and Conditioning Classes – 7 Keys To Success

PLT4M

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time.