SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym!

Physical Activity 502

Physical Activity Movement Schooling Physical Education 502

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Insisting on precision takes a fair bit of time in the preparation phase, usually a teacher-centred process which leads to possibly external regulation for most learners (limited intrinsic motivation). To what extent does motivation comes in when we start with precision?

Physical Education 264

Physical Education PE Education Education 264

PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. . Obesity, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues are all at elevated rates. Student health and wellness are more at risk than ever before. Ready to Learn More? . Learn MORE.

Motor Skills 98

Motor Skills Physical Education Physical Activity Fitness 98

Better Coaching

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

It’s worth your times if you coach kids. We met Dr. Stratton at the Virginia Tech campus and were eager to get his feedback on the following questions related to youth football athletes, parents and coaches: YFO: What is winning in youth sports? Coaches need to focus on teaching the fundamentals of the game. Attainable goals.

Psychology 52

Psychology Sports Sports Sport 52

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Impaired Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance Sleeping too much can affect how the body processes glucose and responds to insulin, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Reduced Motivation and Mental Alertness Too many hours of sleep can make an athlete feel groggy, sluggish and less motivated to exercise or compete.

Immune system 59

Immune system Motivation Endurance Obesity 59

AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. As said best back in June, these kids were being sequestered at home at the stage in life they need their peers and teachers most.

Middle School 52

Middle School Schooling Creativity Physical Activity 52

Sports for Schools

JUNE 25, 2021

I was excited and honoured to join Darren Harris ; Author, Speaker, Coach and most capped England blind footballer, on his inaugural podcast ‘Unblind The Mind’. The conversation covered what motivates us both to make the changes we need to improve children’s wellbeing and quality of life – and frankly life chances.

Obesity 52

Obesity Physical Activity Dance Exercise 52