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. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Motor Skills 391

Motor Skills Sport Sports Sports 391

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure.

Sport 98

Sport Sports Sports Biomechanics 98

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2023

As a smaller school with many multi-sport athletes, Paul believed that growing the Honesdale strength and conditioning program would have a school-wide impact on all the sports teams. As Paul set out to grow the strength and conditioning program, he knew other coaches at Honesdale had similar goals.

Middle School 52

Middle School Strength Conditioning High School 52

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

It’s important for coaches and parents to maintain perspective: while winning is certainly nice, the ultimate goal is to prepare these athletes for what’s to come in middle school, high school, and beyond. However, the foundation of a successful high school sports program is laid long before athletes step onto a varsity field.

High School 52

High School Sport Sports Sports 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are three main parts of the brain that are affected by drug use: The basal ganglia is the part of the brain that motivates us to do healthy activities, like eating or hanging out with friends. Some drugs can cause heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and mental health conditions, like depression.

Education 59

Education Education Physical Education Health Class 59

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

Strength training increases bone density and staves off osteoporosis, increases caloric expenditure and motivates fat loss, prevents structural ailments like low back pain and knee injury, and all the while helping to stave off chronic disease. A common fault in middle and high school strength training is jumping right to the barbell.

Movement 52

Movement Strength High School Middle School 52