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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.

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How Boardball Bumps Up The Fun, Fitness, and Teamwork in PE ClassesWhat Is Boardball?

Gopher Sport

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Focused Attention: Teachers can observe and provide feedback more easily, ensuring each student gets the support they need to improve their skills. One entry per person.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern. But schools are reimagining P.E.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure.

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Stronger Together – 5 Keys To Growing Honesdale’s S&C Program

PLT4M

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.

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Making The Case For Athletic PE

PLT4M

While these physical education classes are often labeled differently based on the school district (weightlifting, S&C, athletic performance), there is an overarching theme of what we call athletic PE. The athletic department can ensure a consistent and quality strength and conditioning program through athletic PE.

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