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

SHAPE America

Help ALL Kids Develop Fundamental and Foundational Motor Skills To expand “Motor Skills Monday” beyond National PE & Sport week, think of ways to include activities, games and creative opportunities to increase motor skill ability throughout the year. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

In 2018, while working at SCAPA at Bluegrass, a School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Lexington, KY, she was named SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. co-coordinator and helps organize the statewide Kindness Across the Commonwealth week.

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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. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

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Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education

PLT4M

These workouts can help improve strength, endurance, and coordination, while also providing a fun and challenging way to get a full-body workout. These workouts creatively mix a combination of strength training, plyometrics and cardio. Bodyweight bootcamp is an interval training class for ALL FITNESS LEVELS.

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

Gopher Sport

Without the traditional net, rallies last much longer, giving students more opportunities to practice their fundamentals and coordination in a fun and supportive environment. The addition of bouncing the ball off the board slows down gameplay, making it easier for younger players to build confidence and develop their skills.

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From Parachutes to Swimming Pools: How PE Thrives at GEMS Dubai American Academy

Gopher Sport

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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