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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

As knowledge of the impact of motor coordination on children’s cognition and academic achievement evolves, physical educators are increasingly integrating rhythmic coordinative movement into their daily classroom activities to prime the brain for learning. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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End of the Year Chaos Got Ya Juggling? Reach for Some Scarves!

Gopher Sport

This piece of equipment is highly inclusive, improves hand-eye coordination, can be stimulating or calming for students, and instills a growth mindset through student autonomy. physed #elempe #pe pic.twitter.com/8s2mHVwQ5P — The PE Thinker (@thepethinker) May 19, 2023 10 Additional Uses for Scarves in Physical Education: Dancing!

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Bringing Disco Bowling to Your PE Class

Gopher Sport

I had to leave the pins and lights set up for several days which had to be coordinated with our Extended Day program. The students had an absolute blast, they were bowling, they were moving, and they were dancing and on task and they continue to ask for disco bowling. Some of them have said, this was best PE class ever.

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Young Man Receives the Rare Gift of Three Transplants   

Stanford Childrens

Well, Joseph (Joe Joe) Sanchez-Munoz loves to dance, especially to Karol G and Bruno Mars. The transplant coordinators were there every step of the way, always on call and available to the family, even calling in the middle of the night or on weekends when needed, or to give the good news that a donated organ had been found.

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A Beginner's Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics

The Sporting

Your Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics – The Sport Blurring the Lines Between Sport and Art Rhythmic gymnastics is mostly performed by women, combining coordination, artistry and elegance. With its influences in ballet, theatre and modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics took its current form in the 20th century. What is Rhythmic Gymnastics?

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Memorable moments from The Active Primary Schools Conference 2022

Aspire-Ed

Primary Dance in PE (PRACTICAL). Steph Donovan - PE Coordinator. Steph’s workshop gave delegates the confidence to deliver dance at their school. Steph discussed the importance of having a mix of genre and theme when teaching dance, and shared ideas and structures to apply to different year groups.

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A Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics in the UK

The Sporting

The sport incorporates aspects of ballet, gymnastics and dance- and it demands a high level of athletic talent and physical aptitude, including strength, flexibility, dexterity, endurance and coordination. The UK has a rich history in rhythmic gymnastics, with a strong tradition of excellence in competition and performance.