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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

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. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics. The moves, exercises and activities that make up gymnastics help children to understand the way their bodies move, and how these movements can be coordinated and controlled. Gymnasts exercise body and mind.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Practicing these actions through physical activity helps children develop executive function skills such as attention control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. This cross-modal integration enhances the brain’s ability to process the coordinate information from different sensory channels.

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School Tennis; It’s More Than Tennis!!

Gopher Sport

Don’t worry if you don’t have a tennis court or if you’ve never taught tennis before; the program is designed for flexibility. See the map below to find the school coordinator in your area. USTA-Section-School-Coordinator-List-1 They have 17 regional offices across the country to better assist you.

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How to Become More Athletic in 7 Simple Steps

The Sporting

Becoming an athlete takes time, dedication and motivation There's no better feeling than being at the top of your game. Conditioning your body for peak athletic performance will help you to feel motivated and progress quickly. When you feel great, you’ll be more motivated to train, enjoy it more and progress quicker.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Practicing these actions through physical activity helps children develop executive function skills such as attention control, working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control. This cross-modal integration enhances the brain’s ability to process the coordinate information from different sensory channels.

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Top Three Palos Must-Haves for APE Teachers

PE with Palos

The launcher is made from a flexible rubber material that is sturdy enough for stomping, yet flexible enough for small hands to push down on it or students to sit on it. Blasting the balls across the room is a huge motivator for student participation. By Danielle Musser, M.S.,

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