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Fishin’ for Change: Combining Physical Education and Outdoor Recreation

SHAPE America

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. There are external partners waiting to help.

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The Social Value of Movement and Dance to the UK

Association for Physical Education

30/06/2023 A new report published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance demonstrates the role movement and dance can play in creating a healthier and happier nation and why it should […] The post The Social Value of Movement and Dance to the UK appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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World Heart Day Q&A with Stanford Children’s Heart Doctors

Stanford Childrens

For the majority of young children with heart disease, recreational play is not restricted. Moderate exercises include brisk walking, dancing, biking, and recreational swimming. Q: What types of exercise can a child with heart disease do, and which should they avoid? They can try both moderate and vigorous exercises.

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Reality congruent sport teaching

Learning Through Sport

In a previous blog (available here ) I considered the idea of meaningful understanding of sport using a game based approach. In this blog, I explore the concept of meaningful sport further. Sport is a highly valued social activity. Sport as useful. Sport as understood. Sport as enjoyed. Utility argument.

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Critical Issues in All Physical Activity Professions

Human Kinetics

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Hans Van der Mars discusses critical issues in physical education, sport coaching, dance education, fitness instruction, health education, and recreation. . . . . Presented by Hans Van der Mars, PhD, Arizona State University. . Professional Development.

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The Most Popular Sports in Poland & More!

The Sporting

The 3 Most Popular Sports in Poland: Including Traditional Polish Games Poland has a diverse and rich sporting history - but what are the most popular sports in Poland? Kapela Kapela is not to be mistaken for the Polish folk dance with the same name! This sport has the potential to become a national game in Poland.

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Unlocking the Power of Recess

Gopher Sport

This is a cute circle game where the child in the middle gets to make up a dance/movement that the others copy, all while singing the song “Punchinello” together. Watch this clip to see the kids in action: Punchinello in the Shoe Our older students really enjoyed playing hopscotch, and we taught them 2 versions (recreational and competitive).