July, 2017

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Child Development Stages – The Toddler Years: 1-3

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Each of the child development stages marks the emergence of new movement, thinking, and social skills. Fun toddlers activities allow 1-3 year-olds to try out their skills and learn some new ones.

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Effective Communication for Coaches

Better Coaching

Effective communication is one of the most written about, most studied, and most talked about topics in the coaching world. “It’s not what you tell them – it’s what they hear.” I have that quote from Red Auerbach inscribed in the coaching book I carry regarding his take on the importance of effective communication. No amount of knowledge of the sport will matter if the coach is not able to find the proper method of delivery.

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NFL Quarterback Drew Brees Shares His Sports Parenting Philosophy: Podcast Episode # 1

I Love to Watch You Play

We talk to Dad and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. The 20-year NFL pro and father of four, shares his sports parenting philosophy. In the podcast, why Brees won't let his kids specialize in one sport or play tackle football before middle school. Brees also shares details of his newly launched and quickly growing flag football league Football 'N' America that he hopes will set the new standard for how flag football is played in America.

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What’s in Your #PhysEd Bag, Jace Ferguson?

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Jace Ferguson grew up on a cattle ranch by a small town called Ponoka in Alberta, Canada. He always had a love for movement and being active. As a child you would find him running around outside playing with his brothers with no regard if it was a hot summer day or a frozen winter … What’s in Your #PhysEd Bag, Jace Ferguson? Read More ».

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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

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Stages of Child Development

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Understanding the stages of child development will help you select kids sports activities and other fun games to play that your kids will enjoy!

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Basic Golf Rules

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With a few basic golf rules under your belt, you’ll be ready to try your hand at a very fun and challenging sport! A word of warning, though: This game is addicting!

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Youth Football Camps

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Summer youth football camps are a great way for your young player to learn fundamental skills from trained coaches. If you're willing to travel and expense is not an issue, your options are endless.

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Star Wars Kids Games

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Star Wars kids games that will get the hearts pumping! Try these fun games for kids and transform yourself into a brave Jedi fighting off an enemy Droid or a spaceship escaping an evil alien.

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10 Benefits of Physical Activity for Kids Fitness

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Discover 10 important benefits of physical activity. Some of them may surprise you! Improve your kids fitness with fun, physical activities, exercise, and games.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Basic Volleyball Rules

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Learn the basic volleyball rules so you can enjoy participating as a player or fan. Start your own backyard game.

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Basic Ice Hockey Rules

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You may not be familiar with ice hockey rules if you don’t live where it’s cold. These basic rules will make hockey simple for beginners.

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Basic Rules of Rugby

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Learn the basic rules of rugby for a fun, fast-paced game similar to football. Add a little rugby equipment and a rugby ball, and you’ve got all you need for an exciting game and a great workout!

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8 Dynamic Activities for 3 Year Olds

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Try these fun activities for 3 year olds that will not only benefit their fine motor and gross motor development but will help build learning skills as well.

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Ages Stages Child Development - 3-8 Years Old

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Ages stages child development – Babies progress through a series of child development milestones on their way to adulthood. See what to expect and how you can help in the process by playing games!

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Basic Rules of Soccer

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Learn the basic rules of soccer and enjoy a hugely popular game for little kids in the U.S. today. These simple rules will teach you how to play soccer in no time.

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Ripken Baseball Camp

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Ripken Baseball Camp allows your youth baseball player to learn from one of the most highly respected players of all time. Improve your baseball hitting and fielding in a unique summer camp.

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Basic Rules of Badminton - Learn How to Play Badminton in Minutes!

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Basic rules of badminton to help you and your kids enjoy a fun, simple game that’s a classic for players of all ages. Learn how to play badminton in minutes!

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Basic Lawn Bowling Rules

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Lawn bowling rules are new to most kids in the U.S. See why this sport is popular in other countries and discover ways to modify it to accommodate everyone.

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Ideal Body Weight Calculator for Kids

Kids Sports Activities Blog

This ideal body weight calculator for kids and teens is a helpful tool in determining if your kids are maintaining a healthy weight.

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Dodgeball Games - Classic Dodgeball Rules & Modified Games

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Dodgeball games are great if you’re looking for fun activities for teenagers as well as younger kids. Find fun variations of the classic game along with basic dodgeball rules.

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Fun Dynamic Kindergarten Activities & Games

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Fun, dynamic, free kindergarten activities and games guaranteed to burn some energy, increase physical fitness, and improve gross motor skills.

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Basic Bocce Rules

Kids Sports Activities Blog

I played my first bocce ball game recently and got hooked! Bocce rules are pretty simple, and teaching the bocce ball rules to my young daughter was easy. It's a fun game for players of all ages.

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Activities for 2 Year Olds

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Got a "terrible two" running around the house? Try some fun activities for 2 year olds and toddlers that will encourage them to move around and explore new locomotor movements.

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Ultimate Frisbee Rules

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Simple Ultimate Frisbee rules for beginners. What is Ultimate Frisbee? This super fun football-type game is easy to learn.

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Basic Softball Rules

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Basic youth softball rules to help you organize a game of your own or prep yourself to cheer on your young player at her next game.

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Basic Ping Pong Rules

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Learn the basic ping pong rules. Also known as table tennis, ping pong is a great game for improving hand-eye coordination and reaction times.