March, 2020

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Let's Play Catch!

Carly's P.E. Games

Hi Everyone, Here are some things we had at home to play catch with! Today I am posting a 3 minute work-out video for you, a video of how to play the catching game "six and switch", videos of a couple catching tricks/stunts, and a dance video for the fun of it! Check out the links below. Enjoy! Daily Dozen - I Gotta Feelin' (click for link) Catching Game - Six and Switch Directions: Gather some items you can play catch with (ask your parents first ;-).

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5 Easy Tips From Teachers To Transform Your Homeschooling

Alexandra Lemm

WOW, what a week it has been. Between virtual meetings, running out of essentials at the store, and giggling at the relatable reality we currently are living in on social media, we officially have found uncharted territory. Coming back early from Guatemala and diving straight into the chaos made me feel an array of emotions- one of them being worry.

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Unknown Damage from the Sideline

Player Development Project

Sideline support and direct instruction are two very different things. In this article, Founder of Working with Parents in Sport, Gordon MacLelland discusses the damage that can be caused from parents overstepping and instructing children while they play. Every weekend all over the world millions of parents, children and coaches set off for their weekly sporting ritual ‘Match Day’.

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Purposeful Planning: eBook Out Now

TinCan Physed

Hello everyone!! I hope that we all are staying safe, active and healthy! Recently I have been working on developing my first ebook, Purposeful Planning: Unit Plans. In this ebook I unpack a TWO hour in-person PD session so that you can learn on your own and take it into your practice the very next day. I have been using this approach in all of my classes (it does not only apply to Physical Education but everything) and the level of understanding and engagement has gone through the roof!!

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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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Focus on injury prevention, wellness earns top mark for Bound Brook High girls basketball, USA Today

Whole Child Sports

The Bound Brook High (N.J.) girls basketball team has won five consecutive sectional championships while taking steps to limit injuries. Alexander Lewis / MyCentralJersey/USA TODAY Sports Network. Men and women are different. Aren’t we? Equal in many ways, but…. ¡Que viva la diferencia! To wit, check out Bound Brook’s killa Coach Jen. And know this: Youth sports needs MORE WOMEN coaching girls.

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Staying Active Over Break

Carly's P.E. Games

Happy Spring! Check out the links below for activities and exercises you can do today and over the weekend. Push-Up Challenge : Video demonstration of my 5th graders. You can do this at home by yourself or with your brothers/sisters. Use a stuffed animal if you don't have a ball. How many can you do? Curl-Up Challenge : Video demonstration of my students.

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Encouraging Physical Activity At Home

School Yard

While technological literacy is an important skill in the 21st century, kids should also be encouraged to engage in physical activity. Studies confirm that kids now spend an average of seven hours a day in front of a device screen, an alarming trend that’s replacing the amount of time spent in active play. Here are a few simple ways to keep your family active at home.

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Human Movement with Jade Martin & Ben Westbrook

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down with Parkour coach, Ben Westbook and physiotherapist Jade Martin. Ben and Jade are experts in human movement and in this conversation we discuss injury prevention, functional movement, integrating variety into sports programs, specialisation and more. This is an insightful conversation with two innovators in youth development with some great tips for coaches and parents.

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Purposeful Planning: eBook Out Now

TinCan Physed

Hello everyone!! I hope that we all are staying safe, active and healthy! Recently I have been working on developing my first ebook, Purposeful Planning: Unit Plans. In this ebook I unpack a TWO hour in-person PD session so that you can learn on your own and take it into your practice the very next day. I have been using this approach in all of my classes (it does not only apply to Physical Education but everything) and the level of understanding and engagement has gone through the roof!!

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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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I Already Miss Watching My Kids Play

Changing the Game Project

It’s Tuesday, March 17, at 3pm. It has been a week since I got to watch my kids play soccer, at their final practice before the state of Oregon cancelled all group gatherings and sporting events. It has been 10 days since I watched their last games. And like all of you reading, I have. The post I Already Miss Watching My Kids Play appeared first on Changing the Game Project.

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Resources for home learning during Coronavirus

The Healthy Teacher

So we’re on week 8 of home learning over here in Hong Kong (WEEK 8!), and though this situation has been challenging to say the least, we’ve settled in a bit and have learned a few things along the way. I’ve received several emails from teachers around the world trying to adjust to this new normal, so I thought I would share my response with some of the resources I’ve been using to help the kiddos adjust- and adapt my curriculum to address this very big health issue we

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Workouts and Activities to do at Home

Carly's P.E. Games

Hi Everyone, We've only been off of school for three days and I already miss my students so much! I hope everyone is staying healthy and trying to keep a positive attitude. The sun is shining today here in Michigan, and I am thankful for that! Please take a look at the links below. There is a short exercise video for you to follow along with, and some jump rope challenges.

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Teaching Basketball in P.E. (Grades 3 - 6)

Physical Education Ideas

Teaching Basketball in PE can be fun, interesting and challenging all at the same time. Some students are on the path to being MJ or Lebron… or somewhere in between. Some students slap the ball like they’re trying to kill a mosquito and call it “dribbling.” As a PE teacher, we need to try and cater for both skill sets. In order to engage students to get involved, there are many basketball games and drills that will help them develop and refine their skills.

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How to Coach Teenagers

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Webinar replay, PDP Technical Advisor, Dan Wright is joined by PDP Coaching Advisor, James Coutts for an interactive and engaging webinar on the challenging topic of How to Coach Teenagers. Dan and James present a series of considerations for developing youth players from social and emotional needs, through to physical and tactical considerations.

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Episode 112 – Online Learning Best Practice with Carl Condliffe

The PE Geek

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast, we speak with Flipped Learning Expert Carl Condliffe. Throughout the conversation, we touch on online learning best practice from his wealth of experience delivering high-quality learning outcomes for PE students through his platform at My Study Series. Follow Carl on Twitter , Listen to his podcast. Listen to the Episode.

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Purposeful Planning in a Virtual World Webinar

TinCan Physed

Hello everyone! I hope that things are safe and calm wherever you are in the world. This is definitely an interesting time that we are in as the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us will see some drastic changes coming ina. very short time! Recently I worked with my good pal Dale Sidebottom and we produced a webinar called Purposeful Planning in a Virtual World webinar.

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The Complete Guide to Coaching U10 Soccer: U10 Soccer Drills and Soccer Practice Plans

Player Development Project

U10 soccer is an important time for young players. As young players enter the second half of the Foundation Phase, they’ll continue to build a connection with the game and develop the basic skills required to play and enjoy it, but also increase the breadth of their learning. This is a time to help children deepen their understanding of soccer, explore new ways of using the skills they’ve developed, and gain confidence as independent decision-makers, preparing them for a lifetime of involvement

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Teamwork and Problem Solving

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Lead Researcher, James Vaughan sits down with Professor Stephen Rollnick, an expert psychologist who has worked for the NHS & in sport. James & Stephen discuss team work and what opportunities sport provides to young people in expressing themselves, solving problems and learning. Stephen Rollnick is Honorary Distinguished Professor in the School of Medicine, Cardiff University.

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Melbourne Victory U20 Session: Defending

Player Development Project

In this full version of our Live Session with A League club, Melbourne Victory’s U20 squad, UEFA A licensed coach, Dave Wright delivers 3 practices with a defensive focus. Dave will deliver 3 parts to the session designed to keep a defensive theme throughout but allow all elements of the game to emerge in the form of attack, defence and transition. This is an example of taking a theme or topic and tying a range of practices together where the coach can observe outcomes from.

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Everything You Need to Know About Coaching U6 Soccer: U6 Soccer Drills and Coaching Guidelines

Player Development Project

In this article The things to consider when coaching U6 soccer Soccer drills and the Four Corner Model Technical and tactical Psychological Physical Social Why do they play soccer? Picking the right games and game formats How to make soccer practice engaging: Create a drill that kids will enjoy U6 soccer training: The key points For many kids, U6 soccer is the start of their involvement in the game.

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Process to Performance: Heinrich Malan

Player Development Project

In this Masterclass Discussion PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Head Coach of Auckland Aces Cricket team, Heinrich Malan to discuss a range of coaching topics. Heinrich is a highly successful young coach having one national titles with both Central Districts and most recently his Auckland Aces side in the 2019/20 Ford Trophy One Day Competition.

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Purposeful Planning in a Virtual World Webinar

TinCan Physed

Hello everyone! I hope that things are safe and calm wherever you are in the world. This is definitely an interesting time that we are in as the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of us will see some drastic changes coming ina. very short time! Recently I worked with my good pal Dale Sidebottom and we produced a webinar called Purposeful Planning in a Virtual World webinar.