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Through the collective efforts of AFHK’s Family Connectors, our resources are reaching children in areas with the greatest need

PE for Parents

The post Through the collective efforts of AFHK’s Family Connectors, our resources are reaching children in areas with the greatest need appeared first on Action for Healthy Kids.

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The New K-12 Mental Health Landscape

FACTS Management

Even as things across the country start to feel more normal, many of us are still dealing with the mental health effects of the pandemic. Whether we’re feeling anxious about returning to the office or attending crowded events, it’s understandable to be a little apprehensive. This anxiety isn’t just for adults, however, with children and teenagers across the country still reeling from the frequent changes to their learning environment.

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Why It’s Important to Monitor Equipment Inventory Levels in Physical Education

Gopher Sport

In this short webinar, Dr. Robert Pangrazi, Dr. Patrick Fine, Ken Dyar, and Andy Tupy discuss why having an essential equipment list is important for all Physical Education programs. Watch the full webinar here. Looking for a place to start? Download Gopher’s free inventory checklist available as a printed or digital document.

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6v6+4+GK Game

Player Development Project

This practice is is a small sided game designed to provide players with opportunities to practice small possession based scenarios that are specific to a 1-4-3-3 formation. Quick Navigation About the Video Additional Information Practice Overview Interpreting the Diagrams Diagrams Objectives Organisation Observations & Interventions About the Video In the video below, Dan will talk you through the structure of the practice, various outcomes and how you can adapt it for your players.

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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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sports equal…creativity

Every Kids Sports

“Going viral.” The phrase is thrown around today from the boardrooms of fortune 500 companies to the bedrooms of aspiring teenagers. However big an individual or company’s aspiration to “go viral” may be, it’s ultimately dependent on the viewers of said content. The beauty of “going viral” is that it can’t be manufactured. To be successful in this endeavor, a person’s content must resonate with people from all walks of life.

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Top 5 Benefits of Using Tech for School Dismissal

FACTS Management

We know that educators handle much more than their lesson plans. From supervising extracurriculars to getting students in and out of the classroom every day, teachers have a lot of jobs to juggle. Both teachers and parents will agree, however, that school dismissal can be especially stressful – with long lines of cars, confused students, and tired staff staying on campus far too late.

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Five Ways to Increase Student Movement and Engagement

Skillastics

Kids today are drawn to entertainment. Brought up with iPads, tablets, smart phones and video games that switch from video to video after 30 seconds, it can be hard to keep a child’s attention for 30-40 minutes, especially when technology isn’t involved. So how do you keep their attention? Better yet, how do you get them to find value and engage in a program that doesn’t have instant gratification?

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Teacher’s Perspective: How Elementary Students Actually Respond to Active Classrooms

Moving Minds Blog

Teachers often fall along a continuum of integrating movement in their classrooms, ranging from fully comfortable to extremely hesitant, for a variety of reasons. It’s my goal, as a teacher educator, to try to move all pre-service and in-service teachers down the spectrum to the “fully comfortable” side. As part of a university class that [.]. The post Teacher’s Perspective: How Elementary Students Actually Respond to Active Classrooms appeared first on Moving Minds Blog.

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Review of Adapted Physical Education and Sport, 7th Edition

Human Kinetics

From Susan J Grosse, Past President of American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness, AAHPERD. . In Adapted Physical Education and Sport 7th Edition , authors Winnick and Porretta have provided readers a wide curricular base in combination with extensive disability specific information. The content is ideally suited for project based learning, particularly in settings where in-person field work is not an option.

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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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Circuit Training Example in High School PE

Gopher Sport

Circuit workouts are a great way to maximize activity time in PE and train a variety of muscles. The Tabata “Move it Forward” circuit (20 seconds on, 10 second rest) has students working on their cardio as well as strengthening the core, lower body and upper body. Description of the Circuit: Toe Touches: Starting at the way back, students use the STEPerfect Fitness Steps and alternate toe touches.

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How to Talk to Your Children About War

RC Families

How do you talk to your children about war? When Russia invaded Ukraine a couple of months ago, news of the war was everywhere. Perhaps you or your kids have felt overwhelmed or uneasy at all the reports and very graphic pictures of the atrocities. How much should parents shield their kids from the realities. Read More.

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Volume 1, Updated and Remastered

Montessori Physical Education

I have been writing lesson plans for several years now. Like any other craft, when you practice over a long period of time, you are bound to improve. This was made painfully aware to me as I read over some of my lesson plans from Volume One. Most of those lessons were published in 2018, a whopping four years ago. And it shows. Some of those old lesson plans can’t hold a candle to the ones I am writing today.

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Dr. Jacalyn Lund Awarded Luther Halsey Gulick Medal

Human Kinetics

Dr. Jacalyn Lund, Professor Emeritus at Georgia State University, was awarded the Luther Halsey Gulick Medal at the 2022 Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America annual convention held in New Orleans, LA. The Luther Halsey Gulick Medal is the highest honor awarded by SHAPE America bestowed in recognition of long and distinguished service to one or more of the professions represented in the Association. .

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TOSS 12! and TOSS 12! TURBO – Game of the Week

Keeping Kids in Motion

Toss 12 is another Trinty School classic. We play this game with first-grade all the way through sixth grade. It’s a great game focusing on rolling and underhand throwing fundamentals, teamwork, and strategy. TOSS 12! Equipment: 2 Hula Hoops 2 Fleece Balls or any.

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Aligning Visions

Player Development Project

This content is for members only. The post Aligning Visions appeared first on Player Development Project.

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sports equal…creativity

Every Kids Sports

“Going viral.” The phrase is thrown around today from the boardrooms of fortune 500 companies to the bedrooms of aspiring teenagers. However big an individual or company’s aspiration to “go viral” may be, it’s ultimately dependent on the viewers of said content. The beauty of “going viral” is that it can’t be manufactured. To be successful in this endeavor, a person’s content must resonate with people from all walks of life.

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Adapted Aquatics and APE Teaching Tips

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

Listen in on the May NCPEID APE Collaborative, featuring two well-experienced guest veterans in the field of APA, to discuss current issues in adapted aquatics as well as lessons and tips for adapting, innovating, and inventing in the APE field. Dr. Monica Lepore, retired APE professor from West Chester University will be discussing current issues in adapted aquatics.

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The Opportunity to Pursue their Dreams

Rennie Center

The Opportunity to Pursue their Dreams. catherine-rauseo. Mon, 05/09/2022 - 17:45. How Rigorous Instruction Prepares Students for Postsecondary Success at the Pioneer Charter School of Science II. The Pioneer Charter School of Science II —winner of the 2021 Pozen Prize for Innovative Schools—was founded out of a deep belief that all students can achieve academic excellence and become successful professionals in today’s competitive world.

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2022: The Year of the Comeback Kids

PE for Parents

The post 2022: The Year of the Comeback Kids appeared first on Action for Healthy Kids.

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sports equal…creativity

Every Kids Sports

“Going viral.” The phrase is thrown around today from the boardrooms of fortune 500 companies to the bedrooms of aspiring teenagers. However big an individual or company’s aspiration to “go viral” may be, it’s ultimately dependent on the viewers of said content. The beauty of “going viral” is that it can’t be manufactured. To be successful in this endeavor, a person’s content must resonate with people from all walks of life.