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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

RESILIENCY FOR STUDENTS Physical education provides many benefits for developing resiliency. He is currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in psychology and loves working out, boxing, and spending time with his family. Don’t hesitate to lean on your support system for guidance. Find out more about Promoted Content.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Educators worry about time spent on learning, the Common Core, and curriculum standards (all for good reason). Therefore, I encourage educators to incorporate more HPE into every classroom, every day.

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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

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth. Gradually increase skill complexity and training intensity post-puberty.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Grandparents – A Vital Resource in the Gun Violence Prevention Movement

Relentless School Nurse

The special bond between grandparents and their grandchildren is a wellspring of inspiration and motivation. By mobilizing their communities, advocating for safer gun legislation, and promoting education on gun safety, grandparents become powerful advocates for change. Education and resources tailored to grandparents are essential.

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The “Fun Theory” is a Physical Education Staple

Physical Education Update

“Fun” is a theory that physical education teachers have been practicing for decades. One of the main goals of good physical educators is to make fitness fun, because that’s the best way to motivate students into making physical activity part of their daily lifestyle.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. PLT4M Classroom.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,