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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

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. Their bodies are better equipped to endure specialized drills without as high a risk of growth plate injuries.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Outcome [E4.3&5].

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Why Kids Under 12-14 Should Play Flag Football Instead of Tackle Football: A Safer Pathway to Development

Better Coaching

This article delves into the reasons why young athletes should avoid tackle football until at least middle school, focusing on head trauma risks, coaching competency, and the benefits of flag football as a foundational experience. However, this fear is unfounded. See information on the MAC above.

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Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education

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These workouts can help improve strength, endurance, and coordination, while also providing a fun and challenging way to get a full-body workout. One bodyweight bootcamp workout can build cardiovascular endurance, upper body and lower body muscular strength and endurance, mobility, core strength, and more. A total body workout.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

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Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. In some school settings, this foundation may have been built at the middle school level. If so, a high school PE class can move directly to steps 2 and 3.

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Virtual PE Lessons with Free Downloadable PDF

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Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” With a combination of strength training and cardio, this program is designed to help students find new boundaries that challenge muscular endurance and strength.

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