The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. 20 Comprehensive Fitness Tests : Covering 9 components of fitness, including aerobic endurance, flexibility, strength, and more. At ConnectedPE , weve seen firsthand the demand for accessible and reliable fitness testing solutions.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.

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The Sporting

APRIL 25, 2023

The Greatest Arm Wrestlers in History Arm wrestling is an intense and brutal battle of strength and will. As a matter of fact, the sport was depicted in cave drawings in France that date back over 15,000 years. Many talented athletes are also rising their way to the top of the sport.

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First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. It’s been shown to have good correlations with changes in performance in endurance testing (Malone, et al., Why is HRR Important?

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Muscle Engagement: Lifting and rolling a bowling ball works various muscle groups in the arms, shoulders, chest, and legs, building strength and endurance. Lifetime Activity: Bowling is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age, encouraging students to maintain an active lifestyle beyond school.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Teaching commitment, teamwork, leadership, cooperation, strength, endurance and many other important qualities, girls and women who participate in sports will attest to the fact that it’s healthy and beneficial in a myriad of ways. These include the Women’s Sports Foundation, Girls Inc.,

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 16, 2022

Easier on the networks In modern day sports, it’s important to consider advertising, as this is a chunk of the pie for the networks. Test of endurance The 2 minute hit can be a good test of endurance in arm strength, in addition to home runs. If one hitter gets hot enough, the game can go on for an annoyingly long time.

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In last week’s article, I described sport in its purest form and how it can reveal the best elements of an athlete’s character. It was placed under the tongue on those mornings and helped repair muscle tissue damaged during the strength training sessions. It speeds recovery from strength training sessions.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Endurance, Strength + Perseverance: The Best Ever Triathletes Who’s the best combined swimmer, runner and cyclist of all-time? Read on to find out about the male and female triathletes to top The Sporting Blog’s list! This time includes each sport in the race, as well as the time it takes to transition between them.

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The Sporting

MAY 3, 2023

An Arabian horse showjumping Equestrian jumping disciplines are an exciting and competitive form of sport that demands talent, athleticism, agility and excellent coordination between horse and rider. Although all horses are prone to jumping, not all have the highly skilled requirements necessary to be used for sporting success.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 9, 2023

Yet, the elite high school athlete from Danville, California, had to endure a lot to get where she is today. Boyd at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center – Pleasanton , she was given a wheelchair to help her navigate her large Monte Vista High School campus. And she wanted to get back to sport.”

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The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

But there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in this sport! However, studies show that a six-week weight-training plan can help people even in their eighties gain functionally significant strength. If that’s not convinced you to try out this wonderful sport, let's continue by discussing all the benefits of gymnastics for adults.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

It falls under the umbrella of grappling-based martial arts and it requires quite a bit of strength to master. The popularity of the Netflix show, ‘ Physical 100 ’ has shone a light on this amazing sport. It combines grappling, wrestling and sumo- all into one sport. After a while, it developed into a sport loved by thousands.

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Montessori Physical Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

1st, you were treated to a remarkable art piece detailing a traditional indigenous North American sport called Stickball. Stickball, like other indigenous sports, give us a unique and valuable window into the culture of the people. Playing and celebrating the sport in your PE class can create an enriching experience for your students.

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The Sporting

MAY 7, 2023

Helps to Reduce Pain and Inflammation If you've ever used an ice pack to soothe a sports injury or a headache, you'll be pleased to know that cold-water swimming can have a similar effect. It can increase endurance, build muscle strength and improve cardiovascular function, all while helping you achieve weight loss and toning goals.

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The Sporting

APRIL 14, 2023

British gymnast Francesca Jones In the sport of rhythmic gymnastics , athletes perform on a floor to music while using apparatus such as hoops, balls, ribbons, ropes and clubs. The History of Rhythmic Gymnastics in the UK The sport of rhythmic gymnastics has been present in Great Britain since the 1940s.

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First Beat

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Return-to-Play process, or indeed any conditioning program that is not in the form of the athlete’s sport, can be a challenge to manage. Questions such as how much should my athlete do, what activities should we do, and how this compares to the demands of their sport can be difficult to answer.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The Top 5 Most Popular Sports in Nigeria Football is very popular across Nigeria - but what other sports do Nigerians love to play, watch and follow? Read on to find out about Nigeria’s favourite sports and games! One of the greatest Nigerian basketball players, Hakeem Olajuwon Nigeria is very passionate about sports.

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First Beat

MAY 4, 2022

Three years ago, amateur football club SV Fügen decided to try out the Firstbeat Sports solution. For me as a coach it is very important to support my players, particularly in strength and conditioning,” says head coach Thomas Luchner. Firstbeat Sports is used for every session. Performance Monitoring Creates Opportunities.

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The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

This means you'll be able to increase your endurance levels and build muscle strength. You'll see better results than you would get from sports that don't provide the same sustained level of exertion. Some hikes take less than an hour, while others could keep you walking for as long as 15 hours.

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Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In recent years, amateur sports have become a thriving ecosystem. Kids start playing organized sports at increasingly younger ages, encouraged by coaches, schools, and often, parents. After all, sports promote physical fitness, socialization, teamwork, and discipline. This is not inherently negative.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

109 Horse Racing Quotes: Quotes about Horse Racing From Around the World Horse Racing, otherwise known as the ‘Sport of Kings’ has been entertaining people for centuries, and still does to this day. From Epsom to Melbourne, Horse Racing is one of the world’s most popular sports. He knows how tough this sport can be.

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

She had a close family and lots of friends, enjoyed school, played sports, and had tons of energy and good health. The stem cell transplant went smoothly for Lila, but it was a lot for a 10-year-old to endure. A little over two years ago, Lila was living a fourth grader’s dream life. It was pretty heroic of him,” she says.

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The Sporting

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, later on in its development, different tools and weapons were added to the sport. Shotokan teaches that you should not rely on strength alone but use your opponent’s force against them. It also has many unique drills and training methods for developing speed, power and endurance.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

We decided to look at what this means for Firstbeat Sports users and attempt to identify some trends with the data for periodization leading into match days. Athlete Tapering FAQs All Endurance Coaches Need to Know. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Key Training Variables – Weekly Periodization. Change from mean.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

These include: 1) Body Composition 2) Flexibility 3) Muscular Strength 4) Muscular Endurance 5) Cardiorespiratory Endurance But research findings indicate that more than training these is needed for long-term health and wellness. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Marko Haverinen works for the Varala Sports Institute and is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Tappara , a professional ice hockey team playing in Finland’s SM-liiga. Marko’s Background Marko’s journey in professional sports coaching began in 2005. Marko talks about why this decision was made. “

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots, but you have to play the ball where it lies." — Bobby Jones "Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated." — Arnold Palme r "Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character." — Arnold Palmer "The most important shot in golf is (..)

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AASP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Mental blocks occur in various spaces within sport performance. Athletes within all levels of sport, ranging from professionals to youth performers, have endured mental struggles. </p> <em>Mental Strength Coaching Journal for Athletes</em> Hellbox Books.</li>

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The Sporting

JANUARY 12, 2023

In addition to helping you stay balanced while participating in sports like jogging and skiing, balance is essential for avoiding falls and remaining independent as you age. Positively Impacts Strength And Stamina Regular yoga practice has been demonstrated to help both young men and women increase their cardio endurance and muscle strength.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Muscular Fitness – Builds strong muscles and endurance. Bone Strength- Improves bone health. Physical education programs should be: Quality – PE programs are more than just playing sports and “rolling out the ball.” Academic Performance – Improves attention and memory.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

According to the American College of Sports Medicine , hydrating before, during, and after exercise is crucial in preventing dehydration (defined as more than a 2% loss in body weight due to water deficit) and electrolyte imbalances. Replacing sweat loss through electrolyte-containing fluids is crucial for endurance athletes.

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First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Strength and conditioning staff at one of Firstbeat’s customers emphasized that it’s all about building a culture within the building and getting your athletes to trust what you are asking them to do.

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