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The Connection Between Athletic Identity and the Yips

AASP

The Yips has been defined as "a psycho-neuromuscular impediment affecting the execution of fine motor skills during sport performance” (Clark et al., The Psychology Of Sport Injury And Rehabilitation. Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 9 (2), 191–203. Sheffield D.,

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Exercise was proven to: Increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits.

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

PLT4M

Physical education provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.”

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5 Tips To Technology Use In Physical Education

PLT4M

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Goal setting and individualization should accompany fitness tracking Use technology in physical education to promote student-centered learning Technology use in physical education can be useful in building motor skills .

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth. multiple variations of a task focusing on the same motor skill).

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Conflict Management for Sport Coaches

MSU

Sport psychology practitioners are also a valuable resource for managing a variety of sport-related conflicts 20. This 4-step framework structures the conflict management process by identifying key concepts to consider and skills to use when experiencing challenging situations. Personnel Psychology , 53 (3), 625-642. Fiorese, L.,

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Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Participation: What’s the Best Approach for Long-Term Athletic Success and Injury Prevention?

Better Coaching

This article explores the debate between early specialization and multi-sport participation, focusing on the effects on individual athletes and their schools, while underscoring the risks of overuse injuries and psychological burnout.

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