Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. The goal is not to discourage early physical activityindeed, free play and basic motor skill development are crucial for young children.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education 126

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 126

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Regular physical activity in children and adolescents promotes health and fitness and helps to reduce obesity and the risk of developing chronic conditions. This recommendation from the CDC is for all students. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home. Ready to Learn More?

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Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Some weeks might have adequately-staffed classes or groups perfectly aligned by age, and other weeks may have mixed age groups, or facing staffing shortages or staff with limited physical activity/fitness training. What does a workable, flexible curriculum look like? Directing mixed age groups alone isn’t for the faint of heart.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Flexibility Agility Motor Skills 52

The PE Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2024

However, with some creativity and flexibility, you can still give the children high-quality PE, even with limited space. These skills form the building blocks of physical literacy and can be practised indoors with simple, equipment-free activities.

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Primary School PE Teaching Teaching 52

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Some weeks might have adequately-staffed classes or groups perfectly aligned by age, and other weeks may have mixed age groups, or facing staffing shortages or staff with limited physical activity/fitness training. What does a workable, flexible curriculum look like? Directing mixed age groups alone isn’t for the faint of heart.

Physical Activity 40

Physical Activity Flexibility Agility Motor Skills 40