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Why teach gymnastics in primary school?

Aspire-Ed

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics.

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24 Tai Chi Movements to Change Your Life for the Better

The Sporting

Your Guide to Tai Chi: 24 Life-Changing Movements Tai Chi is a famous Chinese martial art - and its origins can be traced back to the ancient world. It is a great discipline for your physical and mental health - and there are many life-changing Tai Chi movements to try out at any age.

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

When Cole Christopher first started teaching at MACCRAY 7 years ago, the weightlifting elective had only a handful of students. Class options and names include: Mind Body Connection Movement Arts Total Wellness PE Let’s take a closer look at the Lifetime Fitness elective at De Pere High School in Wisconsin.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. Using rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or language skills not only makes learning more engaging, but it also makes learning more effective.

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Structures and Ecology: Linear facilitation processes vis-à-vis non-linear developmental processes in Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

This type of versus discussions puts many off almost immediately, especially those in teaching where everything is based on neat time-based structures. The challenge now is to fill up the flexible spaces in between the structures with realities of how learners learn. Once it dies, there is a chance I have lost the balance in teaching.

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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

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. Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running.

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First Weeks of School 2018

Carly's P.E. Games

Sit and Reach Test for Flexibility Check out what we have learned this month: Videos are available for some activities! Students did tons of locomotor movements, animal walks, soccer, basketball and scooters. This teaches them how to run, stop and dodge safely and how to cooperate with others. We are off to a GREAT start!

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