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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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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

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. 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.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. The post Elementary PE Lesson Plans appeared first on PLT4M.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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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. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. It is suggested that ideal motivation is intrinsic motivation, engaging in a behavior or activity because it is pleasurable, satisfying, and/or enjoyable.

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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

PLT4M

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. Lakeshore houses the CDC-funded National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Ready to Learn More? . Learn MORE.

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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 approach provides athletes with a broader range of motor skills and reduces the risk of overuse injuries by giving their bodies a break from the repetitive stress of one sport. As a result, they maintain a higher level of overall physical health and are better able to perform consistently across different sports.

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