Changing the Game Project

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Two weeks ago, my son TJ’s (#9 above with his senior teammates) high school soccer career came to an end in a state playoff game, culminating a week of highs and lows for me, of beginnings and endings, of joy and pain. All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 3, 2024

at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., Too often, when I introduce new sports or fitness activities, my predominantly African American students say, “That’s a white sport.” It shows my students the bigger picture: locations, costs and customers who typically have access to these different health and wellness spaces.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day. It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports.

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SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

During that year, I had a well-meaning principal who told our staff, “If it’s not related to math or reading, it’s potentially on the chopping block.” At the same time, we had started our first after-school mountain bike club. Does your school have funding options for equipment? A before-school club is a good place to start.

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SHAPE America

MAY 24, 2022

I have always loved sports and participated in them my whole life. While the boys classes had a full array of sports and other activities, girls classes were mainly focused on exercise, marching, jumping rope, and being graded on the cleanliness and color of your sneakers and gym uniforms! But that was unheard of in those days.

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Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

Sports activities are more than just sources of entertainment in schools. Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Concussion Pocket Card With Fall sports about to begin, the opportunities for concussions begin as well. Some sports carry an inherent risk of concussions: football, hockey, soccer, field hockey, rugby, flag football, gymnastics and more. And any PE class holds risks.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

I started high school in 1973 — just one year after Title IX went into effect. Growing up, I really had no idea that there were inequities when it came to girls and boys sports. Here are just a few of the differences that were firmly in place while I was growing up: Organized sports for boys (Little League, CYO, etc.)

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As you gear up for another school year, scheduling a back-to-school well visit with your family pediatrician should be on your to-do list. Well visits are a proactive way to catch any potential health issues before they become actual problems.

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Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This collaboration began in 2022, when more than 150 CCSD student-athletes faced the risk of being sidelined due to the requirement of physical exams for participation in school sports. The 2023-2024 school year has seen an expansion of the physicals provided through the support of Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing.

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Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. The Pyramid of Athletic Development: Youth Sports as the Foundation Youth sports provide the initial building blocks for athletic skills, teamwork, and understanding the game.

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AASP

JULY 8, 2022

</p> <p>Long-term psychobiosocial demands of sport can generate maladaptive responses, such as overtraining. It includes three five-item dimensions of burnout: (1) a reduced sense of accomplishment, (2) emotional and physical exhaustion, and (3) devaluation of sports participation (Raedeke & Smith, 2001).

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The Sporting

MARCH 4, 2023

The Most Popular Sports to Watch and Play in Sweden Sweden is one of the most enthusiastic sporting nations in Europe. Most Swedes love to spend time outdoors and head to the countryside to play or watch regional sports, such as sailing, canoeing, orienteering and skiing. But what sports are the most popular in Sweden?

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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

In this pursuit, introspection becomes a powerful tool to examine our beliefs and behaviors, and how well they align with each other. Just as a sports team reviews game films to engage in honest conversations on how to improve, we must adopt a similar mindset when reflecting on our actions, decisions, and interactions.

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The Sporting

JULY 18, 2023

Why are College Sports so Popular in the United States of America? In India, Cricket is by far the most popular sport and in New Zealand, Rugby is a religion. The heroes of these sports are all professional players, paid many millions of dollars to play these games for a living. The most popular sport in the United States.

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USA Today

JULY 27, 2022

The USA TODAY High School Sports Awards has announced the 2021-22 All-USA TODAY HSSA Boys Rising Stars of the Year! Cooper High School (Kentucky) — FR. Pueblo South High School (Colorado) — SO. Wasilla High School (Alaska) — SO. Moanalua High School (Hawaii) — FR.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 8, 2023

Weight room rules for high school students and athletes can create a set of clear expectations and guidelines. In addition, high school weight room rules help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to succeed in fitness and strength training. Below are 14 different weight room rules for high schools.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle? We live in a high tech world.

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 28, 2022

She attends her home-town high school, where she plays at least four sports. Caroline, her Dad and two coaches – one from her high school and the other from her track club (they work well together) – recently attended the Canadian Senior Track and Field Championships/Olympic Trials in Windsor, Ontario.

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AASP

DECEMBER 15, 2023

<p>The landscape of youth sports has changed significantly in the last 20 years with the emergence of club sports and more athletes focused on developing elite-level skills rather than sport enjoyment. parents, athletes, siblings) as well as their relationships. 2016; LaPrade et al.,

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Stanford Childrens

MAY 7, 2024

Getting expert sports medicine care quickly at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health The Monday after the weekend meet, Medha was at the Stanford Medicine Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center location in Pleasanton. There, she saw Arvind Balaji, MD , a pediatric sports medicine specialist.

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PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes. Be sure to watch the video and move well throughout. Our priority is set up and execution.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 5, 2022

Playing sports is a practical and fun way for many children to stay healthy and active. However, sports injuries account for almost one-third of all childhood injuries. So, finding a way for kids to get the most out of sports while also keeping safe is important for many parents. Boyd explains. “If

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It followed a blue-chip recruit in his final season as high school football player. how not to coach high school athletes.”. Yes, football is a tough sport, but what university would risk the potential lawsuits and loss of reputation that the hiring such coaches might produce. If so, they were terribly mistaken.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Find a Time.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school. The High School Weight Room – Where Are The Girls? Every athlete can benefit from training.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Ohio legislature, which currently requires only one-half of a PE unit for high school, has further softened this requirement by allowing school districts to waive the PE requirement for students who participate in two years of varsity sport, cheerleading…or band!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness. Now, the school has 8 to 10 course sections per year.

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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

The Bound Brook High (N.J.) Alexander Lewis / MyCentralJersey/USA TODAY Sports Network. And know this: Youth sports needs MORE WOMEN coaching girls. Kate Tempesta , who brings a love of golf to kids with an incredible sensitivity to age appropriateness in sports tutelage. . Men and women are different. Aren’t we?

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 14, 2022

As the scholastic sport season winds down, I’d like to post this message from a coach to his athletes. Circumstances beyond his control left Colin Ward, the head track coach at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, unable to attend the city championships with his athletes – athletes with whom he’d been working for months.

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 18, 2022

I witnessed just such a situation this weekend at the Ontario high school track and field championships (OFSAA). It’s a huge, prestigious, high-pressure event, involving over 2200 athletes plus a stadium-full of parents, spectators and university scouts. Well, when she hit the hurdle, I thought “Good!” That’s Karma.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In fact, the high school senior recently committed to dive for the University of California, Berkeley, for next fall. Scott dives for both his high school team and the Santa Clara Diving Club, a part of USA Diving, the governing body of elite divers. Recently, he went to the nationals with his club and did well.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

The argument is that if students participate in marching band or multiple sports seasons, they consistently and actively engage in physical activity and exercise. At many high schools, students have to take as little as one-half unit credit of physical education to fulfill graduation requirements.

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Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. Focus on Student Well-Being According to Merriam-Webster, well-being is defined as the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 27, 2022

Well no, not really.”. It’s the same in other sports. Every collegiate team has players who can dunk, shoot the three-point shot and drive to the hoop at high speed. In fact, so do most high school teams. My point is that what truly makes sport exciting is close competition between athletes of equal ability.

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Every Kids Sports

JULY 6, 2023

What sports mean to me. Playing sports at a young age has taught me so many valuable life skills. Growing up I played a wide variety of sports including basketball, softball and soccer. Some of my fondest memories come from playing sports. Playing sports to me was just fun and it allowed me to just be a kid.

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