SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

The next seven stages include general skill development, athleticism, and enjoyment of sport, leading to continued participation throughout the lifespan (either in recreational sport or following the elite performance pathway). This is an essential stage that provides the building blocks for the following stages.

Motor Skills 375

Motor Skills Sports Sport Sports 375

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. A lack of understanding of the developmental stages leads to the professionalization of youth sports.

Sports 98

Sports Sport Sports Biomechanics 98

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Also popular were alternative Lifetime Fitness courses like HITT Bootcamps, Dance and Boxing, along with Recreational Activities like Spikeball, Pickleball, and Kan-Jam. This means beginning to plan from the middle school level, with the high school courses in mind.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Motor Skills 98

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation. One of the strengths of open-ended games is that they can effectively subvert expectations and open one’s mind to new possibilities.

PE 79

PE Teacher Strength Middle School 79