SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports. If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. HPE teachers already have it figured out!

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The Sporting

JULY 12, 2023

A Guide to Sports Psychology and 8 Important Benefits for Athletes Sports psychology has emerged as a vital field within the realm of athletics. It offers invaluable tools for athletes to enhance their performance and mental well-being.

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The Sporting

JUNE 26, 2023

Exercise for Dogs: The 7 Best Sports for Your Best Friend Most dogs are highly energetic, and they need to be frequently engaged in some type of physical activity to expel their pent-up energy. There are numerous sports available for dogs these days that are challenging enough to keep them mentally and physically occupied.

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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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The Sporting

MARCH 9, 2023

The 6 Most Popular Sports in Egypt Egypt is home to ancient wonders, seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Valley of Kings, friendly people, delectable gastronomy and one-of-a-kind culture. But Egypt is also a proud sporting nation, but which sports are most popular amongst Egyptians.

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well. Being inside is a good time to introduce proper technique for exercises/fitness and teach partner skills (how to motivate and correct a partner’s exercise form).

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MSU

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Use our six criteria for a motivating practice activity to grade your own practice activities. Every coach should want players to be highly motivated during a practice activity. But where does that motivation come from? Are some players just motivated from the inside? Or does motivation arise from the practice activities?

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Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In my sport, track and cross-country, most officials are volunteers. To tell you the truth, I’ve never been able to figure out the motivation of these officials. But whatever that motivation is, I’m grateful for it. Without dedicated officials, our sport…any organized sport…could not exist.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Recent encounters very well meaning leaders in the profession suggest that the younger the age group, the more we need to just get about being efficient in daily school life and perhaps not worry too much regards ‘pedagogy’ and such. How about sport/game skills or abilities? This after 3 decades of teaching!

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

It would be safe to assume that the most popular sport in South America is fútbol, or in the United States, soccer. However, as we explore the different countries of South America, we see each has a rich history of popular traditional or indigenous sports. The country of Columbia is no different.

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Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 5, 2023

Youth sport retention is a critical issue for many reasons. Regular physical activity is essential for children's health and well-being. Sport can provide children with valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and goal setting. Sport can help children develop a sense of belonging and identity. MacDougall et al.,

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AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program.

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First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Instead, I’ll take a look at some theory that I think is relevant and attempt to provide a framework for motivating your athletes to engage in the monitoring process.

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The Sporting

APRIL 10, 2023

Real Tennis & Rackets: Howard Angus MBE talks us through how he became a World Champion in two sports in this exclusive interview UPDATED April 2023 Howard Angus MBE was the Rackets World Champion from 1973-1975 and the Real Tennis World Champion from 1976-1981. We have two Children, Stuart born in 1979 and Helen born in 1981.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 3, 2023

Youth sport retention is a critical issue for many reasons. Regular physical activity is essential for children's health and well-being. Sport can provide children with valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and goal setting. Sport can help children develop a sense of belonging and identity. MacDougall et al.,

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Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In a previous blog (available here ) I considered the idea of meaningful understanding of sport using a game based approach. In this blog, I explore the concept of meaningful sport further. Sport is a highly valued social activity. Sport as useful. Sport as understood. Sport as enjoyed. Utility argument.

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To reinforce the earlier point, the measures subsequently taken to improve child-protection and safeguarding for vulnerable adults in sport are necessary and overdue in many cases. However, the initial imperative to be seen to be doing something was followed by ongoing calls in the media for national sports organisations to do more.

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s a sport that offers tremendous benefits to students well beyond the court. years longer than those that participate in other sports 2. PE teachers who introduce tennis in their classes have a unique opportunity to inspire a lifelong passion for the sport. Why should YOU offer tennis to YOUR students?

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! With Rainbow Set magnets, they can even compete with a burst of colorful motivation. And with their quick flip-and-reapply feature, transitions are as smooth as a well-executed play!

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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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AASP

MAY 31, 2023

While we assume high-level athletes are passionate about their sport, we do not often question how their passion developed. Harmonious passion (HP) is associated with positive emotionality in sport and allows the individual to value sport for the intrinsic satisfaction it brings. self-validation or external approval).

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First Beat

MAY 4, 2022

Three years ago, amateur football club SV Fügen decided to try out the Firstbeat Sports solution. This is quite a commitment given that all the players have a regular day job to keep up with as well! Firstbeat Sports is used for every session. Firstbeat Sports has taken my hobby to a new level. Data-driven Coaching.

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MSU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jennifer Roth Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The youth sport environment can be a great place for youth to learn important life skills that they can transfer to other areas of their lives. Recently, in the United States, there has been an increase in the professionalization of youth sport.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Often, teachers resent having to spend more time with students who don’t like PE than with students who are self-motivated. Show genuine interest in their well-being and success. Working in small groups or with a partner or friend may be just what it takes to motivate a student. Develop Trust Establishing trust is key.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

We all know the importance Physical Education plays in nurturing well-rounded individuals. Physical literacy is about developing knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active healthy lifestyles. A key element that is gaining increasing attention is the concept of Physical Literacy.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

I’m glad he kept me motivated,” Scott says. He’s a well-rounded diver who competes on all levels of springboard and platform. Recently, he went to the nationals with his club and did well. Osgood-Schlatter disease and other sports-related injuries. With many young elite athletes, sports injuries are a constant challenge.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. Encouraging a positive sporting environment.

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Learning Through Sport

MAY 25, 2021

An expanded 'teaching' agenda (developing life skills as well as playing ability), democracy in action and athlete empowerment feed into the development of Team Culture. Athlete-centred coaching has been found to make players feel more involved with their training and therefore more motivated to perform.

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Every Kids Sports

MARCH 12, 2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month As we celebrate Women’s History Month, Every Kid Sports proudly recognizes the invaluable contributions of women in sports, both on and off the field. Their achievements transcend sports, serving as symbols of empowerment and catalysts for change in society.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

A lot of times plans look solid written out but they don’t translate well with your students. Incorporate sports and games that resonate with them, this will enhance their motivation and participation in your class. For instance, popular sports like soccer or basketball can make the lessons more engaging.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health.

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Stanford Childrens

JANUARY 19, 2023

Health care experts say that taking their child to see his or her pediatrician for routine well-child visits and recommended vaccines is one of the best things a parent or guardian can do to protect their child and community from serious diseases and respiratory viruses that are easily spread, such as the flu and COVID-19.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I will argue that participation and performance are NOT in fact mutually exclusive - especially in the case of youth sport. Well for one thing, simply increasing the numbers participating can be expected to increase the yield at the high performance ‘tail’ of the curve, as depicted in the image below. So why should we keep them apart?

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 24, 2022

The importance of a good coach to motivate and inspire teams should never be underestimated. San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence gave an inspirational speech to motivate his baseball team, which was down 2-0. A graduate of Portsmouth University, James has a 1st in Sports Management and Development.

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Sports for Schools

MARCH 24, 2022

The importance of a good coach to motivate and inspire teams should never be underestimated. San Francisco Giants outfielder Hunter Pence gave an inspirational speech to motivate his baseball team, which was down 2-0. A graduate of Portsmouth University, James has a 1st in Sports Management and Development.

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Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It’s also a strong motivator for students and also gives the teachers the ability to gamify their lessons. for their motivation to play/move. It’s also nice that the technology holds up over time as well. He grew up playing all sorts of sports. Funding is important.

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