Learning Through Sport

MAY 9, 2024

Memmert (2015) defined creativity in team sports as a players sport-specific divergent thinking. Therefore, is a creative action the player selection of a novel (as in, not the usual) movement solution to the moment possible because they have learnt that action: that is, it is part of their functional ability?

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The Everlearner

JUNE 26, 2024

Dear PE and Sport teachers, I really enjoy writing posts that cover subject content. In the past, my writings on movement analysis , levers , planes , axes and nutrition have proved really popular.

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This conception of physical literacy has reinvigorated my propensity for human movement, physical activity, social justice, empathy, anti-racist work, and the celebration of diversity for fellow human beings on their physical literacy journey.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Segments include: the incredible flexibility and recovery abilities of Kim Clijsters; the tremendous power generated by the backhand of Serena Williams; the ballet-like movement of a spin-around groundstroke produced by Elena Dementieva; and the rippling quadriceps of Samantha Stosur as she absorbs the shock of ground contact during a forehand.

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Association for Physical Education

JUNE 30, 2023

30/06/2023 A new report published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance demonstrates the role movement and dance can play in creating a healthier and happier nation and why it should […] The post The Social Value of Movement and Dance to the UK appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Every Kids Sports

JULY 16, 2024

Scotts, alongside athletes from the Columbus Crew, hosted Every Kids Sports families for a soccer clinic which helped more than 60 kids get outside and get active with Crew 2 players. Every Kid Sports boasts the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and is an Aspen Institute Project Play Champion.

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Association for Physical Education

JUNE 14, 2023

14/06/2023 Sport England has published a new report today highlighting how they’re performing as they head into year two of their strategy’s second implementation plan.

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Player Development Project

MARCH 31, 2020

Ben and Jade are experts in human movement and in this conversation we discuss injury prevention, functional movement, integrating variety into sports programs, specialisation and more. The post Human Movement with Jade Martin & Ben Westbrook appeared first on Player Development Project.

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First Beat

JUNE 25, 2023

Firstbeat is delighted to announce its recent API integration partnership with Sideline Sports which provides a complete software solution for more than 2,000 sports clubs globally. This includes our metrics like Quick Recovery Test, TRIMP, Training Effect, and Movement Load.”

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Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

In recent years, amateur sports have become a thriving ecosystem. Kids start playing organized sports at increasingly younger ages, encouraged by coaches, schools, and often, parents. After all, sports promote physical fitness, socialization, teamwork, and discipline. This is not inherently negative.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sport meets Fashion: Where two worlds combine and collaborate, led by 4 Female Pioneers Sport and Fashion have not always enjoyed the super close relationship they keep now, but there has always been a nod to the power of the professional athlete as a marketing medium. Clothing has always played an interesting role in sports.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The debate surrounding sport specific training has persisted for decades. For a long time, it was thought that training had to be specific to sport and position. Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it.

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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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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. We are so excited to have partnered with physical education leaders, bringing joy and fun back to movement for two decades!

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First Beat

AUGUST 4, 2023

Firstbeat is delighted to announce its recent API integration partnership with Stretch On Sense who provide active intelligence to elite sports teams via their innovative product, Hat-TriQ. About Firstbeat: Firstbeat provides advanced performance analytics for more than 1,000 sports teams around the world.

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First Beat

JANUARY 10, 2023

We recently spoke with Vechta’s Performance Coach , Domenik Theodorou , to learn more about Firstbeat Sports’ role in decision-making in coaching, live monitoring, load management, and athlete buy-in. Firstbeat Sports Dashboard. Besides that, I also keep track of the highest/lowest TRIMP and Movement Load for each player.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 3, 2023

Youth sport retention is a critical issue for many reasons. 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. Regular physical activity is essential for children's health and well-being. MacDougall et al.,

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls.

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Skillastics

MAY 10, 2022

Here are five easy ways to increase student engagement and movement in your students by 50%. Ask a random adult what their favorite physical activity was in Physical Education, and you’ll probably hear something like “I loved it when they brought out the rainbow parachute,” or “I really loved sport stacking.”

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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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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 13, 2021

Engaging in this contested space, I did my doctoral study on curriculum and pedagogical innovation for sport teaching, which I termed sport literacy as I theorised sport teaching in PE using multi-literacy theory (Drummond & Pill, 2011; Pill, 2009, 2010). Sport is an applied, practised and situated set of skills; 2.Sport

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The Sporting

APRIL 9, 2024

Javelin: History, Rules, Top Athletes, Training and More Javelin is now a popular Olympic track and field event, but it wasn't always a mainstream sport. The Sporting Blog takes a look at how javelin throw went from warfare to sport. It revolves around how the arm and muscle movements are controlled.

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The Sporting

JULY 18, 2023

Marketing Performance: Rolex and Their Journey in Sport Most people likely know of Rolex as nothing more than a status symbol. It certainly is that, but prestige is earned, and the Rolex brand has earned its reputation through flawless performance, which is something it has replicated in its marketing and association with elite sports.

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As the year progresses, most continue with units focusing on fundamental movement skill development (FMS). Time should be set aside at the start of the year to teach students movement competence concepts related to walking. This includes quick, purposeful steps, arm movement, leaning forward. Purposeful Walking.

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The Sporting

MARCH 2, 2024

The Unique World of Asian Sports: Rules, Popularity and Ancient Traditions Asia is known for its rich history of traditional sports and activities, from Kabaddi to Sumo wrestling. Join us as we take a look at the wonderful world of Asian sports! It requires no equipment, making it accessible to all.

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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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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I’ve also coached various sports, including running club, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball and flag football. Professional background highlights: In May of 2007, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in School Health Education and Exercise Sport Science.

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First Beat

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However soccer, along with most team sports, is intermittent in nature with periods of increased and decreased intensity, so mimicking that TRIMP/min of 2.77 The post Prepare Athletes for Game Demands Using Maximal Intensity Periods by Firstbeat Sports appeared first on Firstbeat. in training isn’t truly reflective of game demands.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2023

The Native American Game Chunkey (which also goes by Chunky, Chenco, Tchung-kee, or the Hoop and Stick Game) has similarities to sports like shuffleboard or bocce ball. Some versions were more skill-based, with limited movement and accuracy coming at a premium. I hope your students enjoy this sport as much as mine did!

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Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

According to Sport England, physically literate children are more likely to be active for the long term – but more than half of children aged five to 15 in England aren’t doing the recommended daily amount of exercise. As an educator, the wider your skillset, the better your odds of sparking lasting connections to sport.

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The Sporting

JANUARY 24, 2023

Malaysia’s Most Popular Sports Sport is very popular in Malaysia. From participation to spectating, sports are an important part of Malaysian culture, including traditional and Western games. We’ll take a look at the popularity of traditional sports, western sports and then popular sports by participation.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 16, 2024

The sport performance environment is characterised as complex and rich due to the nature, volume, and occurance of information available to a player. 2012) concluded that the game-specific activities better replicated the movement characteristics of competitive game play. We find this type of research findings across all team sports.

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Montessori Physical Education

JANUARY 15, 2023

Xikunahati is a ball sport created by the indigenous Paresi-Haliti people of Brazil. The sport's origins descend (pun intended) from their sky god, Wazare. Therefore, they would create a sport to signify the head's importance with a game that only allows the use of the head. Modern Brazil's favorite sport is fútbol.

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First Beat

MAY 9, 2023

Jesper’s Background: From Player to Coach Jesper’s passion for ice hockey runs deep, having played the sport himself before embarking on his studies in Sports Science in 2011. The post Getting Started with Firstbeat Sports – Leksands IF User Story appeared first on Firstbeat.

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AKA Sports

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Additionally, we will hear examples from the leadership team as to how AKA has impacted each of us, and looks to change the face of youth sports unilaterally. Marketing Director parker harrington - Sports and Family Sports bring families together in meaningful ways. My son Theo has done AKA All Sports Camp for the past 2 years.

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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.

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