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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

Rarely is it seen as an academic discipline with rigorous learning outcomes. It implies that our work isn’t academic, intellectual, or essential to student success. No visible ties to academics. But here’s the hard pill to swallow: if we want to be seen as equals in the academic ecosystem, we have to act like it.

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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

Rather, this article advocates for an evidence-based, developmentally appropriate approach that aligns with guidelines championed by experts such as the Aspen Institute, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and academic researchers. Prior to puberty, growth patterns can be erratic.

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