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

Montessori Physical Education

Most PE teachers teach six, seven, or even eight classes a day with barely a moment in between. 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. Start small. Stay consistent.

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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

A well-designed sports program has the capacity to teach teamwork, sportsmanship, grit, leadership, and many other life skills, as well as a lifelong love for their game. Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running.

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