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Educators as agile and adaptive pedagogues

Learning Through Sport

Similar is found in another educative endeavour, sport coaching with the coach centred / player centred paradigm shift. Olinger (2018) suggested the agile and adaptive educator designs learning encounters that are low-threat and high-challenge, where every student has an entry point. Olinger, R. Meddling in the middle.

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The World's Toughest Sports

The Sporting

The World’s Top 6 Toughest Sports Some sports are just tougher than others. But what makes one sport more challenging than another? And what is the appeal of these intense sports? Read on to find out about the toughest sports in the world! Well, the thing is, boxing is not just about brute force and aggression.

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The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham: A Test of Horse and Rider

The Sporting

Unlike the flatter, more uniform courses seen elsewhere, Cheltenham’s notorious uphill finish tests the very limits of stamina and agility. Cheltenham: An Event Unlike Any Other Cheltenham Racecourse remains a pinnacle of horse racing, offering a challenge that is as much a measure of heart and determination as it is of speed and agility.

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Chilean Rodeo (Traditional Sport of Chile)

Montessori Physical Education

In Central and South American countries, it is safe to assume their favorite sport is fútbol or soccer. Chilean Rodeo emphasizes the teamwork of the riders (Huasos) and the agile footwork of the horses working in tandem to guide and ultimately subdue a calf. However, this is not the case in Chile.

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The Biggest Sumo Wrestlers of All-Time

The Sporting

Sumo wrestling is an ancient sport in Japan with immense historical and cultural significance. This sport is an intense physical competition, but the Japanese consider it an integral part of their culture. This article will discuss the biggest sumo wrestlers of all-time based on their weight, height and important achievements.

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Horse Racing Quotes: The Ultimate Collection of Over 100 Quotes about The Sport of Kings

The Sporting

109 Horse Racing Quotes: Quotes about Horse Racing From Around the World Horse Racing, otherwise known as the ‘Sport of Kings’ has been entertaining people for centuries, and still does to this day. From Epsom to Melbourne, Horse Racing is one of the world’s most popular sports. He knows how tough this sport can be.

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The Best Young Italian Footballers

The Sporting

He moves intelligently and has a rather slender build so is agile but still extremely strong. Nicola Rovella Nicola Rovella is a small yet determined deep-lying midfielder, Rovella might be small in height but an extremely agile and tenacious player. To put that into context, Napoli talisman Dries Mertens has only achieved 2.1

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