The Sporting

JANUARY 17, 2023

We review the book, 50 Women in Sport by Jean Williams and Gemma Lumsdaine For obvious reasons, we love sports books here at The Sporting Blog. So it was with interest that I opened the pages of ‘ 50 Women in Sport ’. As it describes, it is a book about women in sport. My kind of format I have an active mind.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 30, 2021

Published 12/03/2012 Updated 30/01/2021 In my role as a teaching and coaching 'academic' I get to see a lot of physical education and sport teaching/coaching, at both primary and secondary school level and in community coaching settings. Involving students/players in game play is not the end of the story.

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Sports Coaching FAQ

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A challenge faced by novice and experienced sports coaches alike is obtaining and retaining the attention of the kids being coached. If a coach can master this aspect of their coaching practice then they will be more effective. This article will examine strategies to encourage kids to listen more in sessions.

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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. Despite being a small city of no more than 33,000 inhabitants, the city of Vechta is well known for its love for the game.

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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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Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

We do this because, as parents, we are our children’s first coaches. As our children grow into physically active, upright beings and we introduce them to sports, we pass the coaching baton to others, hopeful that while playing sports with their peers, our kids will be taught new skills, make friends, and develop a passion for exercise.

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Physical Education Update

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

For track coaches like me, the revelations about professional baseball players taking performance enhancers is no surprise at all. Since the Ben Johnson affair, track and field has been labeled as the sport most affected by drugs. But is it the sport most influenced by PE drugs? The rules of these sports say you do not use them.

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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. For me as a coach it is very important to support my players, particularly in strength and conditioning,” says head coach Thomas Luchner. “For Data-driven Coaching. Firstbeat Sports is used for every session.

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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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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 25, 2023

Physical Education teachers and sport coaches have in common the development of a curriculum (program of learning) and the method (pedagogy) to teach the content of the curriculum. Sport programs similar package the content, pacing, spacing and progression of player development (learning) into a curriculum.

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Learning Through Sport

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Small sided games (SSGs) have been part of the coaching lexicon for decades. The increasing recognition of SSG as a training and coaching/teaching tool over the last forty years has led to the research community paying increasingly greater attention to them. International Sports Studies, 41 (2), 5-31. Pill, S., &

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The Sporting

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Most Popular Sports in Cuba! Ever since the 1960s, sport has played a huge part in the history and culture of Cuba. From baseball to boxing, Cubans love to enjoy sport on a recreational and professional level. As children grow up, there are all sorts of campaigns to make sure they get involved in sports.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 2, 2023

It has long been argued that teaching and coaching must be based on sound, rigorous research and systematic evidence of what works, how and why it works, where it works and for whom it works (Slavin, 2002). Engagement Engagement is a precursor to achievement ( Boykin & Noguera, 2011). Engagement can be considered in three areas.

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The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Sports like American football can cause regular injuries if you don’t look after yourself properly. Well, the thing about injuries is, they can hit you when you least expect them, and when this happens, it can shatter your dreams, derail your progress and leave you feeling defeated.

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Learning Through Sport

APRIL 14, 2021

At the AIESEP conference in 2016 I asked the question, ‘How might the PE and sport educational discourse develop if instead of beginning with a problem, the research adopted an appreciative perspective to consider first, what might be good?’ Problem-solving is a popular perspective in physical education scholarship (Fiorentino, 2012).

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The Sporting

JANUARY 26, 2024

Image credits: SWPix The 11-strong team will compete on the well-known technical cyclo-cross circuit in Tabor to contest the world titles across three days of racing. We govern and develop the sport from grassroots participation through to supporting the cyclists and riders representing Great Britain on the international stage.

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The Sporting

MAY 29, 2023

The Top 5 Best High Jumpers in History High jumping is a sport that never fails to captivate and entertain, with awe-inspiring movements and astonishing moments. A Brief History of High Jumping High jumping first emerged on the sports scene in 1896, when the sport was incorporated into the first modern Olympic Games.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Long jump is an incredible sport full of ups and downs for athletes and spectators alike. Fast forward to the present, and it's become one of the most captivating sports to catch on TV. Well, for starters, they make jaw-dropping jumps that defy gravity. This incredible achievement earned him the James E.

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The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

But there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in this sport! Gymnastics has a number of health advantages and it may be the best sport to do if you want to get fit and active, even in your advancing years. If that’s not convinced you to try out this wonderful sport, let's continue by discussing all the benefits of gymnastics for adults.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A core team of caregivers helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a D1 diver . When I first started diving, I wasn’t sure I wanted to keep doing it, but my coach said he could take me far. He’s a well-rounded diver who competes on all levels of springboard and platform.

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The Sporting

MAY 9, 2023

It's no wonder football is the most popular sport in the world. Football players have become role models for aspiring athletes, and their dedication to the sport has inspired many to push beyond their limits. You can do things really, really well but not win. It's about the team." – Xavi, reported by Goal. Age is just a number.

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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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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 27, 2022

Well no, not really.”. Once players achieve a certain skill level most people would have a difficult time in distinguishing the best in the world from the also-rans. It’s the same in other sports. My point is that what truly makes sport exciting is close competition between athletes of equal ability.

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AKA Sports

AUGUST 31, 2023

Kids, parents, coaches… we all know which is which. I need to remind myself what we set out to achieve so many years ago… keeping kids Active and well round through sport. I take pride in our dedicated team of positive and enthusiastic coaches and teachers who are committed to the well-being of the kids in our care.

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MSU

APRIL 3, 2024

Her role involves providing support in compliance, sales, and marketing, as well as Champion – Resources. Upon completing the SCLA program, my ambition is to transition into a role as a Sports Administrator or Director of Operations. She was born and raised a Spartan, growing up ten minutes down the road from MSU.

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The Sporting

APRIL 19, 2024

Playing as an inverted fullback, he has provided endless creativity, as well as cover for the advanced midfielders for Manchester City. The Fulham assistant manager is a legend of the club, but one of his most impressive achievements was becoming the first Portuguese player to win the Premier League with Arsenal in 1998.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

For this age group, we have a new mantra, and it goes: Value the Long Term Over the Short Term From a strict sports perspective, this means we need strive for success in achieving the ultimate goal: a championship. Valuing the long term over the short term easily applies to life as well.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. For years, coaches managed their program design with Excel templates. With Excel, coaches could write training programs with exercises, sets, reps, and percentages.

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MSU

APRIL 12, 2019

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Sport Coaching and Leadership Online Programs. Perhaps the most important goal for coaches is developing the movement skills of their athletes. Perhaps the most important goal for coaches is developing the movement skills of their athletes. The answer is simple, right?

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Sporting Blog rounds up 10 of them! His triple jump career started early when someone spotted his talent and encouraged him to pursue the sport. Edwards' achievements include winning Olympic gold and two World Championships, as well as Commonwealth and European Indoor Championships.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

In many cases, a parent/guardian and athletic director/coach have to sign off on the waiver (example below). In a recent survey , the most commonly reported reasons for physical education waiver forms were participation in school sports (27.9%) and other school activities such as band, chorus, or JROTC (32.5%).

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Read on to find out about the male and female triathletes to top The Sporting Blog’s list! Great triathlete Chrissie Wellington Triathlon is a multisport that includes swimming, cycling and running - a few of the best sports for fitness ! When he competed at the 1997 Ironman, he was 43 years old, yet still achieved fifth place.

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The Sporting

JUNE 8, 2023

Read everything you need to know about this fascinating sport before you get started! A roller derby game in full swing Roller derby is a thrilling and super-competitive sport that can be as exciting to play as it is to watch. This forever changed the course of the sport! This player also leads players and formations.

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The Sporting

JUNE 6, 2023

The 4 Greatest Pole Vaulters of All-Time Inspiring to watch and super risky to take part in, pole vaulting is one of the most intriguing sports out there! While the sport has seen improvements in safety measures and equipment over the years, there are still inherent risks involved. But who are THE greatest pole vaulters of all-time?

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

So, my attempt now is to figure out what are we doing well and not so well when we start our intervention planning by looking at a predetermined exactness of the outcome we want and working backwards. We go through with the lessons and usually find it hard to decide if we had achieved what we need to.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Nike and Football: A Match Made in Heaven Nike started as track and field specialists, but have created a sporting manufacturing legacy in football and sport across the world. Bowerman was Knights's coach during his time at Oregon. Over the years, Nike has worked with some of the greatest athletes in all sports across the world.

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The Sporting

MAY 16, 2023

Welcome to The Sporting Blog’s Legendary Players series, in which we will review top-class football players and give you an in-depth history of who they are and how they made a name for themselves. At the young age of five, the juvenile Zidane was introduced to the sport of football.

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