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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Jumps and lands in the vertical plane using a mature pattern (3); Combines jumping and landing patterns with locomotors and manipulative skills in dance, gymnastics and small-sided practice tasks/games environments (5). Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. As an example, dancing involves both whole-body coordination and intricate footwork at the same time, writing requires planning, visual tracking, core strength, and shoulder stability. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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A Beginner's Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics

The Sporting

The author, and Lithuanian international gymnast, Neringa Masionyete, in action Gymnastics has its roots in Ancient Greece and Egypt, where some recorded evidence on pottery of women dancing with balls was found. With its influences in ballet, theatre and modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics took its current form in the 20th century.

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Quick Tips for Making Fitness Fun, Educational, and Meaningful in your Afterschool Program

Skillastics

Get creative Change the scenery, order of exercise, or even topic. Creativity prevents boredom, and mixing it up a little bit keeps your program fresh. Add music Whether it’s at the end of the day for good behavior, or all afternoon long, what kid doesn’t love dancing along to cool tunes?

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. As an example, dancing involves both whole-body coordination and intricate footwork at the same time, writing requires planning, visual tracking, core strength, and shoulder stability. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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Quick Tips for Making Fitness Fun, Educational, and Meaningful in your Afterschool Program

Skillastics

Get creative. Creativity prevents boredom, and mixing it up a little bit keeps your program fresh. If you don’t, find other ways to incorporate that creative touch, from inviting different kids to be the leader-of-the-day, to rewarding hard work with acknowledgement and affirmations.

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The 100 Greatest Football Quotes

The Sporting

You have to be creative, think outside the box, and always be one step ahead of your opponent." - Ronaldinho, reported by The Independent. Football is an art, like dancing is an art - but only when it's well done does it become an art." - Arsene Wenger, former manager of Arsenal, reported by The Independent. Everything.

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