Athletic Director U

MAY 24, 2025

Motivations have changed. To get a better understanding of donor motivation, a flash survey was sent to 15 of the top NIL investors from a total of 11 Group of 5-level universities. Each of the 15 major NIL investors were posed one question: “What is your biggest motivator to invest in NIL at the highest level?”

Motivation

AASP

DECEMBER 21, 2022

” - </em>David Parkin (Sport Australia Hall of Fame).</p> Athletic careers end for a variety of reasons including, age, deselection, decrements in performance, loss of motivation, having achieved all their desired goals, non-renewal of contract, or injury.

Sports

The Sporting

MARCH 9, 2023

The 6 Most Popular Sports in Egypt Egypt is home to ancient wonders, seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Valley of Kings, friendly people, delectable gastronomy and one-of-a-kind culture. But Egypt is also a proud sporting nation, but which sports are most popular amongst Egyptians.

Sports

The Sporting

MAY 16, 2023

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.

Sports

The Sporting

APRIL 10, 2023

Real Tennis & Rackets: Howard Angus MBE talks us through how he became a World Champion in two sports in this exclusive interview UPDATED April 2023 Howard Angus MBE was the Rackets World Champion from 1973-1975 and the Real Tennis World Champion from 1976-1981. That is what I most enjoyed doing, so it was no burden, but a deep pleasure!

Sports

Skillastics

MAY 23, 2022

Some educators use the words motivation and engagement interchangeably, but they’re very different. Motivation, from the Latin word motivus–meaning moving–is the force or thing that prompts you to act where engagement is a feeling of belonging, commitment, or purpose towards an organization or idea.

Motivation

Informed Practitioner in Sport

JANUARY 29, 2021

The estrangement between sports science (and medicine) and those operating in the field has proven to be a recalcitrant problem. Proponents of sports science and medicine often rail at how coaches and athletes seem reticent to adopt new findings and assimilate evidence-based practice, despite the merits presented in the research literature.

Achievement

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. It is suggested that ideal motivation is intrinsic motivation, engaging in a behavior or activity because it is pleasurable, satisfying, and/or enjoyable.

Motivation

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Often, teachers resent having to spend more time with students who don’t like PE than with students who are self-motivated. Use positive reinforcement to acknowledge and reward the efforts and achievements of these students with special needs. Creating an inclusive and respectful environment is crucial for motivating students.

Motivation

The Sporting

APRIL 12, 2023

The 10 Best Bodybuilders in History Who are the greatest bodybuilders in the history of the sport? Bodybuilding is a true testimony of human greatness, of what we can achieve if we pour our hearts and souls into something; it testifies to the sheer power of self-discipline! Finally, he went on to retire from the sport in the 1980s.

Nutrition

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Take a few days, maybe a week to wallow in it, if that’s what you need, but once that’s over, it’s time to work on your return to the sport. If these goals are not realistic, this will deplete your confidence, perhaps decreasing your motivation to continue performing rehab exercises or other cross-training.

Exercise

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 9, 2023

I was there to show that I was motivated and to keep up with my team,” Aiden says. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed the tears, and his pediatrician referred him to Stanford Medicine Children’s Health’s Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center. “It Instead, he was plotting his return to the soccer field. “I

Biomechanics

The Sporting

JULY 12, 2023

A Guide to Sports Psychology and 8 Important Benefits for Athletes Sports psychology has emerged as a vital field within the realm of athletics. With the guidance of sports psychologists, you can tap into your full potential, improve your focus and gain a competitive edge!

Psychology

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A core team of caregivers helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a D1 diver . I’m glad he kept me motivated,” Scott says. Osgood-Schlatter disease and other sports-related injuries. With many young elite athletes, sports injuries are a constant challenge.

High School

AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

Initially, many people are motivated to begin an exercise program, but as much as 80% of people do not stick with exercise once they have started (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). So, what does it take to get/stay motivated and how can you increase the likelihood that you will continue exercising? run 3 miles).

Exercise

Sports Coaching FAQ

JANUARY 17, 2021

An effective plan is the cornerstone of a successful sports coaching session, therefore ensuring it is appropriately structured is of great importance. Planning is the first phase of the Sports Coaching Process. Ability level/experience.

Coaching

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.

Teaching

The Sporting

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Sky Sports Racing & ITV Racing presenter and former jockey Leonna Mayor gets nostalgic with us in this special edition interview. Leonna’s first day on the job in sport? Favourite memory of your life in sport? If you had to work in another sport what would it be? Leonna’s Sporting Hero? Pontefract Racecourse.

Sports

MSU

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Use our six criteria for a motivating practice activity to grade your own practice activities. Every coach should want players to be highly motivated during a practice activity. But where does that motivation come from? Are some players just motivated from the inside? Or does motivation arise from the practice activities?

Motivation

The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2022

However, if you are serious about improving your fitness and achieving that work and-fitness balance, it is important to eat a healthy and nutritious diet even at work. Exercising as soon as you get up when you feel most motivated is also effective as you have the most energy after a good night’s sleep.

Fitness

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Physical literacy is about developing knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active healthy lifestyles. Herein lies the significance and increasing challenge of our job as a physical educator. Establishing active habits in children sets them on a path to happier and healthier lives.

Physical Education

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.

Sports

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. If you’re looking for a sport that covers just about all of the physical skills that children need to develop, gymnastics is your answer. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

Primary School

Sports Coaching FAQ

APRIL 11, 2021

Self-confidence is a vital component of successful sports performance and is an attribute that effective sports coaches seek to develop in their athletes along side technical and tactical skills. We will now explore Self-efficacy and how it can be applied to developing sports coaches’ self-confidence.

Coaching

MSU

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By Corinne Hobbs & Chelsi Ricketts Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The days leading up to New Year’s Eve are often filled with people discussing their “resolutions” for the new year. Goals can help coaches create expectations for the season and motivation for their athletes. What Are Goals?

Coaching

MSU

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

By Corinne Hobbs & Chelsi Ricketts Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The days leading up to New Year’s Eve are often filled with people discussing their “resolutions” for the new year. Goals can help coaches create expectations for the season and motivation for their athletes. What Are Goals?

Coaching

First Beat

MAY 4, 2022

Three years ago, amateur football club SV Fügen decided to try out the Firstbeat Sports solution. Firstbeat Sports is used for every session. Of course, one hopes, as do I, to turn this hobby into a profession, and that can only be achieved with hard work and constant development.”. Bridging the Pandemic and Achieve Goals.

Sports

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. 3: Apply Rhythm in Sport Action: Teach a motor activity such as a soccer kick or bouncing a playground ball in 4/4 time. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ). There are so many variations here, use your creativity!

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

We go through with the lessons and usually find it hard to decide if we had achieved what we need to. We are keen to know if we have taught the life-skills that we expect of Physical Education and Sports. In other words, the actual internal processes within a learner to achieve thinking, affective characteristics, values, skills, etc.

Physical Education

Every Kids Sports

JUNE 26, 2024

Thriving through sports: Shadai’s story Meet Shadai Peterson, a 10-year-old from Kissimmee, FL, whose life has been positively transformed through her involvement in sports. ” This memorable achievement on the field exemplifies Shadai’s determination and ability to excel in a competitive environment. .

Sports

Informed Practitioner in Sport

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

To reinforce the earlier point, the measures subsequently taken to improve child-protection and safeguarding for vulnerable adults in sport are necessary and overdue in many cases. However, the initial imperative to be seen to be doing something was followed by ongoing calls in the media for national sports organisations to do more.

Sports

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. The Pyramid of Athletic Development: Youth Sports as the Foundation Youth sports provide the initial building blocks for athletic skills, teamwork, and understanding the game.

High School

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. Incorporate sports and games that resonate with them, this will enhance their motivation and participation in your class. For instance, popular sports like soccer or basketball can make the lessons more engaging.

PE Teacher

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. Written Tactics boards While not used extensively in sports coaching, the use of tactics boards of some description (e.g. Refer back to past successes and achievements.

Coaching

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

Instead, the motivations and intentions of the students become apparent (identifying problems). 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.

Achievement

AASP

OCTOBER 7, 2021

We discussed how language used with children can impact their mindset and motivation.</p> </p> <p>So, how can parents impact their athletes’ motivation? </strong> We, as adults, ask kids to put in hours and hours of practice to get better at sports.

Motivation

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.

Sports