Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The end of a calendar year is the perfect time to look ahead and assess whats coming next. Even more, a report from the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that suicide rates for student athletes have doubled within the last twenty years. Data from the CDC shows a 36 percent increase in suicides between 2020 and 2022.

Health

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

It could involve using heart rate data in a graphing activity, analyzing movement mechanics in a science unit, or playing a traditional indigenous sport from a culture the students are studying. It means finding intentional, strategic moments to connect. Start small. Stay consistent. Why has this perception lingered for so long?

PE

Gopher Sport

MAY 29, 2025

This might be a great time to try a new sport or activity. This not only keeps them engaged but also serves as a natural assessment of their progress. Organize Class Olympics or Tournament Week Create a series of competitive events that incorporate skills learned throughout the year.

PE Teacher

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

Sport Education. The Sport Education model (SEM: Siedentop, 1995) defines the content of physical education as representation of authentic sport experiences. A season of sport. Sport, Dance, Outdoor Pursuits, Active Recreation) areas in achieving the "physically educated" goal of the curriculum framework.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. A quality middle school PE curriculum helps students expand their motor skills while introducing fitness concepts like goal setting, self-assessment, and personal responsibility. That freedom is exciting but overwhelming.

Motor Skills

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

The goal of physical education teaching is student learning and it is the teacher who has the responsibility for directing the learning through their curriculum (program design), pedagogy and assessment decision-making. Meaning in Movement, Sport and Physical Education. Arnold, P. Quest , 40 (2), 115-125. Arnold, P.

Physical Education

The Sporting

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the realm of intellectual sports, chess stands as a timeless symbol of strategy, resilience, and foresight. This location, synonymous with ambition and strategic brilliance, is an ideal setting for a sport that thrives on calculated moves and long-term vision.

Assessment

FACTS Management

JUNE 13, 2025

Census Bureau , 57% of children aged 6 to 17 participate in at least one after-school extracurricular activity, and nearly 29% are involved in clubs or non-sport lessons such as music, language, or drama. According to the U.S.

Assessment

First Beat

JUNE 17, 2025

In this article, Firstbeat’s Sport Scientist Graham Stark explains the importance of conducting regular fitness tests with your athletes, the differences in maximal and submaximal fitness testing, and how Firstbeat’s new fitness testing feature works. Firstly is the time consideration.

Fitness

Athletic Director U

MAY 18, 2025

Rather, it is an assessment of the opportunity generally through the eyes of both peers and aspirants to the position were it to become available. Coincidentally enough, Northern Arizona currently has an AD opening – here’s how executive leaders assess the opportunity in Flagstaff. Interested in leading the Lumberjacks?

Assessment

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

This expansion helps introduce the sport at younger ages (which mirrors the growth of the sport across the country) and helps reinforce many of the transferable skills that students are learning at those grade levels — but in a new way, with a new activity. In addition, you will see various assessments that align with those outcomes.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. They perform better on standardized and functional assessments. And all of these numbers fall under the recommended minimum of 10,000 steps per day.

Physical Activity

PE Scholar

MARCH 14, 2023

Sport Wales is looking to find out more about the how PE teachers are assessing the HWB AoLE, and what could be put in place to help teachers across Wales.

Assessment

Physed n Health

MARCH 1, 2023

Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards. The post Beyond Fitness Assessment: The Importance of Relevant Physical Education for Student Well-being first appeared on K12 Physical Education and Health Assessment.

Assessment

The Everlearner

MARCH 6, 2024

A new course will be first taught in August 2024 and first assessed in summer 2026 , replacing the existing IB Sport, exercise and health science course that was first assessed at SL in 2014 and HL in 2018. The International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) are changing.

Exercise

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This collaboration began in 2022, when more than 150 CCSD student-athletes faced the risk of being sidelined due to the requirement of physical exams for participation in school sports.

Health

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. Existing customers can contact your account manager or sports@firstbeat.com to discuss your options further. Fuller, J.T.,

Coaching

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

Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What makes simple and effective assessment? Join Crichton Casbon, Education Consultant, at this year’s conference to develop your understanding of the three stages of assessment. How to use assessment to help children make rapid progress. Who is Crichton Casbon? Where can you get a ticket?

Assessment

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 5, 2022

Playing sports is a practical and fun way for many children to stay healthy and active. However, sports injuries account for almost one-third of all childhood injuries. So, finding a way for kids to get the most out of sports while also keeping safe is important for many parents. Boyd explains. “If

Sports

Association for Physical Education

APRIL 14, 2023

14/04/2023 Sport England and the London Marathon Foundation are working with the University of Bradford to develop a feasible Physical Literacy Assessment Tool for use in school and community sports […] The post Physical Literacy Assessment Tool Survey appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | (..)

Assessment

Sports Coaching FAQ

JANUARY 24, 2021

There are a number of actions that a coach should do prior to, during, and after a session with regard to Health and Safety, one such measure is to conduct a risk assessment. A risk assessment is a method of identifying and appraising the hazards associated with a specific situation and activity. Identify Hazards. Evaluate the risk.

Assessment

AASP

AUGUST 10, 2023

<p>When athletes experience a sport-related injury, there is usually a predictable process they will experience during rehabilitation. First, the injury will be assessed by a medical professional to determine the level of care needed. Let us dive into the neuroscience of sport injuries.</p>

Nervous system

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 19, 2023

Part one of Why Your Montessori School Needs Sports featured the history of the Rogers Park Montessori School basketball program. In it, I recounted the humble origins of the program, including the initial resistance to sports being introduced into a Montessori school. Like a Montessori classroom, we must prepare the environment.

Sports

The PE Hub

MAY 15, 2023

This can be done within your own school or through formal professional development programs or informal networks such as school sports partnerships. Use formative assessments to guide lesson planning Formative assessments are an effective way to monitor pupils’ progress and adjust lesson plans accordingly.

Teacher

Every Kids Sports

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Kendall Ford choses Every Kid Sports as their nonprofit beneficiary! Every Kid Sports was chosen by the Kendall Ford group. Every Kid Sports is a locally grown nonprofit supporting kids in need have a more equitable opportunity to play youth sports. The racing is over for team, Peach’s Possy.

Sports

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This module does address development of movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. However, the focus for the activities included in this module is on the cooperative aspect of invasion games.

High School

First Beat

MARCH 9, 2022

Firstbeat Sports will be participating in the Sports Conference, “Technology in Sports: How to Secure Peak Athletic Performance” , powered by Movella. Kinduct , a Firstbeat Sports API partner, along with Xsens are the main organizers of the conference.

Sports

The Everlearner

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Addressing the inadequacies of PE exam mark schemes and proposing improvements for better educational standards in physical education assessments.

PE

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Their research-based program consists of games and activities that make it fun to learn—and teach—the fundamental movement skills at the heart of running and most other sports. They take a developmental approach to physical education that’s focused on a student’s age, needs, and ability.

Nutrition

The Sporting

APRIL 27, 2023

It’s a system used within most American professional sports where professional teams take turns choosing new players to add to their squad. The Draft helps Maintain Balance Secondly, the Draft brings a sense of equality to the sport. Essentially, the draft limits the rich-get-richer scenario we often see in other sports.

Assessment

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

The AssessPro Jump Board is here to take your vertical jump assessments to the next level. Say goodbye to complex setups and hello to accurate assessments, all while adding a dash of vibrant fun to your gym space! Rainbow Itty Sport Balls Pack Dive into a colorful world of play with the Rainbow Itty Sport Balls Pack !

Gyms

First Beat

MAY 29, 2023

Coaching a sports team requires careful management of training, player performance, and recovery. One powerful tool that coaches can rely on is Firstbeat Sports. In this article, we will explain how coaches can leverage Firstbeat Sports to make informed coaching decisions on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Coaching

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. It provides a reminder for when we revisit sessions in the future.

Coaching

I Love to Watch You Play

MAY 3, 2021

Concussions In Youth Sports: What Parents Need To Know Dr. Micky Collins is the University of Pittsburgh Sports Medicine Concussion Program director and has served as a consultant for the NFL, NHL, USA Rugby, US Lacrosse, and many other sports organizations. Concussions In Youth Sports: What Parents Need To Know.

Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The CSPAP Policies and Practices Questionnaire (CSPAP-Q) is a needs-assessment designed to help schools self-evaluate how their physical activity policies and practices align with best practices in the field. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 92 (1), 100-110. The survey covers practices related to the 5 components of a CSPAP.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls.

Middle School