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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. In this article Alex X. This article is part of an on-going partnership between PLT4M, Lakeshore Foundation, and NCHPAD.

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PLT4M and Lakeshore Foundation & NCHPAD Partnership

PLT4M

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. .

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Teaching Physical Literacy within Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

In my last blog post I outlined what physical literacy is, it's benefits and briefly outlined what it can look like at a school level. teaching in regard to the four domains of physical literacy. Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity.

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Children, junior and youth sport considerations

Learning Through Sport

Regular physical activity is essential for children's health and well-being. Sport can provide children with valuable life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and goal setting. Sport can help children develop a sense of belonging and identity. Youth sport retention is a critical issue for many reasons.

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What Physical Educators Can Learn From Norway’s Olympic Success.

The Physical Educator

million people (which ranks it #119 in the world based on population size), yet somehow it is an Olympic beast. What makes Norway so successful at the Olympics and what can we – as physical educators – take away from their approach? At the activity level, it aims to promote joy, unity, health, and honesty.

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Birding In PE: Building Connections To The Natural World

The Physical Educator

Winter is a great month that offers opportunities for being active that I simply cannot enjoy at other times of the year (well, at least not without having to travel significantly). It’s where we can find adventure, peace, and health. Listen, I’m not trying to hate on winter. Nature Connectedness.

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The Reality of Teaching Life Skills Through Sport

MSU

In this post, I will share the research on PYD in sport and provide some strategies for promoting PYD in your context. While sport may not inherently promote positive development, it does offer an avenue for PYD if structured and designed purposely. By Dr. Jennifer Roth. The Research.