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). A teacher or coach must ensure the learner is engaged in the learning process (Mosston, 1966).

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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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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Top 7 Most Popular Sports in Texas: Some of These Might Surprise You! Texas is passionate about sports - but what are the most popular sports in Texas? Read on to find out - including all the latest stats and facts about viewership, fans and big moments in Texas sporting history!

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The Top 5 Most Popular Sports in Nigeria Football is very popular across Nigeria - but what other sports do Nigerians love to play, watch and follow? Read on to find out about Nigeria’s favourite sports and games! One of the greatest Nigerian basketball players, Hakeem Olajuwon Nigeria is very passionate about sports.

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 9, 2023

Yet, the elite high school athlete from Danville, California, had to endure a lot to get where she is today. Boyd at Stanford Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center – Pleasanton , she was given a wheelchair to help her navigate her large Monte Vista High School campus. And she wanted to get back to sport.”

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Preparing for each game is perhaps one of the most important considerations when coaches are planning their weekly training schedule, as they aim to arrive at game day with players as fresh as possible. Athlete Tapering FAQs All Endurance Coaches Need to Know. Training Peaks: Coach Blog. Training Effect and TRIMP.

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Learning Through Sport

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

In this blog I look at some of the practical applications from neuroscience to coaching. Coaching can be thought of as seeking to influence habits. The 'mechanism' coaches can target to do this is player neuroplasticity. Coaches prime thinking Build requirements for player thinking from action goals to the context.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

10 reasons why Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan. In a revealing and detailed piece, Subhan Ghani looks into why Cricket is a national obsession for Pakistanis, and why it eclipses their actual national sport in terms of popularity. There are many reasons why people play and watch cricket more than other sports.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Endurance, Strength + Perseverance: The Best Ever Triathletes Who’s the best combined swimmer, runner and cyclist of all-time? Read on to find out about the male and female triathletes to top The Sporting Blog’s list! This time includes each sport in the race, as well as the time it takes to transition between them.

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First Beat

JANUARY 15, 2024

Heart rate data forms the basis of multiple performance metrics used in professional sports. Firstbeat Sports sensors have been proven to provide superior accuracy over data from sensors in heart rate vests. How do these differences in accuracy show up in the data results that coaches rely upon to support their decision-making?

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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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First Beat

MARCH 28, 2024

This article is written by Domenik Theodorou , a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). In addition to lifting, I include extra aerobic endurance training on a stationary bike, chosen for its low joint impacts.

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The Sporting

APRIL 14, 2023

British gymnast Francesca Jones In the sport of rhythmic gymnastics , athletes perform on a floor to music while using apparatus such as hoops, balls, ribbons, ropes and clubs. The History of Rhythmic Gymnastics in the UK The sport of rhythmic gymnastics has been present in Great Britain since the 1940s.

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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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PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

And while professional players have access to any army of strength coaches and specialists, many high school programs are in search of off season basketball workouts for young basketball players looking to take their game to the next level. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Marko Haverinen works for the Varala Sports Institute and is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Tappara , a professional ice hockey team playing in Finland’s SM-liiga. Marko’s Background Marko’s journey in professional sports coaching began in 2005. Marko talks about why this decision was made. “

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First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

The key to any successful monitoring strategy in sports is having buy-in from the athletes. Another Head of Performance mentioned the importance of giving players choice where they can, so while it is expected that they will wear their Firstbeat Sports Sensors in pitch-based training, they are given the option in other circumstances.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 11, 2024

When it comes to school fitness facilities, the weight room stands out as a hub for students to build strength, endurance, and confidence. Whether you’re a PE teacher, a coach, or a school administrator, understanding and implementing safety protocols is key to fostering a positive and safe weight training experience for students.

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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! But this is not to say that you can’t play!

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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. Let’s say you’re a lacrosse coach teaching a player to shoot the ball on goal. The answer is simple, right?

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AASP

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Mental blocks occur in various spaces within sport performance. Athletes within all levels of sport, ranging from professionals to youth performers, have endured mental struggles. </p> I am going to upset my coach. His B-circle involves his coach. What is my dad going to say?”

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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. Sullivan Award and BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year in 1991. Post-retirement, Mike Powell became a sports analyst for Yahoo!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As coaches, we all want to win. While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. This is dangerous.

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PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Lifetime fitness activities are workouts, exercises, and sports that people can continue to enjoy and benefit from at any stage of their lives, regardless of their age or fitness level. Workouts are coached by using a perceived level of exertion scale so that students with any fitness level can find the right level of intensity.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Read on to find out The Sporting Blog’s top picks! Legendary British diver Tom Daley Choosing the greatest divers of all-time is subjective, as greatness in this sport is defined in many ways. Ruolin retired from this solo sport in October 2016 due to sustaining a neck injury. Do you think we left anyone off the list?

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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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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. Hopefully, there are qualified coaches who can assist in this, but this isn’t always the case at the high school level.

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AKA Sports

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Sports, Games, enrichment activities, movies, meeting new friends for life… of course that’ll all be there too! Please, spend more quality time with your kids in sport and recreation activities. AKA will not run programs, with coaches only, working with your 2 & 3 year olds. Of course we want your business.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 20, 2023

The 10 Greatest Female Golfers of All Time Golf was long seen as a sport for men - but there are many amazing female athletes in this sport, too, and rightly so. We’ve already looked at the 5 greatest male golfers of all-time - so let’s honour the legendary female golfers who paved the way for women in this sport.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. Decreased Endurance, Strength and Power A lack of sleep can reduce the energy available for physical activity and lower the threshold for fatigue. Why is Sleep Important For Athletic Performance?

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Sport never stands still. Trends emerge and endure through a process of natural selection. Conventions in coaching and the prevailing wisdom on ‘best practice’ similarly morph over time, albeit other influences are also often at play. Necessity is certainly a driver for evolution in competitive sport. The unfit die. ”

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Player Development Project

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

PDP Co-Founder Dave Wright & Positive Psychology expert Lara Mossman discussing how to control emotions in sports. The post How to control your emotions in sports: Help yourself and your players stay clear-headed appeared first on Player Development Project. But that doesn’t mean we can’t help. And this education.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Multiple teaching styles can be used within cooperative learning. For example, in the Sport Education curricular model (Siedentop et al., Complete Guide to Sport Education (Second). Siedentop et al., Human Kinetics.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time. But over the years, we have connected with physical education teachers, strength coaches, sports coaches, and administrators and see consistent themes. Rusty Fuller, PE teacher and football coach at St.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

This is the perfect time for sport. New people (teammates), new experiences (games, matches, practice), moral compass and injustice (sportsmanship, adherence to rules), hero worship (plenty of great athletes to look up to), and big challenges fit seamlessly with the qualities of sport. We will talk more about sports in the next slide.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2021

EDITOR’S NOTE: To mark the launch of our second e-learning course on the sports injury theme, the following is an excerpt from the opening of the newly launched course ‘Resolving Running-Related Injury’. Running features prominently in sports and athletic events. But how did we get here?

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Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 4, 2022

During high school, he had college coaches offering him a place on their teams. Dialysis is tough for anyone to endure. He also received psychiatric support to help ease his posttraumatic stress disorder from enduring graft-versus-host-disease and years of kidney failure. Not only did Traejen play tennis; he played it well.

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