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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression).

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. Over time, student health and well-being will develop as well.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

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. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

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Creating A Personal Wellness Roadmap

The Physical Educator

When I made the jump from teaching to full-time instructional coaching and content creation, I knew that I needed to get crystal clear in regard to the philosophy that would guide my work. Through reflection, curiosity, and commitment to growth, I never lacked for a sense of passion and purpose in my teaching (Cultivated Motivation).

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Distance Runner Charging Forward After Crawling Across Finish Line

Stanford Childrens

Her coach and her mother ran beside her. This included Dr. Balaji getting down to the nitty-gritty of exactly which exercises she needed and at what intensity to help her heal safely. We also recommended exercises to help her build her body up to handle the demands she is placing on it.” My soccer coaches called me ‘slow bug.’

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Practical Tips for Personal Trainers: Retaining Clients

The Sporting

Life events such as illness, injury, relocation, new jobs, pregnancy and parenting can all disrupt a persons ability to exercise regularly. So how can we ensure that no matter what happens outside of the gym or fitness class environment, our clients view exercise as a top priority? Also challenge your clients to try something new.

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Blazepod

Gopher PE

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.