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Volleyball (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

The post Volleyball (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum. Grade 8) Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

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What to Expect as Your Child Enters Middle School

RC Families

If you have a child entering middle school, let me tell you right now, hang on for the ride! Middle schoolers can be a bundle of hormones and energy that can annoy you, frustrate you, and test your patience daily. Mark Twain agrees. His opinion was that When a child turns 12, he should be. Read More

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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. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Why I Embrace a More Inclusive and Empathetic Teaching Style in Physical Education

SHAPE America

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

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My Title IX Story: Speaking Up for Equal Opportunity as a High School Student

SHAPE America

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. I lasted one day.

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My Title IX Story: Playing Sports Is What I Was Meant to Do

SHAPE America

I did play summer rec league softball for a couple of summers, but in school, there was nothing we were allowed to play. When I was in junior high, the basketball coach allowed me to be the statistician for the team and I was in heaven! My parents told me I couldn’t, and the coaches said I couldn’t, so I couldn’t. End of story.

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Middle School Kids Need Our Help

AKA Sports

Helping a senior citizen or animals in a shelter can lead to compassion and respect, coaching our youngest campers through new games ignites leadership and an excitement to teach… More importantly any of these things can show them that they have the power and the tools to have a positive impact on the world right now, as they are.