SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

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. Implement games into warmups and lessons that foster and complement the development of motor skills.

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Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 358

Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education 115

Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 115

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Never underestimate your ability to create and teach new games and activities. Encourage them to teach you the rules and skills of the games. Make it a friendly competition.

Physical Activity 431

Physical Activity PE Sports Sports 431

Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.

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Coaching Motor Skills Gyms PE Teacher 130

Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 52

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education. He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Education Education Physical Activity 98

Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 20, 2020

One result: potentially delayed development of motor skills. Kids tune out their parents (and coaches) if they are bombarded with ideas, suggestions, and corrections. If you are teaching your child a game or technique, correct her only once or twice each outing. That’s why it’s so important to get your child moving.

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