Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Motor Skill Development: The act of bowling requires coordinated movements, improving hand-eye coordination, balance, and throwing mechanics. Muscle Engagement: Lifting and rolling a bowling ball works various muscle groups in the arms, shoulders, chest, and legs, building strength and endurance.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Why In Season Strength Training? In season strength training can help!

Strength

The Sporting

MAY 16, 2023

The World’s Top 6 Toughest Sports Some sports are just tougher than others. But what makes one sport more challenging than another? And what is the appeal of these intense sports? Read on to find out about the toughest sports in the world! Well, the thing is, boxing is not just about brute force and aggression.

Sports

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Taking the fitness testing precision example above where we consider expecting a fully extended elbows in a push-up for the push phase for testing, how much does that last bit of range of motion for the elbows and shoulders in a prone push-up position contribute to this proxy indicator of upper body elastic strength.

Physical Education

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. The goal is to improved fitness in 10 different areas: cardiovascular endurance, strength, stamina, speed, flexibility, power, balance, coordination, agility, and accuracy.

Physical Education

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. If you’re looking for a sport that covers just about all of the physical skills that children need to develop, gymnastics is your answer. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

Primary School

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills. The Importance of Rhythm & Timing in Development Rhythm and timing play a crucial role in developing cognitive skills, motor coordination, and fine motor skills in children. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

Physical Education

The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

But there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in this sport! However, studies show that a six-week weight-training plan can help people even in their eighties gain functionally significant strength. If that’s not convinced you to try out this wonderful sport, let's continue by discussing all the benefits of gymnastics for adults.

Flexibility

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it.

Fitness

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

Furthermore, physical education helps students to improve their coordination, balance, and strength, which is essential for participating in sports and other physical activities and promotes life-long physical learning. Additionally, literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built.

Physical Education

The Sporting

MAY 4, 2023

While it’s always best to train with a professional trainer who is well-versed in this martial art, especially if you’re a beginner, it’s always good to learn more about the sport from multiple sources. It demonstrates the principles of balance, coordination and energy flow.

Movement

The Sporting

MARCH 2, 2024

The Unique World of Asian Sports: Rules, Popularity and Ancient Traditions Asia is known for its rich history of traditional sports and activities, from Kabaddi to Sumo wrestling. Join us as we take a look at the wonderful world of Asian sports! It requires no equipment, making it accessible to all.

Sports

Whole Child Sports

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This safe and fun balance-trainingdevice helps a child develop body awareness, core strength, and rotational movement. In addition, the boards replicate board sports (skateboarding, snowboarding, surfng) movements. Tennis balls can be used in extensive hand/eye coordination drills for various sports. Vew-Do NUB Boards.

Coaching

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The debate surrounding sport specific training has persisted for decades. For a long time, it was thought that training had to be specific to sport and position. Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports.

Sports

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.

Creativity

The Sporting

MAY 3, 2023

An Arabian horse showjumping Equestrian jumping disciplines are an exciting and competitive form of sport that demands talent, athleticism, agility and excellent coordination between horse and rider. Although all horses are prone to jumping, not all have the highly skilled requirements necessary to be used for sporting success.

Agility

The PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Since then, it’s grown from strength to strength and is becoming a key event on the calendar for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and beyond. It could be as simple as going for a walk, trying out a new sport at school, or getting together with friends to play games. For teachers, we have made getting active at school super easy.

Health

The Sporting

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Your Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics – The Sport Blurring the Lines Between Sport and Art Rhythmic gymnastics is mostly performed by women, combining coordination, artistry and elegance. Read a full beginner’s guide to rhythmic gymnastics, including everything you need to know about this beautiful sport.

Coordination

The Sporting

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Advancements in technology are made each day and it is no secret that these have been applied to various sports, including football. One of the benefits of technology at these large-scale sports or global events is that it can introduce ideas or innovation that otherwise might be missed by seasonal leagues.

Strength

Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

We help them navigate daily physical and emotional challenges and nurture and harbor them as they gradually gather the strength and skills to function on their own. In this chapter we explore a parent’s role in developing and tailoring a child’s early sports experiences as his or her first coach.

Coaching

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots, but you have to play the ball where it lies." — Bobby Jones "Golf is deceptively simple and endlessly complicated." — Arnold Palme r "Success in golf depends less on strength of body than upon strength of mind and character." — Arnold Palmer "The most important shot in golf is (..)

Sports

Whole Child Sports

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

This obstacle course activity helps children develop agility, balance, coordination, and body strength. This particular station, which helps build balance, agility, coordination, and lower body strength, requires more set-up time and attention. Kids may elect to move laterally, backward, or forward.

Agility

Aspire-Ed

MAY 4, 2022

This week on the podcast we’re joined by class teacher and PE Coordinator Louisa Mulvey. Louisa spent three years teaching PE exclusively before qualifying in 2017 where she managed the role of class teacher alongside PE coordinator. Play to the strengths in your team. Who is Louisa Mulvey? Communication is the key.

PE

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Josh is in a chair and has lost his ability to stand and some motor functions such as lifting with his arms and core strength. The students are challenged with balance and coordination. Josh’s Story: Climbing Beyond Limitations Let me share a quick story about a student named Josh. After traversing we will move on to climbing.

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Bone Strength- Improves bone health. Balance and Coordination – Reduces the risks of falls. Physical education programs should be: Quality – PE programs are more than just playing sports and “rolling out the ball.” Healthy Weight – Reduces the risk of weight gain.

Physical Education

Spark PE

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While climbing, children develop strength, coordination and balance. Additionally, rock climbing is a nontraditional sport that often attracts students previously uninterested in physical activity. On a cognitive level, climbers are problem-solving, making decisions, and goal setting. Change Sides or Start in the Middle.

Coordination

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). These programs are designed to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness. Ready to Learn More?

Physical Education

Informed Practitioner in Sport

JANUARY 15, 2021

Aside from the addressing the challenge of parsing genuine ‘talent’ versus maturation effects for sporting organisations, we equally need to be able to evaluate these factors on an individual level to inform decisions on how to best support the young performer.

Assessment

Sports Coaching FAQ

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Balance is a fundamental skill that plays a vital role in a variety of physical activities and sports. Dynamic balance development includes understanding the static balance factors above, in addition to developing agility, coordination, strength, and flexibility and using these as the movements are conducted.

Coaching

Gopher Sport

JUNE 5, 2025

In 1963 a few sport equipment companies began developing plastic sticks and pucks that could be utilized both indoors and outdoors on smooth surfaces. Objectives for floor hockey: To develop endurance, speed, agility, and strength. History: Floor hockey originally evolved as an adaptation of ice hockey for play on the streets.

Agility

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It doesn’t matter what sport or athletic activity you do, you’ll always get back what you put in. This will improve muscle function and strength. Condition Your Body Where It Matters It's best to condition all of your muscles, regardless of your sport or activity. Golf – The sport demands a strong lower back for swing power.

Body Composition

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills. The Importance of Rhythm & Timing in Development Rhythm and timing play a crucial role in developing cognitive skills, motor coordination, and fine motor skills in children. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

Physical Education

Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

It has been shown that a loss of body mass of over 2% due to water deficit can disrupt athletic performance, mood, attention, executive functioning, and motor coordination. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength. Fluid Balance Proper hydration is indispensable for overall health.

Health

Aspire-Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our 'Road 2 Paris' workshop provides a full day of Games-themed activities, delivered by qualified coaches and designed to introduce KS1 and KS2 pupils to brand-new sports. Boccia – The ultimate target sport to test muscle control and accuracy. Shooting – Focus, hand-eye coordination, and fun-fuelled Nerf targets.

Primary School

The Sporting

APRIL 5, 2024

A New Era of Congolese Football: Les Aigles du Congo The Sporting Blog looks at how FC Les Aigles du Congo will revolutionise football in the Democratic Republic of Congo - all the latest! This unwavering love of the sport, combined with a deep desire to see football excellence emerge in Congo, has shaped his commitment.

Sports