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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. Using rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or language skills not only makes learning more engaging, but it also makes learning more effective.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Psychological Advantages We already know that cognitive skills like the ability to concentrate, and academic performance are impacted by physical activity. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits. It works quietly, in the background.

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How To Practice Visualization Meditation With Students

PLT4M

A few examples of what to focus on during our visualization practice include: An upcoming test or presentation The big game or competition A performance or special event Social interactions or gatherings You will notice that many topics listed above can cause psychological stress or negative emotions.

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Faculty Spotlight: Sanghoon Kim

MSU

Sanghoon Kim is an assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, with a focus on teaching courses for the SCLA graduate programs. He recently earned his doctoral degree in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management at Texas A&M University. What is your favorite class to teach?

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. Using rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or language skills not only makes learning more engaging, but it also makes learning more effective.

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Faculty Spotlight

MSU

in Management (Sport Management concentration). Jeff has been teaching at the collegiate level since 2012 and has developed and instructed courses in Sport Management, Business, Psychology and Sociology. in Sport Management from London Metropolitan University (London, UK) and a B.A. in Psychology and B.S.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing schools, which affected physical activity opportunities including physical education, recess, after-school sports and activities, and walking and biking to school. SPARK has the “Active Classroom” program.