Learning Through Sport

JUNE 9, 2025

During my thesis work while investigating the design theory behind game-basd approaches to sport teaching in PE and sport coaching I came across Katie Salen and Eric Zimmerman's (2003) " Rules of Play: Game Design Fundamentals ". Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , 85 (1), 9-15.

Coaching

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. Whether the activity is basketball or fencing, dance or “circus arts,” it generally has well-defined rules, a time-driven structure, and adults to studiously facilitate. There are external partners waiting to help.

Recreation

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 4, 2025

The Māori are renowned for their warrior culture, exemplified by the powerful haka—a ceremonial dance performed to convey challenge, unity, or celebration. The game was traditionally used not just for recreation but also for training, storytelling, and strengthening community bonds.

Dance

The Sporting

APRIL 13, 2023

The 10 Most Popular Sports In the World Sports as a form of recreation have been around for over 3,000 years. But what are the most popular sports in the world in 2023? The Worlds most popular sports bring people together and create a sense of connectivity, peace and harmony.

Sports

Association for Physical Education

JUNE 30, 2023

30/06/2023 A new report published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance demonstrates the role movement and dance can play in creating a healthier and happier nation and why it should […] The post The Social Value of Movement and Dance to the UK appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

Dance

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For the majority of young children with heart disease, recreational play is not restricted. Moderate exercises include brisk walking, dancing, biking, and recreational swimming. Q: What types of exercise can a child with heart disease do, and which should they avoid? They can try both moderate and vigorous exercises.

Exercise

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is a cute circle game where the child in the middle gets to make up a dance/movement that the others copy, all while singing the song “Punchinello” together. Watch this clip to see the kids in action: Punchinello in the Shoe Our older students really enjoyed playing hopscotch, and we taught them 2 versions (recreational and competitive).

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

In a previous blog (available here ) I considered the idea of meaningful understanding of sport using a game based approach. In this blog, I explore the concept of meaningful sport further. Sport is a highly valued social activity. Sport as useful. Sport as understood. Sport as enjoyed. Utility argument.

Teaching

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2022

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Hans Van der Mars discusses critical issues in physical education, sport coaching, dance education, fitness instruction, health education, and recreation. . . . . Presented by Hans Van der Mars, PhD, Arizona State University. . Professional Development.

Physical Activity

AKA Sports

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The AKA Wiffle Ball League at the National Sports Center’s Sports Hall was our first take at bringing organized game and recreation programming to adults. Adults playing a less structured kids game, with music and team comradery loaded with laughter, dancing, home runs and hustle. We hit a solid single here people.

Recreation

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

To achieve this recommendation, children and youth must participate in a quality physical education program and physical activity throughout the day in addition to recreational or competitive sports. Being physically active leads to the development of cognitive skills among children.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MAY 9, 2022

After graduating from Michigan State University, Dr. Lund began her 16 year public school teaching career in Colorado where she also served as president of the Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD). Leaving Colorado, she graduated with her Ph.D.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Possibly the most well-known of the models that direct attention to critical thinking and problem solving in games based teaching is teaching games for understanding (TGFU; Bunker & Thorpe, 1982) and its sport-focused derivative, the game sense approach (Australian Sports Commission, 1996). Image from Pill, S. Using tactical games.

Convergent Discovery

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Teachers who have strong emotional ties to sports are more likely to emphasize those sports in their PE curriculum (Ferry & Mcoughtry, 2013). Sport, Education and Society, 6(1), 67-79. Sport Education and Society, 4, 75–97.

Assessment

AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

Gather appropriate footwear, clothes, and equipment for your chosen exercise or recreational activities. One of the best motivators is participating in exercise or recreational activities you enjoy (Razon & Sachs, 2018). <em>APA handbook of sport and exercise psychology</em> (Vol. Petruzzello, S. 2013). . <em>Applied

Exercise

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 21, 2023

But I digress, it’s time to get ourselves ready for those early morning duties, after school meetings, sports practices and lesson planning! Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , Here is the link for more information: [link] THANKS FOR READING AND HAVE A GREAT FIRST QUARTER!

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 82 (5), 46–54. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. More advanced students can start to do try exercises like a barbell back squat. .

Physical Education

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Students’ favorite sports, teams, music, colors, superheroes etc., Some examples of means of representation applied to physical education are: 1) using students for demonstration, 2) showing a video of the skill or sport to be practiced, or 3) demonstrating the skill or activity yourself with the students verbally following along.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy , 22 (6), 563–579. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy , 23 (1), 54–65. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy , 25 (6), 567–584. Using the iPad in a Sport Education Season.

Physical Education

Changing the Game Project

OCTOBER 1, 2024

To mark the release of our brand new book The Champion Sports Parent: Practical Wisdom for Raising Confident, Competitive, Mentally Tough Athletes , we wanted to offer our readers a sneak peak of the book introduction. John also knew that parents living vicariously through their son’s sports often spoil the child’s love of sport.

Dance

The Sporting

JUNE 28, 2023

The 3 Most Popular Sports in Poland: Including Traditional Polish Games Poland has a diverse and rich sporting history - but what are the most popular sports in Poland? Kapela Kapela is not to be mistaken for the Polish folk dance with the same name! This sport has the potential to become a national game in Poland.

Sports

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

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. BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine. Sports Medicine.

Physical Activity