SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

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 also local and national sporting organizations looking to support youth angling. There are external partners waiting to help.

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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.

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Gopher Sport

MAY 4, 2023

Not only can you sing it, but when you hear it, it brings you back to a place in time: a school dance, a wedding, first heartbreak or a backyard BBQ. Ten years ago, I decided that we would dance! One day an administrator walked through our gym, and I asked if we could perform our dance for him.

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Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 23, 2023

In Central and South American countries, it is safe to assume their favorite sport is fútbol or soccer. The official sport would evolve from its cowboy origins to how it's played today. The second part of the contest involves a dance-like performance of the horse that demonstrates coordinated steps showing off its agility and training.

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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.

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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Locomotor Skills: (Grade 6) Safely and purposefully uses mature locomotor skills in rhythms and patterns in dance, fitness, and sport environments.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

Sport Education. The Sport Education model (SEM: Siedentop, 1995) defines the content of physical education as representation of authentic sport experiences. A season of sport. Sport, Dance, Outdoor Pursuits, Active Recreation) areas in achieving the "physically educated" goal of the curriculum framework.

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Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls. Identifies the rules and etiquette for physical activities/games and dance activities.

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Keeping Kids in Motion

MAY 15, 2023

You may have heard of traditional options like sports or dance classes, but what about the alternatives? Children's interests are constantly changing, and as parents, we want to allow them to explore various activities.

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Dance Schooling Sport Sports 102

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

Meaning in Movement, Sport and Physical Education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance , August, 29-32. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , 63 (1), 27-56. Arnold, P. Education, movement, and the rationality of practical knowledge. Quest , 40 (2), 115-125. Arnold, P. Instructional time.

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Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This module does address development of movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance.

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High School Schooling Academics Movement 136

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Created by: Dan Tennessen, Doug Hallberg, LaDonda Porter, Stephanie Dickson, Shannon Maly, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart MODULE OVERVIEW: Invasion games and sports involve an offensive team working to maintain possession of an object while attacking (or invading) a defensive team’s goal or target area.

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Middle School Schooling Dance Academics 89

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

Each station highlights a sport included in the Summer Olympic Games and includes an activity plan and a station card. In addition, we included a passport that you can use to help classes rotate through the stations with some fun facts about each sport and country that is included for that station.

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Physical Activity Dance Agility Physical Education 138

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31. By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership.

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Online Schooling PE Schooling Dance 98

Physical Education Update

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is one of my favorite weekends in sports…the first weekend of March Madness. And that’s the benefit of sport for many of these smaller schools. ” Here’s a guide to some of the small, lesser-known schools who have made it to the “big dance.” Do you know the location of every school?

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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.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 3, 2024

Our cheerleaders and dance team create a tunnel and the students run through, ready to conquer diversity through athletics and competition. When lunch is complete (about 45 minutes) we will meet at midfield for a large dance party. This is a great way to celebrate physical differences through sports and Physical Education.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

In my setting, students are placed in groups of 3 with 8 lanes across the gym separated by border patrol hockey barriers purchased through Gopher Sport, you may have something else that works to separate lanes. Figure 2: Border Patrol hockey barriers work great for bowling lane dividers. Soft bowling balls are used, not real ones.

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The PE Hub

APRIL 8, 2022

What is National School Sport Week? National School Sport Week was established in 2008 by The Youth Sports trust. YST’s theme for this year is Belonging – a place in sport for every child. With the increase in inequalities since the start of the pandemic, helping children feel more included in sport is important.

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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.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

4) Dance Let’s turn up the music and have some fun! This unit aims to provide every student an engaging and welcoming introduction to the basics of dance fitness. Here, Alexa and Hunter go through a full dance fitness routine that middle school students can follow along to.

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Middle School Physical Education Education Education 98

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an example, dancing involves both whole-body coordination and intricate footwork at the same time, writing requires planning, visual tracking, core strength, and shoulder stability. We walk in 4/4 time, we dance in 4/4 time, and we even learn languages in 4/4 time. How: Teach your students how to move in 4/4 time.

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Physical Education Motor Skills Education Education 126

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hora Dance Activity Idea by @NiecySnoop , shared on x.com Get ready to groove into the holiday spirit! As Hanukkah kicks off on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew calendar (around late November or early December), it’s time to introduce students to the lively Jewish circle dance, “the Hora.”

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Complete Performance

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

In the latest episode of the PerformHappy Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Holly Johnson, a dedicated sport mom, coach, and member of our PerformHappy community. As… The post Parenting Through Mental Blocks with Sport Mom & Coach Holly Johnson appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. Will Roberts - Chief Operating Officer – Youth Sport Trust. Jim Morris - National Development Manager - Youth Sport Trust.

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The Sporting

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Is Rugby Union the most popular sport in New Zealand? Sport in New Zealand showcases the rich history, traditions and culture of the nation’s colonial legacy. New Zealand has numerous popular sports, including cricket, basketball, netball and association football. What makes it so integral to the local culture?

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Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Moderate exercises include brisk walking, dancing, biking, and recreational swimming. With some heart conditions, your child’s cardiologist may recommend avoiding heavy weightlifting or contact sports, so always check with your cardiologist before starting your child in a new sport or exercise program.

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

When we’re in-person, I end every session with five minutes of dancing with a bubble machine, and they love it. . I dress in funny, quirky outfits, play kid-friendly music, and relate the fitness activities to things kids can identify with, such as Batman or unicorns.

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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. In addition to these simple games and activities, we would ask our students what games and sports they enjoyed playing. we established some school-wide rules.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 25, 2025

They also organize four of the stations; usually a craft station, snacks, DJ/Dance party, and bubbles! The PTO handles the parent helpers, so thats a huge weight off my shoulders since all volunteers must have clearances! The rest is up to me to design! For my stations, I tend to choose the kids favorite activities from the year!

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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.

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 24, 2025

Spread the word to local news stations, invite the Special Olympics, order t-shirts, bring desserts to share, and have a post-lunch dance party. The more the merrier in celebrating our athletes on this special day! At the conclusion of events, we award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize ribbons to athletes and groups for each event.

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High School Schooling Gyms Physical Activity 52

Gopher Sport

JUNE 6, 2023

#physed #elempe #pe pic.twitter.com/8s2mHVwQ5P — The PE Thinker (@thepethinker) May 19, 2023 10 Additional Uses for Scarves in Physical Education: Dancing! Use scarves as a prop during a dance unit. Encourage movement and creativity and challenge them to explore how they can use the scarf in different ways.

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Coordination Gyms Dance Physical Education 95

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Created by: Doug Hallberg, Dan Tennessen, Jo Dixon, Mike Martinez, Kevin Daviero, Nikki Schaap, Jim Huggins, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn Flag football is one of the fastest growing sports for youth, especially girls.

Dance 52

Dance Academics Movement Physical Activity 52

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Incorporate sports and games that resonate with them, this will enhance their motivation and participation in your class. For instance, popular sports like soccer or basketball can make the lessons more engaging. A lot of standards include activities like dance and gymnastics, things not everyone will relate to.

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Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Sports and activities are ever-evolving, taking on surprising forms over the recent years that help encourage kids to not only get and stay active, but to consider their whole body health. Don’t believe sports are ever-changing? Now, there are 16 different sports including Ski Mountaineering and Skeleton. The Summer Olympics?

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

For example, physical literacy development occurs during activities like learning to ride a bike or participating in youth sports. Historically, entire K-12 physical education programs have centered around sport skills and games. Because as students grow into older adults, sports will not always be a fitness option.

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