First Beat

MARCH 22, 2022

Firstbeat Sports is participating in the first-ever Nordic Football Conference on May 11-12, 2022. Arranged by the University of Jyväskylä and the Football Association of Finland, the international event will be held at the university’s Agora building on the Mattilanniemi campus next to the beautiful Jyväsjärvi lake. With underlying themes of sustainability and evidence-based practice, the two-day program has three areas of focus: coaching & player development, contemporary issues in footbal

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Skillastics

MARCH 22, 2022

There’s a constant battle in the mind of a child these days. The pull of electronic devices seems to be stronger than any force on the planet. When iPads, iPhones, and the latest gadgets threaten to keep kids sedentary, how can physical activity win? And what can you do to not just encourage activity, but foster an environment where physical activity THRIVES?

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 22, 2022

It is nearing the end of the year and it’s time to plan one of your biggest events, field day! It can be a big undertaking with trying to figure out the theme, each event, how many volunteers you will need, organizing a schedule, and what dates/times work best. I hope in reading this blog you can take away some tips and suggestions that you find useful in creating your event.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

MARCH 22, 2022

This podcast features Dr. Sean Healy from the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy, and Community Health at Dublin City University in Ireland. Dr. Healy has studied around the world, receiving his Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) in Belgium, and PhD at the University of Virginia. Before recently returning back to Ireland, he also worked for 3 years in the APA program at the University of Delaware.

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Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

PE

Gopher Sport

MARCH 22, 2022

Planning a Non-Competitive Field Day! Spring is here! What does that mean for PE teachers? FIELD DAY is happening soon! You can feel the buzz in the air. No, I am not talking about bees cause it’s spring. It is the excitement that students have for field day. Field days are a chance for students to be active and celebrate the end of the school year coming.

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 22, 2022

Think about when you were in elementary school. Wasn’t your field day the most fun day of the school year every single year? That is my field day goal for my students every year. How can you create a field day that your students will never forget? 7 Tips for Organizing your Field Day Event. Date: Schedule your field day date and back-up day way in advance.

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