Tue.Mar 22, 2022

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Ways to Recognize Children to Encourage More Physical Activity

Skillastics

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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Tips for Planning a Successful Field Day

Gopher PE

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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The Gatekeepers to Fitness: A conversation with Dr. Healy about Fitness Industry Barriers to People with Disabilities

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

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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Non-Competitive School Community Field Day

Gopher PE

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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Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

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.

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Firstbeat Sports to Attend Nordic Football Conference 2022

First Beat

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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Creating a Memorable Field Day!

Gopher PE

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.