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3 Reasons Why it’s Okay for You to Miss Your Child’s Youth Sports Event

RC Families

For many parents, youth sports is both a blessing and a curse. We love the fact that physical activity is good for our kids’ physical and emotional development, but attending every game can be a challenge for busy parents. As a sports mom for 21 years, I can remember the weekends lost to volleyball, softball. Read More.

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Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Stanford Childrens

Preschooler With Down Syndrome Recovers Wonderfully From Open-Heart Surgery. If there’s one thing that Sarah Lowry has learned from her preschooler, it’s the power of the human spirit to do hard things and overcome challenges. Her son, Emmett, 3 1/2, has Down syndrome. Down syndrome, otherwise known as trisomy 21, is caused by an extra 21st chromosome.

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GIVING THANKS AND DOING PLANKS – 30-Day Challenge

Keeping Kids in Motion

Are you ready to Flourish with Fitness throughout the month of November? If so, then it’s time for 30 DAYS of GIVING THANKS and DOING PLANKS! Why plank exercises? Plank exercises strengthen the core. Core muscles help to support the body and allow us to use our arms.

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

PLT4M

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. After doing so, we reshape the conversation to support more physical education and physical activity for students of all ages. Let’s dive in! What is the difference between physical education and physical activity?

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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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MiYS at Stip Ugd volleyball club, north Macedonia

Lampe

Kristian Risteski (Coach) Dr. Biljana Popeska (Goce Delcev University) I am Kristian Risteski, a senior volleyball player and coach of young volleyball players at the Volleyball club Stip UGD from Stip, North Macedonia.

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Reflection: A Critical Teaching Practice

Human Kinetics

Presented by Shonna Snyder, PhD, CHES, research scientist at The Mast Cell Disease Society, and former associate professor of health and physical education at Gardner-Webb University. . In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Shonna Snyder discusses the benefits of reflection as a critical teaching practice and how to do it well. . . Professional Development.

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Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of PE

Human Kinetics

Presented by Nancy Egner Markos, MEd, retired elementary physical education and health specialist, and retired clinical instructor for the University of Virginia. . In the presentation, Human Kinetics author Nancy Egner Markos talks about teaching fundamental motor skills to young students. . Professional Development. After viewing the presentation, download a certificate of completion for Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of PE. .

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The 5 Most Capped Wales Players

The Sporting

The footballers with the most international caps for Wales A century of international caps was almost unheard of for Welsh international players until recent times. However, multiple players have celebrated this accomplishment in the past couple of years. This list discusses the most capped Wales players. These footballers have dedicated themselves to serve their country in an attempt to take the footballing nation to new heights. 5.