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Parkour Can Spice Up Your Gymnastics Unit

Physical Education Update

Parkour (sometimes abbreviated to PK) is a sport in which participants use a variety of gymnastics, tumbling and balance moves to run quickly through an urban environment. Participants negotiate obstacles by jumping, vaulting, swinging, climbing and scaling walls. While Parkour is not competitive, its close relative, “Freerunning,” is a competition sport.

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The Greatest South African Rugby Players of all time

The Sporting

5 of the Best South African Rugby Players of All Time The Springboks have a very proud rugby history and have achieved much in the game including Rugby World Cup wins in 1995, 2007 and 2019. New Zealand are the only other nation to have won it on three occasions. But who are the Springbok’s greatest ever players? Naas Botha - Springbok Great Here I have picked 5 players who I think are among the best to have worn the famous green and gold jersey.

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May Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar

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Our May 2023 Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! Keep kids and active during the month of May! This printable calendar is a great resource that teachers can share with students and encourage them to do at home or as an … Read More The post May Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog.

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Golf's Greatest Players: Gary Player

The Sporting

A Profile of Gary Player: Iconic Golfer Gary Jim player, nicknamed the Black Knight and Mr Fitness, was born November 1, 1935, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Player was regarded as the World's most travelled athlete, and also one of the very best professional golfers in the World in the post-World War II era. He was only the third man after Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan to have won all four major tournaments, also known as the modern golf Grand Slam.

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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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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

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Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. In this article Alex X. MartĂ­nez explores and expands on adapted physical education and physical activity and offers practical insights for schools and communities. About The Author : Alex X.

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Know the Game: A Guide to Handball

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About the Game of Handball Handball, sometimes called team handball or Olympic handball, has featured in every Summer Olympics since 1972. It is the second-biggest sport in Europe in terms of participation and viewing figures, behind football. Handball also ranks second behind ice hockey in the list of fastest team sports!

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5 Easy-To-Remember Chess Endgame Tips

The Sporting

5 Tips to Improve Your Chess Endgame Lots of players are focused on learning everything about openings and tactics in Chess. However, learning the endgame is often ignored, even though it’s the best way to increase your rating. A dramatic Chess picture that makes little sense but looks good. Being able to find a tactic that gives you a win won’t matter much if you can’t convert that winning position into a victory.

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Interrupting the Spread of Misinformation for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

March 20th to 26th is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW). The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) began promoting this week in 2010 to encourage the education of communities on what science has taught and is teaching us about substance use and addiction. Each of us has a growing collection of knowledge on substances and we gather this information from a variety of sources throughout our life.