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The Phenomenon that is Cheltenham Racecourse

The Sporting

Horse Racing: The appetite for Cheltenham just keeps getting bigger. Oli Harris returns to the track with another opinion piece. Today’s subject matter; The mecca of jump racing, the home of National Hunt, Cheltenham Racecourse. Caveat. I previously worked in Horse Racing, so perhaps I may exaggerate a little with some of my adjectives, but I have no link with Cheltenham or indeed jump racing, so I would hope this is a pretty balanced piece.

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EXERCISE KINDNESS - Summer 2023

AKA Sports

From Week 1, credit videographer Matt Gallagher, featuring all the amazing work that these staff do with kids! EXERCISE KINDNESS - A slogan that has impacted me for over a year, I believed the time was right to share it. This summer was anticipated as our most significant season yet, with a new west metro facility, record-breaking numbers and exceptional leadership.

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The Best NFL Teams That Didn't Win the Super Bowl

The Sporting

The 7 Greatest Teams Who Should Have Won The Superbowl, but Didn’t The phrase “ Any Given Sunday,” became popularised in the NFL world by the Holywood movie of the same name that featured Al Pacino and Jamie Foxx among other A-listers. The original phrase allegedly stems from former NFL Commissioner, Bert Bell, who during his tenure said: “On any given Sunday, any team can beat any other team.

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“Be Present” With Your Children: What Does That Really Mean?

RC Families

“I really want to be present with my kids,” one mom told me recently and while I applaud her desire, I started thinking about what it actually means to be present. We say that a lot these days and yet have we actually taken the time to figure out what it really means? I like.

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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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Weird and wonderful Ice Hockey traditions & superstitions

The Sporting

Ice Hockey : Truly some superstitious folk! We take a look at some of the stranger traditions on ice. Ice Hockey teams boast some of the most passionate, loyal, die-hard fans of all sports. It’s no surprise with so much to love about hockey – from the brawls, the speed of the game and wild goal celebrations. Fans and players alike have adopted many weird and wonderful traditions and superstitions in their desire for team success.

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Safe Practice 2024 – Have your say…

Association for Physical Education

17/07/2023 The Association for Physical Education is commencing the authoring of the Safe Practice in PESSPA 2024 edition. In preparation for the updates and adjustments to this valuable resource, afPE […] The post Safe Practice 2024 – Have your say… appeared first on Association for Physical Education - Association For Physical Education | P.E.

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Esports Evolution: A Brief History of eSports and Competitive Gaming

The Sporting

A Short History of Competitive Video Gaming and the Evolution of Esports The gaming industry we see in 2023 is vastly different from even 10 years ago. From arcades to home video games, to the giant business it is today, gaming has gone from an entertaining hobby to an entertainment universe of its own making. Video games have become the biggest worldwide medium of entertainment, and one thing that helped make video games so popular is their competitive nature, and with competitive gaming comes

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The Need for Speed: The Best Fast Bowlers of All Time

The Sporting

The Greatest Fast Bowlers in Cricket History Is there any more exhilarating sight on a cricket field than a fast bowler steaming in at full pelt? Whether you are a batsman or a bowler, you will agree that one of the most exciting things about cricket is fast bowling. It is something enjoyable and adrenaline-pumping part of the game, which keeps the interest of the spectators alive.

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Quick Hands: The 5 Fastest Boxers of All Time

The Sporting

The Fastest Boxers in the History of the Sweet Science To the layman, boxing may seem like a bloody sport with two fighters just throwing hands. But once you look at the sport a little closer, you realise that it requires a lot of skill, power, precision and speed. In fact, speed may be one of the most important aspects of the game. Boxers can dish out more punishment in the ring when they’re quick enough, and they can also protect themselves.

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Football Fashion: From The Terraces to the Cat Walk

The Sporting

Football Fashion: Exploring the Links Between the Beautiful game, and the Worlds Most Popular Brands Since the 1960s, football has played a role in fashion- and vice versa As part of our sports and popular culture collection, we have had a look at the relationship between football and fashion. From its roots on the terraces with football hooligans to the players that became fashion icons while still at the top of their game.

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How Physical Education Plays a Core Role in Student Development

Speaker: Shane Pill PhD, MEd, BEd, LMACHPER, FACHPER - Physical Education and Sports Researcher, Professor, Consultant, and Speaker

Physical education is an important part of the development of the whole person: physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. By providing education in movement competency, education on using movement to develop the ability to be self-regulated and motivated, and education through movement to develop ‘habits of mind’ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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The 5 Best Turkish Footballers of All Time

The Sporting

The 5 Greatest Football Players from Turkey As a footballing nation, Turkey’s golden age has mostly come in the 21st century, though the Eurasian region was regularly seen in the Olympic football tournaments from 1924-1960. Having only qualified for the FIFA World Cup twice and UEFA European Championships once prior to the current century; the Turks have reached the semi-finals of the 2002 World Cup, 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2008 European Championship since, as well as the quarter-fi

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Premier League Icons: Paulo Wanchope

The Sporting

Paulo Wanchope: Derby Hero and Premier League Icon Paolo Wanchope is probably best remembered for his debut wonder goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford in 1997, in a 3-2 win for The Rams. Paolo Wanchope is one of those players that all Premiership fans who watched in the 90s will remember. One of the very few exports from Costa Rica into European football, he burst onto the UK scene and remained in professional football until 2007.

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