January, 2019

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Jump Rope for Heart Assembly 2019

Carly's P.E. Games

I am so happy to share videos of our Jump Rope performance from the Jump Rope for Heart assembly yesterday. My students did a terrific job! I am so proud of their hard work! This performance has become a fun tradition at our school. I wrote this routine a few years ago, and we perform it to the song "Jump" by Van Halen. In the fall, my students all practice jump rope skills in PE class.

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Live Session: Technical Warm Up

Player Development Project

In this Live Session, Dave Wright demonstrates a simple warm up practice that includes ball work, dynamic stretching and multi-directional movement. The structure of the warm up can be adapted easily by changing the space or introducing technical challenges like different types of passes, receiving skills, dribbling and communication. Elements such as combinations, one twos and pressing can all be introduced as players get more familiar with this type of warm up exercise.

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The PE Specialist | Ben Landers

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I was lucky enough to meet Ben Landers at the PE Institute in North Carolina back in 2015 and not only did I have a blast with him, I learnt a bunch of new tricks and tips from him. I had so much fun with him, I just knew I needed to have him on my podcast. … The PE Specialist | Ben Landers Read More ยป. The post The PE Specialist | Ben Landers appeared first on iPhys-Ed.com.

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Creating an Engaging Obstacle Course in PE Class

School Yard

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. One opportunity to engage students in a unique and challenging lesson plan is to create an obstacle course. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace.

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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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Controlling Motivational Strategies: Implications for Sports Coaches

Player Development Project

J. Bartholomew, N. Ntoumanis, and C. Ntoumanis The Big Idea Letโ€™s begin this research review with an illustration. In sports, there is a difference between players who are merely involved and players who are fully committed. (You will have to play along here.) There is an old American illustration pointing out this difference, the difference between being involved and being committed.

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How can I improve the motivation of my players?

Player Development Project

The question this week comes from Dave, via Twitter: โ€œIs hunger or desire coachable? I have some Under 13 players who are lacking in desire but they have a good technical base.โ€ Your Turn: Ask PDP Anything Do you have a coaching question that we might be able to help with? We would love to hear from you! Hereโ€™s what you can do: 1. Tweet your questions to us @playerdp, or contact us on our Facebook page.2.

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Belonging

Player Development Project

What value does belonging have in youth development? PDP Contributor & Founder of Raising Excellence, Reed Maltbie shares a personal story that outlines the critical importance of the environments we create and the tribes we belong to. I sat in the parking lot, a quiet observer, hoping not to be noticed by my son. People change when they are being watched.

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The Road to Success

Player Development Project

As a coach, it’s easy to overlook the sacrifices players and their parents make to pursue their love of sport. With support from Murray United Technical Director, Adam Carty, PDP Contributor, Lara Mossman shares an article on commitment and motivation for young players, providing advice for coaches on how to create autonomy supportive environments.

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Frenkie de Jong: Playing on Intuition

Player Development Project

Frenkie De Jong is one of Dutch Football’s brightest stars. PDP Lead Researcher James Vaughan examines a recent interview with De Jong and shares some brilliant research around knowledge and learning, helping coaches understand how to create a learning environment and difference between telling and doing. In a recent interview, one of the most exciting prospects to emerge in European football talks about the secret of becoming a good football player.

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iPhys-Ed.com in 2018: A Year in Review

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What a whirlwind 2018 was! It came and went and here I am writing another Year in Review blog post. Last year, I reflected on big year both professionally and personally and this year was no different. 2018 saw me finishing off my first year and starting my second as PHE Department Head at Meadowridge, as well … iPhys-Ed.com in 2018: A Year in Review Read More ยป.

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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 โ€˜habits of mindโ€™ for positive and constructive engagement with others, PE provides a basis for personal and community health and wellbeing.

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Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority

School Yard

As students grow to become independent adults, there is a natural shift in priorities towards obligations, responsibilities, and a career. As priorities change, for many, physical activity and a healthy lifestyle can fall to the wayside. As an adult influence on studentsโ€™ experience with health and fitness, physical education teachers can play a key role in encouraging students to make movement a priority throughout their lives.

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Youth Development at Leicester City

Player Development Project

Steve Kirby has over 15 years experience working in academy football in England. Formerly Lead Youth Development Phase Coach at MK Dons, Steve is now the U18 Assistant Coach at Leicester City FC. In this interview, PDP Editor, Dave Wright sits down for an hour with Steve to discuss his own personal coaching journey, some of the key lessons he has learnt along the way and how he has applied them.