Drowning in the Shallow
JANUARY 1, 2022
Top 10 read posts in 2021 Top 10 read posts written in 2021 What is a ‘constraints led approach’? (2016) A constraints led approach is a relatively new approach to skill acquisition.
School Yard
JANUARY 7, 2022
Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. I started organizing area families to participate together in local 5k fun runs. Within weeks, I was able to inspire over 25 students and their families to run a 5k together. Participation continued to grow and one particular day after a race, two parents suggested I start a before-school fitness and running club and offered to help
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Every Kids Sports
JANUARY 6, 2022
Keagan Brown, age 14, is our youngest Champion at Every Kid Sports. Keagan is an up-and-coming motorcycle racer from Stokesdale, NC, who started racing at seven. He is now competing in national championships against adults, with the goal of racing professionally. Keagan’s career started in his garage, tinkering with bikes with his dad. “I was struggling in school, and my parents decided that working on motorcycles would help me with academics.
Player Development Project
JANUARY 5, 2022
In this Masterclass webinar replay, the PDP team host Western United FC Academy Director, Anthony Frost for an in depth discussion on considerations around session design and delivery. PDP Co-founder, Dave Wright is joined by PDP Coaching Advisor, James Coutts to host Anthony and they cover a range of topics: Insights on Anthony’s coaching and coach development experience Considerations for designing your sessions Realism, repetition and relevance The practice spectrum & practical exam
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.
The PE Hub
JANUARY 4, 2022
It seems like there’s a national day for almost everything! But trust us, National Puzzle Day is something you will want to get involved with. On January 29 th, puzzle lovers get their time to shine and celebrate all things puzzling. From crosswords and jigsaws to treasure hunts and Sudoku, there are so many puzzles out there to enjoy. What is National Puzzle Day?
RC Families
JANUARY 3, 2022
What do your kids need to hear often? Whether you are a parent of a 5, 15, or 25-year-old, it’s always good to take a hard look at how you are doing at parenting. This year–and every year–here are some things that your kids need to know. Be intentional about speaking these truths into your. Read More.
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Player Development Project
JANUARY 3, 2022
Transition is a moment of the game which requires practice. In this session you’ll see a small sided game which encourages a high level of repetition of quick attack, forward runs, forward passing and recovering runs. The game is designed to create overloads in different areas of the pitch which creates a high number of attacking opportunities for the team in possession and challenges the defending team to recover and often defend outnumbered.
i-phys-ed
JANUARY 2, 2022
The Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach was developed by researchers at Loughborough University in the United Kingdom to tap into children’s inherent desire to play. Bunker and Thorpe (1982) developed TGfU around the concept of teaching kids games by playing games. TGfU is an inquiry-based approach to teaching and prioritizes decision-making through gameplay over skill refinement … What is Teaching Games for Understanding?
AKA Sports
JANUARY 1, 2022
Happy New Year, Good People! Wishing you all the greatest of health and prosperity in 2022, of course, but I’m also pushing to challenge each and everyone of you, to challenge yourself! You ever hear that one… It’s better to be a Warrior in a garden, than a gardener in war? Attack your day, attack this year. Unlock your greatest potential, no matter your circumstance.
Every Kids Sports
JANUARY 4, 2022
In November 2021, we kicked off a writing contest for parents who applied for the Every Kid Sports Pass. Parents were asked to share how sports have positively impacted their family, their kids and/or their community. We received over 35 inspirational stories that amplify the power of sports, and we are pleased to share the winning entry below, submitted by Valisa Smith!
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.
Better Coaching
JANUARY 1, 2022
Here I'm bringing you another item that I fully support. This WebGlove is unique and is a great tool to develop hand-eye coordination in young players and refine it in older players. I use these with my 11-year-old and 10-year-old players. They love the games we play with it. We have challenges using it at first base catching throws from infielders from about 15 feet away.
What's New in Adapted Physical Education
JANUARY 5, 2022
Hello APE podcast listeners and welcome to another episode/post on the What's New in APE platform! For this episode, I was able to bring back 2x Paralympian Jessica Heims to talk about here recent experiences with competing in the 2020 Paralympics and navigating COVID. Jessica is a 2x Paralympian for the USA Track and Field team and a professional sprinter and discus thrower.
Every Kids Sports
JANUARY 4, 2022
In a world that’s getting more competitive and demanding, Sadie Maubet Bjornsen fully believes in the healing power of being outside. “ Being active outside, breathing fresh air, is a natural remedy to the anxiety that ’ s fueled by our fast-paced lives. It has a tremendous impact on our brains.”. Sadie grew up in the Methow Valley, a small community in eastern Washington State, and spending time outdoors was part of her family’s lifestyle. “ Exploring the mountains on the weekends, riding bikes
Every Kids Sports
JANUARY 4, 2022
In November 2021, we kicked off a writing contest for parents who applied for the Every Kid Sports Pass. Parents were asked to share how sports have positively impacted their family, their kids and/or their community. We received over 35 inspirational stories that amplify the power of sports, and we are pleased to share the winning entry below, submitted by Valisa Smith!
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