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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. Empower Students Through Voice and Choice Motivation soars when students have a say in how they move. Grades 9-12 2.12.7

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Thoughts on youth sport rentention, coaching and coach development

Learning Through Sport

This is important for 'present' retention as players who are engaged in a positive sporting culture and climate show increased level of enjoyment, motivation and wellbeing. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 4 (3), 420-438. Journal of Sport Exercise Science , 7 , 12-20. Agnew, D., & & Abery, E.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Core Element 2: Encourage Structured Student Choice – After establishing a foundation of physical literacy, school districts should provide ample resources and support so students can explore different paths for lifelong fitness. Advantages: Students have an entire semester to sink their teeth into specific fitness topics.

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SuperSafe Floor Hockey: A Unique and Safe Way to Teach Hockey in PE

Gopher Sport

Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. From solo practices to group activities, it supports a wide range of exercises that develop coordination, strength, and hockey fundamentals. Finding the right equipment can make all the difference.

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How to Motivate Staff to Lead Physical Activity in Your Program (Even if They’re Not Fitness Pros)

Skillastics

In this post, well explore how to motivate your staff to lead physical activities even if theyre not fitness pros and show you how Skillastics, an After School physical activity curriculum, can make the process both easy and effective. Staff dont need to memorize complex exercises or create workout routines from scratch.

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2025 Adapted Physical Education Blog, Welcome Back Edition

Arizona Health and Physical Education

The First-Then chart can motivate students to do activities they don’t necessarily like and clarifies when they can do what they like. I like to find out the student’s favorite activity, for example bouncing on the exercise ball. These charts can also help lay the language foundation needed to complete multi-step directions.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

MSU

Facilitating positive youth development in elite youth hockey: Exploring coaches’ capabilities, opportunities, and motivations. Journal of sport and exercise psychology , 31 (1), 97-117. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology , 33 (3), 302-320. Kavussanu, M., & Boardley, I. The prosocial and antisocial behavior in sport scale.