Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The physical benefits of sport are undeniable. The real news from the past few years has been all the research confirming that taking part in sport or physical activity has a (huge) positive impact on your mental and physical health. How physical activity can stimulate positive mental health.

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Gopher PE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From beach days to park picnics, sport discs have been the go-to casual game for decades. But what if I told you there’s a new game in town that makes disc sports enjoyable for all ages, and especially for your physical education classes? Disc It isn’t your typical run-of-the-mill activity. The best part?

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! FlipFrenzy Set is a game that combines speed, strategy, and exercise for an electrifying PE session. With Rainbow Set magnets, they can even compete with a burst of colorful motivation.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

Created by: John Strong, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Charla Krahnke, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn This module is intended to be a 15-day Sport Education season with 6 teams that remain the same for the entire season. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores technology use in physical education. 2015), motivation (Melton et al.,

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Heart Zones’ reports offer multiple means to express their learning and goals via FIT points, MVPA (Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity), Zones, etc. It’s also a strong motivator for students and also gives the teachers the ability to gamify their lessons. for their motivation to play/move.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The impact ranges from physical to emotional to cognitive to social. Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. Teaching gymnastics develops key physical skills. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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Sports for Schools

JUNE 25, 2021

In first episode we explored exercise and activity with an emphasis on how both are important in particular for children and the younger generation. The conversation covered what motivates us both to make the changes we need to improve children’s wellbeing and quality of life – and frankly life chances.

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Gopher PE

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport , 89 (4), 429-439.

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Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

But I had this PE teacher that was very encouraging – tough but motivational. And I grew up in an area with the resources to devote to physical activity. We’re an active family who is involved in sports – she does tennis and soccer. When I was growing up, I didn’t always enjoy PE because I wasn’t a very strong kid.

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

Created by: Charla Krahnke, John Strong, Skyler Boles, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Victor Spadaro This module is intended to be a 15-day Sport Education season with 6 teams that remain the same for the entire season. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. . Learn MORE.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Decreased Endurance, Strength and Power A lack of sleep can reduce the energy available for physical activity and lower the threshold for fatigue. Reduced Motivation and Mental Alertness Too many hours of sleep can make an athlete feel groggy, sluggish and less motivated to exercise or compete.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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Teen Health 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Often, proper sleep, eating, and exercise habits are sacrificed, which can cause increased fatigue, burnout, and attention deficits. Sleep, eating, and exercise habits are often influenced by each other, and exercise, due to time constraints, is often sacrificed entirely, causing issues with sleeping and eating. Join a sport.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores student centered learning examples in physical education with the use of technology. Martino, M.,

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Get physical – exercise is one of the best ways to maintain or lose weight and maintain a body shape. Encourage your child to take part in any form of physical activity, sport at school or out of school sports at clubs or leisure centres. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

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AKA Sports

DECEMBER 6, 2022

These suggestions include: Eat Well Be physically active Maintain a healthy weight Get enough sleep Quit Smoking Avoid too much alcohol As we look to the winter ahead there’s certain things that we can count on. The days will have more dark than light, the weather is going to get colder, and colds and flus are going to happen.

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

Any model-based instruction a student leads can be a powerful tool for student motivation and engagement. For example, a teacher could display an instructional video of a physical activity. Short instructional videos demonstrate and model proper form and technique before a student goes and perform the exercise independently.

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The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

What makes Norway so successful at the Olympics and what can we – as physical educators – take away from their approach? The Joy Of Sport – For All. The Joy Of Sport For All isn’t so much a policy as it is a spirit in which all sport policies in Norway are written. Physical Education Takeaways.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)

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AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. Physical health directly impacts mental health so if nothing else, a proper diet, enough sleep and daily physical activity is a great place to start.

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School Yard

MARCH 19, 2019

Students’ emotional health and wellness is just as important as physical health and wellness to those who teach physical education. The mindfulness practices of learning to be aware of and manage emotions and relationships is a significant part of participation in sports, exercise, and teamwork.

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one. Many of us are driven by the explicit love of selected sports with an unclear jump to needing to teach movement as a broad life skill, resulting in PE teachers finding joy in teaching only certain games.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Hannon, J.

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The Physical Educator

MARCH 26, 2022

The Sport Education model positively affects student engagement through features such as small teams and peer teaching. Finally, Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility focuses on helping students develop conflict resolution, inclusiveness, and cooperation skills in physical activity settings. meaningful to your students.

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Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Multiple means of engagement is the why of learning —utilizing strategies to get students motivated and excited about learning, to help them sustain interest in learning tasks, and to know how to regulate themselves. Students’ favorite sports, teams, music, colors, superheroes etc., & Grenier, M.

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