PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Students can practice and develop body control, balance, mobility, strength, and more through the fun and exciting sport of gymnastics. At PLT4M, we recommend teaching gymnastic skills to the entire class allowing ample students time to practice the movements together. Each exercise has written and video instruction.

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. While Crossfit is an exercise philosophy, it’s also a competitive fitness sport, with the CrossFit Games conducted every year since 2007.

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The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Injury-Proofing Your Training: Smart Strategies for Long-Term Success Injuries are a common part of exercise - but you can prevent them. Sports like American football can cause regular injuries if you don’t look after yourself properly. Include movements that mimic the motions you'll be performing during your sport.

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Movement and physical activity truly helps kids think and learn differently. Exercise was proven to: Increase the number of neurotransmitters in the brain. Absolutely. Improve oxygen flow to the brain.

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Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

My goal is to MAXIMIZE our time together with lots of movement, exercise, sports and games. Sports Skills - We learn about a different sport skill and/or physical activity each week. My rules and procedures are the same each year, so the students know what to expect and everything runs smoothly.

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The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

But there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in this sport! Gymnastics has a number of health advantages and it may be the best sport to do if you want to get fit and active, even in your advancing years. If that’s not convinced you to try out this wonderful sport, let's continue by discussing all the benefits of gymnastics for adults.

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Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

As our children grow into physically active, upright beings and we introduce them to sports, we pass the coaching baton to others, hopeful that while playing sports with their peers, our kids will be taught new skills, make friends, and develop a passion for exercise.

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The Sporting

JUNE 8, 2023

Read everything you need to know about this fascinating sport before you get started! A roller derby game in full swing Roller derby is a thrilling and super-competitive sport that can be as exciting to play as it is to watch. This forever changed the course of the sport! But this is not to say that you can’t play!

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Gopher PE

APRIL 10, 2024

Fitness & Warmup Motivating students to enjoy basic exercises is challenging, but with the incorporation of BlazePod, the students get excited and push their effort to new levels. I set up 8 cones around the gym, and labeled each of them with a different exercise or activity that I want them to do. Set a timer for 5 – 10 minutes.

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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. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. If you’re looking for a sport that covers just about all of the physical skills that children need to develop, gymnastics is your answer. Teaching gymnastics helps children improve in other sports.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily? Use Sports Stories to Talk About Discrimination. An easy and natural way to discuss Black History Month in health and physical education is through Black American pioneers in sports.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. This is an issue regarding the relationship between the agonist muscle group (those that start the movement) and antagonist muscle groups (those that control the movement).

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Padel Power: Sandy Farquharson From The Padel School Talks to The Sporting Blog Padel continues to grow at breakneck speed, with people taking up the game every day, as clubs add Padel courts to their facilities. Different sports bring their habits to the court. What exercises can we do off-court to improve our footwork for Padel?

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Gopher PE

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun! Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side.

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First Beat

MARCH 28, 2024

This article is written by Domenik Theodorou , a Firstbeat Sports client and Performance Coach at RASTA Vechta, a professional basketball team competing in the Basketball Bundesliga (BBL). Within one or two days post-injury, the player typically begins weight room exercises with a four-day program designed for use up to six days per week.

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Teen Health 101

APRIL 26, 2023

By: Isabelle Nichol, Contributing Writer Edited by: Elias Azizi, Editor in Chief With the rise of technology usage, and the increase in online hobbies and activities, a large portion of adults and teens alike aren’t reaching their weekly quota of exercise. Soccer is one of the most popular sports worldwide.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

That means exercise reduces our risk of dying from anything by 20-30 percent! This time is about stimulating the senses, which goes beyond the five senses and includes vestibular (movement) and proprioception (body position). This is the perfect time for sport. We will talk more about sports in the next slide.

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Gopher PE

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

There are five different movement families within parkour: (1) landings, (2) spins, (3) vaults, (4) wall movements and (5) swings. Types of Movement Families: 1. Spins: Within the movement family of the spins, a rotation is made around the vertical axis. In this movement, children overcome obstacles using a back roll.

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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. injury prevention, proper alignment, hydration, use of equipment, implementation of rules, sun protection).

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Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

We have our own goals and objectives, such as teaching gross and fine motor movement and Social and Emotional skills. Having more space than a classroom is conducive to movement, and students learn better when they move. “ Bibliography: Glossary of Education Reform - [link] Movement in Learning -[link]

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 14, 2023

FlipFrenzy Set is a game that combines speed, strategy, and exercise for an electrifying PE session. And for an extra twist, encourage creative movement as they flip their way to victory! Rainbow Itty Sport Balls Pack Dive into a colorful world of play with the Rainbow Itty Sport Balls Pack !

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

It doesn’t matter what sport or athletic activity you do, you’ll always get back what you put in. When you build muscle through exercise, your muscle fibres tear, triggering an inflammatory response and releasing chemical messengers called cytokines. Changing up your exercises reduces your risk of injury, too.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Physical education programs should be: Quality – PE programs are more than just playing sports and “rolling out the ball.” ” Instead, PE classes have a scope and sequence that builds and develops students’ skills and understanding of different types of physical fitness and exercise.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

For example, physical literacy development occurs during activities like learning to ride a bike or participating in youth sports. See more here on the differences between physical activity vs. physical education.) Physical literacy is about learning a wide range of functional movement skills across different activities.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

Sweat, particularly during physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, is the largest source of electrolyte and water loss. Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements. Besides hydration , electrolytes help support brain function, heart health, muscle function, and more.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. Lastly, there is the added complication of student-athletes on different sports and team schedules. In some school settings, this foundation may have been built at the middle school level.

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First Beat

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

We decided to look at what this means for Firstbeat Sports users and attempt to identify some trends with the data for periodization leading into match days. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. Key Training Variables – Weekly Periodization. Training Effect and TRIMP. Key Training Variables – Weekly periodization.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Running is an essential objective for every student because so many other skills, games, and sports rely on the ability to run. It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. However, we do work towards mastering basic gross and fine motor movements. “ However, that is not the goal.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

: Looking at the different variations of Pilates There are many different types of Pilates, which is an exercise form that utilizes different ranges of controlled movements that are designed in a way to enhance physical endurance, posture, and flexibility. The group reformer Pilates focuses on the flow of the exercise.

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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.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Your Guide to Rhythmic Gymnastics – The Sport Blurring the Lines Between Sport and Art Rhythmic gymnastics is mostly performed by women, combining coordination, artistry and elegance. This year marks 63 years since rhythmic gymnastics was first recognised by the International Gymnastics Federation , making it a relatively new sport.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this state, the body operates most efficiently , positively impacting cardiovascular health, thermoregulation, athletic performance, metabolism, mood, and exercise recovery. Daily water and electrolyte losses occur from various activities, including respiration, urination, bowel movements, and vomiting.

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The Sporting

MARCH 8, 2024

Read the latest Olympic News on The Sporting Blog. The badminton test event is just one of numerous sports qualification competitions taking place globally in the weeks ahead. With nearly 55% of the athlete quota places now allocated – to 5,779 athletes* – this is further evidence that the Games are quickly approaching.

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Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

This paper explore the ecological perspective to the complexity existence that skills learning takes place in, i.e. why and how movement emerges. This is perhaps opposed to the more palatable perspective of skills learning as solely mechanical and existing in a ‘simple’ environment of learner and teacher, i.e. how movement is created.

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Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 26, 2023

The sports materials are concrete physical objects. However, the sports equipment is often symbolic of a concept from the classroom. From a solely concrete perspective, they are using sports balls to work on different gross motor skills. They brought the sports balls to the middle when they succeeded in their physical task.

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The Sporting

JULY 3, 2023

Exercise with the dogs Having a dog gives you the perfect reason for getting out in the fresh air to be active. The physical movement of our body aids cardiac health, reduces stress, aids regulation of blood pressure and keeps us fit in body and mind. We love taking our whippets to the dog-friendly Parkrun events.

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