Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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Drowning in the Shallow

JUNE 15, 2024

What is the purpose of a physical education? My position is that it is to ‘nurture the physically educated person.’ Can PE (the school subject) do this by itself? No, I don’t think so.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You may have been involved in a such a debate – whether your local government should invest in local sports facilities – perhaps to be housed on your school property. Our mayor, in my mind a forward-looking politician, proposed a multi-use sports facility and performing arts centre for our city of 155,000.

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Physical Education Update

JULY 12, 2022

His belief in the power of sport was no Hollywood fabrication. This video of Mandela, speaking at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco in 2000, illustrates his views. “Sport has the power to change the world. Sport can create hope, where once there was only despair. Physical Education Update.

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Association for Physical Education

MARCH 7, 2023

08/03/23 Major Government funding announcement & commitment to PE and school sport Today, on International Women’s Day the Government is setting out new standards for equal access to sports, making […] The post Major Government funding announcement & commitment to PE and school sport appeared first on Association for Physical Education (..)

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system.

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Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

School sport participation can be a conversation conundrum. I know many people don't have positive experiences with sport. I reckon that the research shows this is how the coach and others 'construct' and input into the sport environment rather than being inherent to sport itself. 1999; Westerbeek et al.,

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Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

ecological, physical education) into a journal search site and came across a paper by Rudd ret al, An ecological dynamics conceptualisation of physical ‘education’: Where we have been and where we could go next. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy , 293 -306. doi: [link]. Gray, R., & Davids, K.

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SHAPE America

MAY 24, 2022

I have always loved sports and participated in them my whole life. In the 1950s and 1960s, classes in physical education were separate for boys and girls. Sports for girls were not encouraged nor promoted in those years. In 1988, I applied for a position as the sports/recreation director at a local Y.

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SHAPE America

MAY 19, 2022

After high school, I went to Penn State University to major in health and physical education. We played a mostly varsity team schedule and followed the rules of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW), which governed women’s collegiate athletics at that time. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

A growing number of school districts and states allow exemptions from physical education. First, we break down the physical education waiver form and how schools and states use it. Next, we explore the rise in popularity, concerns around student opt-outs, and what it all means to the subject of physical education.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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Drowning in the Shallow

MARCH 13, 2022

Physical Education is resistant to change, or so it is said. A raft of government policies, National Curriculums and reports from interested stakeholders haven’t been able to overcome the comfort that has been created by a multi-activity sports technique focus approach. →

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The Sporting

APRIL 23, 2023

The Top 5 Most Popular Sports in Russia Sports became mainstream in Russia after the Second World War - and Soviet athletes achieved big in international sports events. Quite a lot of them under dubious circumstances… But what are the most popular sports in Russia in 2023? million people in Russia play this sport.

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Association for Physical Education

AUGUST 2, 2022

02/08/2022 The Sport for Development Coalition has called on Government and policy-makers to “seize the moment” and capitalise on how the Lionesses’ wonderful EURO 2022 victory can help to drive […].

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PE 4 Learning

JUNE 6, 2022

@Cambridge_Uni @PESSP_PD_study are conducting a study about teacher professional development in England for Physical Education. This study is organised by the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 24, 2023

is a Distinguished Service Professor in the Kinesiology Department at The State University of New York at Brockport, (SUNY) in adapted physical education. She is the founder and director of Camp Abilities: An educational sports camp for children with visual impairments. Lieberman Ph.D.

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Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 23, 2023

In Central and South American countries, it is safe to assume their favorite sport is fútbol or soccer. The official sport would evolve from its cowboy origins to how it's played today. By 1962, the Rodeo was declared the national sport of Chile by the National Council of Sports and the Chilean Olympic Committee.

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The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

What is the Primary PE and Sport Premium? The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. How is the Primary PE and Sport Premium used? How is the Primary PE and Sport Premium used?

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Top 7 Sports in South Korea By Popularity South Korea has a rich sports history and culture. Unlike North Korea, with a tightly controlled and isolated economy, South Korea is one of the world's most productive countries, with a substantial sports economy! Read on to find out more about the sports South Koreans love most 1.

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Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the Olympics over, there is now a huge gap in my life that only watching 18 hours of daily television sports can fill. But China possesses an ancient culture, expanding economy and form of government that are gradually opening themselves to the world. Here they are: Race Walking. I’m not a race walking fan.

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Association for Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

18/11/22 In July 2022, Podium in collaboration with YouGov and Sports Governing Body partners (Rugby Football Union, England Athletics and England Hockey), conducted its first Safety in Sport Perception Study. […].

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Association for Physical Education

JULY 19, 2023

19/07/2023 Updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan & Refreshed Primary PE and Sport Premium Guidance Government confirms two-year plan to boost quality and equal access Kitemark to recognise schools […] The post Updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan & Refreshed Primary PE and Sport Premium Guidance appeared first on Association (..)

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Association for Physical Education

JUNE 14, 2023

14/06/2023 Sport Minister, Stuart Andrew, expresses support for the School Games Organiser Programme and highlights the government’s commitment to increasing access to opportunities for sport and physical activity for children […] The post Minister Stuart Andrew’s Speech at the School Games National Summit 2023 appeared first on Association (..)

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Association for Physical Education

JULY 27, 2023

27/07/2023 Following the publication by HM Government on Wednesday 19th July 2023, of The School Sport and Activity Action Plan, the Association for Physical Education (afPE) is delighted to see […] The post afPE’s Statement Following the Release of the Updated School Sport and Activity Action Plan appeared first on Association for Physical (..)

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

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Learning Through Sport

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

"It is the study and practice of physical activity that renders physical education an indispensable subject in a balanced educational programme" (Kirk, 1988, p. Tinning, Macdonald, Wright and Hickey (2001) concluded that learning in movement has been the traditional area of focus for Australian physical education.

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Montessori Physical Education

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

1st, you were treated to a remarkable art piece detailing a traditional indigenous North American sport called Stickball. Stickball, like other indigenous sports, give us a unique and valuable window into the culture of the people. Playing and celebrating the sport in your PE class can create an enriching experience for your students.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 4, 2023

The 8 Most Popular Sports in Germany We all know Germans love football - but what are the other most popular sports in Germany? The Sporting Blog tells all - read on for the latest facts and figures about Germany’s most popular sports! Governed by the German Football Association (DFB), football boasts 6.6

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The podcast episode featuring professors from various universities discussing PhD programs in Adapted Physical Education (APE). Other things that Oregon State has to offer students is their adaptive exercise clinic, community outreach, and fellowship opportunities through the federal government.

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Aspire-Ed

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recognising the exceptional ability of physical activity to bring happiness, health and success, Crichton’s passion drives his esteemed work in the sector as teacher, advisor, researcher, author and consultant. Crichton is a curriculum designer with a specialism in Physical Education.

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Montessori Physical Education

MAY 28, 2022

Native American Lacrosse and Stickball Montessori Physical Education Introduction : Lacrosse was the most popular team sport among the Atlantic and Great Lakes Plains Indian tribes, and was also played in the south and west as well. Some historians consider Stickball to be North America’s oldest original sport.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. Use Sports Stories to Talk About Discrimination. Read “ The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education ”.

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SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2023

The question above is one I am often asked as the person responsible for health and adapted/physical education in Oregon’s Portland Public Schools (PPS). PPS provides more health education than many school districts in the United States. She began working in education in 2003 as an elementary school teacher.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved.

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The Sporting

JANUARY 20, 2023

The Most Popular Sports in Cuba! Ever since the 1960s, sport has played a huge part in the history and culture of Cuba. From baseball to boxing, Cubans love to enjoy sport on a recreational and professional level. As children grow up, there are all sorts of campaigns to make sure they get involved in sports.

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Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 5, 2022

The Mesoamerican ballgame was a ball sport created by the Olmec around 1600 BC, which would later flourish under the Mayans and Aztecs. A version of the sport exists today under the name ulama , which is played and celebrated by indigenous peoples of Central America. The Rubber Ball Game – A Universal Mesoamerican Sport.

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