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Building a Dream Team: Cultivating an Inclusive and Joyful PE Culture

SHAPE America

If you walked into my gym, I would want you to see students of all backgrounds and ability levels working side by side — encouraging one another, building skills and facing challenges as a team. In a truly inclusive PE environment, being “good” isn’t limited to speed, strength or skill. Confidence is contagious.

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

SHAPE America

When I ask for other examples, the gym falls silent. Their feedback can offer insights we might never see from the front of the gym. Physical activity doesnt have to mean a gym workout or structured HIIT circuit. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? Almost every time, they respond, run. Dont stop there.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

This approach, which Ive labeled More, Younger, insists that increased time on the field, in the gym, or on the court is the surest path to success, scholarships, and lifelong athletic achievement. Some children do not show significant athletic promise at age 10, but by 15 or 16, they have the size, strength, and motivation to excel.

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How Blue Devils Weiden Optimize Training with Firstbeat Sports

First Beat

Simon Heidenreich is the strength and conditioning coach at Blue Devils Weiden , a professional ice hockey team competing in Germanys DEL 2 league. Meet Simon: From Player to Coach Simons journey in ice hockey has taken him from a professional player to an accomplished strength and conditioning coach and sports scientist.

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Identifies movement strengths and opportunities for practice to support individual improvement. Take this visual and display it in your gym to help students find the right jump rope size! Jump rope activities for elementary PE also support additional SHAPE K-5 standards, including but not limited to: 2.2.3

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

Benefits of Exercise Snacks: While further research is needed, exercise snacks may offer several benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and reduced blood sugar levels. Examples of Exercise Snacks: Exercise snacks require no gym or special equipment.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! At the same time, the absence of resistance training will always equal substantial losses of strength and power. Let’s take a quick look at exactly why consistent strength training during the season puts your team in the best position to win.