PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The debate surrounding sport specific training has persisted for decades. For a long time, it was thought that training had to be specific to sport and position. Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Recent encounters very well meaning leaders in the profession suggest that the younger the age group, the more we need to just get about being efficient in daily school life and perhaps not worry too much regards ‘pedagogy’ and such. This means that precise movements are needed in push-ups and sit-ups to trigger the automatic count.

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The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Sports like American football can cause regular injuries if you don’t look after yourself properly. Well, the thing about injuries is, they can hit you when you least expect them, and when this happens, it can shatter your dreams, derail your progress and leave you feeling defeated.

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First Beat

MAY 9, 2023

Jesper Giller ås is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Leksands IF , a Swedish ice hockey team competing in the SHL, Sweden’s top-tier league. Jesper’s Background: From Player to Coach Jesper’s passion for ice hockey runs deep, having played the sport himself before embarking on his studies in Sports Science in 2011.

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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. Think biceps by the ears!

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The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

But there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in this sport! However, studies show that a six-week weight-training plan can help people even in their eighties gain functionally significant strength. 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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The Sporting

APRIL 25, 2023

The Greatest Arm Wrestlers in History Arm wrestling is an intense and brutal battle of strength and will. As a matter of fact, the sport was depicted in cave drawings in France that date back over 15,000 years. Many talented athletes are also rising their way to the top of the sport.

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PLT4M

MARCH 1, 2023

The barbell back squat is an excellent movement for students to learn and develop. Whether for athletic development or general fitness, the barbell back squat is one of the most effective exercises for developing muscular strength. Everyone should be doing some form of squats because they work the entire body.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Historically, many schools have chosen a sport education model for students. In this model, students are exposed to different sports and games. But when sports are the primary focus throughout a semester, many students quickly lose interest. Fitness Curriculum Playbook (PDF) . Sue is a high school P.E.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Statistics about the current state of child wellness. Bone Strength- Improves bone health.

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills. Recent evidence suggests that adding developmentally appropriate cognitive demands to patterned movement stimulates executive function and the precursor skills to reading and math ( Paschen et al.,

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First Beat

MARCH 7, 2024

In the world of competitive sports, every advantage counts. In this interview, Chris Köller , Athletic Strength and Conditioning Coach at BC Pharmaserv Marburg , a women’s first-division basketball team in Germany, talks to us about how he got started with Firstbeat and how he uses it with his athletes.

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The Sporting

JANUARY 10, 2023

It is an effective way to defend yourself against an attacker, as well as a fantastic discipline to learn for mental and physical well-being. However, later on in its development, different tools and weapons were added to the sport. It is a hard style of karate that incorporates many soft techniques and movements.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Let’s start with the popular ones: Aikido The Japanese martial art of aikido , sometimes referred to as a grappling art, is practiced by going with the flow of the attacker's movement rather than fighting it head-on. Judoka can use their opponents' strength against them by using techniques like lifting and throwing them onto their backs.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

In addition, we break down some of the key concepts of physical literacy and discuss PLT4M’s role in the pursuit of supporting students lifelong journey of health and wellness. For example, physical literacy development occurs during activities like learning to ride a bike or participating in youth sports.

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The Sporting

MARCH 8, 2023

Sumo wrestling is an ancient sport in Japan with immense historical and cultural significance. This sport is an intense physical competition, but the Japanese consider it an integral part of their culture. Born February 10, 1989, Mitsuo debuted in May 2011 and significantly contributed to the sport of sumo wrestling.

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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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Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

We help them navigate daily physical and emotional challenges and nurture and harbor them as they gradually gather the strength and skills to function on their own. In this chapter we explore a parent’s role in developing and tailoring a child’s early sports experiences as his or her first coach.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

EDITOR’S NOTE: This commentary was originally a guest post for the sadly now defunct Strength of Science website. We might then question our roles in upholding the conventions that abound in performance sport. As the saying goes ‘never let the truth get in the way of a good story’. times higher when very high–velocity running (i.e.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The goal is to support every student on a personal fitness, health, and wellness journey. million students participate in high school sports. That means half of all high school students in the United States participate in sports! As a result, student athletes will see immediate benefits in their specific sports.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Physical Activity is bodily movement of any type. If we take a closer look, this can sometimes mean we have to slow down and TEACH different movements.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And on top of that, we are tasked with teaching certain components of health and wellness.” An introduction to all things movement and fitness! Each lesson begins with a guided warm up, followed by movement education and technique work. Here, Lulu introduces the Warrior 2 pose and different variations and modifications.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. Sport coaches don’t prioritize female athlete training during the season as other male sports do. Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. They say comparison is the thief of joy, and I was never happy comparing my speed or hanging strength to others. It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. Then it was the week of doom.

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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. That means we must see this, as well as other research, as a direct call for inclusion for students with disabilities. In this article Alex X.

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PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt! Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms.

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the chest responds very well to chemotherapy,” said Lianna Marks, MD , Mia’s oncologist. “A Mia is now in remission and doing well, according to Dr. Marks. Mia is an incredibly kind person who showed amazing strength in her treatment course as she faced challenges with a calm perseverance.”.

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Teen Health 101

APRIL 26, 2023

However, there are many different ways for individuals to exercise consistently enough, team sports being one of them. Depending on the individual’s comfort with other people, and their desire to engage collaboratively, team sports can be a great choice for a person to reach their desired amount of exercise.

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Designs for Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements. According to the American College of Sports Medicine , hydrating before, during, and after exercise is crucial in preventing dehydration (defined as more than a 2% loss in body weight due to water deficit) and electrolyte imbalances.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Everything you need to know about Ashtanga yoga Ashtanga yoga or Ashtanga vinyasa yoga is a combination of exercises that range from calisthenics to contortionist movements. This has been acknowledged by sports scientists as important for mobility, agility and strength. K.Pattabhi Jois is credited with introducing it.,

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Gopher PE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills. Recent evidence suggests that adding developmentally appropriate cognitive demands to patterned movement stimulates executive function and the precursor skills to reading and math ( Paschen et al.,

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

For example, only a fraction of adults continue playing sports after high school. And these benefits serve both during physical education class and school time, but for students’ long-term health and wellness as they become adults. Therefore, our classes need to be reflective of what fitness can look like beyond high school.”

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

His synopsis includes states, “Clinicians should direct greater attention to positive health, with particular reference to the role of physical activity, in optimizing the well-being of a child. Acute illness is not prevented by vigorous exercise, but it has a favorable effect on the course of many chronic diseases.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

First off, I would like to thank the Montessori Family Alliance for hosting me for an in-depth discussion on physical wellness and the family. 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.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

At every grade level, PE lesson plans can provide students in physical education class opportunities to develop lifelong fitness, health, and wellness skills. Evergreen's Fitness and Strength Curriculum In Action | PLT4M ⁦ @PLT4M ⁩ ⁦ @evglocalschools ⁩ ⁦ @EHS_Vikes ⁩ [link] — Mr. Schmidt (@MrSchmidtEVG) December 7, 2022.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2022

He doesn’t just advocate bending it a little, but full range of motion movements that would have made me cringe just thinking about them a year ago. Split Squats where my knee goes well over my toe? I would like to say that the way he approaches strength and conditioning is the way I approach physical education.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Cruyff was a proponent of the football philosophy known as Total Football explored by Rinus Michels and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Football is the most popular sport in the world, and Leo Messi is a football superstar. He also has a penchant for scoring from chips.

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