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.

Sports

Changing the Game Project

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

All of those things come together in high school sports and that’s why I love them. That’s why I love school sports. I turned to my friends in the stands and said “this is why you play high school sports.” This is why I put my kids in sports. This is why I love sports in general.

High School

SHAPE America

JULY 24, 2025

Redesign and Organize A well-organized gym isn’t just about tidy equipment; it sets the tone for structure and intentional teaching. How can it benefit students for other sports? I believe there’s power in helping kids discover joy in their bodies, confidence in their skills, and excitement in physical activity. Why are we doing it?

Physical Education

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.,

Sports

I Love to Watch You Play

JANUARY 5, 2025

Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports With Linda Flanagan Take Back the Game: Restoring Joy in Youth Sports. Today, were diving into the world of youth sports with Linda Flanagan, a journalist, coach, and author of Take Back the Game. Get ready to rethink everything you know about youth sports. Lets jump in!

Sports

Better Coaching

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. These changes not only enhance performance but also contribute to the long-term success and well-being of the athletes. Find more on nutrition here.

Nutrition

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness. Should physical education be required? ”

Physical Education

First Beat

MARCH 12, 2025

TRIMP (Training Impulse) is a powerful metric that helps sports teams quantify training load using heart rate data, enabling coaches to optimize performance, manage injury risk, and ensure athletes are game-ready. In this article, well explain what TRIMP is , how its calculated, and how it can be applied to coaching decisions.

Sports

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Every Sport Has Its Defining Moment Every sport has its defining momentthat one skill athletes spend years perfecting. Few sports give you a true, measurable way to achieve perfection, but in bowling, its real. Its a sport of precision, mental focus, and strategy. In basketball, its the shot that could beat the buzzer.

PE

SHAPE America

JULY 31, 2025

We talk about teamwork — not just in sports or activities, but in life. Celebrate small “wins” together — not only team successes but individual successes as well. The energy, mindset and values we model spill over into the way our students treat one another.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Despite this, more schools are allowing students to opt out of PE. From the 2024 U.S

High School

MSU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jennifer Roth Michigan State University, Institute for the Study of Youth Sports The youth sport environment can be a great place for youth to learn important life skills that they can transfer to other areas of their lives. Recently, in the United States, there has been an increase in the professionalization of youth sport.

Psychology

First Beat

JUNE 3, 2025

But as the performance and sports science staff soon realized, understanding how each player individually responds to that load was a crucial missing piece of the puzzle. The post How Bologna FC Uses Firstbeat Sports for Internal Load Monitoring appeared first on Firstbeat.

Sports

Stanford Childrens

MAY 14, 2025

Mo is now 15, and the regimen hes on has been working for the past seven monthsworking so well, in fact, that he was recently able to stop taking the steroids. Hes back playing sports. And hes glad to be well enough to attend school. For Dr. Moses, getting Mo back to school, his studies, and sports is gratifying.

Immune system

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

No one knows kids as well as they do; they are the best people to shepherd children through such a confusing time. For older children, using a sports metaphor of winning and losing might help them understand. Parents and caregivers share a strong bond and history with their children.

Schooling

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

However, a well-designed and thoughtfully pursued program comprising a coherently connected curriculum may be able to achieve specific goals because that program has a core focus. Sport Education. The Sport Education model (SEM: Siedentop, 1995) defines the content of physical education as representation of authentic sport experiences.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Luckily, Tawny and her husband, Bo, were well prepared for this moment. To obtain detailed information on Orion’s condition, the cardiac imaging team conducted non-invasive MRI scans that provided a three-dimensional image of his moving heart as well as the blood flowing through it. She’ll be able to be in sports.

Conditioning

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

This is well beyond a level thats safe for childrens hearing, which is generally a maximum of 75 dB. Younger children should use well-fitting earmuffs. Heres what parents and caregivers should know about exposure to this noise and hearing loss: How loud is too loud? Even many headphones that are marketed as kid safe reach 85 or 90 dB.

Academics

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. It could involve using heart rate data in a graphing activity, analyzing movement mechanics in a science unit, or playing a traditional indigenous sport from a culture the students are studying.

PE

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. Focus on Student Well-Being According to Merriam-Webster, well-being is defined as the state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous.

Health

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 2, 2025

Each movement, game, and sport has a larger story to tell, and I feel that integrating these activities with deeper cultural and historical context aligns beautifully with the principles of Cosmic Education. If you have the chance to see Devin Veselenak present at a conference next time you are there, it is well worth it.

Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

9:30-10:30 am – LECTURE Integrating Mindfulness in Physical Education by Katherine Lemaster OVERVIEW : This presentation will explore the role of mindfulness in enhancing both physical and mental well-being within the context of Physical Education (PE). What is Mindfulness?

Flexibility

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

This time constraint trained me to maximize time efficiency, but it also put metaphorical blinders on as well. The standards gave me a clear framework and reassured me that I was offering a well-rounded curriculum for the most part, but there are holes that I need to develop new content. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

PE Teacher

AKA Sports

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Additionally, we will hear examples from the leadership team as to how AKA has impacted each of us, and looks to change the face of youth sports unilaterally. Marketing Director parker harrington - Sports and Family Sports bring families together in meaningful ways. My son Theo has done AKA All Sports Camp for the past 2 years.

Coaching

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Let’s unpack this quote and explore its implications for school nurses, and anyone dedicated to the well-being of others. A sports injury on the field. Self-care also involves tending to our mental and emotional well-being. Our advocacy extends to larger public health issues as well.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Building Character Through PE Maryrose and her team focus on character development alongside physical fitness, ensuring students grow mentally and socially as well as physically. It also broadens their perspective on sports and fitness beyond the usual activities. Emphasize mental well-being alongside physical fitness.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. The variety of activities increases in middle school, with options like team sports, lifetime fitness activities, and individual challenges. In math, you might teach addition, then multiplication, then algebra.

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

First students are given demos and instructions on how to bowl and where to place fingers in the ball as well as safety concerns addressed. If students prefer to have less pins, they have that choice as well. If you can project a giant disco ball from You Tube on the wall that helps with ambience as well.

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well. Beyond heart health, walking also boosts mood and mental well-being. That’s where PLT4M comes in.

Fitness

The Everlearner

APRIL 23, 2025

Dear PE colleagues, As most of you know, my team and I have been providing revision experiences for PE and Sport courses for well over a decade.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

What went well? While these are just a few examples, many other games and activities—including traditional sports like basketball , soccer , and various invasion games —can also be framed as cooperative experiences. Re-Test → Try again using the revised plan. Reflect → After the activity, the class discusses how it went.

Elementary

Magnus Health

JANUARY 22, 2025

From exciting outdoor field trips to team sports, the start of the winter season ushers in a whole new period of athletics and activities for students. This season, keep these winter sports safety and health tips in mind for your K-12 student athletes. Start with a dynamic warmup at a slow pace that builds up in speed and intensity.

Sports

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

In this article, well break down how invasion games connect to SHAPE standards, provide a range of fun and adaptable game ideas with clear instructions, and share a full sample lesson from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you confidently implement these activities in your classroom.

Elementary

MSU

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

My favorite SCLA course has got to be KIN 846 – Sociocultural Issues for Sport Practitioners. I’ve come to realize that while my skills as a coach were solid, this program has truly helped me embrace a more “well-rounded” approach. What has been your favorite SCLA course so far, and why?

Coaching

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

A New Career Aspiration Fast forward to the end-of-the-year ceremony this year, and this time, he says he wants to "invent new sports." something that is respected and pays well. Now, if you’re thinking, "The boy is in kindergarten, it doesn’t matter what he says now," well, you're not wrong. It's Just Kindergarten… But Is It?

PE Teacher

Stanford Childrens

JANUARY 14, 2025

Conrads colleagues remember her as intellectually nimble, energetic and honest as well as a fierce patient advocate, Cornfield said. Conrads research focused on improving the lives of her patients, especially in cases that were not well understood. Her compassion and dedication to her patients and trainees were second to none.

Conditioning

PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Fun Soccer Games For Elementary PE Soccer is one of the most popular sports around the world, and many students may have already experienced playing outside of school. By focusing on key concepts, students can develop the skills needed to improve their soccer game and enjoy the sport. Examples of these standards include: 2.5.2

Elementary