Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. Whether it was climbing fences to get on a horse or playing a sport, they expected me to find a way. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Versatility in Gameplay One of Boardballs greatest strengths is its versatility, allowing PE teachers to incorporate it into a wide range of activities beyond traditional matches.

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

Some districts lower graduation requirements, citing sports or outside activities as enough. At a high level, 9th-grade physical education classes can help not only expose students to future electives and options but also introduce concepts like muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and so much more. From the 2024 U.S

High School

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

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 1, 2025

In this curriculum design there is insufficient time for the volume of practice required through deliberate play and practice to master technical and tactical skills of an activity to the level where a student previously not playing the sport can reach at least a social-recreational level of ability to play/participate in the activity.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Together, we can turn this challenging moment into a powerful lesson in democracy, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. For older children, using a sports metaphor of winning and losing might help them understand. Click to view slideshow. When you need inspiration, read it as many times as you like.

Schooling

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work.

Flexibility

First Beat

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Simon Heidenreich is the strength and conditioning coach at Blue Devils Weiden , a professional ice hockey team competing in Germanys DEL 2 league. In this article, Simon talks about how the team are using the Firstbeat Sports solution to ensure training practices meet the required demands, so that players perform at their best on game day.

Sports

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 23, 2025

While looking up traditional games from Australia, I stumbled upon a fantastic online resource called Yulunga Traditional Indigenous Games from the Australian Sports Commission. Similarly to speed, now you must consider matching throwing strength. Many of these Aboriginal games are similar to many sports worldwide.

Teaching

The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. 20 Comprehensive Fitness Tests : Covering 9 components of fitness, including aerobic endurance, flexibility, strength, and more. At ConnectedPE , weve seen firsthand the demand for accessible and reliable fitness testing solutions.

Fitness

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. Classes can also feature core work, bodyweight exercises, or light strength training to complement the walking focus. As a result, many districts are adding walking for fitness classes to their curriculum.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Muscle Engagement: Lifting and rolling a bowling ball works various muscle groups in the arms, shoulders, chest, and legs, building strength and endurance. Lifetime Activity: Bowling is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age, encouraging students to maintain an active lifestyle beyond school.

Physical Education

First Beat

JUNE 16, 2025

Since the 2014–2015 season, Clarkson University’s Men’s and Women’s Hockey teams have integrated Firstbeat Sports into their performance programs. In this article, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Tad Johnson describes how they use the system and the contributions it has made to both teams’ numerous successes.

Strength

First Beat

JUNE 12, 2025

Firstbeat Sports will be attending the Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (ESCCA) Summit from June 27-28 in Torino, Italy. The post Firstbeat to Attend Euroleague Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association appeared first on Firstbeat.

Strength

The Sporting

JUNE 9, 2025

These themes not only illustrate architectural trends, but also reflect significant shifts in the sport's regulation, commercialisation and social impact. The prevalence of Leitch's work underscores a critical period in football's professionalisation, and its burgeoning status as a mass spectator sport.

Endurance

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. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

Motor Skills

Drowning in the Shallow

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The view we have of children shapes what type of PE, school sport and school based physical activity (PESA) we provide. We see their bodies, their movement and their character as something that requires fixing, and that … Continue reading A strength based approach to PESA →

Strength

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. Why In Season Strength Training? In season strength training can help!

Strength

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment. Prizes always get people excited and have included staff clothing, water bottles, and gift certificates for sports watches, massages, skiing, and more.

Wellness

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

It’s a wonderful illustration of the power, strength and beauty of female athletes. If you’ve ever had doubts about the strength and power of female athletes, be sure to watch this video. It’s inspirational for female athletes and coaches in any sport. These women are strong, and athletic, and beautiful.

Sports

The Sporting

MAY 16, 2023

The World’s Top 6 Toughest Sports Some sports are just tougher than others. But what makes one sport more challenging than another? And what is the appeal of these intense sports? Read on to find out about the toughest sports in the world! Well, the thing is, boxing is not just about brute force and aggression.

Sports

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

Physical Education

First Beat

MAY 20, 2024

Firstbeat Technologies and elite Finnish ice hockey team KalPa have entered into a new three-year partnership agreement that will see the organization utilize Firstbeat Sports for their U20 team for the first time in addition to their men’s professional team. Especially for younger players, it’s important to educate them through the data.

Sports

SHAPE America

JUNE 6, 2024

Drawing from 12 years of experience as a coxswain in the sport of rowing and eight years as an officer in the Marine Corps, the parallels between these seemingly disparate domains are pretty apparent. I quickly became a professional student of the sport and learned as much as I could.

Achievement

First Beat

AUGUST 24, 2023

This international scientific conference aims to present and discuss the latest research in strength training. The multidisciplinary approach of the conference makes it suitable for researchers, coaches, trainers, instructors, educators, and therapists interested in the research and practice of strength training.

Strength

The Sporting

MARCH 9, 2023

The 6 Most Popular Sports in Egypt Egypt is home to ancient wonders, seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Valley of Kings, friendly people, delectable gastronomy and one-of-a-kind culture. But Egypt is also a proud sporting nation, but which sports are most popular amongst Egyptians.

Sports

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software.

Strength

First Beat

APRIL 24, 2024

Firstbeat Sports will attend this year’s NBSCA Vendor Trade Show. The National Basketball Strength & Conditioning Association (NBSCA) is a professional organization of certified NBA Head and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coaches. The event will be held on Thursday, May 16 in Chicago.

Strength

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2023

The new Heart Rate Recovery (HRR) feature from Firstbeat Sports provides an additional tool for coaches to assess the status of their athletes, giving further insights into conditioning and recovery status. Existing customers can contact your account manager or sports@firstbeat.com to discuss your options further. Fuller, J.T.,

Coaching

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There are endless benefits for athletes who participate in a proper strength training program. While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training.

Strength

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Taking the fitness testing precision example above where we consider expecting a fully extended elbows in a push-up for the push phase for testing, how much does that last bit of range of motion for the elbows and shoulders in a prone push-up position contribute to this proxy indicator of upper body elastic strength.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School

First Beat

JANUARY 3, 2023

The team have been utilizing the Firstbeat Sports solution since Leonardo Manzano, Strength and Conditioning Coach and the CEO of Smart Training came on board two years ago. Getting Started with Firstbeat Sports. Using Firstbeat Sports on a Day-To-Day Basis with Athletes.

Sports

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

Strength and conditioning software is a powerful tool. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. Understanding how each business operates can help you find the right strength and conditioning software for your use case.

High School

Complete Performance

APRIL 23, 2024

Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s crucial for the longevity and success of young gymnasts: injury prevention and strength building. Dr. Borda shares her expert… The post Preventing Injuries and Building Strength in Young Gymnasts with Dr. Jenny Borda PT, DPT appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time.

Strength