sports-for-kids 
Player Development Project
JUNE 19, 2023
We live in a world where technological advances are happening at rates we can barely keep up with, social media is a rabbit hole that comes with many dangers for young people and organised sport is the primary avenue for kids to play. Society has changed, and is continuing to change rapidly.From
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.
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SHAPE America
OCTOBER 10, 2023
It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports. It’s simply not enough movement, especially for kids who are less involved in extracurricular sports.
SHAPE America
APRIL 20, 2023
National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas.
Better Coaching
APRIL 10, 2018
Travel sports are crushing the element of proper development for young athletes. And the really crazy part, many of the young athletes playing travel sports don’t care what team they play on – they just want to play. It’s time spent for what all youth sports parents should be focused on – character and athletic development.
SHAPE America
AUGUST 4, 2022
It took a bit for the kids to realize we were serious and that they should dress appropriately for the weather. Are you losing your gym space for a class period, a day, a week or longer? It’s not unusual. And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. And, most of our students learned to appreciate the outdoors.
SHAPE America
MAY 23, 2023
Open and PHIT America — and she then shared information with me about a company called CYCLE Kids. Bicycle Grants The CYCLE Kids grant (valued at $25,000) provides schools with 10 new bikes, helmets, a bike pump, and textbooks that teach cycle basics as well as nutrition. Over the last few years, I have won quite a few grants.
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