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Developing Volleyball Competency & MVPA
February 19th, 2017 4:27 pm PDT | Posted in Fitness, Home Feature, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
A quality physical education program has curriculum, units, and lessons that are standards based. One of the important standards for a physical educator is Standard 1 which states that a physically literate person demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns (SHAPE America; National Standards & Grade Level Outcomes). This standard allows […]
A Spinsational Life
February 18th, 2017 5:44 pm PDT | Posted in Basketball, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
There are moments in life that are so significant, that the experience will remain clearly in your mind for the rest of your life. I experienced this unforgettable moment late last month. My High School alma mater named its gym after me. The Sandy Spin Slade Gymnasium dedication ceremony took place on January 27, 2017. […]
CDC and SHAPE America Help Schools Make the Most of This Critical Part of the School Day
February 16th, 2017 2:00 pm PDT | Posted in Home Blog Post, News, Physical Education, The Skillastics Blog
Schools across the country will now have step-by-step guidance and evidence-based strategies to support school recess for all K-12 students and enhance active school environments. The two new guidance documents, Strategies for Recess in Schools and Recess Planning in Schools: A Guide to Putting Strategies for Recess Into Practice, were recently released by the Centers […]
Playground Benefits
January 20th, 2017 5:57 pm PDT | Posted in Afterschool, Early Childhood, Park and Recreation, The Skillastics Blog
Playground Benefits Playgrounds provide more to our young children than just a place to run and play. The benefits of playgrounds for children ages 2-5 target emotional, social, physical, and cognitive develop. That’s right! Playing on a playground increases brain development. It was once said by Mr. Rogers that, “Play is real learning.” Below are […]
Starting the New Year off Right!
January 20th, 2017 5:40 pm PDT | Posted in Afterschool, Basketball, The Skillastics Blog, Tips
Happy New Year! It’s time for new beginnings. Everyone feels happy at the beginning of a new year. Our minds are full of positive thoughts for a wonderful and prosperous New Year. Now is the perfect time to encourage your young athletes to set individual goals. Ask them to take the time and answer these […]
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