Communicating With Students
It is extremely important that students understand why they are taking part in the FitnessGram... Read More
Abdominal Strength and Endurance
Strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles are important in promoting good posture and correct... Read More
Specialization in Youth Sport
We’ve already learned that expert athletes tend to participate in many sports and activities, emphasizing... Read More
Burnout in Youth Sport
"I don’t know, Mom, I just feel burned out." As a parent, what would you... Read More
Reasons for Gender Differences in Youth Sport
Average gender differences in sport and motor skills may be attributed to physical - biological... Read More
Considerations for giving feedback on skill performance
When giving athletes extrinsic feedback about their technical skills, you can either tell them what... Read More
Guidelines for helping athletes develop tactical skills
It has been said that “experience is knowledge acquired too late.” As a coach you... Read More
Employing Effective Teaching Tactics
Although effective class management (chapter 12) is essential, and you should cultivate a range of... Read More
Advocating for Your Profession
Now more than ever, physical education is a critically important school subject for reasons related... Read More