5 Rules for setting SMART goals
You may have learned about SMART goals in middle school. Hereβs a quick review to... Read More
Learn the 5 steps of the Physical Activity Pyramid
National physical activity guidelines for youth developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human... Read More
Understanding energy expenditure or output
To truly understand energy balance, we have to start by understanding energy expenditure or output.... Read More
Introducing students to the HEAT Club
This lesson introduces students to the HEAT Club. The overarching goal for this unit is... Read More
Teach your students the nuances of carbohydrate
You have probably heard about the debate over the value of carbohydrate, fueled by popular... Read More
Stability Skills: Step-Like Actions
The learning outcomes in step-like actions all help develop upper-body strength. Specifically, weight is transferred... Read More
Movement Framework for Developmental Gymnastics
The Active Child illustration (figure 21.1) depicts the developmental gymnastics movement-framework categories, which include gymnastics... Read More
Six-Steps in Curriculum Planning
Curriculum design protocols are similar regardless of content area. Here is a six-step approach to... Read More