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Blog - Can Physical Education Unite a War-Torn Country?
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

The latest posting in the PE Update blog discusses the expansion of physical education in Uganda and it's hoped-for role in that embattled nation . . . keep reading..

Strength (Video): Patty-Cake Planks
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

A partner variation that makes the plank exercise more difficult but more fun. Great for teams or physical education classes. . . . keep reading..

Soccer: Obstacle Soccer Game
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

A soccer game in which players must dribble and pass around obstacles placed on the field. Great for practice and physical education classes. . . . keep reading..

Fitness: Favorite Sports Routine
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

A fitness routine, using key elements from a number of different sports, that you can perform in your classroom or in physical education classes when no gym is available. . . . keep reading..

Soccer: Musical Hoops Leadup Game
Nadine Slavinski

A soccer leadup game that improves dribbling, ball control and field awareness. . . . keep reading..

Badminton: Soccer Badminton
Nadine Slavinski

A badminton leadup game in which players attempt to serve the shuttle past a goalie into a "goal." . . . keep reading..

Strength (Video): The "Fearsome Four" Leg Exercise Series
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.com

A series of one-legged exercises that can be performed quickly and are highly specific to running. Can be performed with stretch tubes so are excellent for physical education classes or varsity teams. . . . keep reading..

Football: Hand-Time Correction for the 40-Yard Test
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

You should add .16 seconds to hand-times in the 40-yard dash to make them equivalent to electronic times. . . . keep reading..

Sport Psychology: Three Steps for Getting Your Athletes Into Performance Mode
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

A step-by-step coaching strategy for helping athletes achieve the ideal mental state for optimal performance. Includes a reproducible handout. . . . keep reading..

Equipment: Choosing the Right Basketball - A Primer
David Andrews

A primer on the different sizes and materials to consider when purchasing basketballs for your physical education classes. . . . keep reading..

Games: A Dodgeball Variation That's Better for PE Classes
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.com

A variation that makes Dodgeball more appropriate for PE classes. . . . keep reading..

Equipment (Video): How to Clean Your Sports Mouthguard
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

Tips for cleaning and storing sports mouthguards to prevent bacterial buildup. . . . keep reading..

Resources: The Just Run Program
Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com

A free program that allows you to track your physical education students' route in virtual runs across the USA and Europe. . . . keep reading..

XC Running/Track: The Best Workouts for Developing Aerobic Fitness
Brian Salisbury for Physical Education Update.com

A study revealed that a 4 X 4-minute interval running workout provided the most effective workout for improving aerobic fitness. . . . keep reading..

Dance: Incorporating Sports Movements Will Get Boys Involved in Your Dance Unit
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.com

Involve students, especially boys, in your physical education dance unit by introducing a Sports-Movement Dance Class. . . . keep reading..

Fitness: Walk-a-Dawg Program
Dick Moss, Editor, Physical Education Update.com

Walking dogs from your local pound is a great way to get your physical education students more active. . . . keep reading..

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