Fun Stuff for Physical Education #73
May 7, 2009
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And don't forget our new 50% off sale prices for PE Update memberships - only $4.95/month and $29.95 per year! To join PE Update.com, Click Here! What's in this issue of the Fun Stuff Newsletter? Our free content includes a link to a manual from Athletics Canada that describes appropriate track and field training activities for children at different ages; our blog, in which I discuss how physical education teachers can foster creativity in students; and a free article that illustrates a fun relay game you can play with a shot put. And for PE Update members, here's what we've added to the website since the last issue: another article on grip strength and baseball; an article about the two-handed lacrosse hold; a way to increase your students' veggie and fruit intake; a fun game for outdoor education class; and a wrestling game that's great for class or practice. While the Fun Stuff newsletter is free, most of the content on PE Update.com is for members-only, including instructional videos, the discussion group, over 2000 articles that you can read, print and email... and much more. If you're not already a member of the PE Update.com website, then join up today!! To get more information, watch our video tour at: PE Update Video Tour I hope you enjoy this issue! Dick Moss, Editor
LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT MODEL FOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES
Long-Term Development Model for Athletics
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In every issue, I'll highlight a useful article from the PE Update Archives. The article will be available to non-members of the website for a week, and to members forever! This issue's article is: FIELD EVENTS: THE SHOT PUT RELAY GAME
The shot put relay is a fun game you can use in your field event throwing unit, with your varsity throwers, or in any physical education class. The PE Update.com website has 58 other "Field Event" articles ready for you to read! Become a member and get access to them today! Click Here!
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1. Editor's Note
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Are you the track and field coach for your school? Do you wish you knew the training activities that are most appropriate for your different grade levels? Take a look at the Long-Term Development model from Athletics Canada. It describes - in broad strokes - the type of activity that's most appropriate for athletes through nine stages of development. It's available free of charge from the Athletics Ontario website. Go to the link below and then click on "Long Term Athlete Development" on the left navigation bar.
These articles are available to members of PE Update.com.
A study of collegiate baseball players shows that there is no relationship between grip strength and bat speed.
The editor discusses the role that physical education teachers can play in fostering creativity in students.
A lacrosse technique you can teach in physical education class, in which the defender traps the shooter with his stick and forearm.
An assignment that encourages physical education and health class students to eat more fruits and vegetables.
An outdoor hide-and-seek variation that develops physical education students' ability to observe the natural environment.
A free document from Athletics Canada that describes the best type of training activities for track and field athletes of different ages.
A partner game in which a wrestler must carry a ball while being impeded by an opponent. Great for physical education class or wrestling practice.
The editor discusses the role that physical education teachers can play in fostering creativity in students.
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