Fun Stuff for Physical Education #83
October 22, 2009
Welcome to the latest issue of the Fun Stuff for PE newsletter! This edition provides some excellent free content including a link to a video showing a baseball batting trick that you won't see in the World Series; our latest blog posting, providing a number of real excuse notes sent to teachers; and our article from the archives that discusses a common mistake that coaches make when attempting to peak runners (and other athletes) for their championship competition. There are also many free resources on the PE Update.com website, including more than 35 sample articles, a links page, the latest PE-related news and headlines, and the Fun Stuff newsletter archive. For those of you who are PE Update.com members, I've listed the latest articles that have been added to the website. Of course, paid PE Update members receive many other advantages, including access to over 2100 searchable articles that you can read, print or email; the PE forum; and dozens of instructional videos. If you're not already a member of the PE Update.com website, then join up today!! It will cost you only $4.95 per month, or $29.95 a year and you'll receive a free bonus charts package! To get more information, watch our video tour at: I hope you enjoy this issue! Dick Moss, Editor
BASEBALL BAT SPINNING TRICK
It's World Series time, so I thought you'd enjoy this baseball batting trick. Don't try this at home (and it's probably best if you don't show it to your students) - it looks like a great way to knock yourself out!. See the website at:
Here are the Articles that were added to the PE Update website over the past four weeks.
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Monday Morning Musings on the World of Sports, Coaching & Physical Education from Editor, Dick Moss.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXCUSE NOTES CAN MAKE YOUR DAY //www.physicaleducationupdate.com/peblog/
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: TRACK/XC: PEAKING - DON'T LET ATHLETES RUN FASTER IN PRACTICE
It's almost time for your cross-country running championships and you'll be wanting to peak your athletes. Here's a mistake you should avoid in this critical peaking period. This article also applies to other sports in which peaking applies.
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1. Editor's Note
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These articles are available only to paid members of PE Update.com.
A primer on the different sizes and materials to consider when purchasing basketballs for your physical education classes.
A variation that makes Dodgeball more appropriate for PE classes.
A poem that describes one of the major motivators for teachers who coach.
A drill that uses a chair to improve the ability to bend the knees instead of the back when reaching for low groundstrokes.
How a good defensive stance will improve your students' eye-hand coordination when playing volleyball.
Some real excuse notes provided to teachers from the parents of sick children. Be prepared to laugh out loud!
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