In fact, Athletes with higher intrinsic motivation are more likely to reach the world-class level. While research on prodigies finds support and cultivating intrinsic motivation is what helps them make it to adult success. researchgate.net/publication/34…

It means it's okay to have high expectations & aspirations. But make sure they are supported. That you are on this journey together. That you care. It turns out, that being a decent human being is the route to building tough, resilient people and teams. scienceofrunning.com/2022/06/how-to…

Nice thread here #physed #pechat

There is an MYP PE Teacher vacancy at International School of Luxembourg for next year. Interested?

Great words of inspiration to quote for any coach or #physed teacher

Got Em. #5YearsAgoToday

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What’s the start of an Olympic journey? Playing everything as a kid… In a study of 2800+ top ranked Olympians, researchers found: • Olympians started their sport at 10 • Focused on their sport at 15 A narrow focus only works when the base is wide.

GOLD 🌟🥇 Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney, and Andre De Grasse have won GOLD in the men’s 4x100m relay at Paris 2024! olympic.ca/2024/08/09/can…

PHIL WIZARD MAKES GOLDEN MAGIC 🥇 Canada’s Phil Kim, aka Phil Wizard, is the first-ever Olympic champion in B-Boys breaking 🇨🇦 #MedalMoments presented by Petro-Canada

If you have a few moments to listen to this interview as a parent with your child. Possible one of the best post race interviews I have ever watched #PlayOn

This sports documentary shines a light on an important topic: The creation, evolution, and dangers of single sport specialization in youth sports. activeforlife.com/documentary-ea…

Parents’ impulse to be constantly documenting their kids’ lives via phone camera is understandable. But in doing so, Russell Shaw writes, people risk missing out on the truly important moments: theatlantic.com/family/archive…

The secret is there is no secret: Move your body regularly. Eat whole foods, not too much. Build community and belonging. Pursue meaningful endeavors. Optimize for control over your time and energy, not money or things. Be patient, play the long game. Sleep when you are tired.

Does anyone have experience with student-led sports days? We want G4 to plan our sports/field day for EY and KG learners #physed #espe #espechat

These are just a few super-simple things that can amp up the fun for little ones (while also helping them develop movement skills without even knowing it!) activeforlife.com/easy-ways-to-c…

A testament to the talent built at home 🍁

Great article on importance of swimmable cities to our national connection to improving environment, protecting watersheds & connecting community to water. The push to make Canada’s urban beaches swimmable | The Narwhal Swim Drink Fish ⁦The Narwhal⁩ thenarwhal.ca/swimmable-citi…