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EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES
Useful articles on Health, PE, Fitness, Sport Science and more. Perfect for PE teachers, students and athletes!
PE Buddy
Mar 143 min read
Pickleball: the Fastest-Growing Sport ... in the World!
Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few years, you would have heard of Pickleball! Here's how to teach it in your PE program
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PE Buddy
Mar 53 min read
3 Lessons We Can Learn from Ted Lasso!
Unless you've been living under a rock the last few years, you probably will have heard about Ted Lasso.
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PE Buddy
Feb 232 min read
Have We Just Made The Beep Test FUN?
Introducing The Beep Test Quest! A fun version of the Beep Test. Yes we said fun. We've added a fantasy storyline, music and levels to win!
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PE Buddy
Feb 152 min read
The Ultimate Guide to The Beep Test!
Love it or hate it, the Beep Test is a classic for a reason! It's used by nearly every school, PE program and sports team around the world.
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PE Buddy
Jan 181 min read
How to Create a Full 2024 Scope & Sequence in 30 Seconds!
Not long until school starts ... again! Are you ready? Tis the time of the year when we bury our heads into tedious curriculum documents...
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PE Buddy
Jan 102 min read
Introducing ChatGPE - your new AI sidekick for PE!
Introducing ChatGPE: an AI-powered PE resource generator designed to save you hundreds of hours each year! Designed for PE teachers.
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PE Buddy
Jun 8, 20232 min read
Are ChatGPT-generated teaching resources any good?
Are ChatGPT-generated teaching resources any good? This should be the question on everybody's lips! If yes, then it's a game-changer!
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PE Buddy
Jun 4, 20232 min read
How to actually use ChatGPT as a PE Teacher
Learn how to practically incorporate ChatGPT into your daily, weekly and year PE practice to save time, energy and stress!
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PE Buddy
May 17, 20233 min read
ChatGPT for Teachers: Everything you need to know
Learn the basics of ChatGPT! What is it? How does it work? Is it dangerous? Learn how to create better resources in less time!
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PE Buddy
Apr 17, 20234 min read
Fitness Testing Norms- How Fit Are You?
How fit are you? Check out this article for fitness testing norms for the most common fitness for the 11 fitness components.
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PE Buddy
Apr 7, 20233 min read
Cold Water Therapy - Myth or Magic?
Cold water exposure has been gaining popularity in recent years as a method for improving physical and mental health.
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PE Buddy
Dec 18, 20224 min read
How to Build Muscle
Building muscle is hard work, but you can make the process easier by paying attention to how your body is reacting to the stress that it is
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PE Buddy
Dec 14, 20225 min read
How to Lose Fat in a Healthy Way
Fat loss is a commonly misunderstood topic. It's not just about eating less and exercising more, but having the right movitation!
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PE Buddy
Dec 11, 20225 min read
How to Run a Marathon
Want to run a marathon? It is a common inclusion in many people's bucket lists. And for good reason - 42kms of running. Epic.
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PE Buddy
Dec 7, 20224 min read
The Real Science Behind Intermittent Fasting
There is a new science behind intermittent fasting (IF) that has been taking over the wellness world!
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PE Buddy
Dec 5, 20225 min read
The Benefits of Sleep - Live Longer, Healthier and Happier!
Sleep is one of the most important things for life! Learn the tips and tricks to living longer, happier and healthier.
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PE Buddy
Nov 30, 20224 min read
Biomechanics in Sport
Biomechanics is the science by which human performance in physical activities is explained on the basis of body movements.
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PE Buddy
Nov 29, 20226 min read
The History of the FIFA World Cup!
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is here! 32 nations from all over the world are battling it out for glory. Get your class in on the action!
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PE Buddy
Nov 25, 20226 min read
Sports Nutrition for Athletes
Many athletes and coaches believe that sports nutrition is the single most important factor in achieving peak performance.
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PE Buddy
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Skill Acquisition- How to Learn Anything!
Have you ever tried to learn a new skill?
Maybe it was juggling, a basketball free throw or tying a tie.
Learning a skill is a difficult
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PE Buddy
Nov 15, 20222 min read
The S.P.O.R.T Training Principles
Want to get fitter?
You'll need to design a training program! But it is really important to have some guidelines about what you do
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PE Buddy
Nov 2, 20221 min read
The Benefits of Physical Activity
We are always told to exercise more, right? But why? What does it actually do for us? Read on to learn about physical activity!
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PE Buddy
Oct 29, 20225 min read
The Big 5 - Fitness Challenge Bucket List!
What's your body truly capable of?
There is something inside each of us that wonders the answer to that question. Learn about the Big 5!
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PE Buddy
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Training Types and Training Methods - What’s the Difference?
So you want to improve your fitness or sporting performance? The key question is HOW do you do this? This is where Training Types come in!
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PE Buddy
Aug 29, 20222 min read
The Glycemic Index
Did you know that bananas provide energy at different speeds depending on how ripe they are?This is all thanks to the Glycemic Index!
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PE Buddy
Aug 16, 20221 min read
The Macronutrients - Carbs, Protein and Fat
What are the macronutrients?
Macro = big
Nutrients = food
So, macronutrients = big-food! The 3 Macronutrients are:
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fat
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PE Buddy
Aug 2, 20221 min read
Micronutrients - Vitamins and Minerals
So, what are micronutrients?
“Essential elements needed by life in small quantities."
(Hint: Micro = small)
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PE Buddy
Jul 31, 20221 min read
The F.I.T.T Training Principles
So, what does F.I.T.T stand for?
Frequency
Intensity
Time
Type
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PE Buddy
Jul 27, 20222 min read
Fitness Testing - How Fit Are You?
Are you fit?How do you know? What are you measuring? There are 11 Fitness Components that we can measure to determine if someone is fit
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PE Buddy
Jul 26, 20221 min read
The 5 Dimensions of Health
Are you healthy? How do you know? What are you measuring? Well, there are 5 things (or dimensions) that we can look at to determine health.
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PE Buddy
Jul 26, 20222 min read
The 11 Fitness Components
Are you fit?
How do you know? What are you measuring to see if you are fit?
The answer to this question is ... Fitness Components!
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PE Buddy
Jul 26, 20221 min read
The 3 Energy Systems
Firstly, what is energy? When referring to energy within the body, we called it ATP which stands for Adenosine Triphosphate. It is the body'
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PE Buddy
Dec 17, 20231 min read
Christmas-themed PE Idea #52 - "Snowball Fight!"
This is a fun Christmas-themed warmup activity, perfect for any throwing activities and a great alternative to dodgeball!
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PE Buddy
Dec 10, 20231 min read
Christmas-Themed PE Idea #51 - "Reindeer Tag"
This is a fun Christmas-themed warmup activity!
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PE Buddy
Dec 3, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #50 - "Rob the Nest"
This is a fun activity to teach moving with various balls. Can be plated with almost every sport!
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PE Buddy
Nov 26, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #49 - "Mat Ball"
This is an awesome game that develops strategy, teamwork and throwing accuracy.
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PE Buddy
Nov 19, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #48 - "Toey"
This is an awesome game that can be played anywhere and develops cricket skills!
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PE Buddy
Nov 12, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #47 - "Last One Standing"
This is a student favourite and a fun way to practice forehand and backhand returns in tennis!
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PE Buddy
Nov 5, 20231 min read
PE Activity Idea #46 - "Cross the River"
This is a fun and easy warm-up activity that requires NO equipment or setup!
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PE Buddy
Oct 29, 20231 min read
PE Activity #45 - "Smash the Pumpkin"
Celebrate Halloween with is insanely fun warmup activity for PE! It's called 'Smash the Pumpkin' and your students will love it. Perfect for
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PE Buddy
Oct 22, 20231 min read
PE Activity #44 - "Ship, Shore, Shark"
A fun activity to practice speed and reaction time!
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PE Buddy
Oct 15, 20231 min read
PE Activity #43 - "Bounce Bounce"
A fun warm-up activity to practice accuracy and hand-eye coordination!
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PE Buddy
Oct 8, 20231 min read
PE Activity #42 - "Bombardment"
A fun warm-up activity perfect for any racquet sports or games involving the upper body!
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PE Buddy
Oct 1, 20231 min read
PE Activity #41 - "Sync or Swim"
A fun team-building warm-up activity that is also extremely fun!
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PE Buddy
Sep 26, 20231 min read
PE Activity #40 - "Tap Tag"
Tap tag is a fantastic warm-up activity that emphasises movement, teamwork and communication!
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PE Buddy
Sep 17, 20231 min read
PE Activity #39 - "D.O.N.K.E.Y"
D.O.N.K.E.Y is a fun soccer-based activity that tests players' touch and composure.
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PE Buddy
Sep 10, 20231 min read
PE Activity #38 - "Knockout"
Knockout is an awesome activity to test basketball free-throw accuracy in a fun way!
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PE Buddy
Sep 3, 20231 min read
PE Activity #37 - "Tall Towers"
A fun team-building warm-up activity that can be used for any sports with sticks, bats or paddles
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PE Buddy
Aug 27, 20232 min read
PE Activity #36 - "Pepper"
Pepper is a volleyball drill that can be played with two or more players. It is a great way to work on ball control and coordination.
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PE Buddy
Aug 20, 20231 min read
PE Activity #35 - "Hula Hoop Race"
Hula Hoop Relay Race is a fun and active game that challenges students' coordination and speed.
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PE Buddy
Aug 13, 20232 min read
PE Activity #34 - "Cooperation Volleyball"
Cooperation Volleyball is a fun and engaging physical education activity that promotes teamwork and communication skills among participants.
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PE Buddy
Aug 6, 20232 min read
PE Activity #33 - "Tail Touch Rugby"
This variation of touch rugby involves players wearing velcro tails, which makes it more challenging for the opposing team to make a success
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