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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
Jul 30, 20231 min read
PE Activity #32 - "Bootball"
A great alternative for kickball that emphasises strategy and cardiorespiratory fitness!
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PE Buddy
Jul 23, 20231 min read
PE Activity #31 - "Circuit Circus"
Circuit training is a full-body workout that consists of a series of exercises performed in succession with short rest periods in between.
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PE Buddy
Jul 16, 20231 min read
PE Activity #29 - "Capture The Flag"
Students will learn and play Capture the Flag, an outdoor game that promotes teamwork and strategy. The objective is to capture the opposing
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PE Buddy
Jul 9, 20232 min read
PE Activity #28 - "Obstacle Course"
An obstacle course is a fun and engaging activity to develop speed and motor skills! It can be done at any age and you can get creative!
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PE Buddy
Jul 2, 20231 min read
PE Activity #27 - "Frisbee Golf"
Frisbee golf is a fantastic activity to develop frisbee skills, accuracy and technique in a fun way!
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PE Buddy
Jun 25, 20231 min read
PE Activity #26 - "Basketball Race"
The Basketball Skills Challenge is a fun and competitive way to improve your basketball skills.
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PE Buddy
Jun 18, 20232 min read
PE Activity #25 - "Soccer Chaos"
Soccer Chaos is an exciting and challenging individual soccer activity that involves protecting your own cone while trying to get others.
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PE Buddy
Jun 11, 20232 min read
PE Activity #24 - "Kickball"
Kickball is a classic playground game that is similar to baseball but played with a large rubber ball that is kicked.
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PE Buddy
Jun 4, 20232 min read
PE Activity #23 - "4-Square"
Four Square is a simple yet addictive game that is played with a rubber ball and a square court divided into four smaller squares.
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PE Buddy
May 28, 20232 min read
PE Activity #22 - "Backboard Dodgeball"
Backboard Dodgeball is a fantastic variation of the classic game:
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PE Buddy
May 21, 20232 min read
PE Activity #21 - "Freeze Tag"
Freeze Tag is a classic tag game where the tagged players are "frozen" and can only be unfrozen by another player.
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PE Buddy
May 14, 20232 min read
PE Activity #20 - "Speedball"
Speedball is a fast-paced and exciting team sport that combines elements of soccer and basketball.
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PE Buddy
May 7, 20232 min read
PE Activity #19 - "Jedi Dodgeball"
Jedi Dodgeball is a modified version of dodgeball that involves two teams throwing balls at each other to win!
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PE Buddy
Apr 30, 20232 min read
PE Activity #18 - "Tunnel Tag"
Tunnel Tag is a fun variation of tag where the "it" player chases other players through a tunnel created by the other players.
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PE Buddy
Apr 23, 20232 min read
PE Activity #17 - "Blob Tag"
Blob Tag is a fun and active game that involves teamwork, communication, and strategy. Players work together to tag other players and join t
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PE Buddy
Apr 16, 20232 min read
PE Activity #16 - "End Zone"
End Zone is a throwing and catching game played on a rectangular playing field. The aim is to catch the ball in the opposing team's end zone
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PE Buddy
Apr 9, 20231 min read
PE Activity #15 - "Wall Ball"
Wall Ball is a fun and challenging game that improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time.
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PE Buddy
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Lesson Plan: Year 9-10 Netball
Lesson Title: Introduction to Netball
Grade Level: Years 9-10
Subject: Health and Physical Education
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PE Buddy
Apr 2, 20231 min read
PE Activity #14 - "4-Way Cricket"
A fun variation of cricket that is sure to be a hit!
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PE Buddy
Mar 26, 20231 min read
PE Activity #13 - "Kicksquare"
A fun and skill-based soccer game that's perfect for developing skills without physicality.
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