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PE Central
Designed for physical educators, classroom teachers, and parents. The site provides the latest information about contemporary developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. Resources on the site include: physical education, health, and classroom lesson ideas; ready-to-print assessments; links to top instructional Sport Websites; and weekly kids quotes and wellness ideas.
Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: Yes

Sport Science
What puts the curve in a curve ball? Why does a ball bounce? How does a surfer stay on a surfboard? Learn all about the science behind sports at this site from the Exploratorium.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Middle School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

The PE Zone
Games, ideas and activities for the PE teacher from Dr. Debby Mitchell at the
University of Central Florida.
Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No

Biomechanics Homepage
This directory of biomechanics resources contains links to discussion groups, research, computer simulations and more.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: No Searchable: No

Non-Traditional Gymnastics
This site from John Williams, PE teacher at Ayden Elementary in NC, promotes developmentally appropriate gymnastics for children and background information, lessons, activities and assessments and links to sites containing developmentally appropriate information.
Intended Audience: Educators Reading Level: High School Teacher Section: N/A Searchable: No




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