Rick Baldock
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Professional Learning Officer, ACHPER (SA) former Editor, ACHPER Active & Healthy Magazine, Chair Ken McGregor Fund
Adelaide
Joined January 2011
The psychological tools to stay active (especially distance running). How one University taught these skills. @ACHPERinc @achpersa
abc.net.au
We know running is good for the body, but what about the brain? Hear from people who love running about the psychological tools they use to stay active, including some advice from a professor who's...
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We reviewed the health habits of centenarians. These 4 things could lead to a longer life via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
The number of people living to 100 is rising. Diet, medication use, sleep and where you live could all contribute.
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The major factors behind Australia’s surge to a record-breaking Olympics via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
Australian athletes reached new heights at the Paris Olympics but what was behind the record-breaking medal haul?
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Incorporating physical activity into teaching /au_en/articles/research-news-incorporating-physical-activity-into-teaching @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
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Thanks to Paris 2024, my kid wants to be an Olympian. What do I do now? via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
Children have been watching athletes win medals and do victory dances. But sport isn’t just about winning.
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RT @ACHPERinc: As we approach National #HPEday2024 on Wednesday 4th September, it is timely to head the call from @UNESCO to invest far mor….
unesco.org
A new UNESCO report shows that the majority of the world's schoolchildren still do not have access to the minimum required physical education. On Wednesday, Audrey Azoulay invited sports ministers
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We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens. Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
Many parents worry about screen use and their children. Research shows it helps if you watch with your kids and talk about the program.
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Even if they aren’t sporty, all kids need to throw and catch. How can you help if your child is struggling? via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
For many years, researchers have been concerned about a drop in children’s throwing and catching skills.
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A great website for educators and students The AOC welcome ClickView as the Official Education Platform of the Australian Olympic Team via @Australian Olympic Committee @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
olympics.com.au
Celebrate the Olympics at your school with free access to ClickView during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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A great article for consideration by Physical Educators and Coaches @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
Privileged to work with @pilly66 on this pub. Always fun and hopefully useful .
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Sportswashing is just about everywhere – but it may be backfiring on the countries that do it via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
They may not realise it but the authoritarian regimes that have poured billions into world spot might not be getting the results they desire.
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Why does the Olympics have an ‘AI agenda’ and what does it mean for the future of sport? via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa @pilly66.
theconversation.com
AI is finding applications across sport, from talent spotting and training to gymnastics judging and injury rehab.
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RT @TGfUInfo: Have you read. ? #GBAhaveyouread. Teaching Games And Sport For Understanding.S. Pill, E.F. Gambles and L. L. Griffin (eds.) (….
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Olympic swimmers improving by … running? How exploration can help elite athletes and weekend warriors alike via @ConversationEDU @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
It would be fair to assume elite athletes focus intensely on their chosen sport. However, some are now turning to exploration, which can deliver surprising benefits.
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The case against BMI to diagnose obesity @achpersa @ACHPERinc.
indailysa.com.au
Two sites in the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula are closer to being recognised for UNESCO World Heritage listing after a lengthy campaign.
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Science is just starting to understand the benefits of athletes putting their brains in ‘auto pilot’ via @ConversationEDU @achpersa @ACHPERinc A great article exploring how to extend and improve player decision making and game processing.
theconversation.com
Scientists are getting closer to understanding why some elite athletes use less brain power than others. The element of surprise at training can help train the phenomenon.
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Building Physical Activity into the school day @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
Over 70% of teachers reported incorporating physical activity into their teaching practice. In today's article, we look at the findings from an @AusJournalEd paper ‘Incorporating physical activities in teaching practice’.
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RT @teacherACER: In this #TeacherArchives article, we outline 5 further readings which explore children and young people’s physical activit….
teachermagazine.com
Australia is falling behind when it comes to children’s physical activity, with new challenges for schools brought to the fore through the COVID-19…
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RT @teacherACER: '. we teach exactly the same content to the boys and the girls. However, this is delivered in separate spaces so that yo….
teachermagazine.com
Age-appropriate consent education is a mandatory part of the school curriculum in Australia.In this Q&A, Dannielle Miller OAM discusses the importance of…
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The mystery of the massive sporting comeback: What's the psychology of momentum in sports? @ACHPERinc @achpersa.
theconversation.com
Momentum is one of sport’s great intangibles but what exactly is it and how can it influence athletes and teams?
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