Articles for tag: Skill Development

Karla News

Volunteer Recruitment and Retention for Non-Profits

Non-profit organizations, from churches to citizen watchdog groups, frequently rely on volunteer participation. Even large non-profit organizations like hospitals frequently utilize volunteers for auxiliary functions. Volunteers are an integral part of the operations of many non-profits, and these organizations could not achieve their missions without the assistance of volunteers. Volunteer recruitment and retention is a ...

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Year-Round Player Development for Basketball

Recently, a basketball coach asked other coaches about their pre-season conditioning programs and he received various answers. The debate raged about the need for sport conditioning, as one coach suggested any time spent off the court is time away from practicing basketball skills. Some coaches believe playing games is the best conditioning and spend all ...

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Best Places for Sailing Lessons in Seattle

With it’s proximity to two major lakes and the Puget Sound, sailing is a popular pastime in the city of Seattle. During the gorgeous summers, you’ll always see boats darting around the harbor in the sun. If you would like to learn how to sail yourself, there are plenty of places that offer expert training. ...

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Integrating Special Needs with Regular Students in Physical Education

Teaching Physical Education for 33 years, I saw many changes in how to deal with Special Needs Students. For a long time in the early 70’s, Special Needs Students (Special Education) were kept separated from regular Physical education Classes. This was done for two major reasons. One, to avoid students from making fun and taking ...

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Basic Role of Education in Significant Economic Development

Beyond Growth: The Basic Role of Education in Significant Economic Development When looking at the strongest economies in the world, one will encounter first world countries with all the qualities necessary to maintain and strengthen their economies even further. Such qualities of first world countries go beyond economic develop and include social and political development. ...