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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. This connection between rhythm timing and motor coordination has been studied across various fields, including kinesiology, neuroscience, auditory neuroscience, developmental psychology, and education.

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Psychological Advantages We already know that cognitive skills like the ability to concentrate, and academic performance are impacted by physical activity. But when we incorporate group activities, other softer skills are enhanced as well that lead to psychological benefits. It works quietly, in the background.

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Having Trouble Sticking to Your Exercise Program? Stay Motivated With These 13 Exercise Adherence Strategies

AASP

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program. Be creative and make it fun (e.g.,

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. This connection between rhythm timing and motor coordination has been studied across various fields, including kinesiology, neuroscience, auditory neuroscience, developmental psychology, and education.

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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Teen Health 101

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Exercise has also been proven to help anxiety and stress by boosting your physical and mental energy and releasing endorphins (peptide hormones that relieve pain and create a feeling of well-being).

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Keeping Players Motivated with Great Practice Activities

MSU

We know from sport psychology research that motivated players are more likely to stay engaged in a practice activity and give more effort. But if you aren’t familiar with sport psychology or motor learning research, it can be difficult to understand what all of this research means and how it applies to your own practices. No worries!

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Good coaching is the effective manipulation of task constraints, not just telling athletes how to perform

MSU

Technical skills are the movements used by individual players to achieve important game outcomes, like shooting a basketball jump shot, or putting a shot on goal in soccer or lacrosse. The physical characteristics of the player matter as well. The physical characteristics of the player matter as well.