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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. All three of these tenants of PE can be better utilized in classroom settings.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

Thus, off the field and in the gym, we want to add a consistent program of strength, power, and continual injury prevention. First, an “Active Recovery” session which focuses on lightweight or bodyweight training performed at low intensity. A girls high school lacrosse team completes an active recovery workout.

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