SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern.

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Fitness Fitness Health Schooling 98

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports. Risks of early sports specialization include higher rates of injury, increased psychological stress, and quitting sports at a young age.” Bonus Content!

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MSU

APRIL 12, 2019

Perhaps the most important goal for coaches is developing the movement skills of their athletes. 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 problem lies with instruction.

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