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5 Strategies for Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in School

SHAPE America

The data clearly show the need for work to not only support LGBTQ+ students in school but to also work to change systems that are creating these conditions and experiences which are negatively impacting many LGBTQ+ youth. And, we need to expand our own perspectives to be more inclusive. Be a supportive adult.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern. ” And while studies and research have documented students’ poor mental health, anyone who has spent time in a school has seen firsthand students’ startling mental health conditions.

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High Performance For Youth Athletes

I Love to Watch You Play

He gives great insight into so many topics; a few are; tips for maximizing performance, youth athletes and strength, conditioning, sports psychology, recovery, heat vs. cold, and electrolytes and sports drinks. 12:25: Kids and strength training. 14:41: Finding a qualified strength coach. 19:47: Recovery tips.

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Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring

First Beat

Strength and conditioning staff at one of Firstbeat’s customers emphasized that it’s all about building a culture within the building and getting your athletes to trust what you are asking them to do. Psychological Bulletin, 117, 497–529. International Journal of Psychology , 37(2), 92-104. Frei, F.X., & Morriss, A.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

An imbalance in these electrolytes can disrupt normal bodily functions and may lead to symptoms like headaches, fatigue, or even severe conditions. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength.

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Preteen Beats ACL-Meniscus Tear With Grit and Great Care

Stanford Childrens

The Children’s Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center provides the latest treatments for a wide range of orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions—from simple to highly complex. A yearlong recovery A week after Aiden’s surgery, he began physical therapy to maintain strength. My mom and dad helped me stay motivated.”

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Sport Specific Training

PLT4M

Risks of early sports specialization include higher rates of injury, increased psychological stress, and quitting sports at a young age.” When athletes want to improve specific on-field tasks, they believe these movement patterns need to be replicated, exactly, in a strength training program.

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