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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. On the positive side, in the US, exercise was generally considered an “essential activity” so people could use streets and sidewalks for walking, running, and biking. Pandemic benefits of physical activity. Most of the studies dealt with adults.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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

AASP

Find a time of day when you are most likely to avoid conflicts with other activities (e.g., The more convenient the physical activity, the more you will stick with it.</p> Make being active something everyone in the family can enjoy together. Be creative and make it fun (e.g., Petruzzello, S. 2013). .</p>

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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Teen Health 101

Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. As explained by , Mayo Clinic , physical activity can help decrease depression by “releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being”.

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Interview with Youth Sport Psychology Expert Richard Stratton, Ph.D.

Better Coaching

Below is an interview with a youth sport psychology expert from Youth Football Online. Here’s our exclusive interview with youth sports psychology expert Professor Richard Stratton, PhD. Going to coaches clinics will really helps with creativity. Some fitness, physical activity for kids to keep them away from the keyboard.