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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Highlight Mental, Social and Emotional Benefits Fitness through play benefits various dimensions of health and wellness beyond physical. Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance). Lets be clear this isnt free-for-all or roll out the ball time.

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Fueling the Fire: 5 Ways to Start the School Year Strong in Elementary Physical Education

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It requires energy, enthusiasm and endurance. Redesign and Organize A well-organized gym isn’t just about tidy equipment; it sets the tone for structure and intentional teaching. How can it benefit students for other sports? Teaching physical education is uniquely rewarding — and uniquely exhausting. Why are we doing it?

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. Early morning practices often leave athletes insufficiently hydrated, exacerbating fatigue and reducing endurance. Find more on nutrition here. Jäger et al.,

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Across the United States, an increasing number of parents and coachesoften with good intentionsseek to introduce sports to children at younger and younger ages and with greater intensity than ever before.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Despite this, more schools are allowing students to opt out of PE. From the 2024 U.S

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What is TRIMP? How Sports Teams Use It to Optimize Training

First Beat

TRIMP (Training Impulse) is a powerful metric that helps sports teams quantify training load using heart rate data, enabling coaches to optimize performance, manage injury risk, and ensure athletes are game-ready. In this article, well explain what TRIMP is , how its calculated, and how it can be applied to coaching decisions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Beyond the Ballot: Talking to Kids About Loss and Uncertainty After an Election

Relentless School Nurse

Together, we can turn this challenging moment into a powerful lesson in democracy, resilience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. No one knows kids as well as they do; they are the best people to shepherd children through such a confusing time. Click to view slideshow. One day, when they’re older, you can read it together.