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Meaningful physical education programs and a 'main theme' curriculum model

Learning Through Sport

biomechanics, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, etc). High school physical education: Still an endangered species. This model has also been interpreted as integration within physical education of the disciplinary foundations of physical education (e.g., Project Adeventure. Silver bullets. Kendall/Hunt. Siedentop, D.

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Father’s Day Musings

Montessori Physical Education

When I got to high school, it was a rude awakening. I continued this trend in college, pursuing a biology degree and detesting the physics of exercise physiology due to the extensive applied math. I keep those kids at the forefront of my mind because I don’t want them to miss out on a lifetime of physical activity.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

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Keeping the Sparks Aflame: Preventing and Addressing Burnout in High School Student-Athletes

AASP

.</p> <h3>Psychological Predictors of Burnout</h3> <p>In a study that explored the psychological and affective determinants contributing to burnout in high school student-athletes, Moen and colleagues (2017) found that significant predictors of burnout included negative affect (e.g., Meeusen, R.,

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Time to Get Off the Couch Again

Montessori Physical Education

When it was time for high school, I was all about football. What I didn’t realize was that high school football was going to feature a whole lot of running. It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology).

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Below are two free sleep lesson plans for middle and high school students. But, research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep. Skein, M.,

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Paraoptometrics

Teen Health 101

HealthGrad ) How to qualify to be a paraoptometric: High school: Many optometry and paraoptometric university programs require math, English, and science courses - most commonly biology and chemistry. This certification proves demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the concepts used in optometric care.