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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

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. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym! Active and healthy students are better learners.

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Withholding Recess and Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

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Lifestyle Choices for Cardiovascular Wellness: The Latest Clinical Research

Designs for Health

In addition, the Mediterranean diet has been studied for its potential to help support the body’s response to psychological stress and modulation of autonomic imbalances. Furthermore, certain botanicals such as ashwagandha and rhodiola rosea may help support the body’s response to psychological stress. By Dr. Cory Ambrose, ND, MAT

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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. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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Physical Literacy - Your 2024 Physical Education Development Goal

Physical Education Ideas

We all know the importance Physical Education plays in nurturing well-rounded individuals. A key element that is gaining increasing attention is the concept of Physical Literacy. To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. 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. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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Supporting Black Students in Physical Education

SHAPE America

These evaluations have negative implications for Black people, physically and psychologically. In the case studies are topics related to: Colorism and Protecting the Crown: A discussion on how Black girls are dehumanized by constructs of whiteness that marginalize Black beauty and negate physical activity engagement and well-being.