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

SHAPE America

Brain scans show that bouts of aerobic exercise enable students’ brains to activate and be more ready to learn. And, anecdotal evidence suggests that students are also more focused and engaged after physical activity. Aerobic activity essentially primes the brain for learning (and sitting does not!).

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

As coaches, we all want to win. This leads many coaches with young athletes who haven’t been a part of off season workouts to brush away in season workouts for their freshmen, JV, or even “inexperienced” varsity teams. “They didn’t do anything over the off-season, so why start now? This is dangerous.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

First Beat

Strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, and team managers must balance training loads, track recovery, monitor injuries, and analyze performance dataall to ensure athletes deliver their best results. Assessing recovery , helping coaches identify when an athlete needs rest to prevent injuries or burnout.

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The Need for Off-Season Non-Specific Conditioning

First Beat

Throughout his career, he has worked as a strength and conditioning coach in various sports, including basketball, water polo, and volleyball. However, the aerobic system contributes more to energy production with higher session volumes. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Sports Medicine.