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

SHAPE America

A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. In addition, there is convincing evidence to support the benefits of physical activity on learning.

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In Season Strength Training

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As coaches, we all want to win. Strength training, particularly compound barbell exercises, is one of the best ways to reduce overuse injuries. As such, we want to focus on just a couple of weighted movements during any given lift, while supplementing with a few select injury prevention exercises, mobility, and accessory work.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

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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

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Throughout his career, he has worked as a strength and conditioning coach in various sports, including basketball, water polo, and volleyball. HIIT has gained popularity due to its ability to positively impact both the aerobic and anaerobic systems while inducing neuromuscular adaptations in a time-efficient manner.