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

SHAPE America

We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions. In addition, there is convincing evidence to support the benefits of physical activity on learning.

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The Need for Off-Season Non-Specific Conditioning

First Beat

The off-season is a critical period as it focuses on developing the physiological, psychological, and technical foundation from which peak performance is developed during the in-season. In the early part of the off-season, athletes undergo lower training loads and focus on general training to improve overall fitness.