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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. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

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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. As the off-season progresses, HIIT short, combining generic running and sport-specific movements, begins replacing HIIT long.