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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the United States, but Black Americans are at a higher risk. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Be sure to implement them.

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Fun Cardiovascular Activities for Kids

Kids Sports Activities Blog

Fun cardiovascular activities and aerobic sports ideas to improve your kids fitness. These physical activities and games are so much fun, your kids will forget they're working hard!

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Physical Activity vs Physical Education

PLT4M

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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5 Components Of Physical Fitness

PLT4M

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. This article will discuss each component and how it contributes to physical fitness. What Are The 5 Components Of Physical Fitness? The 5 components of physical fitness are often recognized as: 1.

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Lifestyle Choices for Cardiovascular Wellness: The Latest Clinical Research

Designs for Health

Modifiable factors such as nutritional status, lifestyle, and toxin exposure can influence cardiovascular health and risk management. Newer research explores the role of certain lifestyle choices in cardiovascular health. Blood sugar balance Evidence suggests that blood sugar homeostasis and cardiovascular health are linked.

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Sweat Your Way to Wellness: The Top 10 Benefits of Saunas

The Sporting

Your cardiovascular system takes a hit when you’re stressed. Metabolic waste, such as lactic acid, can build up in muscles during physical activity, leading to fatigue and discomfort. Stress increases your heart rate and blood pressure, placing strain on the heart and blood vessels.

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SMART Goals for PE

PLT4M

Most students need help knowing where to begin when it comes to setting goals in physical education. SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. What are SMART goals? Goal setting is a skill that takes practice.

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