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

SHAPE America

As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. Brain scans show that bouts of aerobic exercise enable students’ brains to activate and be more ready to learn. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Courageous Well-Being for Nurses – Strategies for Renewal

Relentless School Nurse

Courageous Well-Being for Nurses a newly released book by nurse/psychotherapist/educator, Dr. Donna Gaffney and certified health and wellness coach, Nicole Foster, serves as an invaluable resource for nurses grappling with burnout and seeking ways to enhance their well-being.

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Balancing Whole Athlete Development with Talent Development

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However, this doesn’t happen automatically for kids who participate in youth sports, rather the coach needs to be intentional in creating an environment that fosters life skill development. One of the challenges for coaches is balancing talent development while also focusing on whole athlete development.

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Unleashing the Power of Sports Psychology: 8 Powerful Benefits For Athletes

The Sporting

A Guide to Sports Psychology and 8 Important Benefits for Athletes Sports psychology has emerged as a vital field within the realm of athletics. Sports psychology can help enhance performance in all sports, from running to football In this article, we will explore eight key ways in which athletes can benefit from sports psychology.

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Self-Care, Wellness, and Mental Health Strategies for College Student-Athletes

AASP

Research has also shown that exercise and physical movement can improve mental functioning (Sharma et al., With that said, below are a few quick tips to boost wellness and psychological functioning. </p> <em>Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 22</em>, 202–209. <a to maintain eligibility).

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Being Your Own Best Teammate: How Self-Compassion Can Promote and Improve Body Image and Eating Concerns In Men

AASP

These individuals engage in intense physical training, are under constant scrutiny from coaches, peers, and fans, and are frequently evaluated based on their athletic performance and appearance. Below are some avenues in which coaches, parents, and sport organizations can support athlete well-being.</p>

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Conflict Management for Sport Coaches

MSU

For coaches and other leaders, it may also be helpful to note specific situations in which competitive behaviors are frequent. Leadership is a relationship factor that can lead to conflict and is especially important for coaches to consider. In sport, a coach may take on a mediating role when conflict exists between athletes.