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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

Each session was structured so the first half focused on fun educational activities centered around the recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition , while the second half allowed for free play, including Spike Ball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. We met every other week for 30 minutes during advisory time.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. It also aids the coaches and families ‘the rest of the day’ to handle other business. Find more on nutrition here. Let's dive in. Thomas et al.,

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. International rhythmic gymnast Neringa Masionyté explains everything you need to know about diet and nutrition for gymnasts. A young rhythmic gymnast in action!

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

It came with a top-notch Bluetooth speaker, subscription to the service, and the Billie Jean King Eye Coach (think batting tee for tennis). Bicycle Grants The CYCLE Kids grant (valued at $25,000) provides schools with 10 new bikes, helmets, a bike pump, and textbooks that teach cycle basics as well as nutrition. You can watch it here.

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3 Nutrition Facts All Coaches Need to Know

Better Coaching

Coaches are often the first people to provide any nutritional guidance to athletes. Unfortunately, many coaches are ill-prepared to provide such guidance and, under most state laws, are not authorized to provide nutritional direction. Below are 3 key nutritional facts that all athletes and coaches should be aware of.

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Nutrition For High School Athletes – An Educational Approach

PLT4M

Nutrition for high school athletes is complicated! And while we all want an easy answer, student-athlete nutrition is far from simple. Every one of our young athletes comes to us with their own experiences and understanding of nutrition, and we have to help them navigate a complex nutritional world.

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Removing the Guesswork from Women’s Basketball Coaching with Firstbeat

First Beat

Will Graham is an Athletic Performance Coach at Liberty University, whose women’s basketball team is currently competing in Conference USA. Will’s Coaching Journey Will’s passion for basketball has been a constant throughout his life. or ‘Did you change up your nutrition?’ It’s not necessarily that.