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

SHAPE America

There are also a record number of kids with social-emotional-behavioral conditions. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn.

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The Perfect Storm of Learning Conditions in Physical Education (PE)

Reinventing the Game

My header suggest a fixation of the perfect condition, or rather a hint to the frustrations of models, theories and everything else laying down their claims that seems difficult to fit in to practise. Cognitive Evaluation Theory, (Deci) , looks into motivation in a comprehensive way when considering actions. Frontiers in Psychology.

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7-Steps to Self-Motivated Decision-Makers

Player Development Project

What is it that motivates them to turn up to training, sometimes three or more times a week, no matter what the conditions? In this article, resident positive psychology expert Lara Mossman looks at the ways in which coaches can empower players to become self-motivated. Some may not want to be there at all.

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Gaining Athlete Buy-In – Ideas and Strategies for Successful Monitoring

First Beat

Strength and conditioning staff at one of Firstbeat’s customers emphasized that it’s all about building a culture within the building and getting your athletes to trust what you are asking them to do. By devising strategies to enhance these three areas you will have athletes who are motivated and buy-in to your monitoring strategy.

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Psychological Effects of Music

Teen Health 101

Surely it comes to little surprise that music has a substantial psychological effect on people. Research proves that music therapy can benefit individuals with various mental health and physical health conditions, and music can also be a medium for processing emotions/trauma and regulating anxiety.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure. Must perform, must impress.

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Distance Runner Charging Forward After Crawling Across Finish Line

Stanford Childrens

Medha received medical care, psychological support, and physical therapy over the course of eight weeks to get her back to sport. They suggested I join cross-country the summer before my freshman year to become better conditioned. Medha has a positive attitude, and she is very self-motivated. But she wasn’t always a runner.