Mon.Aug 05, 2024

article thumbnail

Menstruation, Birth Control, Mental Health Top Team USA Female Athletes’ Research Agenda

Stanford Childrens

In a significant stride toward elevating the voices of female athletes, Emily Kraus, MD , a physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) sports medicine specialist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, co-authored a pivotal study aimed at shaping the future of sports science research. The study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine , marks a transformative moment in understanding and addressing the unique needs of elite female athletes.

Health 104
article thumbnail

What it’s Like to Be an Olympian with Gymnast Daniel Purvis

Complete Performance

I’m thrilled to announce today’s special PerformHappy podcast episode, featuring none other than the incredible Daniel Purvis! If you’re a gymnastics fan, you’re in for a treat because it’s Olympics week, and we’re diving deep into the journey of this Scottish former international elite gymnast,… The post What it’s Like to Be an Olympian with Gymnast Daniel Purvis appeared first on Complete Performance Coaching.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Disciplining Your Child’s Defiance and/or Childishness

RC Families

Parents often have a hard time deciding if their child’s behavior is defiance or childishness. But since your job as a parent is not just to control your child’s behavior but to shape their character, it’s important to distinguish between the two as you guide them toward maturity. Your ultimate goal is to move your.

article thumbnail

7 Back to School Preparations for Teens

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

I love walking into a store and seeing school supplies front and center, just waiting for excited children and (maybe-not-as-excited) parents to snag discounted items. If my inner-organizing-self had it her way, she’d rush to the notebooks, pens, and Post-it notes and pile them in her cart. But, alas, my children are grown, and notebooks on my shelf still await usage.

article thumbnail

Reimagine the Role of PE to Reconnect With Your Students

Speaker: Jeremy Kellem, M.Ed. - Educational Strategist, Former Athlete, and CEO/Founder of W.I.N. (We Impact Now, LLC)

For many students, physical education is critical to becoming active and developing healthy routines. But how is this possible anymore with the repercussions of the pandemic? Years of COVID-19, social distancing, and virtual learning have all had a profound effect on students, which means educators need to adjust their classes accordingly. The good news is that P.E. can still play a vital role in helping students intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially.

article thumbnail

11 Common Mistakes in PE and One Unique Solution

Heartzones

Young student demonstrates their strength while doing a pushup during gym class. There are many different types, methods, and timing of student assessments in Physical Education. All of these physical evaluations rely on the ability for the instructor or better yet, the student, to measure physical activity results. Of course, as humans, sometimes mistakes, misinterpretations, and technical difficulties can happen.

PE 52
article thumbnail

The Oakley’s T-Ball Story

Every Kids Sports

T-ball stories: Tavi and Landen Oakley At Every Kid Sports, we are committed to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to experience the joy and benefits of sports, regardless of financial barriers. Stories like Melissa Oakley’s remind us why our mission is so important and showcase the real impact it has on families. Meet Melissa and her kids, Landen and Tavi Melissa is a dedicated mother to two children, Landen, age 4, and Tavi, age 6.

Sports 45