Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. Overuse injuries such as Little League shoulder, gymnast wrist, or runners knee are becoming commonplace in grade school athletes.

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Sports Sport Sports Biomechanics 98

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 23, 2023

In collaboration with the hospital teachers accredited by the Palo Alto Unified School District, Faith Collins, a former elementary school teacher, visits up to 10 student patients from ages 8 to 18 every school day, providing an hour of supplemental instruction with VR headsets.

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Schooling Academics Elementary School Psychology 98

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But, on any given day, an untold number of children in elementary schools nationwide have all or part of their recess revoked for infractions such as failing to finish their work, talking out of turn or not following directions. School Psychology Quarterly, 18 (3), 253–268. link] Ridgway, A., Northup, J., Pellegrin, A.,

Physical Activity 86

Physical Activity Physical Education Academics Teacher 86

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Recess is a common opportunity for physical activity in pre-K and elementary schools, but its implementation is typically less than optimal. Psychology of Sport and Exercise. Physical education should teach through physical activity, and there are several evidence-based programs available, including SPARK. 2019 May 1;42:146-55.

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Physical Activity Immune system Exercise Obesity 52