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.

Sport 98

Sport Sports 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.

Schooling 98

Schooling Academics Elementary School Psychology 98

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As physical educators, I am sure you all understand the importance of physical activity as well, but many of our classroom teachers withhold physical activity, recess and physical education as a form of discipline. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

Physical Activity 86

Physical Activity Physical Education Academics Teacher 86

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Schools serving student populations most at risk are also underfunded, with limited space and resources for promoting physical activity. As such, it is imperative to understand the needs and limitations of teachers and school staff when promoting physical activity and other health behaviors.

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Physical Activity Immune system Exercise Obesity 52