Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Physical activity can be an effective way to improve muscle tone; however, an intense exercise routine may be associated with delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) lasting several days and manifesting as muscle pain, stiffness, and reduced function, which can negatively impact athletic recovery and performance.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Most students need help knowing where to begin when it comes to setting goals in physical education. SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. What are SMART goals? Goal setting is a skill that takes practice.

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Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

The Department of Health and Human Services say that children and adolescents age 6 and older need at least an hour a day of physical activity. Most of the hour should be either moderate or vigorous aerobic activity. Vigorous activity should be included at least three days a week. cross the monkey bars ( strength ).

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

It is designed to increase strength, power, mobility, and balance, while improving overall health and wellbeing. This article will discuss what functional fitness is, why it is important, and how to incorporate it into physical education and everyday life. We need functional strength and muscular endurance to thrive in everyday life.

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Physical Education Ideas

AUGUST 6, 2021

Some health issues will endure while new ones will emerge – hello Covid 19. Students need critical inquiry skills to research and analyse knowledge and to understand the influences on their own and others’ health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity participation. In your teaching, take a strengths-based approach.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Restricting energy in an attempt of weight loss or to control weight can get in the way of growth and development. Finally, under fueling sacrifices athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity – limited fuel leads to poor training, resulting in minimized strength and endurance gains.

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PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lifetime fitness activities in physical education and provide examples for class and life beyond. What Are Lifetime Fitness Activities? Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking) There are a wide range of lifetime fitness activities like pickleball pictured here.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But at a high level, four following areas help highlight the benefits of high school physical education: Physical Mental Academics Social-Emotional 1) Physical – When students participate in a quality physical education program, they develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness.

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Designs for Health

MAY 25, 2023

However, recent research suggests that ginger may have the ability to promote healthy muscle recovery following physical activity and support athletic performance in adults. Human studies have demonstrated that ginger may help promote healthy inflammatory and pain responses , potentially helping to mitigate the effects of DOMS.

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Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2023

When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. Physical activity does fantastic things for our body and mind! If there were a drug that gave all the benefits of physical activity, everyone on Earth would be prescribed this drug.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. Studies show when you sleep enough, you excel at activities like sprinting, shooting, dribbling and serving. Why is Sleep Important For Athletic Performance?

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Teen Health 101

APRIL 26, 2023

The average person wouldn’t be using the muscle group involved in this action often in their average day, especially not with much strength involved. Similarly to kicking or shooting a ball, this motion activates certain muscles that are not usually activated during the standard workday. Soccer - Health Benefits.”

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

4 Signs of Quality Curriculum in Physical Education 23 Mar 2022 Read more. Athletes and Coaches Benefit From Unified Strength and Conditioning 11 Mar 2022 Read more. The Brockport Fitness Assessments provide 27 health-related fitness assessments for students of varying physical abilities (Winnick & Short, 2014). Martino, M.,

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Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

One common issue is the "no pain, no gain" mentality that some parents adopt, believing that enduring pain is part of becoming a better athlete. This includes balancing practice time, game participation, and other physical activities to avoid excessive strain on the body.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Reasons to Use Adapted Equipment Adapted equipment is essential for ensuring that all students can actively participate in physical education. Here are some reasons to use adapted equipment: Enhance Participation: Using adapted equipment ensures all students, regardless of ability, can engage in physical activities.

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Designs for Health

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

After intense physical activity and resistance training, muscle damage may occur, which is characterized by delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS. Therefore, strategies to support normal muscle restoration after resistance training while promoting muscle strength may help promote homeostasis.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. Whether you’re introducing classic games or trying something new with elementary students, incorporating a variety of activities keeps them excited and active.

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First Beat

JANUARY 24, 2025

Strength and conditioning coaches, sports scientists, and team managers must balance training loads, track recovery, monitor injuries, and analyze performance dataall to ensure athletes deliver their best results. A tailored approach maximizes an athletes potential by targeting their unique strengths and weaknesses.

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