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What Resiliency Means as a Marine

SHAPE America

This shared struggle not only builds physical toughness but also reinforces the mental and emotional endurance necessary to face real-world challenges with confidence and strength. He is currently working toward his bachelor’s degree in psychology and loves working out, boxing, and spending time with his family.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Silent Scars – Understanding the Hidden Impact of ICE Raids on Children

Relentless School Nurse

It explores the profound psychological, educational, and social challenges these young individuals face, often struggling with anxiety, PTSD, and academic setbacks that can shape their entire futures. Children bear unseen scars from ICE raids, enduring trauma, anxiety, and social withdrawal as families are torn apart.

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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. This psychological pressure, combined with physical risks, underscores why More, Younger is a flawed approach.

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Endurance Training for Soccer

Player Development Project

As such, endurance training for soccer is an increasingly important part of many coaches’ training programs. Soccer Conditioning: The post Endurance Training for Soccer appeared first on Player Development Project. A player’s stamina can impact their performance, development, and even their enjoyment of the game.

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The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham: A Test of Horse and Rider

The Sporting

The Enduring Challenge of Cheltenham Racecourse: Everything You Need to Know Cheltenham Racecourse has been testing the greatest horses and riders for over a century - but just what makes this racecourse so demanding? The Psychological Battle The challenges of Cheltenham are not solely physical.

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

First Beat

Self-Determination Theory When putting together the background research for this article, one psychological theory that immediately came to mind was Self-Determination Theory (SDT) (Ryan & Deci, 2000) which I will use as a framework for harnessing athlete buy-in. Psychological Bulletin, 117, 497–529. Frei, F.X., & Morriss, A.

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Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health?

Designs for Health

It can improve health outcomes by balancing the distribution of forces within a joint, increasing basal metabolic rate and bone density, reducing body fat and cardiovascular risk factors, enhancing endothelial function, and promoting cognitive function and psychological well-being.