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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

Their bodies are better equipped to endure specialized drills without as high a risk of growth plate injuries. Skill Acquisition and Motor Learning in Adolescence During adolescence, children can handle more complex cognitive and physical training. Their brains are more adept at processing strategic concepts and handling stress.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Replacing sweat loss through electrolyte-containing fluids is crucial for endurance athletes. Potassium also plays a role in storing carbohydrates for energy in the muscles , where low potassium status may reduce energy and endurance. Magnesium is required for muscle function and proper bone strength.

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52 Weeks Later. Part I

AKA Sports

Please, spend more quality time with your kids in sport and recreation activities. But the prospective trauma that kids could endure at such a young age in organized sport is real. We program AKA Camps and Clinics, School programs and events to help you out. Of course we want your business. I am all for kids socializing.

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Summer Reads : Travis Rogers' “PARENTING ATHLETIC KIDS”

AKA Sports

But similar to many aspects of life, it is crucial to remember that if those nuggets of information are genuinely significant and strong enough to endure the test of time, they will ultimately resurface, and reveal themselves in a brighter, more prominent light.

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An unusual school celebrates its first century

Stanford Childrens

They shared similar, life-threatening cancer diagnoses and were enduring many of the same treatments. The sessions are shorter than usual, with frequent recess; and especial attention paid to recreation,” wrote Jessie Treat, chairman of the home. But they also wanted to have fun and feel like regular kids.

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L-Glutamine: Promoting Gut Barrier Health

Designs for Health

The Importance of a Healthy Gut Barrier Function The gut mucosa is lined with rapidly proliferating epithelial cells that endure constant damage from daily functioning. Similar results were found in an RCT with eight endurance-trained adults. Under normal conditions, gut mucosal integrity is quickly restored after minor injury.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

multiple variations of an exercise, games or activities of varying difficulty, competitive vs. recreational options). modified pull-ups for upper body muscular strength endurance, see Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual ). Applying Self-Determination Theory in PE Autonomy: Provide choices for students (i.e.