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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

Each session was structured so the first half focused on fun educational activities centered around the recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition , while the second half allowed for free play, including Spike Ball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. We met every other week for 30 minutes during advisory time.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Let's dive in.

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment. Every Monday, we bring in yoga instructors, cross-trainers, fitness instructors, etc.,

Wellness 465
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Self-Care, Wellness, and Mental Health Strategies for College Student-Athletes

AASP

Various disciplines of research highlight the psychosocial benefits of sport participation. Research has also shown that exercise and physical movement can improve mental functioning (Sharma et al., However, sport participation can also be a significant source of stress for college student-athletes.

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3 Nutrition Facts All Coaches Need to Know

Better Coaching

Coaches are often the first people to provide any nutritional guidance to athletes. Unfortunately, many coaches are ill-prepared to provide such guidance and, under most state laws, are not authorized to provide nutritional direction. Below are 3 key nutritional facts that all athletes and coaches should be aware of.

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The Best Types of Protein Post-Workout

The Sporting

With supplements of various brands loaded on the shelves of different supermarkets and online, companies presenting their innovative fitness equipment for their targeted audiences, one cannot ignore the importance of nutrition when it comes to attaining the optimum fitness goals – especially intake of protein after strenuous physical activity.

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Run for Fun (Grades K-2)

Open Phys Ed

Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements. Their research-based program consists of games and activities that make it fun to learn—and teach—the fundamental movement skills at the heart of running and most other sports.