Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. No more so than scheduling physical education every day one semester and omitting it from the timetable the next semester.

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Physical Education Education Education Physiology 130

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. In addition, sleep lesson plans can be a full unit, or added as supplemental content into weekly physical activity lesson plans. Annual Review of Immunology, 37, 293-322.

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Immune system High School Physiology Physical Education 105

Designs for Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Aging is defined as the progressive decline of various physiological pathways, including immune function. It is well known that moderate physical activity promotes a healthy immune system. During an inflammatory response, astragalus may reduce inflammatory response factors and promote cell protection.

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Health Immune system Physiology Exercise 67

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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Movement Teaching Teaching Motor Skills 52

Designs for Health

MAY 11, 2023

It is well known that physical exercise can help support overall health. Yet too much vigorous exercise may do the opposite. Physically active individuals may be more prone to oxidative stress due to the high energy and oxygen demands of exercise (particularly high-intensity endurance training ).

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Endurance Exercise Physiology Nutrition 40

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

All of which can benefit from regular physical activity. One of the top barriers to participation in physical activity for individuals with a disability is the negative attitudes of people – like fitness center staff – towards disability. Inclusion Solutions : Seek out training around disability for all staff.

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