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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The 5 components of physical fitness are often recognized as: 1. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity.

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Physical Fitness Fitness Fitness Body Composition 103

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.

Health 67

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

The Sporting

JULY 25, 2023

Metabolic waste, such as lactic acid, can build up in muscles during physical activity, leading to fatigue and discomfort. That being said, it’s important to remember that sauna sessions need to be used alongside an adequate diet and exercise routine to improve your cardiovascular health.

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Wellness Cardiovascular Digestive system Health 94