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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Art & Activism Are Powerful Partners in Illustrating the Impact of Gun Violence on Our Students

Relentless School Nurse

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg!

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Keeping the Sparks Aflame: Preventing and Addressing Burnout in High School Student-Athletes

AASP

<p>Student-athletes continuously navigate physical, psychological, and social demands including balancing academics and athletics, while striving to meet both internal and external expectations. Physical, affective <br /> and psychological determinants of athlete burnout. <em>Sport D., & Smith, A.

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High School Athlete Mental Training

PLT4M

Incorporating high school athlete mental training into your athletic program can take your team to the next level. This article explores how high school athlete mental training is more than just one-off conversations about mental toughness. Mental preparation is a crucial component for athletic success.

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Distance Runner Charging Forward After Crawling Across Finish Line

Stanford Childrens

Medha received medical care, psychological support, and physical therapy over the course of eight weeks to get her back to sport. A shining high school track career Medha ran varsity cross-country and track at Dublin High School all four years. She trains smart, and now I think she can train even smarter.”

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

Reduce psychological stress and enhance various aspects of self-esteem. And if the lack of physical activity isn’t enough, let’s look at what is happening in schools: 50% of high school-age students attend physical education only class once a week. 25% attend physical education classes every day.

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Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Participation: What’s the Best Approach for Long-Term Athletic Success and Injury Prevention?

Better Coaching

This article explores the debate between early specialization and multi-sport participation, focusing on the effects on individual athletes and their schools, while underscoring the risks of overuse injuries and psychological burnout.

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