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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

Overemphasizing structured practices and competition early on is linked to two critical issues facing young athletes today: psychological burnout and overuse injuries. Children have shorter limbs and different leverage points compared to adults, which influences their biomechanics during movements like throwing, kicking, or running.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Daily water losses also occur from respiration, urination, and bowel movements. Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Immune Function Certain electrolytes can directly support the immune system. Sodium can modulate immune cell activities.

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Mental Health and Youth

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

i] “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Avoid foods that lower immunity systems and eat foods that fuel the body. Movement is healthy. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.” [ii] Go outside.

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

Of particular importance are the effects of moderate-intensity physical activity on functioning of the immune system, which protects us from viral and bacterial infections. Physical activity helps the immune system detect infections early and reduce the severity [SJ5] of infections. Psychology of Sport and Exercise.