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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. Overuse injuries such as Little League shoulder, gymnast wrist, or runners knee are becoming commonplace in grade school athletes.

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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. Fitness and Mental Health – Physical Education Is The Intervention As schools grapple with students’ psychological health, they should consider the powerful intersection between fitness and mental health. lesson plans and high school P.E.

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The Beauty of Open-Ended Games in PE (Part Two)

Montessori Physical Education

The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation. Frontiers in Psychology. The team with the most balls at the end of the playing time wins the round. I wanted them to discover this on their own. Bibliography: Tyng Chai M.,

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