SHAPE America
OCTOBER 10, 2023
If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. Active learning strategies lead to less boredom and more intrinsic motivation to learn. We need classrooms to be more active and engaging like the gym!
Stanford Childrens
JUNE 18, 2024
Preventive Services Task Force updated its recommendations for treatment of pediatric obesity. Obesity rates have also risen, with nearly 20 percent of children and teens now meeting the threshold for the medical definition of obesity. They recommend these types of programs as the mainstay of pediatric obesity treatment.
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Reinventing the Game
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
Insisting on precision takes a fair bit of time in the preparation phase, usually a teacher-centred process which leads to possibly external regulation for most learners (limited intrinsic motivation). To what extent does motivation comes in when we start with precision?
PLT4M
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Obesity, anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues are all at elevated rates. With a blend of curriculum and technology, PLT4M empowers students to be engaged and motivated within their personal fitness journey. Student health and wellness are more at risk than ever before. Ready to Learn More? . Learn MORE.
Elementary PE Teacher
OCTOBER 22, 2018
American kids face an obesity crisis. Keep Yourself Motivated. Even better, learning more about them will give you insight into what does motivate and excite them, and you can use those ideas when looking for new lesson ideas. Children – particularly primary level students – are highly motivated by the simplest of rewards.
Stanford Childrens
MARCH 7, 2024
For a year prior to the surgery, Dr. Fernandez-Miranda reviewed Lewis’s scans and consulted with the family virtually, off the books, out of a personal motivation to better the outcomes for kids with these brain tumors. Then, fear of a new tumor developing near his hypothalamus triggered worry that Lewis would develop hypothalamic obesity.
The Sporting
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Impaired Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance Sleeping too much can affect how the body processes glucose and responds to insulin, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. Reduced Motivation and Mental Alertness Too many hours of sleep can make an athlete feel groggy, sluggish and less motivated to exercise or compete.
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