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

SHAPE America

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!

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Interview with Youth Sport Psychology Expert Richard Stratton, Ph.D.

Better Coaching

Below is an interview with a youth sport psychology expert from Youth Football Online. Here’s our exclusive interview with youth sports psychology expert Professor Richard Stratton, PhD. YFO: What is the best way to motivate youth football players? Motivation. It’s worth your times if you coach kids. Always distractions.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

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.