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Reasons Movement Teaches Kids to Think and Learn Differently

Skillastics

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper. Absolutely.

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Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Teen Health 101

Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. As explained by , Mayo Clinic , physical activity can help decrease depression by “releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being”.

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Invisible Disabilities

Teen Health 101

Chronic Dizziness is often caused by anxiety disorders, migraines, traumatic brain injuries, and dysautonomia (issues with the autonomic nervous system) ( , Jama Network ). Chronic pain can negatively affect working and eating habits, physical activity, and other aspects of daily life. Chronic Dizziness.

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Strength Training For Injury Prevention

PLT4M

Fatigue – Fatigue, which affects both the muscles and the central nervous system, also plays a vital role in strain injury. Effect on Bone Because bone is a living tissue, it can remodel and adapt to the physical stresses imposed on it.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

As most teachers set out to find health education lesson plans, they are often in search of resources and information on health topics like: Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits Physical Activity and Exercise Programs Mental Health Education (Stress Management, Coping Mechanisms, Mindfulness) Substance Abuse Prevention (Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, etc.)

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How To Support A Growth Mindset In Physical Education

The Physical Educator

Feeling anxious before, during, or after a performance is a natural response from our nervous system that is just trying to prime us to be able to face challenging situations. Poor performances provide performers with important information that can help them learn and improve before the performer’s next performance.

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How a Good Athlete Management System Benefits Teams and Coaches

First Beat

For example, HRVmeasured during sleepindicates how the nervous system responds to stress and recovery. HRV measures the variation in time between heartbeats, which reflects the balance between the bodys stress and recovery systems. Higher HRV generally shows better recovery, while lower HRV can signal fatigue or overtraining.