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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

Each session was structured so the first half focused on fun educational activities centered around the recommended guidelines for physical activity and nutrition , while the second half allowed for free play, including Spike Ball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. We met every other week for 30 minutes during advisory time.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Let's dive in.

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The Best Carbohydrates for Pre-workout Nutrition

The Sporting

Those trails of sweat and muscle cramps we feel during a workout are all only truly beneficial if one takes out the time to consider what nutrition we are taking in as well. The Role of Carbs Pre-Workout We all want to get the best out of our fitness regimes , and why not? You can eat up to 5-6 slices of whole-grain bread a day.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. International rhythmic gymnast Neringa Masionyté explains everything you need to know about diet and nutrition for gymnasts. A young rhythmic gymnast in action!

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How I Teach Diet and Nutrition in PE

The Everlearner

Elements of diet and nutrition feature in a very wide range of qualification PE learning. Furthermore, the new OCR National in Sport Science features an optional, standalone nutritional unit. In fact, the only major PE course that does not feature nutritional study is the level 1/2 BTEC Tech Award in Sport.

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment. Prizes always get people excited and have included staff clothing, water bottles, and gift certificates for sports watches, massages, skiing, and more.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

Bicycle Grants The CYCLE Kids grant (valued at $25,000) provides schools with 10 new bikes, helmets, a bike pump, and textbooks that teach cycle basics as well as nutrition. We have the bikes at my school for as long as we use them and teach the nutrition curriculum. You could say we “traded” resources. You can watch it here.