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

SHAPE America

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. HPE teachers already have it figured out! We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.

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Withholding Recess and Physical Activity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. So how can we educate our classroom teachers on how important time in physical education is for their students’ well-being?

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Supporting Black Students in Physical Education

SHAPE America

In our recently published book Critical Race Studies in Physical Education , we decided to shed light on issues that could undermine the ability of Black youth to have positive physical education experiences. These evaluations have negative implications for Black people, physically and psychologically. Why Critical?

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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. What was intended as a fun, developmental activity can morph into an emotionally charged grind.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher Sport

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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COVID-19’s Impact on Youth Physical Activity

Spark PE

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. And while regular physical activity can help stave off chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease, there are also critical mental benefits.

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