
FitnessGram
FitnessGram is a comprehensive fitness-assessment battery for youth. It includes a variety of health-related physical... Read More

Communicating With Students
It is extremely important that students understand why they are taking part in the FitnessGram... Read More

Abdominal Strength and Endurance
Strength and endurance of the abdominal muscles are important in promoting good posture and correct... Read More

Teach students to use a heart rate monitor
The body adapts to external and internal patterns of stress and recovery. Exercise stress can... Read More

Enable students to assess their fitness improvements over time
A steady-state heart rate workout requires that students maintain exercise intensity and heart rate throughout... Read More

Take care of yourself with emotional fitness training
The heart sends us vital information about our health and happiness. Emotional fitness training shows... Read More

Specialization in Youth Sport
We’ve already learned that expert athletes tend to participate in many sports and activities, emphasizing... Read More

Burnout in Youth Sport
"I don’t know, Mom, I just feel burned out." As a parent, what would you... Read More

Reasons for Gender Differences in Youth Sport
Average gender differences in sport and motor skills may be attributed to physical - biological... Read More