Doping with Deer Antlers
Recently Yahoo! Sports published an article titled “Deer antlers?” (yes, deer antlers) by Dan Wetzel, This article discussed the supplement deer antler velvet and...
C+ is Not a Passing Grade for Youth Sports Safety
Is a C+ a good grade? According to the Youth Sports Safety Alliance (YSSA) spearheaded by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Americans are...
Walking Your Way to Health
A perfect way to begin an exercise program is to start walking. Becoming physically active is of utmost importance in the prevention of several...
Getting Youth Physical Fit Also Improves Their Academic Achievement
Children have become more obese and less fit since the ‘80s, and this could be due to physically inactive lifestyles. According to a report...
American Council on Exercise: America’s Authority on Fitness
Since 1985, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been committed to providing fitness education and certification to professionals and practitioners alike. ACE is...
Physical Literacy: The Holy Grail of Health and Wellness
The obesity crisis, which we hear about on an almost daily basis, is challenging our country in ways not seen before. It’s feared that...
A New Year’s Resolution: Becoming Physically Active
As 2011 approaches, you will start to hear people proclaim their New Year’s resolutions. Since obesity continues to be a global epidemic, some will...
Coaches and Parents Should Take Concussion More Seriously
Recent reports have indicated that concussion rates in young athletes are on the rise. However, many scholars are concerned that we may not be...
Concussed High School Athletes Who Receive Neuropsychological Testing Sidelined Longer
When computerized neuropsychological testing is used, high school athletes suffering from a sports-related concussion are less likely to be returned to play within one...
Exercise: The Older You Get, the More You Get Back
Medical doctors and researchers have been telling us for years that exercise is important for living a healthy and fulfilling life. An increasing number...
