Athletics & Wellness
Juniors (Ages 8-11)
8 min
Recovery Habits That Last
Build a simple weekly recovery habit.
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What is Recovery?
Recovery is how your body rests and gets stronger after being active. Think of it like charging a battery for your body! Taking time to recover helps you feel energized and ready for your next game, practice, or school day.
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Your Sleep Superpower
Getting enough sleep is one of the best things you can do to recover. While you're sleeping, your body is busy repairing muscles and storing up energy for the next day. Good sleep helps you think more clearly and play your best.
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Water is Your Teammate
Your body needs water to work properly, just like a plant needs water to grow. Drinking water throughout the day, especially when you're active, helps your muscles feel good and keeps your energy levels high. Staying hydrated is a simple way to help your body bounce back.
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Challenging
You're asked to design a 'post-game recovery station' for your team. Based on the key recovery habits, which three items are MOST essential to include?
0.A television, comfortable chairs, and salty snacks.
1.A cool-down stretches guide, a large cooler of water, and balanced snacks like fruit or granola bars.
2.Video game consoles, soda, and candy.
3.Heavy weights for lifting, loud music, and energy drinks.
Challenging
Your friend is training for their first 5k run and is excited, so they want to run every single day. Using what you've learned about recovery, what is the most helpful and encouraging advice you could offer?
0.That's a bad idea, you're definitely going to get tired and quit.
1.You should do light-resistance training on your 'off' days instead of running (if you're 13+).
2.That's awesome you're so motivated! Just be sure to plan some rest days or easier days for 'active recovery,' so your body can get stronger and avoid injuries.
3.Don't worry about rest, just run as fast as you can every day.
Easy
What is the main purpose of recovery?
0.To give your body time to rest and get stronger after activity.
1.To play sports as hard as you can every single day without a break.
2.To see how long you can stay awake.
3.To skip drinking water.
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Recovery Habits That Last is a Juniors (Ages 8-11) Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.
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Build a simple weekly recovery habit.
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