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Publication Date: 2020
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Young Minds and Young Bodies: Supportive Teaching Strategies for Children with Mental Health Concerns
Watson, Dayna; Mowling, Claire M.
Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, v33 n5 p3-11 2020
Physical educators can expect to work with students experiencing a mental health concern. Mental health concerns are prevalent among children and adolescents in the United States. An estimated 13 to 20% of U.S. children meet the diagnostic criteria for an emotional or behavioral disorder. The purpose of this article is to provide physical educators with specific strategies to work effectively with students experiencing a range of mental health concerns. Described are key warning signs for identifying students that may be experiencing a mental health need, specific communication techniques, class environment considerations, and creative ways to use games to promote student mental health and wellness.
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Mental Disorders, Child Health, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Interpersonal Communication, Classroom Environment, Wellness, Health Promotion, Behavior Problems, Antisocial Behavior, Emotional Problems, Communication Skills, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods, Games, Physical Activities
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