Physical Activity
Overview
Recess isn’t just for kids!
What if I told you that you could do just one thing that will improve your mood, decrease your stress, increase your self-esteem, make you look better, make you healthier AND improve your school performance? Also, it’s free and you already know how to do it. Sign me up, right?
Thirty minutes of physical activity a day can do all of those things! Think there’s no way you can find the time? Good news: You don’t have to do all 30 minutes at once. You can get health benefits even if you split it into two or three 10- to 15-minute segments a day.
Make it easy to exercise by building a class into your schedule.
Students talking to student about exercise- watch the video!
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The information in these modules is not intended to replace the services and advice from a medical or mental health professional.
Learn More
Learn more about physical activity.
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Read more about physical activity and student brains.
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Review some exercise tips.
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Find out about physical activity apps for both iPhones and Android phones.
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Exercise and The Brain Video.
Where is the Closest Help to Me?
Although this course has helpful information, it can't replace the face-to-face time we need sometimes. Need local help?
Click here to find mental health resources (Links to an external site.)
Click here to find general health resources
Student 101 & Cuesta Campus Well (Links to an external site.) is one of the ways that we are working to enhance Cuesta College’s culture of wellness.
Locate a health and mental health center near you
Explore More
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Check out the Physical Activity Quiz
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Examine the YouTube Popsugar Fitness channel Links to an external site. with hundreds of great fitness videos videos
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5 Minutes “Instant Recess” Aerobic Workout – take a study break now!
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Look for Youtube Tabata and Zumba workouts. Don’t know what those are? Check them out for a lot of fun with exercise. Here is an example of a four minute Tabata workout you can do right now!
Spread the Word
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