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ERIC Number: EJ1013370
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0730-3084
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Using Physical Activity for Emotional Recovery after a Natural Disaster
Wahl-Alexander, Zachary; Sinelnikov, Oleg A.
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v84 n4 p23-28 2013
After traumatic events, such as a natural disaster, children who are directly or indirectly affected by the event often have a number of intense emotional reactions. It is important for educators to understand common emotional and psychological responses to disastrous events and to try to help. This article describes a physical activity program for elementary school students who were affected by a natural disaster. The program aimed to reduce students' stress and anxiety levels, provide students with developmentally appropriate physical activity, offer students a platform for shared experiences, and provide students with ways to cope with traumatic events. The program included somatic and psychological stress-reduction techniques, art therapy, and group sharing sessions, all integrated within developmentally appropriate physical activity. (Contains 3 figures and 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alabama
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