Skateboarding and Mental Health: Rolling Towards Improved Well-being
It all begins with an idea.
Best Sports for ADHD Kids: Choosing Activities That Build Focus and Confidence
“Skateboarding: Ollies, grinds, and kickflips aren’t just cool tricks—they’re exercises in balance, creativity, and perseverance. Skateboarding culture’s emphasis on individual style can be particularly appealing to ADHD kids who march to the beat of their own drum.”
FOCUS | A Short-Film About Skateboarding
FOCUS is a short-film about skateboarding. Valentin Schenk has been skating for several years. The film shows his daily life and his passion for skateboarding. Waking up, Valentin already thinks about skating, but when he is ready for his session he gets distracted by things from daily life. As soon as he is focusing on skateboarding he is landing his tricks. The motivation for producing this film was to not create another trick by trick movie with background music, but something different.
15 Reasons Why Skateboarding Is Good For Mental Health
According to a recent study of 13-25 year olds by the Pullias Center for Higher Education at USC’s Rossier School of Education, skateboarding builds critical thinking skills and improve the ability to build relationships. Skaters use skateboarding as an outlet for stress, feel safer and inclusive.