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Implementing a Standards-Based Personal Fitness Course in High School PE

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2025

Why Personal Fitness Matters for Today’s Teens It is no secret that teenagers today face unique challenges: sedentary lifestyles, increased academic stress, and growing mental health concerns. My hope is that you can take away an idea or two! My students also have expressed they like learning some of these deeper topics as well.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

When children are pushed beyond their developmental limitsphysically, cognitively, and emotionallythey may fall out of love with sports, lose motivation to continue, or develop chronic injuries that hamper their future athletic endeavors. Burnout often unfolds in stages: Enthusiasm: The child begins with high motivation and excitement.

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Implementing a Standards-Based Personal Fitness Course in High School PE

THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

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