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

SHAPE America

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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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. There is a chicken-and-egg argument over why PE teachers are looked down upon. Most PE teachers teach six, seven, or even eight classes a day with barely a moment in between.

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