PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

In this article, we’ll break down the SHAPE America National Health Education Standards, explore the core components of a skills-based approach, and provide a sample lesson from PLT4M’s comprehensive health education program. Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

Health Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. We owe it to our kids to provide ample opportunity to explore physical fitness and health through physical education classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Integrating sleep education into physical education and health classes is a progressive step towards fostering holistic well-being among students. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson.

Immune system

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised. For example, chronic illnesses, poor nutrition, and unmanaged stress can lead to absenteeism, decreased concentration, and lower academic performance. Let’s be honest, health class has a bad wrap!

Health Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

As a teacher in the San Francisco Unified school district, one of the districts featured in this study, I’ve been able to see firsthand how effective these strategies can be. Safe and supportive environments connect adolescents to a network of caring peers and adults, including parents, other primary caregivers, and teachers.

Health