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

SHAPE America

As a high school physical education teacher in Normal, IL, I created the curriculum for our current personal fitness course to help meet the needs of our student body. In an age where screen time outpaces physical activity and youth mental health is a rising concern, personal fitness education in high school is imperative.

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Overuse Injuries in Amateur Sports: Identifying Risks, Prevention Strategies, and Recovery Protocols

Better Coaching

Limit specialization until high school ages (later in high school) : Early specialization has been linked to increased rates of overuse injuries. Recovery protocols, such as ice therapy, stretching, and proper nutrition, can help reduce injury risk.