PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Walking regularly improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing circulation. It can lower stress, ease symptoms of anxiety, and increase focus throughout the school day. With each walk, they improve endurance, build consistency, and create habits that can last a lifetime. Free Download!

Fitness

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes. Each rep is taken from position 1, or the pockets, and caught in a strong 1/4 squat with elbows high.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

High school athletes particpate in an in season lift. In high school athletics, or any level for that matter, maintaining a stable roster is KEY. Time on the field is already training repetitive, sub maximal power movements, muscular and cardiovascular conditioning, as well as sport-specific energy demands.

Strength

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Below are two free sleep lesson plans for middle and high school students. Sleep contributes to improved reaction times, faster recovery, and enhanced endurance.

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