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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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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Can play be exercise? Does exercise have to be associated with a negative connotation to be effective? Applies the principles of exercise in a variety of self-selected lifetime physical activities. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Instead of forcing students into one mold, schools are offering options that meet them where they are.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

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.

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Time to Get Off the Couch Again

Montessori Physical Education

When it was time for high school, I was all about football. What I didn’t realize was that high school football was going to feature a whole lot of running. It was lifting weights that steered me towards a degree in kinesiology (specifically exercise physiology). From all my football PTSD, I hated it. Enter Couch to 5K.

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Exciting New Features for PhysednHealth K-12 Platform

Physed n Health

Teachers can set rest periods between sets and track individual student progress throughout the school year. Select from a wide range of exercises, and receive real-time feedback on their performance. This feature allows teachers to create engaging and challenging activities while monitoring progress.