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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

The negative association with fitness can affect students perception of physical activity and the value of physical education. I often ask my students, How do you improve your fitness? As physical educators, we have the opportunity and responsibility to rewrite the narrative by connecting fitness to fun and purpose.

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

A walking for fitness class is a fun, accessible way to get students moving. It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. In this article, we’ll explore how a walking for fitness class can benefit students of all backgrounds and abilities.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. Despite this, more schools are allowing students to opt out of PE. PE is often the only consistent opportunity for personal fitness, especially during the school day. From the 2024 U.S

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Jump Rope Activities For Elementary PE

PLT4M

Jump rope activities for elementary PE are more than just a way to get kids movingthey help students develop essential motor skills, rhythm, timing, and coordination. These activities also promote cardiovascular endurance, agility, and perseverance, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 1.5.6

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. It uses a fitness program called CrossFit to make special classes more difficult and challenging. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com. To check out the PE Update.com website, click here.

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SMART Goals for PE

PLT4M

SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. As a result, SMART goals have become increasingly popular in business, education, fitness, and personal life. ” Goal setting can help to contextualize PE classes.

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