SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2025

No matter their background or preconceived thoughts about PE, I want every student to discover their movement playground. In my school, our students can select their preferred PE class starting in their sophomore year. Our teens today need a more modern, meaningful PE experience that prepares them for lifelong wellness.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

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. When schools remove or reduce PE, they unintentionally widen the gap for underserved groups. A strong, inclusive PE curriculum can help close these gaps.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Why Walking for Fitness Class Is Growing in Popularity In recent years, physical education has shifted toward more student-centered PE electives offerings. Walking regularly improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing circulation.

Fitness

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. 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

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. This activity targets the core, shoulders, and cardiovascular fitness. This activity combines memory, coordination, and cardiovascular exercise with a festive twist.

PE

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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. SMART Goals For Physical Education For many students, PE classes can often need more context. ” Goal setting can help to contextualize PE classes.

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. If your goal is improving cardiovascular endurance, plan activities such as relay races or cardio kickball that will help enhance your student’s aerobic capacity. Be flexible and willing to tweak the game/activity on the fly.

PE Teacher