PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. As physical activity rates decline, schools must step up—not step back. Even among high schoolers, activity declines from 27% in 9th grade to 21% in 12th grade.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Health Benefits of a Walking for Fitness Class A walking for fitness class does more than get students moving. It also delivers a wide range of health benefits that support both the body and mind. Walking regularly improves cardiovascular health by strengthening the heart and increasing circulation.

Fitness

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

While some spin and cycling enthusiasts might cringe at the thought of lumping all stationary bike workouts into one category, let’s not make things too complicated for our middle and high school students. Spin bike workouts can be achieved with really any type of stationary bike option that allows for indoor cycling.

Cardio

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Since February is also American Heart Month, take time to share facts and open up a discussion about heart health. I want to be clear that sharing facts about health statistics relating to Black Americans or other minority groups needs to be followed up with additional discussion. What kinds of foods do you eat at home?

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SHARE FACTS ABOUT BLACK HEALTH AND WELLNESS Since February is also American Heart Month, take time to share facts and open up a discussion about heart health. I want to be clear that sharing facts about health statistics relating to Black Americans or other minority groups needs to be followed up with additional discussion.

Physical Education