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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. The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. PE teachers can’t do it alone.

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The Drug-Nutrient Interactions that Impact the Two Most Commonly Prescribed Medications

Designs for Health

Data collected between 2017 and March 2020 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reported that approximately half of the United States population has taken at least one prescription drug in the past 30 days.

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Foundations of GLP-1 Support: Nutritional and Lifestyle Strategies for Healthy Glucose Metabolism

Designs for Health

This widespread receptor expression highlights the hormone’s integrative role in metabolic regulation, cardiovascular function, and neuroendocrine signaling. In addition to digestive discomfort, reduced appetite and caloric intake may lead to unintended nutritional deficiencies over time. Johnson, MS, CNS, LDN

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Lifestyle Choices for Cardiovascular Wellness: The Latest Clinical Research

Designs for Health

Modifiable factors such as nutritional status, lifestyle, and toxin exposure can influence cardiovascular health and risk management. Newer research explores the role of certain lifestyle choices in cardiovascular health. Many micronutrients help support both cardiovascular health and blood sugar balance.

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Support Foundational Health with Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Designs for Health

Growing research demonstrates the anti- inflammatory and antioxidant properties of the long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in potentially attenuating “inflammaging” and promoting foundational health. Adequate omega-3 intake may help support cognitive health.

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Vitamin E Tocotrienols and Bone Health

Designs for Health

Bone health is a contributor to healthy aging. According to the World Health Organization, there are approximately 22 million women who have osteopenia and 8 million women who have osteoporosis within the U.S. Vitamin E consists of two subgroups called tocopherols and tocotrienols, along with their corresponding isomers (?

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Schooling with Scooters: 6 Great Scooter Games for PE

Gopher Sport

Scooter activities provide cardiovascular and muscular endurance opportunities as well as so many other learning experiences. Use scooters to teach fleeing/dodging skills, fitness components, nutrition, teamwork, and offense/defense strategies! Kids love scooters because they are fast and fun!