Cardiovascular High School Physical Education 
SHAPE America
AUGUST 4, 2025
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. Final Thoughts: Building Lifelong Healthy Habits The goal of high school PE should be more than getting students moving for 45 minutes a day.
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.
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PLT4M
AUGUST 1, 2025
It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. Walking for fitness classes are helping redefine what success looks like in physical education.
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. And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. Physical Education Update. So here’s a concept that bucks that trend. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.
PLT4M
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. It is an opportunity for students to learn about their bodies, develop physical skills, and stay healthy. As more people push for student wellness, high school physical education needs to be part of the conversation.
PLT4M
JUNE 8, 2023
As physical education looks to promote student engagement and lifelong fitness, the FITT principle serves as a valuable tool for the classroom. We explore the FITT principle, its benefits, and 3 different ways to apply it to physical education classes. Let’s look at another example.
PLT4M
JANUARY 30, 2023
They are perfect for physical education classes, because they require minimal equipment and can be adapted to any fitness level. Benefits of Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education Physical education teachers are always looking for engaging lessons and workouts. A total body workout.
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