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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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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. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school.

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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

Learn how to identify their target heart rate zone (and understand why staying within that zone can improve cardiovascular endurance). She is a National Board Certified Teacher and the 2025 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. These quick check-ins help students build awareness and ownership.

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Works of Heart

Stanford Childrens

As faculty members at Stanford University School of Medicine, our physicians also conduct research on pediatric heart disease which is then translated into innovative patient treatments or preventive techniques. And so do our patients. Many of these children and adult survivors have run out of options elsewhere.”

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Walking For Fitness Class

PLT4M

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. Instead of forcing students into one mold, schools are offering options that meet them where they are. And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Embracing “Exercise Snacks” For a Healthier You!

Relentless School Nurse

Benefits of Exercise Snacks: While further research is needed, exercise snacks may offer several benefits, including improved cardiovascular health, increased endurance, flexibility, muscle strength, and reduced blood sugar levels. The key is consistency—regularly incorporating exercise snacks into your daily routine over time.

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GCSE PE Cardiovascular System Project

PE Scholar

The Aim of Project: To embed key content related to the Cardiovascular System The task is to create a learning resource for secondary school