SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

The greatest lesson my students learn from Snowman Days is the following: The (snow) people will break and fall down, with all sorts of (weather) conditions, but we can be a team and all work together to “build” each other “up” every single day! She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

Elementary

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

Strength and conditioning software is a powerful tool. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. PLT4M is best known as the strength and conditioning software for education. Ready to Learn More?

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics.

High School

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This initiative not only ensured that the students could participate in their sports activities but also offered an opportunity to detect potential life-changing medical conditions. The 2023-2024 school year has seen an expansion of the physicals provided through the support of Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing.

Health

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Howard has taught K-8 health and physical education, coached middle school sports, and coached strength and conditioning for middle school, high school, and college.

Motor Skills

SHAPE America

MAY 19, 2022

After high school, I went to Penn State University to major in health and physical education. Here I am with the ball (circa 1981), playing on Penn State’s club team under poor field conditions. While the university had a varsity men’s soccer team, women’s soccer still only had a club team, which I participated on.

Government

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software. Here are some advantages: 1.

Strength

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school.

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. 7 Keys To Successful Strength and Conditioning Classes Every school is different.

Strength

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. 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

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. Here lies a golden opportunity for strength and conditioning to support the total athletic development of young athletes through safe and effective training programs! Great question!

High School

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 26, 2022

He was a little wide-eyed during the near white-out conditions, his comment being, “In France, if it’s like this, we don’t leave the house.” For most, the worse the conditions, the more fun they have. While they include some runners in their first or 2nd year of university, but most are high schoolers.

Conditioning

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. One thing to emphasize is the role of freshman and junior high sports as a preparatory phase for high school athletics, particularly varsity sports.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

While in-season, your athletes will adapt to the rigors of practices and games, often reaching peak physical conditioning for that sport. High school athletes particpate in an in season lift. In high school athletics, or any level for that matter, maintaining a stable roster is KEY. Ready to Learn More? .

Strength

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern.

Fitness

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 14, 2022

Our team usually does better when the conditions are horrible because we pay attention to details. High School will be over before you know it. Some people will have great days and simply need to be congratulated, others will have bad days, and just need a friend to sit with. The little things matter! That means…….

Coaching

Stanford Childrens

MAY 7, 2024

A shining high school track career Medha ran varsity cross-country and track at Dublin High School all four years. They suggested I join cross-country the summer before my freshman year to become better conditioned. She also set a high school record for the three mile at 18:01 minutes on the Hayward course.

High School

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 14, 2024

Getting off total parenteral nutrition (TPN) was the goal of Arizona and her mother ever since she was born with gastroschisis , a condition where her intestines grew outside her body during fetal development. In high school, she had to receive TPN in the classroom and endure gawks and comments as her machine whooshed and beeped. “In

Motivation

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

At many high schools, students have to take as little as one-half unit credit of physical education to fulfill graduation requirements. Many high schools are shifting to an elective-based physical education offering to achieve this. Full STUDY Students in marching band.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A nurse at Stanford Children’s makes a lasting impact in the Latinx community, caring for children with serious heart conditions both within the hospital and abroad. She’d wanted to be a nurse from the time she was growing up in Colombia and had the chance to shadow a nurse at a hospital when she was in middle school. “I

Middle School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Check out the heart rate graph, that displays the heart rate of two different high school students throughout her training protocols, which included strength training using a variety of unusual resistance devices, while also providing interval aerobic conditioning. Imagine having the heart rate data for every student, every day.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

JANUARY 2, 2023

At 8 years old, she was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy , a heart condition that makes it progressively more difficult for the heart to pump blood over time. “I Her condition continued to worsen to the point of heart failure. Each day means so much more because she thought she would not live to see them.

High School

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 12, 2022

She’s extremely well educated about his genetic condition, and she’s motivated to learn as much as possible so she can help Asher and teach others,” says Jenny Kim, MS, LCGC , a genetic counselor at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Asher’s genetic condition is Yuan-Harel-Lupski (YUHAL) syndrome. Genetics has been my go-to contact.

Coordination

PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms. 45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. But most high school coaches had little experience or knowledge in the weight room.

High School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! A recent survey found that more than 7.6

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2023

Five years ago, when Paul Russick took over as head football coach at Honesdale High School in Pennsylvania, he had aspirations for success on and off the football field. Kim Lawson, a PE teacher and coach of various sports at the school, had always been a champion of the weight room.

Middle School

Stanford Childrens

JULY 6, 2023

The bone marrow is conditioned, or readied, via chemotherapy, which destroys the cancer cells and makes room for the new stem cells. He’s enjoying just living a normal high school life.” He’s back to his old self,” Greg concludes. Learn more about our Stem Cell Transplantation program >

Conditioning

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Common Sleep Disorders – How various conditions disrupt standard sleep patterns, leading to various physical and mental health issues. What about you? Sleep, 33(5), 585-592.

Immune system

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We explore the what, why, and how of strength training for injury prevention and how it relates to the high school weight room. Strength Training For Injury Prevention In Action High school physical education and athletic departments all across the country are embracing the power of strength training for injury prevention.

Strength

Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

In January, Tom Farrey—who heads up the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program—and his editorial director Jon Solomon, sent me deep into New Jersey Youthsportszanilandia, to profile a girls’ High School basketball program. That doesn’t mean the Crusaders are unworthy of acclaim. “I

Wellness

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Staying true to himself growing up, despite challenges Through the years, Isaac received care for his conditions from his community neurologist. High school starts, and the seizures return At around age 15, Isaac’s seizures returned with a vengeance. My friends would say, ‘Dang, dude. You’re better than me,’” Isaac says.

Elementary School

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ison (2021) provides an example of a high school PE program in Illinois that was built with student interests in mind, creating courses that were more relevant to students’ lives than traditional course offerings. Canton High School Wellness, Health & PE National Spotlight 16 Jun 2022 Read more. Martino, M.,

Assessment

Heartzones

MAY 11, 2022

Each of the students followed up with their Doctor and found out that they each had some type of undiagnosed cardio-pulmonary condition. High School PE Teacher Josh Hoehn. Some students have realized they have a heart problem/condition and saw a doctor all because of wearing their heart rate monitor in class. .

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports. A good vertical jump, then, comes from basic strength & power training, plyometric training, core training, mobility work, conditioning, etc. Find a Time.

Sports