SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Motor Skills Sports Sports Sport 358

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 52

Middle School Strength Conditioning High School 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are three main parts of the brain that are affected by drug use: The basal ganglia is the part of the brain that motivates us to do healthy activities, like eating or hanging out with friends. Some drugs can cause heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and mental health conditions, like depression.

Education 59

Education Education Physical Education Health Class 59

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

Strength training increases bone density and staves off osteoporosis, increases caloric expenditure and motivates fat loss, prevents structural ailments like low back pain and knee injury, and all the while helping to stave off chronic disease. A common fault in middle and high school strength training is jumping right to the barbell.

Strength 52

Strength Movement High School Middle School 52