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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. We met every other week for 30 minutes during advisory time.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Find more on nutrition here.

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5 Keys to a Successful Health Class in High School

PLT4M

>>> Get Our FREE E-Book: The Essentials to Health Education The Importance of Health Class in High School High school health class is often the final opportunity to prepare students for real-world health decisions. It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills.

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. And just because PE teachers can’t be in class, doesn’t mean the physical education class has to turn into a “free block.” Another consideration is equipment.

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The Relentless School Nurse: We Are the Backbone of Student Health & Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. School nurses are responsible for monitoring these conditions, administering medications, and educating students on self-care practices.

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Wellness Warriors: Stepping up for Our School Staff

SHAPE America

We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high. on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School’s Out For Summer (Almost) – Time to Renew for 2023-2024!

Relentless School Nurse

Promote preventative care and health education : Focus on promoting preventative care and health education within the school community. Develop health promotion campaigns, conduct workshops, and disseminate information on topics like nutrition, exercise, mental health, and hygiene.