Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

Middle School

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

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.

PE

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Helping Students Avoid Vaping and Nicotine Addiction.

Teacher

SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

Four years of college had gone by faster than I could blink my eyes and then I was back in high school — now responsible for the education of students who were only four to seven years younger than me. In a school full of amazing people, I felt isolated. When I began my teaching career in 2007, I was 22 years old.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Heather teaches physical and health education for grades K-12 and is an adjunct instructor for the College in High School program through Minnesota State. She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

Elementary

Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field. Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education. It really is a “grown up” decision.

Schooling

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

The Human Kinetics text, Live Well Foundations of High School Health , is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. This title is available for purchase by K-12 school systems by contacting your Human Kinetics K-12 Sales Representative.

High School

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

Live Well Foundations of High School Health is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. This title is available for purchase by K-12 school systems by contacting your Human Kinetics K-12 Sales Representative. McConnell, Terri D.

High School

Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2024

The Human Kinetics text, Live Well Foundations of High School Health , is adapted from Live Well: Comprehensive High School Health by veteran health educators Karen E. This title is available for purchase by K-12 school systems by contacting your Human Kinetics K-12 Sales Representative.

High School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

Every year, some of the best and brightest educators are nominated to represent SHAPE America’s five districts. Toni Chilton, Highland Junior High, Gilbert has been named as the Western District Middle School Teacher of the Year. Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year?

Middle School

Human Kinetics

APRIL 26, 2023

The Live Wel l high school text helps students explore health and wellness concepts in depth and learn how to apply these throughout their life span. Allowing for skill development, each lesson has a particular skill focus. View or download the documents listed below for correlations to national and state standards.

High School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides leadership, resources, and best practices for school districts across the state. In addition, they provide Illinois learning standards for a diverse range of subject areas, including physical education.

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Every year, some of the best and brightest educators are nominated to represent SHAPE America’s five districts. Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education. Health Education. Elementary Physical Education. Middle School Physical Education.

Middle School

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

Suicidal Ideation : Among high school students, 18.8% ” But how can we further develop mental health in schools to create a preventative and proactive approach for all students? Let’s make the case for investing in physical education and health. Depression and Anxiety : Around 3.2%

Health

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 22, 2024

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education teachers, health teachers and administrators? Let’s shower our deserving teachers & administrators with the recognition they deserve !

Middle School

PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

At PLT4M, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of physical education, health, and wellness for students. However, one leader in the world of education who has always been an advocate is Michael B. Horn speaks and writes about the future of education. When Michael speaks about education, we listen. ” (pg.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

Shape America sets the standard for physical education. As Shape works to enhance physical education across the country, PLT4M is proud to be a part of the mission. PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. This article will discuss the importance of having a fitness curriculum in physical education and provide tips on creating an effective and engaging scope and sequence of materials. It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. Educators have the opportunity to guide students through this process with well-structured lesson plans on emotions. But in many places, formal social-emotional learning starts to decrease in middle and high school.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Looking for an online health textbook to support your health and physical education classes? PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools.

Health

PLT4M

APRIL 30, 2024

This can be especially important as you transition from high school to college and beyond. Wherever teachers and schools choose to add digital citizenship lessons, tap into some of the most trusted resources when starting the conversation! FAQ What other health education topics does PLT4M have?

Health Education

Heartzones

MARCH 24, 2022

At a glance: High school PE teacher (25+ years) and assistant football coach at Stillwater Public Schools in Stillwater, MN. . Awarded Minnesota State Physical Education Teacher of the Year 2018. Croix Education Association Distinguished Teacher – 2017. A Trailblazer you should know: . DARRELL SALMI.

Obesity

PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

To do so, physical education classes can focus on a skill-specific volleyball unit that introduces the basic skills of volleyball, such as bumping, passing, setting, serving, and more. 3 Drills + 1 Bonus Game For Volleyball Lesson Plans Below are three different volleyball drills for beginner players in physical education.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2023

The question above is one I am often asked as the person responsible for health and adapted/physical education in Oregon’s Portland Public Schools (PPS). PPS provides more health education than many school districts in the United States. And it is a fair question. These are your non-negotiables.

Health Education

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

Use Your ESSER Funding for Health and Physical Education to Promote Social, Emotional, and Physical Learning. Darrel Salmi, Stillwater High School, MN teaching physical literacy using Heart Zones Methods. Funding is readily available for your school physical and health education program.

Schooling

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

While some spin and cycling enthusiasts might cringe at the thought of lumping all stationary bike workouts into one category, let’s not make things too complicated for our middle and high school students. Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education.

Cardio

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In 2023, I presented a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle with Jessica Adkins, the 2022 SHAPE America Western District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience.

Health Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This year’s theme, according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is Black Health and Wellness, which ties into the content areas of health and physical education. How can someone’s culture affect how they might take care of their health? Create a Black History Fitness Trail.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MARCH 16, 2023

Every single day, youth—like all people—make choices that affect their health, including the use of tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. It is critical to support youth in making informed, health-promoting choices. quizzes, there are resources you can leverage to customize an educational opportunity. What can I do?

Health

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you were to travel across the United States asking schools how they approach health education, you’d get a VERY wide range of responses. Some schools avoid the topic altogether. Some schools even host teen clinics right on campus. Implementing systems to increase student access to health care.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

You can read Kathy’s testimony and watch the video of her presentation, which was a call to action to her board of education to continue supporting school nurses even after she retires. Fisicaro and the previous superintendents, Principals, especially Gary O’Brien, for the opportunity to work in Haddon Township High School.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 15, 2022

Equity Schools Principles. Schools are centers of the community bringing together students, families, educators, and staff with different risks of severe disease or economic hardship due to COVID infections. . Schools should be healthy, inclusive, and open as much as possible. Support vaccination.

Schooling

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 27, 2023

Customize health and sex education instruction to meet local needs Middle school and high school health education and sex education standards vary from state to state and from district to district.

Wellness

SHAPE America

MARCH 6, 2025

In college, I was a dual major focusing on athletic training and physical education. I developed a soft spot for students who needed a little extra support that would stay with me throughout my 23 years as an educator. But these conversations usually do not involve health and physical education.

Physical Education