PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.

Health Education

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

The very notion that a kid could learn while not sitting still is nothing short of educational malpractice. Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. But here’s the truth: every educator is pressed for time. Yes, I said it.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

From scrubbing into neurosurgeries in the operating room, recovering kids in a pediatric PACU, to corporate wellness at JPMorgan Chase, and triage in an outpatient peds clinic, my path was already a bit of a wild ride before I took a job as a school nurse at an independent school in Chicago.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. ” Free Download!

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Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. This blog will explore a few student health trends were predicting for 2025 and how they will shape the future of K-12 student health.

Health

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

A high-quality health curriculum is more than a requirement—it’s a powerful tool that equips students with lifelong wellness skills. As student needs evolve, so should the way we teach health. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels.

Health

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. Walking for fitness classes are helping redefine what success looks like in physical education. Health Benefits of a Walking for Fitness Class A walking for fitness class does more than get students moving.

Fitness

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Let’s unpack this quote and explore its implications for school nurses, and anyone dedicated to the well-being of others. Self-care also involves tending to our mental and emotional well-being. We are educators, advocates, and connectors within our school communities. We witness pain, fear, and vulnerability daily.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

An engaging and dynamic health class in high school can be a game-changer for students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This article explores five keys to fostering a successful and impactful health class in high school. >>> It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills.

Health Class

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2025

I spent hours tracking immunizations, educating families, managing illness protocols, and sometimes being the only source of healthcare a student had access to. We’re Expected to Do It All We are Chief Wellness Officers, health educators, care coordinators, emergency responders, mental health first aiders, and advocates.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 24, 2025

More to come… Heres a deeper look at the specific ways this bill threatens childrens well-being: Massive Medicaid Cuts: A Direct Attack on Childrens Health Coverage Loss: The bill slashes nearly $700 billion from Medicaid, the primary source of health insurance for children in low-income families and those with special health needs.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 9, 2025

President Trumps executive order to eliminate federal funding for PBS and NPR is not about saving taxpayer dollars, its a direct attack on the health and well-being of our communities. This isnt fiscal responsibility; its political retribution with dangerous consequences for public health. Your voice and actions matter.

Health

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. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

These orders have led agencies like the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create a list of banned words, which has sent shockwaves through the halls of research and education. Book Bans : The Department of Education has dismissed complaints related to book bans, labeling them as a “hoax.”

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SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2024

Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. While media and technology evolve and change, the skills students develop through media literacy education last a lifetime. When considering the definition of media literacy above, it’s easy to see a lot of connections to skills-based health education.

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. One of the most pressing issues is the growing mental health crisis among students. For all of these reasons and more, school nurses are the Chief Wellness Officers in our buildings!

Wellness

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. The Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center was created with the students’ health and teachers’ specific needs in mind.

Teacher

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

October is Health Literacy Month, and the team at Ask, Listen, Learn is excited to collaborate with SHAPE America to share free resources to aid in starting conversations with your students about the importance of saying “NO” to underage drinking and empowering them in making informed, healthy choices. Prevention Education Is Key.

Health

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.” As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate.

Middle School

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! This greatly increased WHPE visibility.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

Health

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Sledding I have had PE classes where students have needed to work on taking turns, sharing, watching out for others, respecting personal space and others’ property, as well as working on spatial awareness.

Elementary

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. Reach out to your local school’s physical education teacher for more information and opportunities. National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here.

Physical Activity

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide a vital source of healthcare where students already spend most of their time: in school. These centers offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health, oral health, and vision services, and have been shown to improve both educational and health outcomes.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 8, 2023

National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. School nurses are responsible for providing a wide range of health services, including health screenings, medication administration, emergency care, health education, and disease prevention.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

As passionate health advocates for our students, it is crucial that we also prioritize our own well-being and professional growth. By nurturing these relationships, you create a network of support that recognizes and appreciates the vital role you play in student health and well-being.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2023

Many states are affiliates of NASN which means membership to NASN includes state membership as well. Building a network of support will help you create a more holistic approach to student health. Promote preventative care and health education : Focus on promoting preventative care and health education within the school community.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 23, 2023

For well over a century, school nurses have carried the weight of providing healthcare and support to students within the school setting. Their dedication and commitment to the well-being of students are undeniable. These centers can serve as a comprehensive healthcare resource, offering a wide range of services to students.

Schooling

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Let’s be honest, health class has a bad wrap!

Health Education

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

I have been thinking about how to break through the log jam of misunderstanding about school nursing practice and suggest we use this year’s School Nurse Day 2024 – May 8th to EDUCATE and CELEBRATE who we are and what we do! Let’s address this misconception head-on. National Nurses Week is May 6-12 each year.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By doing so, we can raise awareness of the critical role school nurses play in supporting the well-being and academic success of students with special healthcare needs. Addressing concerns and questions related to the child’s health condition, we provide an additional voice to support them in the school setting.

Conditioning

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

In the fall of 1971 — less than a year before Title IX was passed — I was hired to head the Department of Physical Education at Kansas State University (K-State). The 1971 yearbook notes that women’s intercollegiate teams were “coached by members of the women’s Physical Education Department and sponsored by the Intramural Department.

Academics

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

School nurses hold a pivotal position in the school community, ensuring the physical and mental well-being of students. From conducting health assessments and managing medications to providing first aid and emergency response, their contributions are instrumental in addressing the diverse health needs of students.

Schooling

Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

In this pursuit, introspection becomes a powerful tool to examine our beliefs and behaviors, and how well they align with each other. We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field.

Schooling

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MAY 26, 2022

You could say Sabrina Plattner, MEd , has health and wellness in her DNA. Plattner, a senior health educator in the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health , grew up in Tucson, the daughter of Heather and David Alberts, MD.

Health Education

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. However, this subject is essential for the well-being of students and their future success. Why should students learn Health and Physical Education? health-related fitness 5.

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