PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. 29% of teenagers self-reported having poor mental health.

Physical Education 98

Physical Education Health Education Education 98

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. Is Physical Education Required? Piekarz-Porter, et al.

Physical Education 119

Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

(Physical Activity Guidelines) And yet, less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Let those numbers sink in. Physical activity can help. Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? So why is this happening?

Academics 98

Academics Physical Activity Elementary School Physical Education 98

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development. This instructional video is part of a larger fitness lesson utilized at the middle and high school level. .

PE 52

PE Middle School Motor Skills PE Teacher 52

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. More on that later!

Physical Education 52

Physical Education Education Education Assessment 52

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

John Ratey published his book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, it set the course for linking physical education with academic performance. ” The book quickly became the gold standard for physical education teachers and the must-cite source for why PE mattered in schools.

Physical Activity 52

Physical Activity Schooling Physical Education Academics 52

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And on top of that, we are tasked with teaching certain components of health and wellness.” ” And although middle school students want a wide variety of options, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice introducing and developing critical physical fitness concepts. These 15 ready to go lessons can help!

Middle School 98

Middle School Physical Education Education Education 98