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Implementing a Standards-Based Personal Fitness Course in High School PE

SHAPE America

As a high school physical education teacher in Normal, IL, I created the curriculum for our current personal fitness course to help meet the needs of our student body. In an age where screen time outpaces physical activity and youth mental health is a rising concern, personal fitness education in high school is imperative.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

The percentage of high school students who attend physical education on one or more school days drops dramatically each year of high school: Grade 9: 71.1% Instead, PE should be a regular part of the curriculum at every grade level , starting in elementary school and continuing through high school.

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Elementary PE Lesson Plans

PLT4M

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. This will help lay the foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

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. With PLT4M, middle and high school PE teachers can leverage instructional videos to guide these types of activities.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

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. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression).

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10 SEL Activities For High School

PLT4M

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.