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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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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. PE is often the only consistent opportunity for personal fitness, especially during the school day. From the 2024 U.S Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth.

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Digital PE Lesson Plan Templates

PLT4M

Christi Meyer, explains how PLT4M is a valuable resource for fitting within the PE curriculum and goals, “We saw PLT4M as a valuable resource in our ability to deliver a high-quality curriculum. THE LIFETIME FITNESS PLAYBOOK FOR PE Proven strategies to introduce more Lifetime Fitness into youre Curriculum.

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Health Curriculum

PLT4M

Health education must adapt to address real-world challenges like mental health, digital wellness, nutrition, and substance abuse prevention—all while keeping students engaged. This makes it even more important to find a flexible, relevant, and standards-aligned solution that supports teachers and speaks to students’ lived experiences.

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5 Keys to a Successful Health Class in High School

PLT4M

Instead, teachers need flexible, up-to-date content that speaks to students’ lived experiences. With lessons on mental health , digital citizenship , nutrition , and more, a modern curriculum makes health class meaningful—and memorable. A strong health curriculum must address these modern realities head-on.

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A Guide to Nutrition For Rhythmic Gymnasts

The Sporting

Everything You Need to Know About Nutrition for Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that gives special consideration to body image. Lean and flexible – that is the ‘perfect’ definition of a gymnast's body. Little gymnasts are not encouraged to limit their nutrition during this time.

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Students Designing Personal Fitness Plans In PE

PLT4M

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.