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. >>> These moments can lead to important growth when handled with care.

Health Class

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. When schools provide a strong wellness curriculum, they help students build healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

Health

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

The standards provide a framework that emphasizes skill development over rote memorization of health class content, aligning with modern approaches to education that value application and action. The 8 National Health Education Standards are: Use functional health information to support health and well-being of self and others.

Health Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Have Your Elevator Speech Ready Communication is a big part of promoting Health Literacy Month. Be prepared to talk to parents, teachers, and administrators about why health literacy should be a focus for all students — not just the students in health class. In addition, check out SHAPE America’s health.

Health

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

However, new and emerging topics such as mental health , vaping , cyberbullying , and social media usage are particularly pertinent to today’s middle schoolers. As a result, it can seem daunting to fit all these different topics into a single semester or school year.

Middle School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Get the case study.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness.

Immune system