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Health Curriculum

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Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels. Challenges Finding Quality Health Curriculum But finding the right health curriculum isn’t always easy.

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Skills Based Health Education

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In this article, we’ll break down the SHAPE America National Health Education Standards, explore the core components of a skills-based approach, and provide a sample lesson from PLT4M’s comprehensive health education program. Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

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Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” Canton High School Spotlight – Should Physical Education Be Required In High School?

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How To Improve Mental Health In Schools

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Suicidal Ideation : Among high school students, 18.8% Student mental health issues are on the rise! Tiered Systems Of Support For Mental Health In Schools A comprehensive school mental health system is designed to support all students and teachers with a coordinated, tiered approach.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

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Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. What about you?

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Online Health Textbook

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Interactive Learning : Features like video tutorials, interactive elements, and other features enhance health education lesson plans. Accessibility : Materials can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on various devices, making them perfect for health classes, at-home, or anywhere in between. Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

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3 Things Schools Can Do to REALLY Improve Student Health

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As a teacher in the San Francisco Unified school district, one of the districts featured in this study, I’ve been able to see firsthand how effective these strategies can be. Research even shows that sex ed in high school can be a powerful rape reduction tool. Image Source.