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Health Curriculum

PLT4M

This goes beyond just physical activity. A comprehensive approach combines physical education with health education focused on essential life skills like decision-making, goal setting, and communication. PLT4M’s Health Curriculum offers more than just high-quality health education.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

SHAPE America

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

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Skin Cancer Resources for Health Class Teachers

Physical Education Update

Here’s are some excellent skin cancer prevention resources for your health classes. education program to assist instructors expose students to the importance of sun protection and give them the information they need to avoid skin. Physical Education Update. Skin Cancer Contest Poster. Sun Smart U.

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Excellent Anti-Smoking Video to Discuss in Health Class

Physical Education Update

Here’s a video you might discuss in your health classes. It shows children being the role models and also playing a “trick” on adults – but for a good health-related reason. Physical Education Update. tags]physical education,health class,smoking,anti-smoking> [/tags].

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system.

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How To Improve Mental Health In Schools

PLT4M

.” But how can we further develop mental health in schools to create a preventative and proactive approach for all students? Let’s make the case for investing in physical education and health. Consider physical education and health classes the direct line to any and all tier 1 mental health support systems.

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Middle School Health Curriculum

PLT4M

In this article, we unpack the key elements of a middle school health curriculum, showcase sample lesson plans, and provide insights on how health can be woven into a more extensive comprehensive health and physical education program. Do you need more ideas and resources for a middle school health curriculum?