Physical Education Update

MARCH 24, 2023

So, a group of colleagues at the Harvard Health Publications and the Harvard School of Public Health got together to create an improved version. Unfortunately, the “MyPlate” icon was just a diagram and doesn’t provide much written information. They call it the “Healthy Eating Plate.”

Nutrition

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. 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 Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” So should physical education be required?

Physical Education

The Healthy Teacher

JUNE 6, 2023

In many core classes, this means students will be watching movies, so I hate to make them sit through another one with me as well. Here are some filler activities for health class that are fun and don’t involve a DVD. The post Health Activities for the Last Few Days of School first appeared on The Health Teacher.

Health

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Importance Of Sleep Lesson Plans For Students In the hustle and bustle of school and life, it’s easy for students to underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep.

Immune system

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Looking for an online health textbook to support your health and physical education classes? PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools.

Health

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into the importance of a health education, the key components that make it effective, and how it can be integrated into schools to foster a healthier generation. But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised. So where do we begin?

Health Education

Magnus Health

APRIL 28, 2023

After all, kids can spend upwards of 6 hours a day at school! While you don’t need to be a mental health professional to have a considerable influence, it’s important for educators to know how to support their classroom in times of stress or discomfort. At school, find ways to work smarter, not harder.

Health

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you were to travel across the United States asking schools how they approach health education, you’d get a VERY wide range of responses. Some schools avoid the topic altogether. Others use a more comprehensive approach, emphasizing skills and decision making in class. Some stress strict “Just Say No”-style messages.

Health

Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 6, 2022

I have just read about a disturbing activity that may affect students in your school. You can discuss this game and its dangers during health classes. And the T-shirts that students wear in class will expose marks on a student’s neck that is an indicator of game-play. It’s called the “choking game.” References: 1.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Health and physical education classes are often the first subjects to be cut when school boards face budget and curriculum pressures. Of course, it’s important for students to know the 3R’s, but health and PE programs will save their lives. tags]teen pregnancy,physical education,health class[/tags].

Health

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We break down the importance of drug education, highlight drug education curriculum from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and talk about how schools can incorporate activities into physical education and health classes. FAQ Does PLT4M have other health related units?

Education

Teen Health Mississippi

JULY 15, 2021

Let’s dive into four sex education stats that help explain the limits and opportunities of sexual and reproductive health classes in our schools. High school teachers provide 6.2 Fewer than 7% of queer students ages 13–21 report school health classes with positive representations of LGBTQ-related topics.

Sex Ed

SHAPE America

MARCH 6, 2025

Cue words: Elementary school teachers do an excellent job of using short, focus phrases (e.g., Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Health Education provides excellent ideas for increasing practice opportunities in health classes. Adaptations (e.g., When this is the case, it is okay to adapt the rules or equipment for them.

Physical Education