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5 Keys to a Successful Health Class in High School

PLT4M

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.

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Health Curriculum

PLT4M

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.

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Skills Based Health Education

PLT4M

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. Analyze influences that affect health and well-being of self and others.

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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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How To Improve Mental Health In Schools

PLT4M

We explore how to improve mental health in schools using a comprehensive school mental health system that supports all our young people with a complete toolkit of mental and physical well-being skills. Student mental health issues are on the rise! A student looks at their laptop during a physical education class.

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Middle School Health Curriculum

PLT4M

That means updating the existing middle school health curriculum while also filling any missing gaps. Therefore, health and physical education classes should be connected and coordinated. Altogether, we will equip our students with a full toolkit of foundational health skills for success.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

.” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. Get the case study.