Health Education Middle School Wellness 
SHAPE America
JULY 31, 2025
As a middle school physical education teacher, my goal is for all students to have a place where they feel valued, supported and motivated to participate. Celebrate small “wins” together — not only team successes but individual successes as well. She is proud to serve on the KY SHAPE board as the state partner for health.
PLT4M
JUNE 19, 2025
For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. Schools that cut back on PE are overlooking a powerful tool for improving focus, mood, and long-term success.
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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. Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. Get Our FREE Health E-Book!
PLT4M
JULY 2, 2025
Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. These standards serve as a strong foundation for health educators creating skills-based health education.
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. >>> Without the right tools, that can feel overwhelming and uncertain.
SHAPE America
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.” As health educators, it is important to teach our students to be health literate.
SHAPE America
OCTOBER 3, 2023
During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ?
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