PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. The percentage of high school students who attend physical education on one or more school days drops dramatically each year of high school: Grade 9: 71.1% Grade 10: 53.3%

PE

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With over 30 years of teaching experience spanning Canada, Singapore, Jakarta, and Dubai, Allison has crafted a Physical Education (PE) program that not only caters to her students’ physical needs but also nurtures a lifelong passion for fitness and health.

PE

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. >>> From that foundation, let’s dive in!

Health Class

Better Coaching

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Alignment with Long-Term Athlete Development The Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model emphasizes prioritizing athlete health and growth over short-term gains. Sleep Health , 1(1), 40-43. Thomas et al.,

Nutrition

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al.,

Sports

Stanford Childrens

MAY 19, 2025

We have very sick children here who dont always have the strength to get out of the room, says Jesus Cepero, RN, PhD, chief nursing officer at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health. David also enlisted the help of students from nearby high schools and Stanford Childrens staff to design and paint each platform at Packard Childrens.

High School

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. This goes beyond just physical activity.

Health

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

Building on lessons learned from the Burke, Student Changemakers expanded to three additional schools: Full Circle, an alternative, therapeutic middle and high school in Somerville; TechBoston Academy, a middle and high school in Dorchester; and Westport Middle High School in Westport.

Middle School

Magnus Health

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As we prepare for 2025, were anticipating a heightened emphasis on student well-being and mental health along with continued exploration of technological advancements in the health office. This blog will explore a few student health trends were predicting for 2025 and how they will shape the future of K-12 student health.

Health

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Professional background highlights: In May of 2007, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in School Health Education and Exercise Sport Science. I’ve also coached various sports, including running club, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball and flag football.

Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness? In PE, schools often patch together different programs for elementary, middle, and high school—if they have curriculum resources at all.

Motor Skills

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

The main goal of this curriculum model is to provide students with the skills, knowledge and disposition to maintain lifetime physical activity through a health-related curricular focus that promotes physical activity. Health orientated/optimising physical education (HOPE: e.g. Metzler et al., Integrated Physical Education. Metzler, M.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

In addition, we’ll look at key health benefits, how to structure the class, and share sample lesson ideas and workouts that keep things engaging. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Each unit is designed to build knowledge and confidence.

Fitness

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. The post Elementary PE Lesson Plans appeared first on PLT4M.

Elementary

Magnus Health

JANUARY 22, 2025

Approximately halfway through the school year, its also the perfect time to refresh on protocols and reports. This season, keep these winter sports safety and health tips in mind for your K-12 student athletes. Prevent Winter Sports Injuries Injury prevention should be a top concern for coaches and health staff year-round.

Sports

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Two high school students attend a party after the big game. The post Consent first appeared on Positive Teen Health. What is Consent? Theyve dated for six months and consider themselves a couple. Alcohol is served, and they both partake. Feeling relaxed, they find an empty bedroom.

High School

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.

Health Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 24, 2025

As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education (PE) teachers, health teachers and administrators? Lets shower our deserving PE teachers with the recognition they deserve!

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Know a teacher whos gone above and beyond this year? Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

Middle School

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 9, 2025

High school graduation is a big day in a student’s life. Weighing just over 1 pound at birth, today this 5-foot-6 high school graduate is reaching new heights. Micro-preemies often face long-term health challenges, including developmental issues. Rosin Jose and Jojimon Varghese, his parents, struggled to get here.

High School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2025

We love our teachers in Arizona and we know a lot of them teach High School! Here is an opportunity to attend a clinic in Tempe, AZ at Corona Del Sol High School on May 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm with the National High School Strength & Conditioning Association. There is a cost for tickets.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

With PLT4M, middle and high school PE teachers can leverage instructional videos to guide these types of activities. Secondary PE Sub Plans At the secondary level, many PE lessons do require equipment and setup, but there are plenty of non-equipment options that can make sub days run smoothly.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

potentially serving as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Through its reach, SHOT IN THE ARM inspires support for science education and public health initiatives. Kennedy Jr. By making this documentary widely accessible, PBS empowers communities to confront vaccine misinformation head-on.

Schooling

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. degree in health and physical education. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JUNE 4, 2024

Four years of college had gone by faster than I could blink my eyes and then I was back in high school — now responsible for the education of students who were only four to seven years younger than me. I was eager to learn from the best and brightest in the field of health and physical education. I was scared out of my mind.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

AUGUST 13, 2024

Mental health challenges among students are a growing concern and can significantly affect their daily lives. Findings from the Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that in 2021, more than 4 in 10 adolescents felt persistently sad or hopeless, and nearly 1 out of 3 adolescents experienced poor mental health.

Health

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it! We make time for it.

Wellness

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. It’s Official.

High School

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Vaping puts youth at risk for serious and lasting health consequences.

Teacher

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

Wellness

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Students will learn how lacrosse is referred to as the medicine game and learn about how physical activity and sport can support the mental and emotional health of all people. Charlie Rizzuto Charlie Rizzuto is the 2022 SHAPE America National High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Additional Resources.

Physical Education

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Schools of Nursing and local school district nurses are uniquely positioned to strategically support each other’s missions and visions. How fortunate my Camden City School District (CCSD) is to have the investment and dedication of the Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing as a partner in health and learning!

Health

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day. We need to make physical activity a more significant part of school culture.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

middle and high school students use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”). How Vaping Affects Student Health Mental health challenges are a growing problem among youth. Scientists are still learning about the short- and long-term health effects of using vapes. million U.S.

Education

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I never ever thought of becoming a school nurse at any point in my nursing career. My career has spanned from pediatric acute and subacute care to home care to utilization management to management to community health and beyond. Here I am, a School Nurse. I subbed in my children’s Catholic elementary school several times.

Schooling

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

During and after the pandemic, it became even more apparent how important getting fresh air was for my students’ physical and, more important, emotional health. Heather teaches physical and health education for grades K-12 and is an adjunct instructor for the College in High School program through Minnesota State.

Elementary

PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise.

High School