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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being.

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Let’s Play!

Active Schools Us

It is a biological drive as integral to our health as sleep or nutrition. I am not going to quote the statistics that highlight the lack of physical activity children are receiving and the negative impact on their health and wellness. Second, recognize that May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Funding Physical Education Programs

PLT4M

Christi breaks down where to start when it comes to consider funding physical education programs in public schools. These initial steps can help set school districts on the path for fully funding physical education and health education in schools. Slide from Funding Your PE Program webinar.

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5 Keys To Improve Health & Fitness In Your Community

Skillastics

When people think of health and fitness, some think of physical attributes, such as size or weight. Are they fit and trim? However, when describing a community, “health and fitness” reaches far beyond physical attributes. Research shows that mental health is just as important as physical health.

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Fitness Education For Students

PLT4M

From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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What is Physical Literacy?

PLT4M

” and how it relates to the world of physical education. In addition, we break down some of the key concepts of physical literacy and discuss PLT4M’s role in the pursuit of supporting students lifelong journey of health and wellness. Yes, Shape America is one of the biggest advocates for physical literacy.