Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Promote health-enhancing physical activity : Daily movement and activity are woven into the fun, with exciting physical challenges that keep students energized. Works independently and safely in self-selected physical activities.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. In the most recent report from 2024, the overall grade and key findings have stayed disappointingly the same: “The 2024 Overall Physical Activity Grade remains a D-. 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

Active Schools Us

DECEMBER 17, 2024

AFHKs dedication to whole-child health aligns seamlessly with our mission, allowing us to work together to promote physical activity as a vital component of student success. Our annual campaigns showcased the power and impact of physical activity. Champions like you are vital to the Active Schools movement.

Schooling

PE Scholar

JULY 10, 2025

Sport and physical activity interventions have positive effects on the diagnosed mental health problems of children and young people.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. 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.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Some don't develop the confidence in their competence to continue to pursue being physically active through sport when they enter adolesence. However, frequent participation in sports during adolesence has been associated with the liklihood to be highly physically active as an adult (Tammelin, 2003).

Sports

PE for Parents

JUNE 6, 2025

ConnectEd Our ConnectEd program is a comprehensive approach to social-emotional health and youth risk behavior prevention. EnergizEd Our EnergizEd program is a comprehensive approach to physical activity and active play. The connection between health and learning is undeniable.1,2,3

Wellness

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

This approach aligns seamlessly with the Meaningful PE framework, where fun, autonomy, challenge, and relevance are essential pillars, and underscores our goal of building lifelong habits of physical activity for every student. As physical education teachers, we need to do better at inviting JOY into our curriculum.

Physical Education

PE for Parents

JUNE 26, 2025

ConnectEd Our ConnectEd program is a comprehensive approach to social-emotional health and youth risk behavior prevention. EnergizEd Our EnergizEd program is a comprehensive approach to physical activity and active play. In addition to shopping, students participated in food tasting and preparation activities.

Nutrition

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. This position makes schools the frontline for spotting red flags related to burnout, overuse injuries, or mental health concerns.

Sports

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Challenges Of Finding The Right PE Lesson Plan Template PE teachers wear many hats, striving to expose students to a wide variety of physical activities throughout the school year. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned pro, these PE lesson plan templates are your ticket to stress-free and successful PE instruction.

PE

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

The wonderful people running these programs are often educators, childcare professionals, or part-time, young adults who wear many hats, and leading physical activity might not be their comfort zone. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. Kids need movement.

Physical Activity

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. This goes beyond just physical activity. That’s what helps them take ownership of their health and choices.

Health

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that children spend no more than 40 hours per week listening to a personal audio device (again, at levels no higher than 75 dB). This benefits a childs hearing and also encourages creativity, imagination, learning, physical activity, and more. How long is too long?

Academics

PE Scholar

JUNE 24, 2025

Health based PE: A more holistic approach that integrates physical activity with health education to empower students to lead healthy lives.

Health

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 9, 2025

Suddenly, school nurses were at the forefront of a global health crisis, tasked with implementing new safety protocols, conducting contact tracing, and educating entire school communities about a virus we were all still learning about. A mental health crisis that manifests in the classroom. The suddenness extends beyond health crises.

Schooling

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Through our new partnership with Booster, the program now comes with even more great resources, dedicated coaching and a streamlined timeline, making it easier and more fun than ever to exceed your schools fundraising goals and directly support your health and wellness programs. lessons and activities. Start Fundraising Today!

Motivation

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

These challenges emphasize the need for accessible, affordable, and complete resources that help educators deliver engaging lessons while meeting standards and promoting lifelong physical literacy. These lessons promote physical activity, skill development, and teamwork.

Elementary

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health. By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities.

Flexibility

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. 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. Each unit is designed to build knowledge and confidence.

Fitness

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This exciting partnership will provide schools with a comprehensive and engaging K-5 PE curriculum designed to foster movement, skill development, and a lifelong love of physical activity.

PE Teacher

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have included many jump rope, hula hoop, basketball, and nutrition activities in the calendars to assist with teachers prepping their students for an event. This allows teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

A quality elementary PE curriculum balances skill development, physical fitness education, and play. It provides variety to keep young students engaged, while laying the groundwork for healthy habits and positive attitudes about physical activity.

Motor Skills

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

All his classes include some aspect of physical activity integrated along with academic material and a focus on inclusive programming which ensures opportunities for all. Mark also works closely with the U of A’s Adapted Sport Program and the Arizona Adapted Sports Organization assisting them whenever the need arises.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

JULY 11, 2025

Experts like Stanford Medicine Children’s Health pediatric and adolescent psychologist Elizabeth Reichert, PhD , co-director of the Stanford Parenting Center , suggest that having these conversations is crucial. Set an example: Limit your own screen time, and engage in activities like reading and playing.

Health

Lampe

JUNE 3, 2025

Ive been teaching physical education (PE) for nearly four years now. I came here straight from my studies at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, where I earned a masters degree in Physical Activity and Health and a PGCE. I teach PE across all grade levels, from 1st to 7th grades (ages 513), and also […]

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

PE

Designs for Health

JULY 11, 2025

American diets can provide the required essential nutrients to support health or the means to push an individual closer to disease. During physical exercise and exposure to hot weather, sweating is the largest source of water and electrolyte loss (e.g.,

Nutrition

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Much of physical education is based on: An active approach; Experiential learning; and Student collaboration.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

It is time to explore what our surroundings have to offer, while maintaining our physical health. Going outside to be physically active helps increase a person’s mood, their fine motor skills, social skills, and personal wel-being. Never underestimate your ability to create and teach new games and activities.

Physical Activity

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 ? Get creative and use your connections!

Health

SHAPE America

MARCH 23, 2023

On February 15, 2023, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! At this annual event, members of the HPE community meet with representatives of Congress to advocate for continued support and robust funding for health and physical education.

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. I invite you to read on and learn simple ways that your school can prioritize health and wellness. Don’t do it!

Wellness

Designs for Health

JUNE 10, 2025

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is frequently perceived as a men’s sexual health concern. However, the physiological incapacity to achieve and sustain an erection serves as a profound indicator of underlying systemic health issues, particularly those related to cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Nervous system