SHAPE America

MAY 22, 2025

Highlight Mental, Social and Emotional Benefits Fitness through play benefits various dimensions of health and wellness beyond physical. Applies heart rate concepts to ensure safety and maximize health-related fitness outcomes. Here are the National Physical Education Standards relative to heart rate: 2.2.8

Physical Education

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. While the connection between teacher and student is important, it’s just the beginning. Neace is the 2025 SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

JULY 27, 2025

As frontline nurses and longtime child advocates, Gaffney and Mills have seen the damage hunger does to children’s health and development. Chronic hunger increases the risk of long-term health problems and erodes emotional well-being. The long-term consequences for children’s health and academic success are profound and preventable.

Schooling

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Mike Graham, a dedicated PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. The obvious choice? Mike won Elementary P.E.

PE Teacher

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 8, 2025

Or do we choose a different pathone of joy, health, and fulfillment, where we turn toward each other instead of away from each other; where we choose love over fear; where we recognize community as the irreplaceable foundation for our well-being? Engage with students, staff, and faculty beyond the health office.

Schooling

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. Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

PE

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 31, 2025

The devastating impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids on our students’ physical and mental health is happening in real-time. Support networks, schools, and mental health services offer hope, but comprehensive reforms are essential. Keep an eye out for stress-related health issues and provide appropriate care.

Schooling

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.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> But when a physical education program lacks variety and choice, it can often lead to low engagement and participation.

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. Physical education is more than just a scheduled block in the school day—it’s an opportunity for fostering lifelong health and fitness habits. However, not all PE programs are created equal.

PE

Relentless School Nurse

MAY 14, 2025

The co-authored article, “Understanding School Nurses Perspectives on Firearm Violence Prevention: Attitudes, Beliefs, and Training Needs,” marks a significant step in amplifying the voices of school nurses on this urgent public health issue. Your stories and insights are shaping the future of school health and safety.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

From there I spent a few years in outpatient mental health and then made the jump to school nursing. Many of our teachers had “work Instagram” accounts so I created one to feature school nursing and tips from my office for students and parents to follow.

Middle School

Magnus Health

MAY 21, 2025

The schools with the most support and best framework for handling mental health put up a united front. A school cant just decide its wellness cultureits up to the teachers, staff, parents, and students to work together to create a supportive community.

Health

Rennie Center

JULY 23, 2025

2549) July 23, 2025 A growing body of research indicates that social media and cell phone use are major contributors to the increasing mental health challenges that young people face. 2549 , An Act to promote student learning and mental health. See below for an overview of S.2549, See below for an overview of S.2549, Section 1 of S.2549

Health

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

By creating an environment that emphasizes fun, inclusivity, personal growth, and above all, relevance and connectivity, we prepare our students not just for the gym, but for a lifetime of health and activity. As physical education teachers, we need to do better at inviting JOY into our curriculum.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. PE teachers can’t do it alone.

High School

Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 14, 2025

Grade-school teachers follow in second place, with 61% of Americans viewing them favorably. Although trust in healthcare workers and teachers temporarily surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, these ratings have since fallen below pre-pandemic levels. institutions.

Schooling

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). Journal of school health , 83 (1), 8-13. The lancet child & adolescent health , 4 (1), 23-35. School sport participation during adolescence and mental health in early adulthood.

Sports

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Math teachers are weaving in coding. Science teachers are collaborating with art teachers. Language arts teachers are writing persuasive essays on environmental science.

PE

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. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels.

Health

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Adapted Physical Education Blog, Welcome Back Edition, July 2025 (reposted from July 2023 and updated) Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Hard to believe that a short 6 or 8 weeks ago, we were counting down to the END of the school year, and now here we are getting ready for another round of “meet the teacher” night!

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. From introducing yoga poses to the strength-building techniques of weightlifting and the fast-paced fun of pickleball, teachers aim to create dynamic and inclusive curriculums. ” Free Download!

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Every November and December, public school students, parents, teachers and administrators face the difficult task of acknowledging the various religious and cultural holiday traditions celebrated during that time of year.

Teaching

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Additionally, school staff such as teachers, guidance counselors, and athletic trainers often have closer, daily contact with students than volunteer youth coaches do.

Sports

Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

After the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Dr. Gaffney was a member of the New Jersey Traumatic Loss Coalition and the State of NJ Disaster Mental Health Services, working with Liberty Science Center, communities, families and professionals.

Schooling

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

Education

Rennie Center

JULY 8, 2025

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Conditioning

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. >>> It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills.

Health Class

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 12, 2025

The “Ask a School Nurse” feature is designed to address common concerns about childhood illnesses while providing actionable strategies that anyoneparents, teachers, administrators, or caregiverscan use to create safer, healthier learning environments. School nurses are vital in promoting health and wellness in our communities.

Schooling

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

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Middle School

Stanford Childrens

MAY 1, 2025

Events over the past several years, including the recent 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, have significantly impacted and further fueled the mental health crisis in the United States, particularly among youth. The need for targeted support was evident, Dr.

Health

Rennie Center

JULY 17, 2025

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Conditioning

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Greetings all Arizona Health and Physical Education members and teachers, I hope everyone had a wonderful and restful Thanksgiving break, spending precious time with family and friends. Maybe even advocate for our profession by inviting several colleagues to become members of Arizona Health and Physical Education. I can go on.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2025

In this article, we explore a variety of instant activities that physical education teachers can tap into throughout the year. Promote Various Movement: Even short bursts of activity support student health and wellness. Improve Behavior: Students come in, get started, and stay engaged. Get Free Sample Lessons!

Elementary

Relentless School Nurse

JUNE 18, 2025

The Weight We Carried Mental Health Crises Are Part of My/Our Daily Routine Each day brought students to my office with invisible wounds, panic attacks, sleeplessness, self-harm, and deep anxiety. Public Health Didn’t Go Away COVID may no longer dominate the headlines, but the public health challenges haven’t stopped.

Schooling

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

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

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