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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity. The results were promising: 63.2% learned about the U.S.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

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.

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Rethinking Early Morning Practices

Better Coaching

Balancing Scheduling, Nutrition, and Performance The tradition of early morning practice is deeply ingrained in sports culture, often seen as a symbol of discipline and commitment. However, as our understanding of nutrition, sleep, and athlete health has evolved, it’s worth reconsidering this practice. Find more on nutrition here.

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5 Keys to a Successful Health Class in High School

PLT4M

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. >>> In fact, much of it is misleading or rooted in trends rather than facts.

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Health Curriculum

PLT4M

Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels. With lessons on Nutrition, Digital Citizenship, Personal Hygiene and more, there are tons of valuable insights!

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Skills Based Health Education

PLT4M

With lessons on Nutrition, Digital Citizenship, Personal Hygiene and more, there are tons of valuable insights! In addition to teaching, Jeff coaches high school cross country and track & field at Danvers High School, home of the 2023 Massachusetts Boys Cross Country State Champions. Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

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.

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