Middle School Physical Fitness Schooling 
PLT4M
JUNE 19, 2025
The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. As physical activity rates decline, schools must step up—not step back. That means only 1 in 5 high school students are meeting the 60 minutes of physical activity guidelines!
PLT4M
JULY 25, 2025
But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness?
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SHAPE America
APRIL 18, 2023
SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Open the club to all students and faculty/staff.
PLT4M
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!
PLT4M
MAY 3, 2023
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.
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. So should physical education be required? In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics. Why Should PE Be Required?
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