Middle School Physical Fitness Sports 
PLT4M
JUNE 19, 2025
That means only 1 in 5 high school students are meeting the 60 minutes of physical activity guidelines! Despite this, more schools are allowing students to opt out of PE. Some districts lower graduation requirements, citing sports or outside activities as enough. Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth.
PLT4M
JULY 25, 2025
Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, PLT4M offers a curriculum that adapts to your students’ needs—and helps them grow. Beyond physical skills, elementary PE encourages social development.
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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.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? It might be tempting to look at children’s lack of physical fitness and point the finger at ‘lazy kids.’ ’ Kids sit in front of computer screens all day; of course, they don’t prioritize physical fitness.
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.
PLT4M
APRIL 17, 2023
For example, fitness education typically starts with foundational human movement patterns (squat, lunge, hinge, press, pull) and builds lifelong physical fitness skills in various fitness activity options like yoga, dance, pilates, weight lifting, and more. Click on any of them to get a sample lesson.
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