PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

This goes beyond just physical activity. A comprehensive approach combines physical education with health education focused on essential life skills like decision-making, goal setting, and communication. With lessons on Nutrition, Digital Citizenship, Personal Hygiene and more, there are tons of valuable insights!

Health

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

Associated Lifestyle Factors Influencing Hydration Patients who are prescribed GLP-1 agonists are counseled on the importance of lifestyle modifications, such as engaging in physical activity , to work in tandem with their medication for best outcomes.

Nutrition

SHAPE America

MAY 23, 2023

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

Physical Education

The Sporting

APRIL 11, 2023

Those trails of sweat and muscle cramps we feel during a workout are all only truly beneficial if one takes out the time to consider what nutrition we are taking in as well. Eating half a handful of these energy packets is sufficient for going through vigorous physical activities with a minimum chance of energy depletion.

Nutrition

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Both would benefit from the knowledge about health, flexibility, fitness and nutrition that PE classes provide. Statistics show that almost 2/3 of Ohio adults are overweight or obese and only 47% of Ohio adults get a sufficient amount of physical activity. Ohio’s Physical Activity Plan, 2009. billion per year!!!

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

Nutrition

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

The Nutrition Education Example Let’s take a look at nutrition from a health literacy lens. Within many middle school health curriculum plans, schools cover the basic elements of nutrition. For example, a popular nutrition project within the middle school health curriculum is to dissect and explore food labels.

Middle School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2023

A SHAPE America Research Fellow, Van der Mars was also inducted as an active fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education in 2006 and as a fellow in the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique.

Physical Education

School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions. Our expert guests share creative examples of play activities, emphasizing the benefits of peer teaching and inclusion.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 26, 2023

While PLT4M is utilized in schools by teachers and students, PLT4M Classroom is an excellent opportunity for any physical education teacher to brush up on different topics like fitness, weightlifting, yoga, nutrition, and more. But, talking about nutrition to students can be challenging.

Physical Education

PE with Palos

MARCH 11, 2022

Limited physical activity is an obvious reason excessive screen time is unhealthy, but the ads that come with the media they are consuming can be harmful as well. What a child replenishes with after physical activity is just as important as the activity itself.

Nutrition

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. PLT4M offers a wide range of PE lesson plans.

PE

PLT4M

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nutrition is a key component of overall health, so let’s make sure people have the basic information about calorie needs to make informed decisions. Because depending on the day and time, our physical activity levels and other factors will impact our overall hunger. A student watches a PLT4M nutrition lesson on a laptop.

Nutrition

The Sporting

DECEMBER 29, 2022

With supplements of various brands loaded on the shelves of different supermarkets and online, companies presenting their innovative fitness equipment for their targeted audiences, one cannot ignore the importance of nutrition when it comes to attaining the optimum fitness goals – especially intake of protein after strenuous physical activity.

Nutrition

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

Physical Education

Physed n Health

MARCH 1, 2023

Physical education is an important subject that plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity, health, and overall well-being of students. Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards.

Assessment

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

By focusing on this standard, schools can foster an environment where students not only learn about fitness but actively apply their knowledge to create and maintain their own workout plans. This empowers them to take control of their health and well-being, setting the foundation for a lifetime of physical activity and wellness.

Fitness

Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Premenstrual discomfort has been linked to hormone imbalances, changes in thyroid health, and nutritional insufficiencies, including vitamin B6 deficiencies. Certain lifestyle factors may also influence premenstrual discomfort, including psychological stress and physical activity. Ambrose, ND, MAT

Nutrition

Skillastics

AUGUST 11, 2022

They’re formed as part of an intentional multi-pronged approach that involves the environment, physical activities, and even local governments. As an afterschool activity or local business, how can you help form the backbone of a strong and healthy community through physical activity?

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. And while regular physical activity can help stave off chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease, there are also critical mental benefits.

Fitness

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. In a recent survey , the most commonly reported reasons for physical education waiver forms were participation in school sports (27.9%) and other school activities such as band, chorus, or JROTC (32.5%).

Physical Education

School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Hosted by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN) in partnership with the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (CIMCC) and Springboard to Active Schools. Presenters: Katherine Hawksworth , Program Manager, Public Health Institute/Center for Wellness and Nutrition ( katherine.hawksworth@wellness.phi.org ).

Physical Activity

Stanford Childrens

JUNE 18, 2024

They address behaviors related to obesity, including physical activity, nutrition and screen time. The evidence is strongest for programs that have 26 hours or more of contact and include physical activity. If you’re eating less and it’s mostly unhealthy food, what does that do to your nutritional health?

Obesity

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

Yes, it can exist in school assemblies, advisory periods, and other areas, but physical education is a perfect solution for building a comprehensive school mental health system for every student. All of the different elements of tier 1 mental health support can be delivered and adapted for the physical education and health classroom.

Health

Designs for Health

OCTOBER 15, 2024

According to a study based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, the prevalence of metabolic health in American adults is alarmingly low, posing serious individual and public health concerns. The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends resistance exercise and adequate protein consumption in the range of 2.3

Body Composition

School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Objectives: Understand the connection between social emotional learning and classroom physical activity and how the COVID-19 pandemic requires creative approaches to keeping children active in school. Re)introduce tools for integrating physical activity in the classroom. Classroom Physical Activity Ideas and Tips.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A student watches a PLT4M nutrition lesson on a laptop. Challenges Of 1 to 1 Devices In Physical Education Even with the benefits of 1 to 1 devices, incorporating technology into physical education doesn’t come without it’s questions and challenges. First, the subject of physical education is rooted in movement.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

8) Demonstrates respect for self by asking for help and helping others in various physical activities. Physical Activity Knowledge: (6) Identifies a variety of physical activity options available in the local community. (7) 8) Seeks out and identifies fitness opportunities in the local community.

Middle School

Physical Education Update

MARCH 14, 2023

And also because the body was in conservation mode, there would be a significant drop in the fat person’s willingness to participate in physical activity. This person would then be stimulated to feel hungry – since not enough energy was released.

Obesity

Designs for Health

JULY 7, 2023

Bone health is dependent on a dynamic balance between cellular activity, nutrient availability, existing structure, and signaling from genes and cellular pathways. As we age, certain lifestyle factors such as physical activity and nutritional status may influence bone integrity and overall health.

Health

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 2, 2021

Team-building , routine-setting, and health-related fitness with fun and engaging activities designed to reinforce 3 simple classroom rules. As you use free OPENPhysEd.org resources in your physical education classroom, support our work through your purchase of OPEN / US Games Equipment. Nutrition Trivia Time Card [PDF, WORD].

Fitness

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Creating an environment where it’s safe, where you can engage physical activity and be able to go a mile or two from home and enjoy this great sport, it’s going to raise the bar. The partnership with the Coyotes can assist with those efforts, because the “Raise the Pack” curriculum brings far easier access to fitness resources.

Elementary School

Physical Education Ideas

AUGUST 6, 2021

Students need critical inquiry skills to research and analyse knowledge and to understand the influences on their own and others’ health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity participation. Teaching Health provides students with an experiential curriculum that is contemporary, relevant, challenging and physically active.

Teaching

Peaceful Playgrounds

MAY 21, 2015

The in-school nutrition and physical activity program that’s making wellness par. The in-school nutrition and physical activity program that’s making wellness part of the game plan in schools across the country. Go to: [link] Fuel Up to Play 60! school.fueluptoplay60.com com Fuel Up To Play 60.

Nutrition

The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

In our ultimate guide, we look at everything you need to know to injury-proof your training, including tips for nutrition, recovery and more. A strong, well-conditioned body can run faster, jump higher, lift heavier weights and perform better overall in various physical activities.

Nutrition

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Best Foods For Athletes to Boost Performance and Recovery We all know that good nutrition means eating good food, but when it comes to boosting athletic performance, not all food is created equal. They will be your primary energy source to keep you going during high-intensive physical activities.

Immune system