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). S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al.,

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.

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PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. As our young people grapple with mental health issues, schools play a vital role in supporting student mental health with resources, services, and opportunities. Suicidal Ideation : Among high school students, 18.8% attempted suicide.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Educational systems and disciplines around the world implement standards that outline the achievement expectations for students. Dan DeJager Dan DeJager is a National Board Certified high school teacher and university lecturer in Sacramento, CA. He can be reached on Twitter at @J_JonesPE.

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Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

“I’ve always believed that when you do good and act in service, that you don’t do it for recognition,” says Cedric Wilson, executive director of the Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Laboratories at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. During the ceremony in Washington, D.C.,

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Physical Education Update

AUGUST 16, 2022

I recently found a lecture on the potential of quality daily physical education in our schools. This talk discussed the ability to not only improves students’ health and behavior, but also their ability to learn. This talk was conducted by Paul Zientarski, a physical educator at Naperville Central High School in Illinois.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating high school athlete mental training into your athletic program can take your team to the next level. This article explores how high school athlete mental training is more than just one-off conversations about mental toughness. Mental preparation is a crucial component for athletic success.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 8, 2023

Weight room rules for high school students and athletes can create a set of clear expectations and guidelines. In addition, high school weight room rules help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to succeed in fitness and strength training. Below are 14 different weight room rules for high schools.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of ​illness and injury. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Is Physical Education Required? .”

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Nutrition for high school athletes is complicated! As coaches, we can take an educational approach when it comes to nutrition for high school athletes. As coaches, we can take an educational approach when it comes to nutrition for high school athletes.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates? Health orientated/optimising physical education (HOPE: e.g. Metzler et al.,

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Even though it is widely accepted that 60 minutes a day of physical activity helps elementary school students all the way through high school students, only one-quarter of this group is actually getting the recommended amount of physical activity. . Students feel overwhelmed. Physical activity can help.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school. The High School Weight Room – Where Are The Girls? Every athlete can benefit from training.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

As a result, tracking physical activity can create a new sense of student ownership, motivation, and achievement in physical education. Goal Setting: Data and fitness trackers encourage students to set specific, achievable fitness goals, promoting a sense of purpose and direction in their physical education efforts.

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Stanford Childrens

JULY 11, 2024

Woman achieves 40-year anniversary of heart transplant with the same donor heart Elizabeth “Lizzy” Craze lives life by miles and moments. 50 years of pediatric heart transplants at Stanford Children’s The pediatric heart transplantation program at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is one of the oldest and largest programs in the world.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But with the creation of the Whole School Model, or maybe better know as Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, there is a new opportunity for physical education to have a seat at the proverbial education table. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC.

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

in achieving his goals. It takes a community to care for star high school athletes. He receives wraparound care from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Because we work hand in hand, I know the rehab they provide is high-quality. As a circle of caregivers, we really get to know these high-level athletes.”.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

When using this curriculum mapping framework to create a vertically integrated PE Curriculum, that means starting with high school students and your upper grade levels. This means beginning to plan from the middle school level, with the high school courses in mind.

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The Sporting

MARCH 24, 2023

Following these fitness idols can help you achieve your own fitness goals. She also promotes mental health and her content is based on lifestyle, travel and fun updates from her life. Based in New York, she started her health journey back in high school and she is a true inspiration for anyone. Joe Wicks : 4.6m

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

At many high schools, students have to take as little as one-half unit credit of physical education to fulfill graduation requirements. Many high schools are shifting to an elective-based physical education offering to achieve this. Full STUDY Students in marching band. ” – Action For Healthy Kids.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. The post Elementary PE Lesson Plans appeared first on PLT4M.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 1, 2024

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health celebrates two thoracic organ transplantation milestones: 35 years of pediatric lung transplants and 50 years of heart transplants Needing a heart-lung transplant has not kept ToneeRose Legaspi from living a full life. She began obtaining care at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health around the age of 8.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 18, 2023

What is health and wellness? We set out to answer the question “what is health and wellness?” What is Health and Wellness? The term health and wellness is used throughout society. The term health and wellness is used throughout society. But what is health and wellness?

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Importance Of Sleep Lesson Plans For Students In the hustle and bustle of school and life, it’s easy for students to underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep.

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PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. This article will discuss the importance of teaching social-emotional development in middle and high schools and provide 3 sample lesson plans on emotions that can be implemented in middle and high school classrooms.

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Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A core team of caregivers helped Scott Garman overcome injuries and achieve his dream of becoming a D1 diver . In fact, the high school senior recently committed to dive for the University of California, Berkeley, for next fall. It takes a careful balance to maintain a child’s health during athletic training.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 26, 2023

Her younger school years were spent working on the family homestead outside of Magdalena, NM. During WWII she taught high school classes at her dad’s school with only 2 years of college under her belt (There weren’t enough teachers.) In 1970 Mildred was a finalist for the AAUW Women of Achievement award.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Thank you to SHAPE America for publishing a great article on How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education Materials courtesy of SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators, PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, MD 20701, www.shapeamerica.org. All rights reserved. What kinds of foods do you eat at home?

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The Sporting

MARCH 4, 2023

Swedish tennis superstar Bjorn Borg The Swedes have gained a reputation for appreciating and respecting their natural environment because they are so used to outdoor activities- and Sweden achieved the number one rank in Europe for health activity levels. 50% of the Swedish population between 7 and 70 are members of a sports club.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez explores and expands on adapted physical education and physical activity and offers practical insights for schools and communities. About The Author : Alex X. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 12, 2022

She’s extremely well educated about his genetic condition, and she’s motivated to learn as much as possible so she can help Asher and teach others,” says Jenny Kim, MS, LCGC , a genetic counselor at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Despite his challenges, he’s a high achiever without any behavioral problems.

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

That was when he met Catherine Aftandilian, MD , a pediatric oncologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. “We Father Mario, a Jesuit priest at Mateo’s high school, Bellarmine College Preparatory, visited Mateo at the hospital and blessed his donor stem cells before the transplant. I was very angry, confused, and scared.”.

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Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

She was looking forward to finishing her senior year in high school, playing as defensive specialist on her varsity team, going to senior ball and prom, graduating with honors, and heading to college. It was easy to be positive with all the positivity I got from family, friends, and health care professionals,” she said.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A Closer Look at California States For PE in High School The California Department of Education has the responsibility of monitoring the extent to which high schools provide a course of study having these eight areas. Students and teachers at a California High School pose for a picture during weight training class.

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