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How to Celebrate Black History Month in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths and high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke in the United States, but Black Americans are at a higher risk. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises?

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Can You Use CrossFit In Physical Education Classes?

Physical Education Update

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

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High School Physical Education – 4 Keys To Success

PLT4M

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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Get Your Child Ready for School With a Yearly Well Visit

Stanford Childrens

As you gear up for another school year, scheduling a back-to-school well visit with your family pediatrician should be on your to-do list. Your child receives preventive care, including vaccines and screenings for vision, hearing, dental, and cardiovascular health.” They also need to be up-to-date on their immunizations. “At

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Off Season Basketball Workouts For High School Athletes

PLT4M

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes. PLT4M partners with over 1,000 schools in PE and Athletics. Great question!

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Healing with Heart: Monica Patino’s Mission in Support of Latinx Families

Stanford Childrens

She’d wanted to be a nurse from the time she was growing up in Colombia and had the chance to shadow a nurse at a hospital when she was in middle school. I was the only Spanish-speaking child at my school, and it was a huge transition. In high school, she studied hard to get into college while living in foster care.

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In Season Strength Training

PLT4M

High school athletes particpate in an in season lift. In high school athletics, or any level for that matter, maintaining a stable roster is KEY. Time on the field is already training repetitive, sub maximal power movements, muscular and cardiovascular conditioning, as well as sport-specific energy demands.

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