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Creating an Effective Health and Wellness Club at School

SHAPE America

As a physical education teacher at Hebron High School in Carrollton, TX, I developed a Health and Wellness Club for our ninth-grade campus as an initiative to reduce obesity and related comorbidities that are associated with sedentary lifestyles and a lack of physical activity.

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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

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.

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Physical Education Waiver Form – The Opt Out Era of PE

PLT4M

In many cases, a parent/guardian and athletic director/coach have to sign off on the waiver (example below). Example of Physical Education Waiver Form. As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes.

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Health Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

Health education lesson plans cover a wide array of topics designed to promote students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Written Lesson Materials Overview: Food. Everybody’s doing it.

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The Ultimate Guide to Injury Prevention: Tips Every Athlete Should Know

The Sporting

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.

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Webinar Wrap-Up

Montessori Physical Education

The first two components featured the importance of sleep and nutrition, and I integrated the two into my discussion. When describing the benefits of physical activity, I described it as planning in reverse. Physical activity does fantastic things for our body and mind! I am not a fan of reinventing the wheel.

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Beyond the Field: Championing Holistic Student Athlete Wellness 

Magnus Health

For students to get the most out of their time when participating in school sports, there are many ways coaches and athletic trainers can encourage overall athlete wellness. Here’s how to ensure mental and physical health comes first during the season. It’s up to the coach and athletic staff to establish a positive team culture.