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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives.

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Fitness And Mental Health – A Call To Action For Schools

PLT4M

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being.

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High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

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THE PITFALLS OF 'MORE, YOUNGER' MINDSET Why Starting Kids Too Early and Pushing Them Too Hard Can Backfire in Youth Sports

Better Coaching

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure.

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Teenager With Epilepsy Looking Forward to Driving After Complex Craniotomy

Stanford Childrens

Staying true to himself growing up, despite challenges Through the years, Isaac received care for his conditions from his community neurologist. In middle school, Isaac made a decision to no longer wear his foot orthotic and chose to wear his hand splint at home only—his braces were a target for bullying.

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Making The Case For Athletic PE

PLT4M

Now, a quality physical education program offers a wide range of physical activity options like pickleball, yoga, dance, and other lifetime fitness activities. The goal is to support every student on a personal fitness, health, and wellness journey. As a result, student athletes will see immediate benefits in their specific sports.

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FITT Principle For Physical Education

PLT4M

As physical education looks to promote student engagement and lifelong fitness, the FITT principle serves as a valuable tool for the classroom. Using the FITT principle, he maps out a 5-day training schedule focusing on weight lifting 3 days a week and includes speed, agility, and conditioning for the other 2 days.