PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

And this lack of physical activity doesn’t come without consequences – it impacts everything from students struggling to focus in class to staggering rates of childhood obesity. In the past, we have looked at physical education as the sole solution to addressing physical activity and students’ physical health and well-being.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this article, we feature some of the top physical education articles that help make the case for quality daily physical education opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. Many PE teachers have transformed PE classes with a fitness education model, tapping into the 5 components of physical fitness.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Using a powerful case study at one high school in Illinois, Ratey made the case that “even moderate exercise will supercharge mental circuits to beat stress, sharpen thinking, enhance memory, and much more.” Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go? Get Access Here.

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Heartzones

MARCH 24, 2022

At a glance: High school PE teacher (25+ years) and assistant football coach at Stillwater Public Schools in Stillwater, MN. . It quantifies and qualifies movement activities, engaging students where they are – to hook them on fitness now. It is a smart way to fight the prevalence of childhood obesity.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. In addition, physical education teachers will incorporate pe lessons that teach topics like foundational fitness, yoga, strength training, and other lifetime fitness activities. Get Access Here.

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Twenty years later this individual attended our high school reunion. He was severely obese. He sat down, completely humiliated, and our instructor quickly moved on to another student without realizing the negative impact the experience had on this boy.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. Yet our high school participation has declined to the point that some age-group races have only 20 athletes standing on the line. Where do these budding runners all go? If so, great!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. What is Fitness Education?

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 18, 2023

While you can find a longer list here , it is worth highlighting three that reveal a telling story of the current health condition of Americans: Obesity: Obesity affects 20% of children and 42% of adults, putting them at risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

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