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.

Health 104

Health Schooling Physical Education Health Class 104

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. Much of this criticism comes from outdated stereotypes of “gym class.” Why Should PE Be Required?

Physical Education 119

Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

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.

Immune system 105

Immune system High School Physiology Physical Education 105

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Looking for an online health textbook to support your health and physical education classes? PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools.

Health 52

Health Health Education Middle School Nutrition 52

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We break down the importance of drug education, highlight drug education curriculum from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and talk about how schools can incorporate activities into physical education and health classes. FAQ Does PLT4M have other health related units?

Education 59

Education Education Physical Education Health Class 59

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

If you were to travel across the United States asking schools how they approach health education, you’d get a VERY wide range of responses. Some schools avoid the topic altogether. Others use a more comprehensive approach, emphasizing skills and decision making in class. Some stress strict “Just Say No”-style messages.

Health 221

Health Health Education Sex Ed Schooling 221

Teen Health Mississippi

JULY 15, 2021

Let’s dive into four sex education stats that help explain the limits and opportunities of sexual and reproductive health classes in our schools. High school teachers provide 6.2 Fewer than 7% of queer students ages 13–21 report school health classes with positive representations of LGBTQ-related topics.

Sex Ed 52

Sex Ed Education Education Health Class 52