SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

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. Include foundational skills (e.g., squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 18, 2024

middle and high school students use e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”). Here are 5 healthy coping mechanisms you can share with your students: Stay active. Empower your students to reduce their stress and anxiety by getting physical activity every day. million U.S. Practice self-care.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

And with the rise of wearable devices and fitness apps, schools have reimagined what a data-driven approach to physical education can look like. This article explores the benefits and challenges of physical activity tracking in physical education. Example of tracking physical activity via PLT4M.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

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SHAPE America

DECEMBER 3, 2024

at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C., Community Rides : Weekly rides that offer teens a safe space for self-expression, physical activity, and community engagement, keeping them off the streets during the vulnerable summer months. The bell rings at 9 a.m. Coach Clark always comes with a twist.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise.

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SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Mental health activities for high school students can take form in many ways. But they can also be implicit activities that support mental health, like physical activity. This article will explore a mix of both for schools to support student mental health. But how do we support them?

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers. Middle and High School Empowerment Journals. 1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. It is an opportunity for students to learn about their bodies, develop physical skills, and stay healthy. As more people push for student wellness, high school physical education needs to be part of the conversation.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth from the Physical Activity Alliance has long served as a trusted resource for measuring and monitoring data surrounding overall physical activity and more specifically, physical education. Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. Dan DeJager Dan DeJager is a National Board Certified high school teacher and university lecturer in Sacramento, CA. We’ll get the next one,” says the receiver.

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Active Schools Us

APRIL 21, 2023

Sports activities are more than just sources of entertainment in schools. Unfortunately, the Aspen Institute reports that less than 4 in 10 high school students participate in sports, and fewer than 25 percent of students meet the recommended level of regular physical activity.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 17, 2024

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) is a multi-component approach where schools and districts create opportunities for students to be physically active 60 minutes a day. We explore the CSPAP framework and practical applications for any school setting. What is a CSPAP Model?

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Human Kinetics

JUNE 11, 2024

These students understand adapting physical activity considering social, physical, and psychological development. My students were excited to read about their disciplines versus just using an adapted physical education perspective for physical activity for young children through high school.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 3, 2022

. “As public health officials wring their hands about the obesity epidemic, there’s a solution that is relatively low-cost, ready to implement and obvious to anyone involved in school health and physical education. Implement quality daily physical education in every school! Physical education isn’t a frill.

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School Spring Board

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A series of videos to model and show adaptations of some of the energizers activity cards found in the Classroom Physical Activity Ideas and Tips resource.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. And while regular physical activity can help stave off chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease, there are also critical mental benefits.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here’s an excellent example of politicians not understanding the benefits of physical education – cutting physical education as a way to reduce costs, but penalizing the taxpayer millions of dollars as a consequence. Elin Walsh, “Falls Schools weigh means of saving, making more money.” Ohio’s Physical Activity Plan, 2009.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

The discussion also explores the evolution of play-based learning from early childhood through high school. Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It is no secret that physical activity is essential to a student’s development. But what is often overlooked is physical activity’s powerful role in managing student behavior. Student Behavior Issues On The Rise Managing student behavior has always been on the minds of educators and schools.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 2, 2022

This fall, California is rolling out a first-of-its-kind law that pushes back class start times for most public middle and high schools. High schools in the state can’t start before 8:30 a.m., and for middle schools, it’s 8 a.m. Bhargava recommends keeping phone and tablet charging stations outside of the bedroom.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Get Access Here.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. What kinds of facilities are available to be physically active? What types of restaurants are available?

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. Twenty years later this individual attended our high school reunion. He was severely obese.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

” As a result, students do not have to fulfill the standard physical education graduation requirements and can take other classes or credits instead. As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. Full STUDY Students in marching band.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Click Here Foundation First, Then Physical Education Electives While some schools jump right to physical education electives, many physical education programs start with an introductory semester or year to help build a strong foundation and set students up for long term success in physical activity and fitness.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Rise Of 1 To 1 Devices In Schools Over the years, many school districts pushed to introduce one-to-one programs within schools, especially middle and high schools. School districts saw technology as a powerful tool to improve everything from curriculum integration to assessment.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

A couple weekends ago, my son’s team had its last game ever since the boys are now moving toward playing on their high school team. First, fewer than 25% of kids between the ages of 6 and 17 get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. It was an emotional day for me, the boys and the other three coaches.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends.

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