Health means more than the 'absence of disease' or following a vegetarian diet. Wellness and a state of physical fitness are significant components of a healthy lifestyle, and are crucial in educating the head, hand, and the heart. In addition to presenting general statistics on the state of fitness in the United States, the author identifies threats to fitness in children--such as television, video games, and fast foods--and outlines a plan for activities that emphasize wellness in the physical education curriculum. Also presented is a useful list of web resources.