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High School Physical Education – 4 Keys To Success

PLT4M

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards.

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Social Emotional Learning In Physical Education

PLT4M

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. What is Social Emotional Learning? Social Emotional Learning wheel.

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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But anyone who has observed or taken part in a quality physical education program knows that the subject of PE is one of the best opportunities for students’ physical health development.

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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

PLT4M

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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A Response to the Washington Post

Montessori Physical Education

There was an article published in the Washington Post titled, “What Happened to PE? It’s Losing Ground in Our Push for Academic Achievement.” He recounts overcoming his aversion to PE by joining the cross-country team, which enabled him to thrive in a running-based PE class later that year. So how do we save PE?