Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

This can only occur by meaking realistic descisions about what can be taught and learnt in the time available to physical education in the school curricula. All that I believe that can claim to be uniquely the remit of physical education is the use of movement as the primary means for teaching and learning.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 4, 2025

The Māori are renowned for their warrior culture, exemplified by the powerful haka—a ceremonial dance performed to convey challenge, unity, or celebration. Now, it is common to see the game being played in school for PE or during various festivals. This game has significant connections to Māori mythology.

Dance

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! We make time for it.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

MARCH 17, 2024

New Jersey State School Nurses Association (NJSSNA) is celebrating the conclusion of our 2024 Spring Conference. Our second in-person since COVID as we continue to rebuild our strength, endurance, and school nurse community. The theme of NJSSNA2024 was “School Nurses Make the Impossible, Possible.”

Schooling

Slow Chat PE

APRIL 2, 2023

Our hearts were open and vulnerability was achieved. Their awareness of self and ability to tap into the anger and pain being caused in schools right now hit hard. Reggie had us dancing salsa, doing the gritty, and making up line dances. Every person danced! We danced through a tornado!!

Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Active Primary Schools Conference took place on 25 th November 2022 and was the biggest conference to date. Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering.

Primary School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides leadership, resources, and best practices for school districts across the state. STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

PE

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Jumps and lands in the vertical plane using a mature pattern (3); Combines jumping and landing patterns with locomotors and manipulative skills in dance, gymnastics and small-sided practice tasks/games environments (5). Standard 2.

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Deficits such as these in foundational motor skills have consequences for cognition and achievement. As an example, dancing involves both whole-body coordination and intricate footwork at the same time, writing requires planning, visual tracking, core strength, and shoulder stability. 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Outside of school, many students will not have access to equipment for exercise. Fitness-Focused PE Activities Without Equipment As more schools transition from a games to a fitness-focused curriculum model, questions circulate around what equipment is needed. 5) Dance What better way to get moving and exercise than dance?

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

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. Let’s delve into Standard 2 and an important sub-standard at the high school level.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. A lot of standards include activities like dance and gymnastics, things not everyone will relate to. However, I’ve found learning popular dances like the “Cupid Shuffle” are good because they’ll be able to use what they’ve learned at weddings, etc.

PE Teacher

The Sporting

APRIL 13, 2023

Young players would participate in hockey games organised at the school and college levels. Likewise, 345,000 students played tennis in high school during the Covid-19 pandemic (2020) in the United States. Chinese players have made significant achievements in table tennis. The UK established the first Hockey Association in 1876.

Sports

The PE Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the hustle of modern education, where academic achievements often take the spotlight, the importance of physical education (PE) can sometimes be overlooked. These social skills are crucial in an academic setting as they promote community and collaboration, enhancing the school learning environment.

Primary School

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez explores and expands on adapted physical education and physical activity and offers practical insights for schools and communities. About The Author : Alex X. In this article Alex X. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Often, people find themselves setting bigger goals that can take time to achieve. For example, all 10th graders at school could be told their goal for a mile should be 10 minutes or faster by the end of the semester. They may even want to learn a new activity like yoga, dance, or boxing. What are SMART goals? And that is okay!

PE

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. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

High School

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. Then we went back to school. Quickly the benefits of physical activity in schools took a back seat. And we championed this initiative with curriculum, technology, and resources.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. Back to school planning isn’t perfect! Short answer: You can’t!

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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. Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds.

Immune system

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

But all beam exercises can also be achieved by using any of the painted lines on the gym floor or by putting down a line of tape. Key Takeaways on Gymnastics Lesson Plans Gymnastics lessons can be an excellent addition for elementary and middle school physical education classes!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. In fact, there has been a rise in virtual school enrollment following the pandemic. As a result, many families opt for a virtual learning experience, and public school districts, charter schools, and private schools are all embracing the demand.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Students can be nervous and anxious about their new classmates, teacher, and class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. And while this call to action for physical education might seem obvious to some, the subject of physical education is constantly battling for respect and relevance within schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. With a high-level plan, Kevin can find a program that will achieve his different goals.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But the California State Standards for PE can still be achieved by teaching basic water safety and dry-land swim skills. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

PE

PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. This article will discuss the importance of teaching social-emotional development in middle and high schools and provide 3 sample lesson plans on emotions that can be implemented in middle and high school classrooms.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Lifetime fitness activities include: Walking/Jogging/Running Strength Training Yoga Pilates Dance Swimming Lifetime Sports (Tennis, Pickleball, Tennis, Golf, etc.) Learn from best practices and how other schools are doing it and tap into the best quality resources and PE lesson plans that can support your mission to instill lifelong fitness.

Fitness

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

IMPLEMENT an inclusive, whole-child approach at your school to ensure students are healthy, supported and ready to learn. UNCOVER more ways to foster equity and inclusion within your classroom and school community. How many schools currently use technology in their PE class? Want to learn more about PLT4M?

Physical Education

Skillastics

MARCH 22, 2022

If you think about back to when you were in elementary and middle school, who were your favorite teachers? The Spanish teacher who sang and danced in a sombrero? You might find that those who aren’t often recognized for their physical activity achievements really shine when their efforts are applauded. The answer lies in YOU.

Physical Activity

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

There is limited evidence of sport teaching in physical education transferring to physical activity participation 'beyond the school gate' in any numerical sense of significance. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 71 (5), 19-25.

Teaching

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 22, 2022

Everyone should build a fitness and wellness toolbox to achieve sustainable healthy living. With this new partnership, PLT4M and Stride will continue to shape an education that fits the future. This course demonstrates how to build a foundation of fitness while exposing students to different pathways to achieve overall wellness.

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Individuals can achieve the core elements of functional training via yoga , dance , boxing , bootcamp , pilates , and a wide range of other fitness modalities. For example, different types of functional exercises can be seen yoga , dance , boxing , bootcamp , pilates , and more.

Fitness

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ESSER Funds are a great way to fund physical education programs in schools. This article will explain what ESSER Funds are, how they are used, and how schools can apply for them. We will also discuss the benefits of using ESSER to fund physical education programs in schools. What are ESSER Funds?

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. While a quick break won’t achieve that time recommendation, it can chip away at it. And as a result, schools will start to see things like attention span and behavior improve.

Movement