Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

No program can achieve all that is possible or ambitioned for physical education as physical education programs have limited time (see for more discussion the last blog). Gallahue, 1996) is designed around individual student's developmental needs rather than achievement of content-specific goals. Developmental physical education (DPE).

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Why Fitness Accountability is Essential for Long-Term Success: Fitness Experts share their Tips We are all prioritising our health and fitness far more than we used to, and our hearts and minds are thanking us for it. How can you hold yourself accountable for your fitness and stop blaming others or making excuses?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? It might be tempting to look at children’s lack of physical fitness and point the finger at ‘lazy kids.’ PLT4M Classroom. So why is this happening?

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The Sporting

JULY 10, 2023

How to Keep Your Clients Coming Back for More: 5 Top Tips for Fitness Professionals and Personal Trainers One of the really tough aspects of being a fitness professional is client retention, but we have some suggestions on how to win the long game. If you’re working in a fitness class environment… be fun !

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AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program. run 3 miles).

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. 2) Self Management Self-management: The abilities to manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors effectively in different situations and to achieve goals and aspirations. Does what we are about to say fit the THINK acronym?

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Functional Fitness?

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Muscular Fitness – Builds strong muscles and endurance. Heart & Lunge Health – Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.

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PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Physical education plays a crucial role in shaping the health and fitness habits of individuals from an early age. Lifetime fitness activities are workouts, exercises, and sports that people can continue to enjoy and benefit from at any stage of their lives, regardless of their age or fitness level.

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Informed Practitioner in Sport

JANUARY 29, 2021

Just as there is an ongoing divide between academic research and applied practice, achieving alignment between support staff in different disciplines and the coaching staff (not to mention the athlete as the ‘end user’) often proves to be elusive. There is a need to exercise some humility and allow that we do not have the answers.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. 6 Examples From Gymnastics Lesson Plans Below are 6 different exercise examples from PLT4M’s gymnastics lesson plans. Each exercise has written and video instruction.

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Exercises like ‘Jump the Spinner,’ where students learn while having fun with fitness, and ‘The Magic Number Team Activity,’ are a great way to foster inclusivity. Help students to know it is okay to make mistakes and fitness is fun. Can you achieve a double catch with everyone in the class?

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The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

Gymnastics has a number of health advantages and it may be the best sport to do if you want to get fit and active, even in your advancing years. Gymnastics will help you reach your fitness goals , especially if you want to strengthen your core. Getting stronger with Gymnastics Gymnastics demands extraordinary power and endurance.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

A strong lesson plan doesnt just provide fun activities; it connects those activities to broader learning goals, helping students see how what theyre learning now relates to real-world fitness and health. To achieve this vision, PLT4M is excited to partner with Mike Graham, an expert and advocate for quality elementary physical education.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. While the Presidential Fitness Test was removed in 2013, the PACER test became a new method of torture. Then it was the week of doom.

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The Sporting

MAY 7, 2023

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. Studies have demonstrated that submerging yourself in icy water after exercising can alleviate inflammation, swelling and pain. Check out our fitness blog for more training tips!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Outside of school, many students will not have access to equipment for exercise. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. No equipment, no problem.

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun.

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Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

What process does Fig 1 best fits; 1) The teacher’s thinking process when approaching a learning design? With this little exercise on trying to get the steps right, it seems to support that we are very structured people and we seek clear, chronological processes to make sense of our teaching. Or is it vice versa?

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The Sporting

APRIL 18, 2023

Enjoy yourself as athletes should by focusing totally on the moment and achieving your goals one after another. Step 1: Going in Find a comfortable, quiet place where you can do this exercise undisturbed by anyone or distracted by noises. What is Performance Anxiety? So let's get started on this journey together!

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness. Many high schools are shifting to an elective-based physical education offering to achieve this. And our students need this education now more than ever.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Many students struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, and have restful, restorative sleep. Skein, M.,

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The Sporting

JULY 18, 2022

These strenuous moves yield noticeable results in less time and HIIT is an efficient way to build stamina and achieve an enviable shape. Yoga and HIIT: A Double Dose of Fitness Yoga is a combination of poses and breathing exercises, so HIIT yoga combines a high-intensity workout with yoga poses. Find out more below!

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Looking at the different variations of Pilates There are many different types of Pilates, which is an exercise form that utilizes different ranges of controlled movements that are designed in a way to enhance physical endurance, posture, and flexibility. The group reformer Pilates focuses on the flow of the exercise. What’s your type?:

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The moves, exercises and activities that make up gymnastics help children to understand the way their bodies move, and how these movements can be coordinated and controlled. They also learn to work as a team and support each other to achieve a goal. Gymnasts exercise body and mind.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

No problem, you can still achieve your fitness goals from home. Defining Your Fitness Vision Your fitness vision is what will help you reach your goals. Be specific: Vague goals like "I want to lose weight " or "I want to get in shape" are harder to stick to because it's difficult to measure your fitness progress.

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The Sporting

APRIL 3, 2024

Injury-Proofing Your Training: Smart Strategies for Long-Term Success Injuries are a common part of exercise - but you can prevent them. That's why it's crucial to take proactive measures to prevent injuries and protect what you've worked so hard to achieve. However, the potential for injuries is a reality that all athletes face.

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Skillastics

AUGUST 22, 2022

No matter what generation you identify with, if you watched TV while you were growing up, you probably had a pretty cool fitness icon to look up to. Whether it was Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 70s, Jane Fonda in the 80s, or Richard Simmons in the 90s, there’s always been someone who made fitness look easy and fun. Love fitness.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

The big picture goal is that students come to class willing to participate and are open to trying the different fitness units and activities planned. Physical education ice breakers can help students to create the necessary trust with their peers and teacher. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home. These programs are designed to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and overall physical fitness.

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PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

As physical education looks to promote student engagement and lifelong fitness, the FITT principle serves as a valuable tool for the classroom. F – Frequency – how often will you exercise? I – Intensity – how hard do you work during your exercise? Let’s look at another example.

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The Sporting

APRIL 26, 2024

We look at the 3 best ways to speed up recovery - including the latest stats, tips and proven fitness secrets! Speeding up recovery will improve muscle repair and support your overall health and well-being Professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts agree that if you want to speed up your recovery, you need to go back to basics.

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Skillastics

MAY 23, 2022

Intrinsic motivation, where people are passionate about something because they enjoy it or have satisfaction and pride in achieving a goal. Instead, focus on intrinsic motivation, where kids are passionate about fitness as a result of enjoying an activity or reaching a goal using these seven key ingredients.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

However, achieving peak performance requires maximising your athletic potential. When you build muscle through exercise, your muscle fibres tear, triggering an inflammatory response and releasing chemical messengers called cytokines. Variety can help you avoid adaptive resistance when your body no longer responds to the same exercise.

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The Sporting

AUGUST 15, 2023

There are so many different terms and abbreviations in the fitness world that makes it hard to know what’s what and to keep up with them all. If you don’t feel ill or have no specific symptoms, try eating more food and maybe cut back on the amount of exercise you are doing and see if that helps you put on a bit more weight.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

” But past just physical activity , students need to learn the essential skills and strategies to exercise. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes. We have a full slate of virtual PE lessons for a general intro to fitness.)

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