Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” ” What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? ” “How did I do today coach?”

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g.,

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A wide range of SEL activities for high school students can help achieve this. What Are SEL Activities For High School? Teachers want to know exactly how to hit on SEL competencies in lesson plans. Let’s dive into 10 examples teachers can use in their classrooms! Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. If a student was misbehaving in class and not listening to the teacher, they missed PE.

PE

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Free Professional Development For PE From full courses to on-demand webinars, tap into the PLT4M classroom for continuing education opportunities for physical education teachers. . ” The book quickly became the gold standard for physical education teachers and the must-cite source for why PE mattered in schools.

Academics

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. appeared first on PLT4M.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 25, 2023

Physical Education teachers and sport coaches have in common the development of a curriculum (program of learning) and the method (pedagogy) to teach the content of the curriculum. For example, in middle school in Australia it is common for students to have 2x1 hour physical education classes/week for a 40 week school year.

Coaching

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. 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

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” If virtual PE is going to be synchronous learning, there is still an obvious element of technology needed for PE teachers and students to work together.

PE

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? The chemistry teacher who “accidentally” combined two fluids until their beaker overflowed? The answer lies in YOU.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

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.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

While it still applies, it’s simplistic, and we need something new to deal with the coming reality that they will be leaving the school pretty soon. We do this by creating smaller goals to achieve in practice as well as games, and those smaller goals are in service of achieving the ultimate goal.

Achievement

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Benefits of Bodyweight Bootcamp Workouts For Physical Education Physical education teachers are always looking for engaging lessons and workouts. More importantly, teachers want to introduce and replicate the fitness options that students will see outside of school. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

With a high-level plan, Kevin can find a program that will achieve his different goals. In this model, the teacher is in complete control of program and workout design. For example, physical education teachers using PLT4M can open up different workout programs for students to choose from in the same class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2024

But with simple and straightforward personal hygiene lesson plans, teachers can cover the basics of good hygiene habits and support students as they become young adults building their own personal hygiene plans. However, a bulk of the personal hygiene lesson plans are taught at the middle school level.

Middle School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Source: Physical Activity Alliance ) While physical education teachers advocate for improving physical fitness and the PE curriculum’s important role, many still see PE as a “gym class” where teachers roll out the ball and let kids do whatever they want. See how they create fitness opportunities within PE.

Physical Education

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

It’s important for coaches and parents to maintain perspective: while winning is certainly nice, the ultimate goal is to prepare these athletes for what’s to come in middle school, high school, and beyond. However, the foundation of a successful high school sports program is laid long before athletes step onto a varsity field.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

Physical Education

Slow Chat PE

JANUARY 18, 2021

I am an openly white male (if you didn’t laugh at that you probably want to stop reading now) who grew up in a segregated white middle class neighborhood raised by two teachers. My elementary school was 90 something percent white. My middle and high school years were much more diverse although white was still the majority.

Teaching