PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

Despite this, more schools are allowing students to opt out of PE. PE is often the only consistent opportunity for personal fitness, especially during the school day. When schools remove or reduce PE, they unintentionally widen the gap for underserved groups. A strong, inclusive PE curriculum can help close these gaps.

High School

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

By thoughtfully integrating a variety of skills and activities, we ensure that every studentespecially those who identify as non-PE or non-athletehas the opportunity to achieve success, develop confidence, and ultimately discover their unique movement niche. Why Gamification in PE?

Physical Education

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

JANUARY 7, 2025

Forbes emphasized that parental involvement is key to the success of APE programs and highlights the need for clear communication between APE teachers and parents. In addition, Dr. Forbes explains that parents need to see the value in APE, but that starts with us showing them what their children are achieving.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

The school also entered teams in after-school and during school time sport opportunities such as the state 'all-school' competitions, and had x2 50 minute lessons of physical education for all students to Year 12 as well as elective PE for senior secondary 'leaving certificate-tertiary admitance score' study. Keane, F., & McTeer, W., &

Sports

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is because physical education teachers are educators. This leads to an important question that needs to be addressed by physical education teachers when planning a curriculum , What curriculum is worth planning in the time available? If interested in a summary of Humanstic PE, I blog about the Helison idea here Figure 1.

Physical Education

The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. The Fitness Tests app is perfect for PE teachers, sport science educators, personal trainers, and sports coaches looking to streamline their fitness testing processes and empower their students or clients to achieve their goals.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

MAY 29, 2025

Curriculum Review: Did your units achieve their learning objectives? Colleague Collaboration: Talk to other PE teachers in your school or district. Were there any activities that fell flat? Take notes on what resonated with students and what needs tweaking.

PE Teacher

SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

If you often find yourself wondering or asking in an online community what you should do in PE this week or next week or how to start, then you picked the right article to read. I am a National Board Certified elementary physical education teacher with more than 13 years of experience. Let me tell you a little bit about me.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework while teaching lacrosse in PE will allow you to provide multiple options within the learning environment, thus creating equity and accessibility for ALL students. What’s New in the USA Lacrosse PE Curriculum. Teachers should always remember that “equity” does not mean “equality.”

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In a recent sharing by our highest education trained in-charge person in the nation, much of the discussion revolved around taking care of the learners in the best possible way without a focus on wanting them all to be alike in objectives and achievements. Listed below are series of seemingly random encounters/questions/observations/etc.

Teaching

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. It creates a sense of belongingness and camaraderie that is difficult to achieve when done in smaller groups. Don’t do it!

Wellness

SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

The teacher watches, supervises and offers students feedback, reflecting on the effectiveness of their lesson plan in real time. Educational systems and disciplines around the world implement standards that outline the achievement expectations for students. We’ll get the next one,” says the receiver. It is the “how.”.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In addition to the resource library, FDA’s Vaping Prevention and Education Resource Center helps teachers and parents educate youth about the dangers of tobacco use. Check out the resources for teachers and parents. Review Vaping 101 to learn important facts about the health risks of vaping.

Health

Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 11, 2024

The Perfect Physical Education (PE) classroom – What does it look like? Is PE a guilt-trip subject for education systems to ensure there is a balance in their existence? I have to find some consensus as I have been a PE teacher for almost three decades and that is bound to mean something. The struggle is real.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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.

PE

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Or is it vice versa?

Physical Education

The PE Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PE and physical activity support positive well-being for people of all ages, as they help to lift your mood and release endorphins. This is, of course, true for young people, and at The PE Hub , we firmly believe that physical activity helps promote healthier all-around development.

PE

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 pressures of academic achievement mean that things are sacrificed at the altar of grades. PE should be a non-negotiable. PE has become incentivized.

PE

The Everlearner

AUGUST 2, 2023

It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers.

Teacher

The Everlearner

AUGUST 17, 2022

It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers. But, managed properly and with the right approach, results days can be a very positive experience for teachers.

Teacher

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. PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School.

Fitness

Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. PE and recess are not the same!

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. Is the goal of PE to learn the rules of basketball and baseball? The answer to all of these is yes, but they are not the goal of PE. These are all objectives that should be addressed in PE. That framework is made up of achieving objectives in the class.

PE

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. Often, people find themselves setting bigger goals that can take time to achieve. ” Goal setting can help to contextualize PE classes. What are SMART goals?

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. Clearly define what you want your students to achieve throughout the lesson. Time-bound (Structured Time Frames) Set a clear structure for achieving each objective in your lessons. I like to start at the end of the year and work backward.

PE Teacher

Physed n Health

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Before the pandemic, 81% of students received their daily dose of physical activities during PE class. Superintendents, principals, and school board members continue to believe they can achieve academic success without it. Why do you think PE continues to be undermined despite the science? This is a fact you know very well.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. 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. Many teachers will consider splitting the class into two more manageable small groups.

PE

Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 8, 2022

It was about Jim Morris, a former minor league pitcher who had retired due to a series of arm injuries to become a high school science teacher and coach in small-town Texas. It was indeed his high school catcher who made him promise to try out for a major league team if his under-achieving squad won their division championships.

High School

The Everlearner

JULY 12, 2023

This week (I publish every Wednesday at 19:00), I want to discuss the use of examples in physical education lessons and help to resource teachers and students to make better examples and knowledge application in order to achieve more marks in exams and coursework.

Physical Education

Aspire-Ed

APRIL 20, 2022

As Head of Sport, Shaun supports Heads of PE and Directors of Sport in further improving the quality of their PE curriculum, school sport programmes and physical activity provision; Shaun ensures they’re using the power of sport to assist young people with their wider educational development. Why the primary phase is so pivotal.

PE Teacher

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

The ability to teach through games would become my life's calling, as that is what I strive to do with PE lessons that integrate with the classroom curriculum. This looks different at the various classroom levels, but this is one of the goals of any good Montessori teacher and school.

PE

The Everlearner

AUGUST 14, 2024

Editor's note : This post was originally released in August 2023 and has been updated to make it relevant for teachers supporting their students with their 2024 exam results. It’s a strange feeling for teachers on A-level or GCSE results day. This guide is written to support you in finding the right approach and balance.

Teacher

The PE Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Breaking Boundaries: Teaching Cricket in Primary Schools As summer fast approaches (hopefully bringing the sunny weather with it), so do the ‘summer sports’ in PE. However, primary school teachers often see cricket as the most daunting of all these summer sports. However, this does not have to be the case.

Primary School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While Christi has retired from teaching after over 30 years in the field, she is still sharing insights and ideas for PE programs across the country. And while that might still be the case in some places, there are a lot of different places within school districts budgets that PE programs can tap into. Check it out!

Physical Education

The PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here’s how to prepare for Children’s Mental Health Week with The PE Hub: Connect with other people The first one fits right in with the 2023 theme. Having someone to confide in such as a friend or teacher, will help children to communicate their problems, share their feelings and improve their overall mental wellbeing.

Health

PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

In this article, we set out to better define assessments in physical education and how they can be utilized to empower student learning and provide better teacher insights. Assessment in PE It is important to note that assessment does not equal testing. ” Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education.

Assessment