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PE Curriculum for K–12: Student-Centered, Standards-Based

PLT4M

From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Finding a curriculum that fits diverse age ranges, interests, and needs—all in one place—can seem challenging! What do middle schoolers need to build confidence and motivation? But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all.

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2025 Student Health Trend Predictions

Magnus Health

The end of a calendar year is the perfect time to look ahead and assess whats coming next. Recently, educators have shifted their approach to well-being due to a renewed focus on mental health and its correlation to student motivation and behavior.

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Add Movement to the School Day to Boost Student Physical Activity and Learning

SHAPE America

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Picture from Prairie Ridge High School where students workout during physical education class. Below we expand on the first two ISBE PE standards and how PLT4M helps Illinois schools with standard alignment.

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1 To 1 Devices In Schools – 5 Tips For Physical Education

PLT4M

The Rise Of 1 To 1 Devices In Schools Over the years, many school districts pushed to introduce one-to-one programs within schools, especially middle and high schools. School districts saw technology as a powerful tool to improve everything from curriculum integration to assessment.

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Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education

PLT4M

In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

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Tracking Physical Activity In Physical Education

PLT4M

As a result, tracking physical activity can create a new sense of student ownership, motivation, and achievement in physical education. Documentation for Assessment and Evaluation: Provides concrete evidence of a student’s physical activity levels and participation. Check out more from Reedsburg High School.