Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.

Coaching

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. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 8, 2023

Weight room rules for high school students and athletes can create a set of clear expectations and guidelines. In addition, high school weight room rules help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to succeed in fitness and strength training. Let’s dive in!

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2022

High school physical education classes draw from a wide variety of different units. High school boxing programs don’t often make their way into physical education as often. But high school boxing programs in physical education can provide high school students with a new positive fitness experience.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. At the heart of any good strength and conditioning software is a streamlined management tool that can make life easier for coaches, teachers, and personal trainers.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics.

High School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes. Back to our High Hang Power Clean for some HIGH SPEED reps! jumping mechanics on each leg.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

As coaches, we all want to win. High school athletes particpate in an in season lift. In high school athletics, or any level for that matter, maintaining a stable roster is KEY. Schedule a free 10 minute consultation to see how PLT4M can help you with in season and off season training for high school athletes.

Strength

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In today’s competitive sports environment, parents, coaches, and young athletes are increasingly pressured to focus on one sport from an early age. The Physical and Mental Costs of Early Specialization Overuse Injuries One of the most prominent concerns surrounding early specialization is the high risk of overuse injuries.

Sports

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. He was severely obese.

Physical Activity

The Sporting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Black athletes, thanks in large part to the movement that Kareem helped initiate along with Muhammad Ali, owe the ability to use their platform today to express themselves and spread their messages via social media. Kareem was a force in high school, due to his obvious height advantage over the children in his age group.

High School

MSU

APRIL 12, 2019

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Sport Coaching and Leadership Online Programs. Perhaps the most important goal for coaches is developing the movement skills of their athletes. Perhaps the most important goal for coaches is developing the movement skills of their athletes. The answer is simple, right?

Coaching

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

What started as a passion project for our two co-founders while they were teaching and coaching has since grown into a nationwide fitness and health movement. Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. The original logo of PLT4M.

Physical Education

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Earvin Johnson - he’s magic Johnson was first dubbed "Magic" as a 15-year-old sophomore playing for Everett High School, when he recorded a triple-double of 36 points , 18 rebounds , and 16 assists. Both teams need to pay homage, and copyright royalties to Magic’s Lakers, and then head coach, Pat Reilly. Fred Stabley Jr.,

High School

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. He was severely obese.

Physical Activity

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 5, 2024

This is where youth coaches insert, “They have to play tackle football, or they’ll be weak” or “It was how I grew up playing football so it’s how kids today should do it, too.” link] Teams from the MAC have earned 8 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) state championships since 1985.

Middle School

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

All COVID aside, the boys of summer are still out there performing the same rotational movements when they throw, pitch, and swing the bat, as they did this summer if they were lucky enough to do so. Just had a conversation today with a youth baseball coach. To put it all out there, I don't support most fall baseball programs.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms. 45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt!

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. Schools across the country have a class centered around the weight room. Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

For years, coaches managed their program design with Excel templates. With Excel, coaches could write training programs with exercises, sets, reps, and percentages. Because of this, many coaches transitioned to Google Sheets as technology evolved. Here are some advantages: 1.

Strength

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. One of the simplest ways of adapting an activity is to modify or substitute the movement involved.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Instead, let’s unpack what athletes and coaches WANT, and the best means of accomplishing it given the context of middle and high school sports. By labeling and advertising something as a sport-specific training program, many coaches and companies believe they can gain the competitive edge. Bonus Content!

Sports

PLT4M

MARCH 21, 2023

The hang clean is a popular movement in strength and conditioning programs. The Clean – Key Terms For This Olympic Weightlifting Movement The clean (as part of the clean and jerk) is one of only 2 olympic lifts – the other being the Snatch (just like the squat, bench press, and deadlift are considered “Power Lifts”).

Movement

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Kids start playing organized sports at increasingly younger ages, encouraged by coaches, schools, and often, parents. Often athletes throw and swing the bat from the same side, so the constant repetitive rotational movements can cause spine and hip misalignment issues. This is not inherently negative.

Sports

The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

Long before Lebron James entered the league from high school, Kemp decided that college was not for him, and a career in the NBA was in his sights now. The team fired their coach Paul Westhphal, and replaced him with Nate McMillan. Today the Thunder are in a rebuild movement, mostly drafting and developing new, young talent.

Achievement

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! A recent survey found that more than 7.6

PE

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

The barbell bench press is an excellent movement for students to learn and develop. But we must prioritize proper barbell bench press form when teaching and incorporating this movement into workouts. This article will explore technique and movement tips for great barbell bench press form. Download Now!

Strength

Whole Child Sports

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Learn Proper Movement Techniques. He specializes in movement and speed training. And one of the key things he emphasizes is proper movement technique. And, more critically, if you don’t use proper movement techniques you can greatly increase your risk of serious injuries like ACL tears. That’s not enough.

Movement

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training. We explore the what, why, and how of strength training for injury prevention and how it relates to the high school weight room.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

Every student in class can find the right movement to still achieve a great workout. For example, a workout might call for an elbow plank position, but can be modified to a push-up position plank or high plank position. These workouts are a fantastic alternative to the monotony of running laps or repetitive weight room workouts.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Foundational human movement skills like squat, lunge, hinge, press, and pull will transition to almost every single other lifetime fitness activity. De Pere High School – Wisconsin For example, at De Pere High School in Wisconsin, Nicole Haese has built a Lifetime Fitness class that has been a tremendous success for her students.

Fitness

PLT4M

MARCH 1, 2023

The barbell back squat is an excellent movement for students to learn and develop. But regardless of a student’s goals, barbell back squat form must be a top priority when executing the movement. One of the most common mistakes in middle and high school strength training is jumping right to the barbell.

Movement

PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

For example, Judd Hunter is a PE teacher at Arlington High School in Washington. Check out the full case study on technology in physical education at Arlington High School. More importantly, we drive every decision from a constant feedback loop from our teachers, coaches, and students nationwide. ” Read More!

Phys Ed

PLT4M

JANUARY 11, 2024

Weight room safety is not merely a recommendation; it is an essential aspect for schools that requires careful planning, consistent oversight, and a cohesive culture. Let’s explore the best practices that will help keep your school’s weight room a safe and productive space for all. >>>

Schooling

PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

The Press – Vertical & Horizontal The “press” is a foundational human movement. Teachers and coaches don’t want to run the “risk.” There are a lot of different press variations and names for the movement. ” 2) Love of Bench Press – There is no other way to put it.

Movement

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Sue is a high school P.E. teacher in Arizona Her school just signed up for PLT4M, and the P.E. Both meet 5x per week, for 45 minute classes Sue also coaches Field Hockey Before PLT4M Sue has been teaching Phy Ed for 10 years. Meet Sue! chair has invited her and the other P.E.

Physical Education