SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Motor Skills

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. Physical Education Update. So here’s a concept that bucks that trend. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Physical Education

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

JUNE 14, 2023

Strength and conditioning software is a powerful tool. 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. PLT4M is best known as the strength and conditioning software for education. Ready to Learn More?

High School

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

This initiative not only ensured that the students could participate in their sports activities but also offered an opportunity to detect potential life-changing medical conditions. The 2023-2024 school year has seen an expansion of the physicals provided through the support of Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing.

Health

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

SHAPE America

MAY 19, 2022

After high school, I went to Penn State University to major in health and physical education. Here I am with the ball (circa 1981), playing on Penn State’s club team under poor field conditions. While the university had a varsity men’s soccer team, women’s soccer still only had a club team, which I participated on.

Government

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

A growing number of school districts and states allow exemptions from physical education. First, we break down the physical education waiver form and how schools and states use it. Next, we explore the rise in popularity, concerns around student opt-outs, and what it all means to the subject of physical education.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 26, 2022

He was a little wide-eyed during the near white-out conditions, his comment being, “In France, if it’s like this, we don’t leave the house.” For most, the worse the conditions, the more fun they have. For example, Kendra Schaaf, who won the Junior Girls race, is still in high school.

Conditioning

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school.

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software. Here are some advantages: 1.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. 7 Keys To Successful Strength and Conditioning Classes Every school is different.

Strength

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 14, 2022

Our team usually does better when the conditions are horrible because we pay attention to details. High School will be over before you know it. Physical Education Update. tags]physical education,track and field,coaching,coach> [/tags]. The little things matter! That means……. Dress properly. PE Update.com.

Coaching

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern.

Fitness

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. Here lies a golden opportunity for strength and conditioning to support the total athletic development of young athletes through safe and effective training programs! Great question!

High School

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. One thing to emphasize is the role of freshman and junior high sports as a preparatory phase for high school athletics, particularly varsity sports.

High School

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A nurse at Stanford Children’s makes a lasting impact in the Latinx community, caring for children with serious heart conditions both within the hospital and abroad. She’d wanted to be a nurse from the time she was growing up in Colombia and had the chance to shadow a nurse at a hospital when she was in middle school. “I

Middle School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

Physical Education

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. We explore the FITT principle, its benefits, and 3 different ways to apply it to physical education classes. Let’s look at another example.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 12, 2022

She’s extremely well educated about his genetic condition, and she’s motivated to learn as much as possible so she can help Asher and teach others,” says Jenny Kim, MS, LCGC , a genetic counselor at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Asher’s genetic condition is Yuan-Harel-Lupski (YUHAL) syndrome.

Coordination

PLT4M

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Social emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of physical education and can positively impact student health and well-being. This article explores the importance of social emotional learning in physical education and provides practical strategies for incorporating SEL into physical education classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Altogether, sleep lesson plans can help educate students on the basic science of sleep and how it relates to their healthy sleep habits.

Immune system

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. But most high school coaches had little experience or knowledge in the weight room.

High School

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

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Giant Up 4 It - A Fun and Educational Game for Classroom Collaboration DOM Sports Seeking a new way to boost collaboration, spark creativity, and sharpen problem-solving skills in your classroom this school year? Standing at nearly four feet tall, it’s a versatile and engaging game perfect for classrooms, school events and fundraisers.

Education

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

Over the last 10 years, PLT4M has set out to change the game of physical education, athletics, and wellness for school districts all across the country. But, I also want something similar for my physical education students.” We are proud to partner with over 1,500 schools across the country, but we know we can do more.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Staying true to himself growing up, despite challenges Through the years, Isaac received care for his conditions from his community neurologist. High school starts, and the seizures return At around age 15, Isaac’s seizures returned with a vengeance. My friends would say, ‘Dang, dude. You’re better than me,’” Isaac says.

Elementary School

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 24, 2023

Lastly, I am passionate about advocating for Physical Education. I want my families, students, colleagues, administration, and community members to be able to see what our school’s Physical Education program is all about. If you do not know the budget for physical education equipment this would be a good thing to look into.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores student centered learning examples in physical education with the use of technology. Many physical educators would agree, learning in physical education (PE) should be relevant to the lives of students.

Assessment

Heartzones

MAY 11, 2022

We Needed a Change… During a district wide physical education collaboration, our staff noted that we needed a change and physical education needed to be made a top priority in the Farmington School District. High School PE Teacher Josh Hoehn. We started at the High School level.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We explore the what, why, and how of strength training for injury prevention and how it relates to the high school weight room. Strength Training For Injury Prevention In Action High school physical education and athletic departments all across the country are embracing the power of strength training for injury prevention.

Strength

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. Some of the major factors driving this movement are: Competition Money Social Media Lack of Education Competition: What drives athletes at almost any age is the desire to be the best.

Sports

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Other subspecialized neonatal care programs at Stanford Children’s help babies survive and thrive after being diagnosed with BPD, PDA, and other conditions. They can also develop pulmonary hypertension (PH) , which is high blood pressure in the lungs. “We We were constantly going to the pediatrician,” she remembers.

Elementary School

The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

At the time, Hellison was working with underserved students in urban high schools. With a growing body of evidence to support its validity and effectiveness, the model is considered one of the best ways to promote responsibility, values, and life skills in physical activity settings (including physical education).

Physical Education