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

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

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. What is a Physical Education Waiver Form? Example of Physical Education Waiver Form.

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

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

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

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. It is an opportunity for students to learn about their bodies, develop physical skills, and stay healthy. As more people push for student wellness, high school physical education needs to be part of the conversation.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

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. As famed sports psychologist Dr. Jim Taylor suggests, youth sports should focus on "building a foundation of physical, mental, and emotional skills."

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! But what is it?

PE

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.” PLT4M is excited to be celebrating our 10 year company anniversary!

Physical Education

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. What are the logistics for day-to-day physical education?

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. Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson.

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

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

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

Heartzones

AUGUST 30, 2021

Adding the Physical to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). PEL, Physical and Emotional Learning. A New Construct for Physical Education. That construct is a valuable component of learning and meets with several of the five national standards for Physical Education [3] (see attached Appendix A). 2] [link].

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

While some spin and cycling enthusiasts might cringe at the thought of lumping all stationary bike workouts into one category, let’s not make things too complicated for our middle and high school students. Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education.

Cardio

PLT4M

OCTOBER 18, 2023

” and provide actionable steps to promote a healthier United States via early intervention in physical education. trillion in annual health care expenditures are for people with chronic and mental health conditions.” Students workout in the weight room during physical education. ” – CDC.

Wellness

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We break down the importance of drug education, highlight drug education curriculum from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and talk about how schools can incorporate activities into physical education and health classes. Topics covered in Mind Matters drug education lesson plans.

Education

PLT4M

JUNE 21, 2023

When you drink excessive amounts of water without having adequate electrolytes, it can lead to a dangerous, life-threatening health condition called hyponatremia. Electrolytes help control the water balance of the body and are often lost during the process of sweating.

Education