Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As children grow older, this conditional approval can encourage a cycle of anxiety and fear of failure. One way schools can facilitate this collaboration is by using Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles into their physical education curriculum. Must perform, must impress.

Sports

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. The day would feature lots of hands-on learning and physical activity, coupled with learning to navigate an unfamiliar environment. Why Fishing? They explore, make adjustments, and learn from experience and the environment.

Recreation

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! The students helped come up with the safety rules and expectations, talked about the physical activity benefits of sledding outside and what it does to the body, and also mapped out their sledding “tracks.”

Elementary

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. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

Motor Skills

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. Physical activity is an important factor in the prevention of secondary conditions. In this article Alex X.

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. 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

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

Physical Education and Physically Educate. In a student-led and designed activity for a leadership programme, a group of student leaders introduced the touch-rugby pass as “you can only pass the ball backwards”. I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one.

Physical Education

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. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Just as we wouldn’t expect adults to endure six hours of non-stop learning, we shouldn’t subject young learners to such conditions. It’s during recess that they develop crucial physical and social skills through play. This is a valid concern and one that physical educators should take seriously.

Physical Activity

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

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School

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. In addition, the FITT principle can be applied to any fitness level.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. . Learn MORE.

Motor Skills

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2024

We are currently seeking proposals on a wide range of topics within these categories: Adapted Physical Education Advocacy Coaching Dance Fitness and Conditioning Health Education Higher Education Jump Rope For Heart/Hoops For Heart Physical Activity Physical Education Recreation School Health Education Technology Presentation Proposal Link

Recreation

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

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

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before. Put simply, UDL contains all the features of a dynamical systems way of thinking, in which one considers the learner, the environment, and the task when planning and implementing activities. Examples of UDL in Physical Education.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

As a Physical Education teacher, you have the exciting task of organizing a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memories that will last a lifetime. This includes setting clear objectives for the day, such as promoting teamwork, encouraging physical activity, and fostering school spirit.

PE Teacher

The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

As an instructional model, TPSR focuses on four core themes : Strong teacher-student relationships, Empowering students, Integrating responsibility into physical activity, Promoting transfer of responsibility. a behavioural specialist) to help those students who may require it due to a pre-existing psychological condition.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Integrating sleep education into physical education and health classes is a progressive step towards fostering holistic well-being among students. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson.

Immune system

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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! Physical Education Program Offerings Are Changing! Better yet, they can do so as part of the physical education program. But what is it?

PE

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Associated with that, is commentary suggesting generally a declining participation in physical activity as part of one’s valued ‘way of life’. There is limited evidence of sport teaching in physical education transferring to physical activity participation 'beyond the school gate' in any numerical sense of significance.

Teaching

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. Show them the facts and the statistics of childhood obesity and how important physical education is for them.

Schooling

PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. In addition, the BFS program opened doors for schools to see the power and impact of strength and conditioning for all high school students. Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms.

High School

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

AUGUST 30, 2021

Adding the Physical to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). PEL, Physical and Emotional Learning. A New Construct for Physical Education. Does one’s physical interaction with themselves, internally and externally, affect their emotional response? Sal Edwards, Heart Zones CEO and Founder. 2] [link]. [3]

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

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. Effect on Bone Because bone is a living tissue, it can remodel and adapt to the physical stresses imposed on it.

Strength

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Check out more on the Call For Inclusion with Adapted Physical Education here. People with disabilities are three times more likely to experience secondary health conditions like diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. All of which can benefit from regular physical activity. One in four adults in the U.S.

Fitness

PLT4M

OCTOBER 18, 2023

” and provide actionable steps to promote a healthier United States via early intervention in physical education. Although the two words are often used together or even interchangeably, they have different meanings. For example, let’s explore this concept with our physical health. What is Health and Wellness?

Wellness

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education is a vital component of a well-rounded curriculum, as it provides students with the essential knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. There are so many different avenues health and physical educators can take when teaching health information to students.

Health Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The 5 components of physical fitness are often recognized as: 1. Cardiovascular Endurance: This refers to the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during sustained physical activity. For example, nothing kills more Americans than heart disease and stroke.

Physical Fitness

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 16, 2024

As part of Thailand’s first full, not-for-profit IB World School, Megan is part of a vibrant, inclusive physical education program that plays a crucial role in shaping the students’ physical, social, and emotional development. “They also love scooter boards , parachutes , and team-building games like VolleyBound , ACTION!

PE

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

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 30, 2021

Published 12/03/2012 Updated 30/01/2021 In my role as a teaching and coaching 'academic' I get to see a lot of physical education and sport teaching/coaching, at both primary and secondary school level and in community coaching settings. Game sense: Developing thinking players. Belconnen, ACT: Australian Sports Commission.

Coaching

The PE Hub

JUNE 29, 2023

These are: Dizziness / Fainting Excessive sweating Muscle cramps and fatigue Nausea / vomiting Intense thirst Rapid, weak pulse Pale, cold, clammy skin If you recognise one or more of the signs of heat exhaustion , act quickly and move the child to a cooler, ideally air-conditioned place.

Teaching

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. It was encouraging that people quickly developed creative approaches to stay active and help their children continue activities. This boardwalk and beach in San Diego, California is typically full of active people of all ages.

Physical Activity