PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Creating a great strength and conditioning program template takes more than just jotting down sets and reps on a spreadsheet. That’s why a good strength and conditioning program template should be more than static. That’s why a good strength and conditioning program template should be more than static.

Strength

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. I invite you to also develop and share your own ideas!

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. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

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

JULY 31, 2023

This article explores all things tracking student progress in physical education. Next, we break down the what, when, and how of tracking student progress in physical education. The benefits of tracking student progress include: Personalized Learning: Students have unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.

Physical Education

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

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.

Strength

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

Heartzones

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Urgency for Applying Individualized Instruction in Physical Education & Sports Fred Keller, (1964) introduced the “personalized system of instruction,” based on 9 accepted educational principles that have produced documented success. Data from every area of education is documented in student records.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There are endless benefits for athletes who participate in a proper strength training program. 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.

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

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

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. Alex Relph , a college football coach and strength coach, felt the same frustration. But, I also want something similar for my physical education students.”

Physical Education

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

PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

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! The strength and performance classes comprise a diverse range of students.

High School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. There is typically a disparity between male and female participation, whether before and after school or during physical education classes.

High School

The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

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). The most iconic feature of the TPSR model is its five levels of responsibility.

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

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2022

Another novel approach is he trains muscle groups in the legs with exercises opposite to their most popular variations, which builds strength and stability. I would like to say that the way he approaches strength and conditioning is the way I approach physical education.

Coaching

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

Strength training plays a vital role in the success of basketball players’ performance on the court. Here lies a golden opportunity for strength and conditioning to support the total athletic development of young athletes through safe and effective training programs! Think comprehensive! Think consistent!

High School

First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

Strength and conditioning staff at one of Firstbeat’s customers emphasized that it’s all about building a culture within the building and getting your athletes to trust what you are asking them to do. A Prospective Study of Participation in Optional School Physical Education Using a Self-Determination Theory Framework.

Motivation

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

According to Dr. Amanda Stanec, a renowned expert in physical education and youth sports, “Early sports specialization often leads to overuse injuries and burnout. JV sports serve as the last crucial phase where athletes refine their skills, improve their athletic conditioning, and learn the intricacies of varsity-level play.

High School

The Sporting

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The triple jump is a truly captivating track and field event demanding speed, strength and precision. She represented Cameroon at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, where she won gold and set the Olympic record, the third-longest jump in history under any conditions. The 10 Greatest Triple Jump Athletes in History!

Achievement

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

Informed Practitioner in Sport

MAY 30, 2022

Parents are naturally highly motivated to find the programme that provides most optimal conditions to allow their child’s talents to flourish. Sport and physical education are also prioritised in the school timetable, which contrasts sharply with state schools that continually cut back on the time allocated to physical education.

Private Schools

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

Cycling workouts offer students a low-impact yet highly effective means of improving cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and lower body strength. Throughout workouts, students practice form, technique, and strategy to build confidence, comfort, and conditioning on the bike. Students start each workout by getting warmed up on the bike.

Cardio

SHAPE America

JUNE 20, 2023

It is, I believe, an essential part of our work as health and physical educators. LGBTQ+ students most commonly avoided school bathrooms, locker rooms, and physical education or gym classes, with approximately 4 in 10 students avoiding each of these spaces because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable (45.1%, 42.6%, and 39.4%

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. This article will discuss each component and how it contributes to physical fitness.

Physical Fitness

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

The Sporting

JANUARY 20, 2023

In 1976, it was included in four points and even ended up having its own Article 51, which states that "everyone has the right to physical education, sports, and recreation". Many of the players are trying to get out of the country and play for a different country, due to poor conditions in Cuba.

Sports