Remove Dance Remove Gyms Remove Middle School
article thumbnail

Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

When I ask for other examples, the gym falls silent. Their feedback can offer insights we might never see from the front of the gym. dance, yoga, aerobics) that meet the need for self-expression. Physical activity doesnt have to mean a gym workout or structured HIIT circuit. Almost every time, they respond, run.

article thumbnail

Virtual PE Lessons with Free Downloadable PDF

PLT4M

Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” Dance Fitness Let’s turn up the music and have some fun! But if students have access to weights or a gym, we have plenty of options for them as well!

PE 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Gymnastics Lesson Plans

PLT4M

But all beam exercises can also be achieved by using any of the painted lines on the gym floor or by putting down a line of tape. Key Takeaways on Gymnastics Lesson Plans Gymnastics lessons can be an excellent addition for elementary and middle school physical education classes!

article thumbnail

Ways to Recognize Children to Encourage More Physical Activity

Skillastics

If you think about back to when you were in elementary and middle school, who were your favorite teachers? The Spanish teacher who sang and danced in a sombrero? Environment is key Joy is contagious, and if you love physical activity, that spills over into your classroom or gym space. The answer lies in YOU.

article thumbnail

High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum

PLT4M

In some school settings, this foundation may have been built at the middle school level. If so, a high school PE class can move directly to steps 2 and 3. But more often than not, high school students could still use a proper introduction (or review) of fitness and physical literacy concepts.

article thumbnail

Making The Case For Athletic PE

PLT4M

Now, a quality physical education program offers a wide range of physical activity options like pickleball, yoga, dance, and other lifetime fitness activities. Students who participate in athletic physical education will be able to safely and confidently workout at home, at a local gym, or anywhere else for the rest of their lives.

PE 52