PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

Wellness Walk — Teachers lead their classes through a route along our school perimeter. Examples include jump rope, dance, limbo, and parachute. Mindful Sit — A mental health team member invites the entire school to sit along the inner hallways and leads students through a guided visualization over the PA system.

Wellness

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 1, 2024

Created by: Aaron Hart, Jim DeLine, Elyse Loughlin, Lori Dunn, Brandon Herwick, Kevin Reinisch, Charla Parker Krahnke, Mike Martinez, Andrea Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Eliza Kuhn & Aaron Hart Physical educators know and understand the need to get students active and engaged as soon as they enter the PE classroom.

Dance

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2022

High school physical education classes draw from a wide variety of different units. Fitness, yoga, weightlifting, and dance are often the most popular and utilized options. High school boxing programs don’t often make their way into physical education as often. We promise! Get Access Here. Find a Time.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness. Let’s delve into Standard 2 and an important sub-standard at the high school level. Ready to WOW your Admins?

Fitness

Gopher Sport

MAY 4, 2023

Not only can you sing it, but when you hear it, it brings you back to a place in time: a school dance, a wedding, first heartbreak or a backyard BBQ. We repeated days of the week in song, sang the alphabet, and memorized every lyric to every song from High School Musical. The same rings true in my adaptive PE program!

Dance

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 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

Gopher Sport

JUNE 3, 2024

Kids racing on foot to see who will be the fastest in school followed by popsicles and water balloons. Have you tried this at the High School Level? This program, adapted from a nearby high school, ran this event on a much larger scale. Each of our three schools brings between 90 and 100 students to this event.

Dance

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes.

PE

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. No matter where they are.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! 4) Dance Let’s turn up the music and have some fun! Let’s explore. Below is an example lesson plan.

Middle 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

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. This article will discuss the importance of teaching social-emotional development in middle and high schools and provide 3 sample lesson plans on emotions that can be implemented in middle and high school classrooms.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

Building Stronger Communities with Family PE Events Golden Shoe Day By the end of September, an event called “Golden Shoe Day” takes place, where all family members are invited to school during their child’s PE time. Teaching Humility in PE Humility is certainly a theme in my gym.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Therefore, the first week of PE is a pivotal time to make the right impression on students. . Is this the face of someone dreading next block PE? Let's change that pre-PE feeling for students! Everything from two truths and a lie to relay races can be great pe icebreakers for your students.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When developing an IEP, regular PE would be the first consideration. If necessary, the team would next consider regular PE with accommodations or modifications to the curriculum and/or performance expectations. For example, many junior high and high schools are offering modified and/or unified physical education classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Lifetime fitness activities include: Walking/Jogging/Running Strength Training Yoga Pilates Dance Swimming Lifetime Sports (Tennis, Pickleball, Tennis, Golf, etc.) While traditional games and sports have long been popular physical activity options, PE teachers have turned to lifetime fitness activities to promote long-term active lifestyles.

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

And over time, students can take these functional movement skills and apply them to a diverse range of physical literacy domains like fitness, yoga, dance, pilates, boxing, bootcamp, strength training, and more. Within PLT4M PE lessons , we encourage scaling and modifying movements to find the right fit for each student.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

” As the nation’s largest membership organization for physical educators, Shape America has impacted elementary to high school physical education since its founding in 1885. Mission: To advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport.

Physical Education

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. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt!

High School

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. Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Below are two free sleep lesson plans for middle and high school students. What about you?

Immune system

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. Students perform a thruster with different types of equipment in PE class.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Typically, PE teachers are in search for something within one of the following categories: PE Lesson Plans – Structured outlines of instructional activities, learning objectives, and outcomes for PE teachers to utilize during physical education class. And many PE teachers are left feeling frustrated by what they find!

Physical Education

Spark PE

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When I was in my undergrad program as a physical education major at the University of Central Florida (1980), our professors/advisors motivated us the join FAHPERDD (at the time it was called – Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver’s Ed.). The main purpose was FUN! You’ll be glad you did.

Recreation

PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

But worth spotlighting is the work schools and teachers are doing to promote the powerful connection between exercise and self esteem for our young people. Pennfield High School For example, let’s take a closer look at Molly Collins’ physical education classes at Pennfield High School in Michigan.

Exercise

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Many physical educators would agree, learning in physical education (PE) should be relevant to the lives of students. Creating a student centered PE program can be done by using a few simple strategies. Many PE experiences are also not aligned with what students feel is important and useful (Simonton et al., PLT4M Classroom.

Assessment

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

2011). Many high schools include elective PE classes that focus on personal fitness and weight training. 2008). Both teachers and students may initially be unfamiliar with the PSI model, as many students in PE courses are used to teacher-centered instruction, waiting on the teacher for instruction. 29 Hannon et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Suddenly, many of the schools that embraced new physical education curriculum and technology went ‘back to normal.’ ’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. But we need to have PE teachers backs! Find a Time.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

Back to school planning is just that: a plan. And while tips and tricks are helpful , PE teachers need actionable plans and strategies for the classroom. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, even with upper-grade levels and volleyball lesson plans for high school, physical education teachers would be best served to introduce different game elements through skill and drill practice. Bonus Game – One Bounce Volleyball One bounce volleyball is a very popular version of the game to perform in PE classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Without completely moving away from games and sports, finding a balance of fitness, sport, and other key PE content areas becomes a balancing act. Fitness & Strength Physical Education Curriculum Models This playbook is for any physical education instructor teaching either 9th grade PE, strength classes, or both. Download Now!

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

For example, at the high school level, physical education is usually an elective that has 9th graders through 12th graders with very different levels of experience, all in the same class. For example, within PLT4M PE lesson plans , our instructors work to use a wide array of teaching methods.

Physical Education