PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

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. Each lesson includes a one page lesson overview, equipment checklist, game setup, teaching cues, standard alignment and more! Download Now!

PE

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

And, although teaching PE without a gym is not ideal, it is possible. Here are some of my favorite tips for teaching physical education without a gym. Teach your students about boundaries and that outdoor PE class is different than recess. Fitness and dance videos are great. Have a Growth Mindset and Set Expectations.

Gyms

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. Using rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or language skills not only makes learning more engaging, but it also makes learning more effective.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. A quality physical education program goes beyond skill building and teaches students about healthy lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, health, and more. ” (Whitehead M.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

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 for understanding argument. Affective – the argument that focussing on the positive affect of movement will motivate continued participation.

Teaching

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Schools introduce and teach units like general fitness , weightlifting , yoga , dance, bootcamp , and other physical fitness units with PLT4M to address the 6 ISBE PE standards. It makes us efficient and effective when assigning workouts, teaching new movements, tracking progress, and motivating people to work hard.”

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This includes the capacities to delay gratification, manage stress, and feel motivation and agency to accomplish personal and collective goals. Implicit – Strength Training Activity A fitness center or weight room is a fantastic place to teach the skills of responsible decision-making.

High School

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

This approach increases student engagement and fosters more organized and efficient teaching for you! I am a big believer in teaching through gameplay! Find games that incorporate your objective and teach it to your students. A lot of standards include activities like dance and gymnastics, things not everyone will relate to.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

PE ice breakers help to encourage participation and engagement both with class materials and classmates. After incorporating physical education icebreakers, the doors to long-term motivation and collaboration in physical education are opened. . What if, even after icebreakers, my students are still not motivated to participate in PE?

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

This new instructional module provides over 100 pages of fitness running instructional tools with fun and cooperative learning activities that teach students about the physical, social and emotional benefits of fitness running as a lifetime fitness activity.

Middle School

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al., Specific teaching strategies to accompany technology can be helpful for teachers to ensure efficacy. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al.,

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

The ability to think critically and creatively is also distinct from the motivation and/or disposition to do so (Lai, 2011). Another teaching style described by Mosston and Ashworth (2008) that requires learners to inquire or search for answers beyond what they already know is the convergent discovery style.

Convergent Discovery

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. Any model-based instruction a student leads can be a powerful tool for student motivation and engagement. Modeling is the process of demonstrating and exhibiting a behavior or skill to students.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

This is a teaching model that provides students with opportunities to collaborate while embracing the role of competition viewed through the partnership lens. By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation.

Dance

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 21, 2023

The beginning of the school year is always a time of anticipation and excitement about what we are going to teach, maybe unpacking new equipment, meeting new students and figuring out the ‘specials’ schedule. What teaching strategies can we use to help our students enjoy physical education class? Simple right? Simply put, visuals!

Physical Education

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Our brains have “mirror neurones” that are never switched off that teach us to copy others – whether the good or the bad. Watch what you say: avoid using words such as ‘fat’ or ‘diet’ in front of your child; teach them about being comfortable with their bodies, especially as they grow older and their body changes shape.

Digestive system

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Our brains have “mirror neurones” that are never switched off that teach us to copy others – whether the good or the bad. Watch what you say: avoid using words such as ‘fat’ or ‘diet’ in front of your child; teach them about being comfortable with their bodies, especially as they grow older and their body changes shape.

Digestive system

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Activities in physical education often teach children important classroom skills including following instructions, making decisions, problem-solving, teamwork, and self-regulation. Using rhythmic patterns to teach math concepts or language skills not only makes learning more engaging, but it also makes learning more effective.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Teachers should create motivating environments that accommodate diverse learning abilities. Autonomy, relatedness , and competence are the three psychological needs that make a person more self-determined (Ryan & Deci, 2000). Intrinsic and extrinsic motivations: Classic definitions and new directions. References: Colquitt, G.,

Assessment

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Personalized system of instruction has been proven to be an effective method of teaching and learning within courses focusing on health-related fitness and weight training. PSI is a unique model of teaching and learning that has shown to be an effective strategy within fitness-based. 29 Hannon et al., References Colquitt, G.,

Physical Education

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that uses a variety of teaching methods to eliminate barriers and increase access to learning and provides ALL students equal opportunities to learn and succeed. when embedded into a lesson can add to their engagement and motivation. This can also enhance their engagement in class.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

This is a teaching model that provides students with opportunities to collaborate while embracing the role of competition viewed through the partnership lens. By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation.

Dance

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

There is no one set way to teach physical education. Fitness & Strength Physical Education Curriculum Models This playbook is for any physical education instructor teaching either 9th grade PE, strength classes, or both. Many physical education programs have recently transitioned to a fitness education model.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

For example, many physical education teachers want to incorporate diverse topics and units they may not necessarily have a lot of experience teaching. Depending on the unit, students can either watch a quick demonstration video before performing the activity on their own or follow along to a full workout like pilates, yoga, boxing, or dance.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

In an effort to transition from a games-based to a fitness-focused model, many physical education departments have made minor changes to the units and lessons they teach. ” Hopefully, you will have countless examples of students who are more engaged, motivated, and improving in physical education. PLT4M is here to help!

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

For Blake Roberts, strength coach and PE teacher at Owensboro High school, he sees the PLT4M exercise library as a major key to success of teaching and bringing new students into the weight room, “The weight room can be intimidating, especially for some of our female student-athletes. No, PLT4M has a wide range of workout programs.

High School

Changing the Game Project

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Being a sports parent is an art—a dance—yet it is difficult. What is motivating our thoughts and actions? Is it to reinforce the values and lessons you teach at home, as well as learn to experience adversity, do hard things, and become an active and healthy adult? Perhaps that’s a massive understatement. Is it to build memories?

Dance

PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

” – Vanderbilt University – Special Education Resource Project Long story short, education research leads to research findings that use data and evidence to show the effectiveness of a teaching strategy. All of this isn’t to say that many of the best practices in teaching aren’t backed by educational research.

Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

This entails teaching fundamental prerequisites and implementing an elective model that enhances student participation by offering a more comprehensive range of choices. Also popular were alternative Lifetime Fitness courses like HITT Bootcamps, Dance and Boxing, along with Recreational Activities like Spikeball, Pickleball, and Kan-Jam.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. These include yoga, weightlifting, dance, pickleball, and more.

Fitness

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

There are three main parts of the brain that are affected by drug use: The basal ganglia is the part of the brain that motivates us to do healthy activities, like eating or hanging out with friends. These changes cause neurons to make you act in ways that you normally wouldn’t.

Education

PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

There are so many different avenues health and physical educators can take when teaching health information to students. Challenges of Teaching Health Education Teaching health education is a challenging and rewarding field. These changes cause neurons to make you act in ways that you normally wouldn’t.

Health Education

The Sporting

JULY 11, 2023

Ray Lewis He earned two Defensive Player of the Year awards He won Super Bowl XXXV - and he was named MVP Seven First-Team All-Pro selections and 13 Pro Bowl appearances Ray Lewis , known for his signature pre-game dance, was a dynamic force and a true leader on the gridiron. Lewis's impact extended beyond statistics.

Agility

The Sporting

MAY 9, 2023

Football is an art, like dancing is an art - but only when it's well done does it become an art." - Arsene Wenger, former manager of Arsenal, reported by The Independent. Twenty-one guys stand around and one guy does a tap dance with the ball." - Jim Murray, reported by Forbes. My family is my motivation.

Sports

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

To me, it’s so obviousyou have to have good rhythm if you’re going to play basketball or dance.” Engagement : Students find jump bands fun and challenging, increasing their motivation and participation in class. Music moves you,” she explains. “I was an athlete, and I was a dancer first.

Dance