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. Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As physical education teachers come from across the United States, PLT4M is excited to meet with existing school partners and build new relationships. In collaboration with over 1,000 PE departments and schools, PLT4M is changing the game of physical education and fitness across the United States. Want to learn more about PLT4M?

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

We break down the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom for PE. In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. So why are so many teachers apprehensive about today’s technology? Technology in the classroom is here to stay.

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PLT4M

APRIL 23, 2024

PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from! From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options. Consider PLT4M your full learning management system for health and physical education.

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. Mission: To advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport. Why is Physical Education Important?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Finding the right grants for physical education can help take your PE department to the next level. Here are tips, strategies, and a free grant template to get you started to get moving on your PE grants. Grants can be used for curriculum, teacher training, or equipment.” Physical Education Grant Template .

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

A student completes a PLT4M health education lesson plan in PE class. For example, nutrition education shouldn’t give a one-size-fits-all prescriptive solution on eating and healthy habits. Students navigate nutrition based on a wide variety of factors including family, culture, socioeconomics and more.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

A quality physical education program goes beyond skill building and teaches students about healthy lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, health, and more. A student listens as a teacher talks about social emotional learning during a yoga lesson in physical education class.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes.

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PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Students perform a thruster with different types of equipment in PE class. 3 Steps To Utilizing the FITT Principle in PE Physical education can implement the FITT principle in a variety of ways. In this model, the teacher is in complete control of program and workout design.

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

We know that classroom teachers at every grade level face mounting pressure to cover as much content and materials as possible. While we offer hours of curriculum and lesson plans for PE teachers, we also support teachers in every single classroom with fun and engaging movement breaks for the school year.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class. If so, a high school PE class can move directly to steps 2 and 3.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you are an adult at home or a teacher in school, there are a few important considerations when discussing personal hygiene for teens. PLT4M has developed a painless approach to teaching good hygiene practices via PE lesson plans. Yes, PLT4M has a full slate of physical activity units and PE lesson plans.

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PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Rebecca Toutant, PLT4M Nutrition Expert, has long tried to combat this misconception between health and weight , “Many people have unrealistic expectations for their weight. 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.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you think a friend or family member has a problem with drugs, talk to an adult you trust – like a parent, coach, or teacher – right away. The Mind Matters drug education lesson plans are completely free and can be accessed here by teachers and students. What if someone I know needs help?

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. 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 Curriculum Playbook (PDF) .

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PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

Spin bike workouts can be a central component of the PE curriculum in classes like “Personal Fitness classes” or offer an excellent option for students in larger PE class settings in the fitness center of the weight room. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from!

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson. Teachers can cover key topics around sleep science and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotion Activity On Excitement Turning Excitement Into Intention Let’s say we notice in our mind we have an expectation for a dance coming up. Here, we can notice that we have certain expectations around our excitement and the big dance. My intention for this dance is to have a good time with friends.”

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Teaching and introducing these basic elements of badminton makes your PE lessons shape standard aligned ! Physical education teachers can mix and match drills and always return to previous drills to further improve students badminton skills. PLT4M also has PE lesson plans for popular games like pickleball! Added bonus!

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

All in-person recreation was closed, including youth sports, dance, martial arts, and exercise classes. As such, it is imperative to understand the needs and limitations of teachers and school staff when promoting physical activity and other health behaviors. In many places, parks, playgrounds, trails, and even beaches were closed.

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