Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Did they try a new PE alternative for after school programs this month? Movement-based enrichment activities can be as simple as stretching, yoga, dance games, or guided skill challenges.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

PE

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Danielle Branciforti has taught PE for 30 years. Active Schools: How has the pandemic changed PE for you and your students?? . Danielle: It’s been a disaster – trying to do PE remotely is such a disservice to the students, all of whom have some developmental, behavioral, or some physical limitations. One of the best?things?parents

PE Teacher

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. A lot of standards include activities like dance and gymnastics, things not everyone will relate to. However, I’ve found learning popular dances like the “Cupid Shuffle” are good because they’ll be able to use what they’ve learned at weddings, etc.

PE Teacher

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. PE teacher Sue Mathewson displays PLT4M curriculum options on a smart board at Hammond Central High School. Ready to WOW your Admins?

Fitness

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Many teachers will consider splitting the class into two more manageable small groups.

PE

S&S

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

School: Ravenwood Elementary Activity: Movement Concepts Stations Skills: Locomotor Movements, Pathways, Levels, Speeds, Balance, Dancing Grade: K-5 Movement Concepts Description This is a stations based activity where students work on different types of body movement. We utilize lots of equipment … Read More.

Movement

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. As always, PE teachers can use their discretion and experience to determine what structure and format makes the most sense for their class and audience. From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options.

PE Teacher

The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Dance is a polarizing subject in the world of physical education: some teachers love to teach it, other teachers can’t even imagine themselves teaching it. Regardless of your personal comfort level with the activity, I believe dance should be a part of every student’s physical education experience.

Dance

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

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. Turning Ideas For PE Into Lesson Plans For PE There is no shortage of activity ideas for PE.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year. Let’s explore.

Middle School

Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. PE Deep Dive. Drawing from his experience and expertise, Greg shared: How to prepare for a PE deep dive.

Primary School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources are anything that can help support the physical education class. Students watch a PLT4M instructional video on a tablet during PE class. Challenges Finding Physical Education Teacher Resources Physical education teacher resources have been disjointed and spread across the internet for many years.

Physical Education

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

Aspire-Ed

APRIL 26, 2022

This week on the podcast we welcome two of the team from Wodensfield Primary School, Deputy Headteacher Liam Gould and PE Lead Teresa Shackleton. Liam has over twenty years’ experience working in schools and leadership roles, but his passion has always been in sport and PE.?. Who is Liam Gould? And why teaching?

Primary 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! Students are taking part in athletic PE. But what is it?

PE

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 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

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Developments in curriculum frameworks around the world have formalised a rationale for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in PE as elements in both curriculum design and in the wording of student achievement standards. Critical thinking can be learned.

Convergent Discovery

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

PE teacher Adam Hughes reviews with a student how to scale a movement with a PVC pipe. And while the PVC pipe is a great addition to the PE classroom, it can also be a great way to introduce students to all the different objects they can use to replicate a barbell. Not sure where to start?

Exercise

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

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. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

High School

Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2017

So, below is a 16 song Kidz Bop Christmas playlist that you can play during your classes: If you aren’t into Kidz Bop, below is a 19 song Spotify physed Christmas playlist with some great songs: Dance. The last days before Christmas break is a great time to introduce some fun festive dances to your students. Stations/Activities.

Dance

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

As an added bonus, we break down technology modeling in physical education for schools looking to add a digital component to PE. A few high level examples of modeling in physical education include: A teacher demonstrates a movement/exercise to the class highlighting key points of performance and tips and tricks for success.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 21, 2023

Being an adapted physical educator, the first couple weeks of school for us is all about trying to figure out which schools we will be covering, who the physical education teachers are at that school and what the PE schedule will be for the kids on our caseload. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance ,

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was created over 45 years ago and was a pivotal first step for high school strength training. A high school PE teacher and coach gives feedback to a student lifting. Greg Shepard helped to get a premier performance program into high school coaches’ hands for the first time.

High School

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Physical education curriculum has typically not promoted 'dwelling' in an activity, compared to sport teaching occurring in community club settings, but rather, PE often provides an experiential 'come and try' multi-activity curriculum. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented. Kretchmar, R.

Teaching

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

AUGUST 31, 2023

Using Smart Boards In The Classroom With PLT4M Smart boards in the classroom for physical education offer an exciting opportunity for PE teachers and students. With PLT4M, PE teachers can take their smart board technology to the next level via lesson plan delivery, tracking student activity and progress, and much more!

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. ” The book quickly became the gold standard for physical education teachers and the must-cite source for why PE mattered in schools. But we need to have PE teachers backs! Find a Time.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Student centered learning places the focal point of instruction on the individual needs of the students, rather than the teacher. 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.

Assessment

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

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. PLT4M has hundreds of hours of full PE lesson plans. Featured are 15 different movement breaks for the classroom.

Movement

PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Collins -Teacher & Coach (@p3collins) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Collins -Teacher & Coach (@p3collins) Wyomissing High School Another great example of physical education empowering young people in the pursuit of connecting exercise and self esteem.

Exercise

Gopher Sport

MARCH 22, 2022

What does that mean for PE teachers? We have done everything from simple tag games, dance parties to wrapping teachers in toilet paper and riding tricycles and pulling sleds. Planning a Non-Competitive Field Day! Spring is here! FIELD DAY is happening soon! You can feel the buzz in the air. Things to Consider: 1.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

A teacher can also post the link to a pre-assessment, survey, or practice test in the school news feature on the PLT4M app and all students can simply click the link and complete the assignment. Video capabilities on iPad have been shown to promote learning within PE. 2015), motivation (Melton et al., get the free e-book now.

Physical Education