PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth from the Physical Activity Alliance has long served as a trusted resource for measuring and monitoring data surrounding overall physical activity and more specifically, physical education. Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

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PE Scholar

JUNE 27, 2024

This paper understands the personality traits and cluster types of physical education (PE) teachers in elementary schools.

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Physical Education Teacher Elementary School PE Teacher 109

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Our last blog focused on what adapted physical educators actually do. This month the hope is to clarify what adapted physical education is. If you notice above, the word used is ‘ADAPTED’ physical education rather than adaptive physical education.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA).

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PE Scholar

DECEMBER 1, 2022

To explore PA levels and sedentary time in German elementary school PE lessons and relate them to selected personal and environmental.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In most conversations about improving schools, the role of physical education is an afterthought, or worse, not even mentioned. Instead, we look at core subjects, test scores, and student performance without considering the impact of physical education and activity. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. 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!

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Why is physical education important to health?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Let me see if I can provide a (kinda) clear picture of a day in the life of an adapted physical educator. .

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. in the Tempe Elementary School District. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

I asked a teacher to help me write a letter to the Board of Education. Once I had the letter and the signatures, I got put on the agenda to speak at a meeting of the Board of Education. Amanda Amtmanis Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School and Spencer Elementary School in Middletown, CT.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 18, 2023

With the holidays approaching, a question many parents are asking themselves is, “How can I keep your children active when they are home from school?” ” It’s a good question for physical education teachers too. You can help by making your students aware of the following website.

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Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. I had many classes with students getting their physical education degree in the same department.

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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field. Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education.

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Lampe

JUNE 3, 2025

After completing my studies at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences many years ago, I began working as a physical education (PE) teacher in Norwegian elementary schools. Over the past 25 years, Ive also had the chance to teach a wide range of other subjectslanguage, mathematics, science, and music.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 6, 2023

Here’s a video that is a compilation of a 3-week parkour unit for elementary school students. tags]physical education,parkour,freerunning, [/tags] However, you can use the sport’s growing media-generated “buzz” to make it a popular addition to your gymnastics unit.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. Born with right hemiplegia, a partial paralysis on her right side—a condition as rare as she is unique—Heather has faced physical challenges from day one.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Educators are left deciding whether to pay out of pocket or rely on limited free options.

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Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In this presentation, Human Kinetics author Aaron Beighle discusses the evidence-informed approach that has been used to prepare many generations of physical educators. Dynamic Physical Education presentation slides. . Presentation Material. Books by the Presenters. .

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Human Kinetics

MAY 17, 2023

Resources by Presenter Learn more from Russell Pate by checking out Promoting Elementary School Physical Activity. Also, check out more of our physical education , health education , adapted physical activity , and dance resources!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

A teacher from the Queen Creek Unified School District was given an honorable mention in the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards. Lara Cox, a K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, will be honored at the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony on Oct.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.

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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.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Six year old Ruby Bridges stepped into the history books in 1960 when she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans becoming a national icon for the civil rights movement. Today her story continues to inspire the next generation of leaders to end racism together one step at a time.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In its annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s educators, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 500 teachers — including 17 Surprise teachers — with $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP, for a total of $1.25

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

They are not educated or trained to understand whats necessary to properly develop our youth. Coach Education: Mandate training for youth coaches in injury prevention, recognizing overtraining symptoms, and proper biomechanics for developing athletes. Gradually increase skill complexity and training intensity post-puberty.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. Those educators then incorporate that very curriculum into their P.E.

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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.

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Heartzones

MARCH 25, 2024

” ~ Bennett Ranch Elementary School (BRES) Administrator What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Bennett Ranch Elementary generously was loaned the Heart Zones’ sensors during the 2019/20 school year. You can email Ben Wells at benjamin.wells@d49.org

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! Working with students with disabilities, whether they be cognitive or physical, I understand the importance of physical activity for all students. A typical school day for most students is very structured and filled with academic demands. I say bring it on!!

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Gopher Sport

JULY 10, 2024

Finally, our school district holds an annual 5th Grade Track and Field event at each of the four high schools for all 19 elementary schools. The previous two years, I have designed the onsite Field Day around “Traveling the World,” since my school is an International Studies school. Asking for help!

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Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

I also learned more about history from the Civilizations games than I feel like I did in my elementary school classroom. This looks different at the various classroom levels, but this is one of the goals of any good Montessori teacher and school. This is the same for me when creating games for physical education.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our team at Arizona State University is working with the Arizona Department of Education to administer our annual survey. Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. Thank you for your interest! After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

For example, even something like a pickleball unit in physical education is tapping into a wide range of social-emotional skills. Combined, explicit and implicit SEL activities for high school students can support the complete picture of student development. Do other types of PLT4M lesson plans address SEL competencies?

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools.

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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. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

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