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.

Sports

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

For years, the Rennie Center has worked to build the capacity of educators, leaders, and community members to use research and data to drive meaningful improvements in education. They identified actionable solutions and presented their ideas to peers and educators. “It

Middle School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” From smart boards, projectors, and tablets to engaging educational apps and online collaborative tools, there are countless ways to embrace technology in the classroom—without the buzz of a smartphone. “72% of U.S.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. School districts and PE teachers often face the challenge of finding resources that are both high-quality and engaging for students of different ages, interests, and experience levels.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

We've got some BIG news at Montessori Physical Education, and I'm thrilled to share it with all of you! We've significantly updated our pricing and membership options after carefully considering what would help teachers and educators the most. What’s New? Here’s a breakdown of the new options: 1.

Physical Education

The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

While debates around its role in education will likely continue, one thing remains certain: fitness testing is an invaluable tool in many contexts, from designing and analyzing training programs to tracking individual progress over time. Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science.

Fitness

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. These classes support students of all fitness levels and offer a flexible and effective way to meet physical activity requirements. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

>>> Get Our FREE E-Book: The Essentials to Health Education The Importance of Health Class in High School High school health class is often the final opportunity to prepare students for real-world health decisions. Instead, teachers need flexible, up-to-date content that speaks to students’ lived experiences.

Health Class

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

A comprehensive approach combines physical education with health education focused on essential life skills like decision-making, goal setting, and communication. Teachers and schools are often left navigating a wide range of options. PLT4M’s Health Curriculum offers more than just high-quality health education.

Health

Montessori Physical Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

Change in Philosophy: Making Montessori Physical Education More Accessible It’s hard to believe how much time has passed since I first put Montessori Physical Education on the web. I believe deeply in the Montessori method, so much so that I wanted to integrate it into teaching physical education. Why the Change?

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with detailed activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you bring these skills to life in your classroom. Get Free Sample Lessons!

Elementary

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This approach is associated with state and municipal laws restricting access to employment, healthcare, housing, and even education for those who cannot prove legal immigration status. The decision to leave means saying goodbye to friends, teachers, and a community they’ve grown to love, resulting in grief similar to losing a loved one.

Schooling

PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Physical education teachers can modify soccer games to work inside the gym or outdoors, allowing for flexibility depending on the space available. Identifies physical activity opportunities outside of physical education class. Want more than just soccer unit resources for elementary physical education class?

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Whether you’re managing a physical education class, off-season program, or in-season training schedule, or some combo of all – flexibility is key. >>> Instead, students follow flexible strength and conditioning templates that adjust to their goals and experience. “I His classes aren’t one-size-fits-all.

Strength

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As educators, you know that National Health Education Week is a good time to focus on issues that affect the health of our nation’s youth. One such effort FDA just launched is an online resource center of science-based, standards-mapped materials that teachers can use to help their students avoid vaping and nicotine addiction.

Teacher

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

Gyms

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The SRP is action-based, flexible, and easy to learn. For students, this provides continuity of expectations and actions throughout their educational career. For teachers, this becomes a simpler process to train and drill. Safe business. Safe community. ” Execution of the action is performed by active participants.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As a profession, we have some thoughts: We need support, a full-service team , respect for our professional training, and a wage that reflects our education, professional experience, and decision-making authority. We need flexibility in our schedules to participate in school-level health and safety committees.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

This article explores all things tracking student progress in physical education. Next, we break down the what, when, and how of tracking student progress in physical education. Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! I’m sure most of you have heard of UDL by now and even if you haven’t, the information below might provide some insight on how we as physical educators can create a same, welcoming and successful learning environment for ALL our students. Can everyone sit together?

Physical Education

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

Teacher

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. Technology can provide various benefits to physical education classes, including improved engagement, increased access to resources, and better assessment of student progress.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2023

The physical education landscape is changing; from activities our students participate in outside of the classroom, uses of technology within the classroom, and options for students to choose their path in PE to name a few. Additionally, the teacher can tailor rules to suit the entire group, as opposed to just a few individuals.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. By empowering students to take charge of their fitness, physical education programs hope to foster lifelong healthy habits and a deeper understanding of maintaining physical well-being.

Fitness

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. Teachers can pair and match different drills depending on total class time.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. Be flexible and willing to tweak the game/activity on the fly. Through careful planning and continuous improvement, PE classes should be educational and fun! Progressive Builds- Design your lessons with progressions that build on each other.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Challenges Of Health Education Curriculum Implementing a comprehensive health education curriculum in schools isn’t easy!

Health Education

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. What are we really trying to do with physical education classes? However, suppose we are looking at the goal of a physical education program over the whole span of the student’s tenure in school. Then it was the week of doom.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

Differentiated learning strategies are becoming increasingly important in physical education. By using differentiated learning strategies, physical education teachers can create an environment more conducive to learning, allowing each student to reach their full potential. So let’s take a closer look!

Physical Education

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before. Teachers must plan ahead in order to accommodate the needs of every student. Consider removing barriers to learning by utilizing support and being flexible with the students’ capacity and ability to show you what they know.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

At PLT4M, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of physical education, health, and wellness for students. However, one leader in the world of education who has always been an advocate is Michael B. Horn speaks and writes about the future of education. When Michael speaks about education, we listen. Horn. Michael B.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

McBride (1999) suggested that if PE teachers deliberately structure lessons with the need for critical thinking and creativity in mind, students will learn the cognitive skills and the dispositions that support them will be reinforced.

Convergent Discovery

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 24, 2023

My cooperating teachers were masters at planning and preparation – down to even writing out my teacher talk to prepare for the week ahead. Lastly, I am passionate about advocating for Physical Education. If you do not know the budget for physical education equipment this would be a good thing to look into.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

High School