PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

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. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? PLT4M Classroom.

Academics

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! Let’s explore.

Middle School

Heartzones

JUNE 28, 2023

Four years ago, Ann Goff, the PE teacher at Lincoln Elementary, started researching heart rate sensors and step counters for her school when she came across Heart Zones. Afterward, Lincoln Elementary, along with three other schools in the Norman Public Schools District, were eager to get Heart Zones sensors as soon as possible.

Elementary School

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

They both grew up with exercise-induced asthma, and Juliana needed extra support for her low muscle tone and to keep weight on her skin-and-bones frame. “We In elementary school, Juliana was diagnosed with a learning disorder, which she had to work hard to overcome. We were constantly going to the pediatrician,” she remembers.

Elementary School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

. ● specific sensorimotor programming ● specific play or leisure needs ● activities of daily living related to physical education such as dressing, showering or toileting ● positioning during exercises and games ● access to the general curriculum Adapted physical educators are not medical personnel nor are they behavior specialists.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. In fact, there has been a rise in virtual school enrollment following the pandemic. As a result, many families opt for a virtual learning experience, and public school districts, charter schools, and private schools are all embracing the demand.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We did so, because we knew that exercise’s mental and physical benefits were essential for students’ well-being while living through a pandemic. That was 15 years ago.

Physical Activity

School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. If you’re interested in starting a before- or after-school fitness club, here are some helpful ideas and tips to inspire and guide you. – 9:00 a.m.

Fitness

Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Below are Christmas stations called “Saving Our Santa” by Bart Jones at Van Meter Elementary school. In this activity, you (or your students) are to come up with a list of fitness exercises that are used in place of the gifts in the carol.

Dance

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Parkour can contribute to meeting the SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education in elementary schools. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport , 89 (4), 429-439. Generalization from physical education to recess during an elementary sport education season. 1 Coolkens, R.,

Elementary School

Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His program has grown exponentially, and has become part of over 54,000 school and club programs in 54 countries. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level. National Standards.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the power of physical activity for managing student behavior and provide practical strategies for incorporating physical activity into the classroom and school culture through regular physical education. At a high level, behavior problems can impact the learning environment of the entire school.

Physical Activity

Physical Education Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The lead up for Xmas for me means finishing 300 assessments across the school, reports, organising our junior school swimming carnival, managing/coaching as part of our interschool sports program and planning lessons on top of that… oh, and writing this blog. Our school system has an amazing calendar set-up connected to our e-mail.

PE Teacher

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Get physical – exercise is one of the best ways to maintain or lose weight and maintain a body shape. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

Digestive system

Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Get physical – exercise is one of the best ways to maintain or lose weight and maintain a body shape. It also boosts happiness, confidence and self-esteem.

Digestive system

The PE Shed

JUNE 26, 2018

asked the schools O.T Occupational Therapist) as we crossed paths in the school hallway. "How are your students getting on with crossing the midline?" I looked blankly at her in an awkward fashion. Feeling embarrassed, I said "What do you mean? Their progress at jumping over the middle line in the gymnasium?".

Motor Skills

Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

In January, Tom Farrey—who heads up the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program—and his editorial director Jon Solomon, sent me deep into New Jersey Youthsportszanilandia, to profile a girls’ High School basketball program. This is dreadful news for the tens of thousands of high school athletes who tear their ACL each year.

Wellness

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily? Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, used the story of Jesse Owens to discuss discrimination in athletics.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I recently watched an elementary school cross-country meet and was struck by the amount of talent that ran past me. I don’t know what it’s like in your region when it comes to cross-country participation, but our elementary school numbers are quite high. Once broken, the exercise habit is hard to re-start.

Obesity

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily? Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, used the story of Jesse Owens to discuss discrimination in athletics.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

Physical Education

Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

Across the globe, efforts to promote social distancing directly affected physical activity of youth by closing schools, which affected physical activity opportunities including physical education, recess, after-school sports and activities, and walking and biking to school.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Group activities and partner-based exercises help foster personal social behavior, social interaction, and more. Another challenge is managing the wide range of grade levels within an elementary school. Mike is an experienced elementary PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. Check out Mike Graham’s approach.

Elementary