PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Kristi Bieri, PE teacher at Odessa Upper Elementary, shows off her school’s Amplify Kindness mural. Throughout the school, students are learning to be mindful, kind and respectful because of health. If there is one thing I would tell a school to encourage them to participate in the health.

PE

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

When I got to East Hampton High School, once again there was no girls soccer team. My PE teacher took enough personal interest in me to introduce me to the girls basketball coach, telling him that I should go out for the team. In 2019, she was a pilot school coordinator for SHAPE America’s new health.

High School

PE Scholar

JUNE 27, 2024

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

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). Stay tuned for another survey opportunity for secondary teachers this spring. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

Physical Activity

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

This includes Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children-19th Edition by Aaron Beighle and Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students-9th Edition by Heather Irwin. . . . . Books by the Presenters. .

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

” But recess is just as important as any other subject or activity we want to get done during a school day. Open the door to more opportunities! Answering The Call Of The Whole School Model The Whole School Model makes achieving 60 minutes of daily activity possible.

Physical Education

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. What do you wish other PE teachers understood or knew about Heart Zones? I also started using more technology in my class.

Elementary School

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Therefore, whether students are in elementary school, middle school, or high school, they need regular “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.” If virtual PE is going to be synchronous learning, there is still an obvious element of technology needed for PE teachers and students to work together.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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! As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year.

Middle School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But as a pe teacher, you don’t have to go at this lofty task alone!

PE

Physical Education Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

I know we are PE teachers, and we get enough steps in a day, but doing exercise you want to do at your own free leisure is important… maybe more so for mental heath than physical. It’s elementary school, but I love the 2 Stars and a Wish approach. It’s all you need to live a perfect, stress free life as a PE teacher.

PE Teacher

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 small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level.

Physical Activity

Elementary PE Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Below are Christmas stations called “Saving Our Santa” by Bart Jones at Van Meter Elementary school. I like that these videos show the dance movements that are coming up next in the bottom right hand corner of the screen – that is helpful for students to learn the dance. Stations/Activities.

Dance

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Kids need daily physical activity levels, whether we are talking about elementary school children or young adult high school students. If we can agree on the various benefits of physical activity in schools, we should look no further than physical education. But we need to have PE teachers backs!

Physical Activity

S&S

JANUARY 3, 2023

Use this printable calendar as a resource to share with your students and encourage them to participate in the challenge in school and/or at home with their family. Our 2023 February Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! You can use the … Read More. The post February Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog.

Fitness

The Physical Educator

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

I should probably mention that I had no idea how to even begin reading sheet music until I started digging here: I don’t play any instruments and I only have my once-a-week elementary school music class to my name. Because doing so is going to help me: Identify the beat of the song. Identify the rhythm of the music.

Dance

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go! Dealing With Death (Middle School) Death With Dignity Debate — Use these debate prompts to help start conversations or to do a silent debate (High School) 2. Here are some resources that you might use: Sesame Workshop — What Happened?

Health Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

For example, many high school physical education classes are elective offerings. To do so effectively, we must help them find their passion for activity an exercise, which means expanding our curriculum beyond the traditional “games” model.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Additional Resources 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo Girls on the Run Womens Sports Foundation Danielle ONeil Danielle ONeil currently teaches at a Title I elementary school in Missouri. She also serves on the curriculum team and is on the MOSHAPE Marketing and Communications Committee.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

MAY 23, 2025

Meet Dean Terry, a dedicated physical education (PE) teacher at Koror Elementary School, working under the Palau Ministry of Education. With years of experience and a passion for helping young people grow, Deans approach to teaching PE is both creative and deeply rooted in respect for local culture.

Elementary

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Elementary physical education curriculum plays a vital role in developing students physical literacy, motor skills, and overall well-being. In this blog, we break down the key components of effective PE curriculum planning and execution. Another challenge is managing the wide range of grade levels within an elementary school.

Elementary