Elementary Physical Fitness Wellness 
PLT4M
JUNE 19, 2025
For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. Together, we can ensure every student gets the chance to build a lifelong foundation of physical wellness.
PLT4M
JULY 25, 2025
Motor skills, fitness education, social-emotional learning, sport skills, and personal wellness all come into play. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness? In PE, schools often patch together different programs for elementary, middle, and high school—if they have curriculum resources at all.
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Learning Through Sport
JANUARY 31, 2025
No program can achieve all that is possible or ambitioned for physical education as physical education programs have limited time (see for more discussion the last blog). Siedentop and Tannehill (2000) called physical education curriculum with a main focus that defines and identifies the program a "main-theme" curriculum model.
SHAPE America
MARCH 21, 2023
Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. During and after the pandemic, it became even more apparent how important getting fresh air was for my students’ physical and, more important, emotional health.
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.
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. Long story short, elementary through high school students are struggling.
PLT4M
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Physical activity can have an impact on cognitive skills and attitudes and academic behavior, all of which are important components of improved academic performance. These include enhanced concentration and attention as well as improved classroom behavor. Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active?
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