PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

A strong lesson plan doesnt just provide fun activities; it connects those activities to broader learning goals, helping students see how what theyre learning now relates to real-world fitness and health. This will help lay the foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.

Elementary

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Now that we’ve discussed how technology can assist with sub plans, lets dive into specific grade-level considerations and how sub plans should be tailored to fit the needs of different age groups. THE LIFETIME FITNESS PLAYBOOK FOR PE Proven strategies to introduce more Lifetime Fitness into youre Curriculum. Free Download!

PE

AASP

JUNE 26, 2025

Let your chest move naturally as a byproduct of belly movement. Techniques like "hypoventilation training" (breathing less air on purpose during exercise) and repeated sprint training with short breath-holds after exhaling may help athletes improve their anaerobic fitness (e.g., Exhale slowly so your belly falls. Woorons et al.,

Nervous system

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The movements of the offense and defense become rhythmic when it is played at an advanced level. Watching the coordinated movements of the offense and defense made me think that this game would have been an excellent training tool for the military. If one gets there too soon or too late, there is a gap for the invader to fit through.

Gyms

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

From beginners to seasoned students and athletes, every group deserves a plan that fits their needs. >>> Free Download: The Essential Guide To Teaching Weight Training What Coaches Look For in a Strength and Conditioning Program Template Coaches want a clear structure that organizes lifts, movements, and conditioning pieces. . >>>

Strength

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!) Locomotor skills are the fundamental motor skills we most often associate with successful movement, especially in sports.

Motor Skills

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

Every Monday, we bring in yoga instructors, cross-trainers, fitness instructors, etc., on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. Lasa Baxter from Wilde Holistic Nutrition and Fitness leads staff through a strength training workout that doesn’t require equipment.

Wellness

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2022

Exercise and fitness should not be a one size fits all approach. Modified exercises allow every individual to succeed in fitness. In this blog, we will explore 5 exercise modification examples that are an excellent addition to any physical education class or workout. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Exercise

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

Fitness

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

It uses a fitness program called CrossFit to make special classes more difficult and challenging. For those of you not aware of CrossFit, it’s a strength and conditioning program that employs a mix of aerobic, gymnastics, body weight and Olympic lifting exercises. So here’s a concept that bucks that trend.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. So how do fitness and mental health overlap for students? Fitness and mental health are undoubtedly connected.

Fitness

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 30, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. A) Complete the exercises as shown on the image below. Mike Gincola. A) Justice League Fitness. Follow instructions below and perform the exercise that represents each letter!! B) Crazy Card Fitness. Time: 30 minutes. GoNoodle .

Assessment

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Flip the coin ==> if the coin lands on heads choose any of the even numbered exercises and perform 10 reps. Use the Dinner Dice Fitness Chart. K-2 = Activities.

Assessment

The Sporting

JUNE 16, 2023

Efficient Hamstring Movements: The 7 Best Exercises For Hamstring Strength Hamstring exercises can help you make the most of your lower-body workout. Maintain a healthy balance in your routine with these 7 efficient strengthening exercises! The 7 Most Efficient Hamstring Exercises 1.

Exercise

The Sporting

MAY 21, 2023

The Best Calisthenics Chest Workout Calisthenics exercises involve using all of our larger muscles, so you cannot isolate one specific part of the body while you work out, as the whole body is in motion. One Arm Knee Push up For this exercise, you have to find an elevated surface.

Exercise

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 9, 2022

Patrick’s Day brain break, a classroom movement game, an elementary PE game, or a fun fitness workout for kids! The layout for this game is a little different compared to my other Who Will Wins, as I was experimenting with some new features You can use this activity as a St. If you’re interested in more St.

Elementary

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 28, 2022

Turning Red – Spot The Difference is a fun fitness workout game that will definitely get everyone up and moving It’s very similar to my “I Spy” brain break activities, only this one has a twist to it.

Dance

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 23, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. A) Character Fitness Activity : See the video below and attempt the activity. Do the exercise that represents each letter in your name!! Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. K-2 = Activities. Grade: K-2.

Assessment

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 5, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. For example the exercise “Elbows To Knees ” you would perform 10 times because there are 10 fingers being shown in the box. . Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Purpose of Event: Enjoying Movement!!

Assessment

The PE Specialist

JULY 3, 2024

In this post I wanted to share a fun PE Warmup Activity that’s a great way to practice locomotor movements and introduce new exercises to your students. We use this same type of activity idea in our Parachute Lessons as well and call it Parachute Fitness, but this is a […]

Phys Ed

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

At PLT4M, we recommend teaching gymnastic skills to the entire class allowing ample students time to practice the movements together. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Each exercise has written and video instruction.

PE Teacher

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 2, 2022

The game allows kids to be creative, get exercise, and most importantly have fun! Patrick’s Day game with my younger K-1 students, as it’s always fun to see what movements and dances they come up with. Try to complete all the movement challenges! . The Move and Freeze series is a fun freeze dance activity for kids.

Dance

Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

My goal is to MAXIMIZE our time together with lots of movement, exercise, sports and games. Space Jam Warm-Up for the first month of school - Click Here Fitness activity called the "Train Game" - Click Here. (We Take a look at what we do in PE class each week: Do you want to know our rules and procedures for PE class?

Schooling

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. In this blog, we’ve compiled 13 creative and enjoyable winter-themed indoor activity ideas that you can do with your students, turning your gym into a winter wonderland of movement and fun!

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Functional Fitness?

Fitness

The Sporting

MARCH 12, 2023

Gymnastics has a number of health advantages and it may be the best sport to do if you want to get fit and active, even in your advancing years. Gymnastics will help you reach your fitness goals , especially if you want to strengthen your core. Getting stronger with Gymnastics Gymnastics demands extraordinary power and endurance.

Flexibility

Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. However, it is important that you exercise safely and intuitively to avoid further harm to your body or mind. Exercise can also help people manage depression. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

Exercise

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. While the Presidential Fitness Test was removed in 2013, the PACER test became a new method of torture. Then it was the week of doom.

PE

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Top 8 Sports for Fitness: Your Full Guide to The Best Sports To Improve Fitness While some people thrive in the structured environment of a gym, not everyone feels like they are cut out for the gym grind. Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it.

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. First, movement breaks promote increased focus and attention span.

Movement

The Sporting

AUGUST 12, 2022

Pilates is easy to learn, and you can do these exercises in a short amount of time. Pilates is a combination of low-intensity exercises and poses. Some stunts and acrobatic exercises may seem overwhelming. There are various beginner-friendly exercises that you can try. Pilates is much more than body movement.

Flexibility

PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

Physical education plays a crucial role in shaping the health and fitness habits of individuals from an early age. Lifetime fitness activities are workouts, exercises, and sports that people can continue to enjoy and benefit from at any stage of their lives, regardless of their age or fitness level.

Fitness

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. Outside of school, many students will not have access to equipment for exercise. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. No equipment, no problem.

PE

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

Nutrition

The Sporting

JULY 6, 2023

The Best Pull-Up Bar Exercises For Strong Abs and Your Ultimate Ab Workout If you want strong, toned abs that are the envy of your friends, why not try adding pull-up bar ab exercises to your routine? We’ve put together a list of great pull-up bar exercises, including a simple workout sample routine to use at your next gym session!

Exercise

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 18, 2022

You can use this Spring brain break as a movement activity, an elementary PE warm up game, or as a fun workout to get your kids/students moving! Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes. There are 9 different questions in this fun Spring Would You Rather?

Elementary