PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. 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. More on that later!

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. We did so, because we knew that exercise’s mental and physical benefits were essential for students’ well-being while living through a pandemic. Then we went back to school.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores student centered learning examples in physical education with the use of technology.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

For example, Judd Hunter is a PE teacher at Arlington High School in Washington. He says that incorporating a physical education app was a no-brainer, “ Phones and devices are a part of students’ lives. It gives them a new level of independence crucial to our physical identity mission.”

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez explores and expands on adapted physical education and physical activity and offers practical insights for schools and communities. About The Author : Alex X. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And on top of that, we are tasked with teaching certain components of health and wellness.” ” And although middle school students want a wide variety of options, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice introducing and developing critical physical fitness concepts.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” and how it relates to the world of physical education. In addition, we break down some of the key concepts of physical literacy and discuss PLT4M’s role in the pursuit of supporting students lifelong journey of health and wellness. And we do this in a wide variety of physical literacy domains.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

P hysical education and physical activity often get lumped together and are used as interchangeable terms. Many different educational directives, like the Whole School Model, put the two terms into one bucket. Shape America and other groups have worked to help make a clear distinction between physical activity vs physical education.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Avoid framing activities as “required.”

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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. Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Exercise and self esteem go hand in hand. Regular exercise can help boost your confidence and self-esteem while improving your overall physical and mental health. Moreover, we have wrongly conflated a single number on a scale with overall physical health and wellness.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The CDC has stated: Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., Higher physical activity and physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance (e.g., Students exercise during a physical education class.

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