PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Quality: Beyond getting enough sleep, many students struggle with sleep quality because of external factors like diet, exercise, and sleep hygiene habits. Sources: 1. Stickgold, R.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We explore the what, why, and how of strength training for injury prevention and how it relates to the high school weight room. Strength Training For Injury Prevention In Action High school physical education and athletic departments all across the country are embracing the power of strength training for injury prevention.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

Created by: John Strong, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Charla Krahnke, Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Eliza Kuhn This module is intended to be a 15-day Sport Education season with 6 teams that remain the same for the entire season. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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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

JULY 19, 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 technology use in physical education. 2015), motivation (Melton et al.,

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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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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Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

Created by: Charla Krahnke, John Strong, Skyler Boles, Nichole Wilder Special Contributions: Aaron Hart, Andrea Hart, Victor Spadaro This module is intended to be a 15-day Sport Education season with 6 teams that remain the same for the entire season. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms. 45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt!

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Teen Health 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Often, proper sleep, eating, and exercise habits are sacrificed, which can cause increased fatigue, burnout, and attention deficits. Sleep, eating, and exercise habits are often influenced by each other, and exercise, due to time constraints, is often sacrificed entirely, causing issues with sleeping and eating. Join a sport.

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Heartzones

MARCH 23, 2023

As a sport that is played in over 200 countries, basketball comes in second on the list of most popular games in the world. In the home of basketball, the United States, this sport is a staple among elementary, middle school, and high school physical education programs across the country.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It’s important to have age-appropriate discussions with your students about how culture can affect health behaviors such as eating choices, physical activity, and even when to see a doctor. Grades 3-5: What are some examples of cardiovascular exercises? Grades 6-8: What are examples of cardiovascular exercises that you do daily?

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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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MSU

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Life skill development and positive youth development (PYD) is often tied to youth sport. In this post, I will share the research on PYD in sport and provide some strategies for promoting PYD in your context. However, positive youth development (PYD) has become a hot button topic in sport. By Dr. Jennifer Roth. The Research.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

5) Pickleball Many physical education programs look to incorporate racket skills into their instructional units. And while tennis and badminton have long been the most popular and accessible racket sports, this new variety has become one of the most popular instructional units for middle school students.

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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

The Bound Brook High (N.J.) Alexander Lewis / MyCentralJersey/USA TODAY Sports Network. And know this: Youth sports needs MORE WOMEN coaching girls. Kate Tempesta , who brings a love of golf to kids with an incredible sensitivity to age appropriateness in sports tutelage. . Men and women are different. Aren’t we?

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School Yard

MARCH 19, 2019

Students in middle and high school are often operating under high levels of anxiety or tension. Students’ emotional health and wellness is just as important as physical health and wellness to those who teach physical education. Sportime Economy Play and Exercise Ball. Stress is hard on the body.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It is no secret that physical activity is essential to a student’s development. But what is often overlooked is physical activity’s powerful role in managing student behavior. Student Behavior Issues On The Rise Managing student behavior has always been on the minds of educators and schools.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. And while regular physical activity can help stave off chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease, there are also critical mental benefits.

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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.

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Yet our high school participation has declined to the point that some age-group races have only 20 athletes standing on the line. Unfortunately, I know that most of those runners, even the talented ones, will not only be out of running, they’ll be out of any sport or physical activity by the time they begin high school.

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PLT4M

JUNE 21, 2023

In this article, we pull from PLT4M’s Intro To Nutrition series to explore everything from water education, sweat science, and sports drinks. Learning about hydration education is important for everyone including everyday students to high-level competitive athletes. Ready to Learn More?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 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. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. 29 Hannon et al.,

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