Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Challenges of Teaching PE in an International School Teaching in a multicultural environment comes with its challenges.

PE

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases. Finding a comprehensive resource that schools are willing to invest in is rare. In elementary school, PE introduces students to a wide variety of motor skills, including running, jumping, throwing, catching, balancing, and more.

Elementary

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

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. The Importance of PE Sub Plans Unexpected events happen throughout the school year, whether it’s illness, professional development, or emergencies.

PE

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. Instead of settling into an indoor, sedentary routine — it’s time to rethink the typical school day.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

Gyms

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression).

Motor Skills

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 11, 2023

Resting and recharging can help you be more focused, creative, and effective when you return to school. Taking regular breaks can help prevent burnout and keep us motivated and engaged. Increases Productivity: It may seem counterintuitive, but taking breaks can actually increase productivity.

Immune system

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The process of selecting a Word of the Year is a deeply personal and reflective exercise. From incorporating the word into a vision board or journal to using it as a guiding principle for decision-making, the selected word can serve as a constant companion and a source of motivation throughout the year.

Schooling

Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” ~ Dena Scudieri, PE Teacher at Joyce Kilmer School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? During the training session, Stephanie introduced us to Heart Zones and we thought it would be perfect for our school! “I love the MOTIVATION TO KEEP MOVING!” “Heart Zones.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

Active Schools Us

JUNE 6, 2024

Author: Joe McCarthy My goal is for students to learn how to overcome obstacles, whether at school, at home, with friends, or in sports. The Role of Positive Self-Talk Self-esteem helps kids do better at school, at home, and with friends. Students were given a Post-It to write a motivational message.

Teaching

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

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. Teachers can fall into the trap of believing certain students don’t have the disposition for physical activity or exercise, which is far from the truth.

Motivation

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Here we break down that impact and take a closer look at why gymnastics is an essential sport to teach in primary school. The moves, exercises and activities that make up gymnastics help children to understand the way their bodies move, and how these movements can be coordinated and controlled. Gymnasts exercise body and mind.

Primary School

Heartzones

MARCH 25, 2024

.” ~ Bennett Ranch Elementary School (BRES) Administrator What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Bennett Ranch Elementary generously was loaned the Heart Zones’ sensors during the 2019/20 school year. The post Colorado Model School: Bennett Ranch Elementary first appeared on Heart Zones.

Elementary

The Sporting

MARCH 24, 2023

If you’re looking for fitness motivation, we’ve compiled a list of 10 popular fitness influencers on Instagram to follow this year! Based in New York, she started her health journey back in high school and she is a true inspiration for anyone. If you’re looking for motivation to pump those muscles and abs, you should follow him.

Fitness

Skillastics

MAY 23, 2022

Some educators use the words motivation and engagement interchangeably, but they’re very different. Motivation, from the Latin word motivus–meaning moving–is the force or thing that prompts you to act where engagement is a feeling of belonging, commitment, or purpose towards an organization or idea.

Motivation

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Paul Staso Running Through Alaska If you’re looking for a way to motivate your students to walk or run on a regular basis, check out the PaceTrek.com website. Students log in miles in school gyms and playgrounds, to keep Paul company. School teams can sign up for free at [link] Paul and his wife, Vicki. began the P.A.C.E.

Endurance

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you ready to kick off another exciting school year? In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! FlipFrenzy Set is a game that combines speed, strategy, and exercise for an electrifying PE session.

Gyms

Stanford Childrens

MAY 7, 2024

This included Dr. Balaji getting down to the nitty-gritty of exactly which exercises she needed and at what intensity to help her heal safely. We also recommended exercises to help her build her body up to handle the demands she is placing on it.” Medha has a positive attitude, and she is very self-motivated.

High School

Heartzones

JUNE 27, 2023

Students can learn about target heart rates, the importance of regular exercise, and how to monitor their own heart rates during physical activities. Motivation and Goal Setting: Heart rate sensors and activity trackers can motivate students to engage in physical activity by setting goals and tracking progress.

Fitness

PLT4M

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating high school athlete mental training into your athletic program can take your team to the next level. This article explores how high school athlete mental training is more than just one-off conversations about mental toughness. But high school athlete mental training is what can make or break these big moments.

High School

Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

Motivation

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

“ “Co-curricular refers to activities, programs, and learning experiences that complement, in some way, what students are learning in school—i.e., Sport provides a unique lens into society by reflecting its values, but only when that motive is intentional by the teacher.

PE

First Beat

AUGUST 21, 2023

Instead, I’ll take a look at some theory that I think is relevant and attempt to provide a framework for motivating your athletes to engage in the monitoring process. By devising strategies to enhance these three areas you will have athletes who are motivated and buy-in to your monitoring strategy.

Motivation

Teen Health 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

You sat down to start when you got home from school, and all of a sudden when you look up, it’s dark outside. Often, proper sleep, eating, and exercise habits are sacrificed, which can cause increased fatigue, burnout, and attention deficits. The Benefits of Exercising. Exercising has many physical and mental benefits for teens.

Schooling

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This article explores the debate between early specialization and multi-sport participation, focusing on the effects on individual athletes and their schools, while underscoring the risks of overuse injuries and psychological burnout.

Sports

Sports for Schools

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

On Wednesday, November 15th, Great Athletes visited Milwards Primary School for an inspiring event with Commonwealth Games Gold medal-winning gymnast Steve Frew. If you’d like to learn more about sponsoring a local primary school’s Great Athletes visit, call James on 01223 792205 or email james.watson@greatathletes.org.

Primary School

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. And while some have argued that physical literacy development can happen organically and without the help of schools, the physical activity participation rates would beg to differ.

Physical Education

Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It’s also a strong motivator for students and also gives the teachers the ability to gamify their lessons. for their motivation to play/move. Brian went on to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned a bachelors degree in Psychology while minoring in Philosophy and Exercise Health Science: Physical Education.

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Motivating students in physical education is far from simple!

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 9, 2023

It has been a part of my room all of these years, through middle school and high school. This year, the high school senior’s dream came true. Yet, the elite high school athlete from Danville, California, had to endure a lot to get where she is today. She’s so motivated and competitive. Cate was up for it.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics. A high school student uses the PLT4M app during his workout.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. 2015), motivation (Melton et al., school news, exercises, and workouts) before content is delivered through the app. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

High School

Stanford Childrens

APRIL 11, 2023

Playing soccer throughout scoliosis treatment The main motivator for Macy to stick with the brace rather than consider back surgery was maintaining her full mobility so she could play soccer. “We Schroth exercises are individualized to each person’s curve. Macy was a rock star at doing her exercises.

Flexibility

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. Serving both physical education and athletics, PLT4M is a comprehensive online strength and conditioning software for middle and high schools across the country.

High School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PLT4M offers over 30 unique lifetime fitness modules used in over 1,500 school districts nationwide. With a blend of curriculum and technology, PLT4M empowers students to be engaged and motivated within their personal fitness journey. Ready to Learn More? . Learn MORE.

Motor Skills