PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. This will help lay the foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.

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. ” Well-crafted PE sub plans help substitutes confidently run the class. Even when the teacher is absent, PE should still promote movement and exercise.

PE

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

Be positive and prepared — as well as flexible and creative! For example, as it got colder in the fall it was hard to play throwing and catching games, but soccer worked well. For example, we used the play structures for warm-ups (chutes and ladders, follow the leader, partner exercise, upper body workout, climb and jump, etc.).

Gyms

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

If we pause to take a panoramic view of our current landscape, we are reminded that our country has an obesity epidemic, rise in hypokinetic diseases, as well as mental health concerns. As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. Over time, student health and well-being will develop as well.

Physical Activity

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

Here are a few reasons why taking a break is essential for your well-being: Prevents Burnout: When we work too hard without taking a break, we can become burned out, which can lead to feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and detachment. Taking regular breaks can help prevent burnout and keep us motivated and engaged.

Immune system

The Sporting

APRIL 5, 2024

Elise Spicer: Motivation and starting your fitness journey. Elise Spicer PT gives a very candid and honest account of her fitness motivation and what it took to take the first steps on her journey. Check out Elise on Instagram You are someone that knows all about motivation, and trying to find it.

Motivation

AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

<p>From AASP Members and Authors: Gabrielle Salvatore, MS, Sheila Alicea, PhD, CMPC, Cynthia Clarke, EdD, CMPC, and Michael Sachs, PhD, CMPC</p> <p>The benefits of exercise are well-known, but in order for people to reap the most benefits from exercise they need to adhere to a program.

Exercise

Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The word “Ease” embodies my desire to navigate through life with less stress and more flow, to find efficiency without sacrificing peace, and to prioritize well-being and balance in all aspects of my life. The process of selecting a Word of the Year is a deeply personal and reflective exercise.

Schooling

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

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

Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Starting in the Fall of 2022, every student in my school had tried it out at some point by the end of the year and they all truly loved them, saying that… “It was a true motivator for them to move and to try to get as many FIT points as possible.” “I love the MOTIVATION TO KEEP MOVING!”

Schooling

The Sporting

MARCH 24, 2023

They also show a healthy amount of their bodies as well! If you’re looking for fitness motivation, we’ve compiled a list of 10 popular fitness influencers on Instagram to follow this year! If you’re looking for motivation to pump those muscles and abs, you should follow him. This man truly radiates positive energy!

Fitness

The Sporting

JULY 10, 2023

Life events such as illness, injury, relocation, new jobs, pregnancy and parenting can all disrupt a persons ability to exercise regularly. So how can we ensure that no matter what happens outside of the gym or fitness class environment, our clients view exercise as a top priority? Also challenge your clients to try something new.

Gyms

The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Incorporate Fitness into Your Journey to Work One way to make time in your busy life for exercise may be exercising to and from work. Incorporate Fitness into Your Journey to Work One way to make time in your busy life for exercise may be exercising to and from work. Take things slow and you will see massive changes.

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

The Physical Educator

DECEMBER 5, 2022

A Full-Stack Physical Educator is a teacher who feels empowered in their teaching, continuously cultivates their motivation, and has the grit to prioritize their health. Through reflection, curiosity, and commitment to growth, I never lacked for a sense of passion and purpose in my teaching (Cultivated Motivation). 2 Points) Got It! (3

Wellness

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

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. The lab team found that Medha may benefit from increasing her cadence (taking more steps per minute) to reduce the impact force when her feet hit the ground as well as improve her performance.

High School

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

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. With Rainbow Set magnets, they can even compete with a burst of colorful motivation.

Gyms

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This includes capacities to recognize one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose. Explicit – Emotions Activity In this lesson, high schoolers practice labeling and experiencing different emotions during a meditation exercise.

High School

AASP

APRIL 28, 2022

<p>To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month this May, AASP invites you to prioritize yourself by completing our 31-Day Mental Wellness Challenge: a series of daily tasks to bring mental health to the forefront of your mind and allow you to take a moment for restorative self-care.</p> Try a new exercise.</strong><br

Wellness

The Sporting

JUNE 26, 2023

Exercise for Dogs: The 7 Best Sports for Your Best Friend Most dogs are highly energetic, and they need to be frequently engaged in some type of physical activity to expel their pent-up energy. Agility is a good source of workout for dog owners as well since they also run with their dogs to supervise them throughout the course.

Agility

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

AKA Sports

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Be well, good people. -CS. These suggestions include: Eat Well Be physically active Maintain a healthy weight Get enough sleep Quit Smoking Avoid too much alcohol As we look to the winter ahead there’s certain things that we can count on. That and how I’m reminded how dry my house gets come Halloween-Easter.

Immune system

Heartzones

JUNE 27, 2023

Health and Wellness Education: Wearable fitness technology can be integrated into health and wellness education programs to promote awareness of heart health. Students can learn about target heart rates, the importance of regular exercise, and how to monitor their own heart rates during physical activities.

Fitness

The Sporting

MAY 19, 2023

Rest Assured: Tips for Recovery Post-Workout Exercising is the key to good mental and physical life, but it’s the recovery post-workout that’s where the magic happens. We all know that exercise is our main weapon in feeling and looking healthier. Why is Exercising Important? Pretty tempting right?

Exercise

The Sporting

APRIL 11, 2023

Getting a helmet that fits well and provides appropriate protection is key. Nutrition and Hydration Often neglected by the world’s best, making sure you eat well before going for a ride makes getting to the top that extra bit easier. Why not try Mountain Biking as an alternative to your current fitness or exercise regime?

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

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 beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

Physical Education

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

However, research is beginning to reveal a different picture—one that suggests multi-sport participation might actually be more beneficial for young athletes in terms of long-term success, injury prevention, and overall well-being.

Sports

Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

This further exploration as teachers is nothing new and something we seem to always endeavour to in paper exercises but always not having the time to in reality. We are also aware that understanding a concept creates the motivation to want to ‘learn’ more and thus will do well to offer it in our lesson designs.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

About PLT4M PLT4M exists to empower educators with the tools and resources needed to impact the health and wellness of this nation’s youth in a real way. With a blend of curriculum and technology, PLT4M empowers students to be engaged and motivated within their personal fitness journey. Learn MORE.

Motor Skills

Heartzones

MARCH 25, 2024

At the start of the 2023/24 school year, Mr. Wells met with Sal Edwards during the PE Tech Council meeting and started discussing the possibility of using heart rate sensors in partnership with the Foundation for Global Community Health. Also, the sensors are durable and hold up well to active students. Funding is important.

Elementary

Stanford Childrens

APRIL 11, 2023

Scoliosis diagnosis “During Macy’s sixth-grade well check, her pediatrician noticed some asymmetry when Macy leaned forward. 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

Flexibility

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

A wide variety of benefits come from using this type of physical education ice breaker. From a student’s perspective, as they make their choices and head to that corner of the room, students work out and exercise near different classmates every 30 seconds. Motivating students in physical education is far from simple!

Physical Education

The Sporting

JULY 12, 2023

It offers invaluable tools for athletes to enhance their performance and mental well-being. By breaking down long-term aspirations into smaller, manageable objectives, athletes can stay focused and motivated - and measure their progress effectively.

Psychology

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Many people suffer from this issue simply because they have no clue what to do at the gym, and creating a solid exercise regimen to follow seems too challenging. To begin, what exactly do we mean by a 3-day exercise split? Back day is an important part of any workout split. So, What Is the Ideal Workout Split?

Exercise