PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

A fitness walking class encourages students to be active, consistent, and intentional with their movement—laying the foundation for lifelong fitness. >>> It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Free Download!

Fitness

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 54 (2), 299-306. 1999; Westerbeek et al., Wilhite, K., Lonsdale, C., & & Reece, L.

Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. I also enjoy facilitating professional development opportunities focused on team building and “Learning Through Movement.”

Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health. What is Mindfulness?

Flexibility

Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in exercise physiology in the kinesiology department. It makes sense with two parents who were teachers.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As a PE teacher in a Montessori school, I know my situation is unique compared to PE teachers in traditional schools. Coupled with my responsibilities as an athletic director, this is a manageable PE class workload, but I do have to budget my time between these two very different roles.

PE Teacher

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

By my way of observation, this implication of skill development introduced and developed in a progressive and staged manner seems inherent in many fundamental movement skill assessment and teaching programs. biomechanics, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, etc). Meaning in movement, sport and physical education. Collard, M.

Physical Education

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Whether you’re running an Expanded Learning physical activity program or seeking movement-based enrichment activities, the right approach can empower any staff member to confidently lead physical activities.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. 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.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

. >>> 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. Add and adjust exercises, notes, sets, reps, and percentages with ease. Even better?

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. All three of these tenants of PE can be better utilized in classroom settings.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Here are five ways to celebrate physical activity during National PE & Sport Week and every week — and all year round: 1. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!)

Motor Skills

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. These have included a walking challenge of getting at least 10,000 steps per day for a certain amount of time, a water challenge where we try to drink half our body weight in ounces, and a 30-minute movement challenge.

Wellness

Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 2, 2024

If you’re looking for more brain breaks for kids, would you rather brain breaks, freeze dance games for kids, movement activities, classroom games or just dance / freeze dance activities then you came to the right spot! Kung Fu Panda Would You Rather, makes the perfect brain break for kindergarten that provides fun exercise for kids.

Movement

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. Let’s use the push-up as an example. Get Access Here.

Exercise

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

How does that saying go – the family who hikes 50 miles in Yellowstone together champions PE together? Grace looks back fondly at her own PE, which she considers the highlight of her school experience. “I They often gather up their cousins and go to local parks to exercise and be active together as a family.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. Is the goal of PE to learn the rules of basketball and baseball? The answer to all of these is yes, but they are not the goal of PE. These are all objectives that should be addressed in PE. This is no different in PE. Then it was the week of doom.

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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. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Find The Gnome. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run.

Dance

Elementary P.E. Games

APRIL 4, 2022

Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Each round will progressively get harder (more stars to hide behind, more movements, quicker transitions, distractions, etc.). If you’re looking for more brain breaks, classroom activities, or elementary PE games, then be sure to check out my Facebook group called The PE Lounge.

Dance

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

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. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals.

Fitness

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

We have our own goals and objectives, such as teaching gross and fine motor movement and Social and Emotional skills. Having more space than a classroom is conducive to movement, and students learn better when they move. “ As a physical education teacher, you know PE is not expendable.

PE

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

These are students who went through our Physical Education (PE) system and the cue/rule they used was a direct observable expectation of a pass which they conveyed without modification to their peers. I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one.

Physical Education

Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I’ll go into further details down below or you can go straight to the video You can use this activity as an Encanto brain break, Encanto quiz, or just as a fun movement game to get some exercise! Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run. PE Games: Yoga Freeze Dance. Animal Race Showdown! How To Play.

Dance

Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

The words sort of represent a short cut for me to understand much of what is sometimes said about skill acquisition and learning in PE. To me, these words points to the reason for thriving and successful ecological (living things and PE for us) and artificial systems (the wonderful technology out there).

Physical Education

Elementary P.E. Games

MARCH 28, 2022

Make sure to see the full instructions and video down below If you’re interested in more Turning Red games or movement activities, then be sure to check out some of my favorites – Yoga Freeze Dance , Rabbits On The Run , Encanto Guess The Character , and Would You Rather – Spring Edition! . PE Games: Yoga Freeze Dance.

Dance

Physical Education Update

APRIL 7, 2023

Called the 11+ warm-up program, it involves 15 exercises performed in a specific sequence, involving both dynamic and strength exercises. However, before games only the running exercises should be performed. Warmup Design The 11+ warm-up program involves 15 exercises performed in three specific phases.

Agility

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! Patrick’s Day PE Games: Find The Gnome. Patrick’s Day PE Games: Leprechauns On The Run. If you’re interested in more St. Classroom Games For St. Who Will Win? Race For The Jackpot!

Elementary

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! Spring PE Games: Find The Gnome. Spring PE Games: Rabbits On The Run. Earth Day PE Games: Would You Rather? and Mother’s Day Would You Rather? How To Play.

Elementary

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. Follow instructions below and perform the exercise that represents each letter!! This is part of your PE grade!!! . This part of your PE grade!!! . K-2 = Activities.

Assessment

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. 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.

PE

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. 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

Mr. Kirsch

APRIL 8, 2020

Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. This is part of your PE grade!!! . 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. This part of your PE grade!!! .

Assessment

Carly's P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We have the nicest staff, top notch administrators, wonderful students, and a terrific gymnasium complete with an abundance of equipment for our PE program. My goal is to MAXIMIZE our time together with lots of movement, exercise, sports and games. I love the fact that I have many of the same students each year.

Schooling

The Everlearner

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

I am a PE teacher and I publish every single Wednesday at 19:00 UK. Move More Month is a US-founded movement that encourages movement and exercise amongst sufferers of cancer and other illnesses and I have been reading about it in recent weeks. Dear reader, Welcome to my blog.

PE Teacher

Elementary P.E. Games

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

It can be used as a reading brain break or movement activity to get your kids moving If you’re interested in more brain breaks, classroom games, or PE activities, then be sure to check out the Who Will Win? Players will perform the exercises, dances, or yoga poses that follows once the timer reaches zero and the screen changes.

Dance

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We’ve brewed up a list of Halloween-themed physical education games and exercises that will have your students howling with excitement. From witch broomstick relays to haunted header soccer challenges, these activities are sure to make your PE lessons a ghoulishly good time.

PE