Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

This is important in a country like Australia where reports have suggested we have low youth and adult physical activity compared to previous generations. Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). 1999; Westerbeek et al.,

Sports

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Beyond heart health, walking also boosts mood and mental well-being.

Fitness

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.

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2025

teaches Physical Education in a very small school called The Builders School. A Morning Full of Movement PE happens on Mondays and Fridays in the morning. But movement doesn’t stop there. Every weekday, students start their day with a “Physical Activity Period” from [7:30] to 7:50 a.m. Just 20 students!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. Building Character Through PE Maryrose and her team focus on character development alongside physical fitness, ensuring students grow mentally and socially as well as physically.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

So we all are trying to get to the playing time as quickly as possible, and my assumptions about their understanding of the gross motor movement(s) often mean we skip practice and go straight to the game. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

One of the things I enjoy most in Physical Education is being able to find and create activities that have the students active the entire time and not realize it. I love this game because students are working together in groups, getting exercise while learning to wait their turns, and learning the fun game of bowling.

Exercise

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The movements of the offense and defense become rhythmic when it is played at an advanced level. Watching the coordinated movements of the offense and defense made me think that this game would have been an excellent training tool for the military. The students will have to judge whether a tag was made or not.

Gyms

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Whether you’re managing a physical education class, off-season program, or in-season training schedule, or some combo of all – flexibility is key. >>> Add and adjust exercises, notes, sets, reps, and percentages with ease. Need to add a demo or movement explanation ? It’s your program, your way.

Strength

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. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

Physical Activity

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. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

Motor Skills

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

Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

ecological, physical education) into a journal search site and came across a paper by Rudd ret al, An ecological dynamics conceptualisation of physical ‘education’: Where we have been and where we could go next. So recently, I did the usual, after a long while, and type out my topics of interest (i.e. Correira, V.,

Physical Education

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.

Exercise

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

Physical Education and Physically Educate. 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. This is an extremely popular way of teaching for many.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

Middle School

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Why is physical education important to health?

Physical Education

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. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Physical education ice breakers are a great way to get students comfortable when starting a new semester or school year. This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. Recently, I came upon a question asked on social media regards what is skill, or to be skilful and what does it mean for Physical Education (PE).

Physical Education

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

Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

As physical educators, I believe that we can make a big difference in the gym, teaching peace and love through our everyday practices. It is a great family day promoting love of family and the importance of exercise. It’s an exciting and fun way to promote exercising together! Which would YOU prefer?” “YOU YOU go first!”

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

JULY 23, 2022

It’s a wonderful demonstration of the joy of movement, shared between a boy and his dog. And isn’t the joy of movement what physical educators are trying to impart to their students? Physical Education Update. Why this video? I can’t think of better images to leave you with as we break for the summer.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, 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. Standard 2: Applies knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts.

Fitness

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

They often gather up their cousins and go to local parks to exercise and be active together as a family. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Grace says they had to prioritize PE and physical activity to improve their well-being. Are you ready to join the movement? But it’s not all fun and games (and hikes). They seem to be happier.

PE

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

For example, with the rise of pickleball’s popularity in recent years, as the physical education teacher, perhaps you invite the teacher you are friendly with to come by the gym or your outside space to learn the game, interact with students in a positive manner, and to obtain the benefit of physical activity during the workday.

Education

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

What is the first thing a physical education teacher should do at the beginning of the year? I am a physical education teacher and I have my own classroom, whether it be the gym or outside.” While it is true that you have your own classroom, what is also true is that physical education is a co-curricular. “

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

What are we really trying to do with physical education classes? However, suppose we are looking at the goal of a physical education program over the whole span of the student’s tenure in school. It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. We should distinguish objectives from goals.

PE

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Think biceps by the ears!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity?

Physical Activity

School Yard

MARCH 19, 2019

Practicing self-awareness and emotional acceptance in physical education classes can be an important part of helping students to improve and maintain their health and well-being. Read More: What Are the Goals of Physical Education? Physical Benefits of Mindfulness Practice. Sportime Economy Play and Exercise Ball.

Physical Education

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!! Purpose of Event: Lifetime Fitness and Movement Enrichment Education. Grade: K-2.

Assessment

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.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

“Movement, or physical activity, is thus an essential factor in intellectual growth, which depends upon the impressions received from outside. Through movement we come in contact with external reality, and it is through these contacts that we eventually acquire even abstract ideas.” I love this quote.

Movement