PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Exercise and academics are often seen as two completely separate things in education. But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential.

Academics

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 20, 2022

Unfortunately, the administrators who make educational policy are often academics with no grounding in physical fitness—their decisions are based on efficiency rather than sound physiological principles. No more so than scheduling physical education every day one semester and omitting it from the timetable the next semester.

Physical Education

The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it. Sports provide an excellent cardiovascular workout and add an element of fun and competition to your fitness journey - and they are a great way to get some exercise back into your life.

Fitness

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

As a result, many schools encourage and support students in designing personal fitness plans in physical education to build and bridge important concepts around fitness and exercise. This approach aims to teach students the value of regular exercise and how to design routines that suit their individual needs and goals.

Fitness

PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. Young people see yoga as a viable form of physical exercise but aren’t always sure where to start.

High School

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.

Fitness

The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

Hiking Delivers a Great Cardio Workout You get sustained cardiovascular exercise from hiking, which means it can increase your cardio-respiratory health and should become a semi-regular part of your fitness training. When you hike, you're exercising your muscles. A hike is considered to be a form of low-intensity exercise.

Cardio

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. Frosty Fitness Dice Exercises: Keep the workout engaging by using Gopher’s TossUp Dice with different winter exercises on each side. Alternate legs to work both sides.

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

.” Instead, PE classes have a scope and sequence that builds and develops students’ skills and understanding of different types of physical fitness and exercise. Physical education is an academic subject, just like math or science.

Physical Education

The Sporting

MAY 7, 2023

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. Studies have demonstrated that submerging yourself in icy water after exercising can alleviate inflammation, swelling and pain. Did you know that it also offers a huge range of benefits beyond the obvious?

Immune system

Designs for Health

AUGUST 7, 2023

The students who received Rhodiola displayed significant improvements in physical fitness, neuromotor functions, and mental performance. Rodent models demonstrate that Rhodiola can activate the synthesis or resynthesis of ATP in the mitochondria and stimulate energy production following intense exercise.

Nervous system

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Functional Fitness?

Fitness

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The same can be said for students who decide they are not athletic and exercise is not for them. Some argue they are intellectuals who do not need their physicality. They don’t need exercise because their focus is on the cerebral. Loads of research show that exercise is good for cognition.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

” And although middle school students want a wide variety of options, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice introducing and developing critical physical fitness concepts. Boxing has become an increasingly popular instructional unit because of the movement skills and physical fitness concepts it introduces.

Middle School

The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best 3-day split workout options for beginners Are you one of those people afraid to take the first step in their fitness journey and begin working out? 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.

Exercise

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education. He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JULY 24, 2023

Jump Rope Scavenger Hunt Hide various objects or cards with exercise instructions around the gymnasium or outdoor area. Each card represents a specific jump rope exercise. Students must find the cards, perform the exercise, and then move on to the next card. Those caught moving are out.

Creativity

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Say goodbye to the groans and complaints about running laps; Disc It makes exercise enjoyable and less of a chore. Easily adaptable to the unique needs of your school, this unit focuses on creating an interactive environment where physical activity and teamwork take center stage. Yes, you read that right – a mile!

PE

Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

Mental Health A Brazilian study showed that people who were not engaged in regular physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic had higher levels of anxiety, stress, and depression than people who maintained regular PE. When we don’t take care of our bodies with regular exercise, the body starts to degrade and break down the same way.

Immune system

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. Therefore, physical education articles play an essential role in educating and advocating daily exercise and physical activity opportunities for young people.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

.” (Mandigo, Francis, Lodewyk & Lopez, 2012) And over the years, we have continued to seek answers and definitions to the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. We did so, because we knew that exercise’s mental and physical benefits were essential for students’ well-being while living through a pandemic. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

Physical Activity

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.

Physical Education

School Yard

MARCH 19, 2020

Limit TV time and cell phone use for yourself – at least when the kids are around – and let them see that you’re invested in your own physical fitness by starting a daily yoga practice or training for a 5K. Help kids learn a new skill that incorporates physical activity. Find Skill-Building Opportunities.

Physical Activity

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. Use modified forms of fitness assessments to match ability levels (e.g.

Motivation

Heartzones

AUGUST 21, 2021

According to Tony Lopez, Vice-President of PRIDE Industries, “Our primary responsibility is to hire and train people with disabilities to build, package, and ship Heart Zones’ premier exercise product, the Blink Armband straps. About Heart Zones: For over 25 years, Heart Zones, Inc.

Fitness

PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

The strict press is an excellent exercise for building upper body strength. But when we think about pressing exercises, we typically think about movements like the push-up and bench press (horizontal pressing exercises.) The overhead press is an often-underutilized element of strength training for high school-aged students and athletes.

Movement

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The CDC has stated: Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., Higher physical activity and physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance (e.g., Students exercise during a physical education class.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

And while people argue that regular physical activity can be achieved without physical education, PE lesson plans and curriculum can help equip and ensure students become physically literate. With exercise, students elevate their moods, reduce stress, and enhance self-esteem.

High School

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. Strategies , 29 (6), 37–39.

Assessment

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

15 Free Movement Breaks For The Classroom PLT4M is a leader in all things physical fitness and wellness. Breath – Guided breathing exercises that help students take a deep breath and focus. Check out some of the best articles below: Why is Physical Education Important? What is Physical Literacy?

Movement

PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

He says that incorporating a physical education app was a no-brainer, “ Phones and devices are a part of students’ lives. By teaching them how to use an app to improve their physical fitness, they learn that the phone is more than just a way to text friends and scroll social media. ” Read More!

Phys Ed

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while physical activity is a core component of physical education class, it is not its sole focus. Instead, physical education class is a place to develop motor skills, learn fundamental fitness skills, and explore different types of exercise.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

Modeling in Physical Education Physical education provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.

Physical Education

The Sporting

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Many schools take their cues from ancient Chinese philosophy, religion and mythology, while others incorporate animal-inspired physical exercises. While exterior styles are primarily concerned with enhancing muscular and cardiovascular fitness, internal ones are more concerned with harnessing qi.

Strength

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

By teaching them how to use an app to improve their physical fitness, they learn that the phone is more than just a way to text friends and scroll social media. It gives them a new level of independence crucial to our physical identity mission." Judd Hunter - Arlington High School (WA) PLT4M app displayed on phone devices.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Step 1: Build a Foundation The first step to successful high school strength and conditioning curriculum is covering the basics of physical fitness. In addition to introducing barbell movements, we begin to introduce different dumbbell exercises within a training day.

High School