Better Coaching

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Energy Systems and Nutrition Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for high-intensity exercises, with glycogen stores in the muscles and liver being crucial for sustained performance. 2016 ) Studies highlight that protein intake post-exercise enhances muscle repair and growth, particularly when consumed within 2 hours. Jäger et al.,

Nutrition

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

PE

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

School sport participation can be a conversation conundrum. S chool sport in Australia and elsewhere has historically played a contributing factor in the likelihood of an individual being physically active beyond their school years (Curtis et al., I know many people don't have positive experiences with sport. 1999; Westerbeek et al.,

Sports

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

If your school has an athletic trainer, they can also help with returning them to sports safely. What can be helpful is dedicating a specific part of your exercise routine to stretching specifically, and not just on-the-fly quad stretching throughout your session or choosing to stretch things just when they hurt.

Sports

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2025

Meet Coach Jose from The Builders School in the Philippians Coach Jose Magpantay Jr. teaches Physical Education in a very small school called The Builders School. But even with a tiny school, Coach Jose makes a big impact. The school believes that children are creative, caring, and full of great ideas. Yes, Please!

PE Teacher

Magnus Health

JUNE 18, 2025

As quickly as students empty the halls on the last day of school, employees are already gearing up for the year ahead. For school nurses, these precious months can be some of the best times to reflect, rejuvenate, and prepare their office for success. Use this time to rest and remember who you are outside of a school nurse.

Schooling

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Hard to believe that a short 6 or 8 weeks ago, we were counting down to the END of the school year, and now here we are getting ready for another round of “meet the teacher” night! But I digress, it’s time to get ourselves ready for those early morning duties, after school meetings, sports practices and lesson planning! Simple right?

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with! This is a huge factor in their success, as well in their ability to see fitness and exercise as a lifetime activity.

PE Teacher

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 3, 2025

Although 40 hours per week may sound like a lot, kids often use earbuds or headphones -in school for doing independent work -at home for watching videos or playing video games -at home or at athletic venues while playing sports or exercising -even in bed, while they sleep This adds up quickly!

Academics

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. Town/neighborhood: I have lived in San Tan Valley for over 12 years, but I teach at Faith Mather Sossaman in the Queen Creek Unified School District.

Education

MSU

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

school), and the use of a strong support network. Journal of sport and exercise psychology , 31 (1), 97-117. While in the whole athlete development approach, coaches focus on developing life skills and using sport to develop better people. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology , 33 (3), 302-320. Kavussanu, M., & Boardley, I.

Psychology

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Instead of forcing students into one mold, schools are offering options that meet them where they are.

Fitness

Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

I graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in exercise physiology in the kinesiology department. Funny enough, I would take an assistant teaching job at a Montessori school in Chicago while I was "trying to find myself" and realized that teaching was, in fact, my calling.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

An engaging and dynamic health class in high school can be a game-changer for students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This article explores five keys to fostering a successful and impactful health class in high school. >>> It’s more than just textbook learning—it’s a chance to build lifelong skills.

Health Class

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

The reality is that physical education has limited time in a school curricula. This question is deeply connected to the question , What is important to learn in physical education in the time available (and to what standard or level of competence) to enable students to continue to pursue being physically active beyond the school gates?

Physical Education

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. I recognize that I have it easier compared to many of my peers, especially in the public school setting. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise. I also only meet with each class once a week.

PE Teacher

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

Gopher Sport

MAY 29, 2025

This blog provides a few ideas for preparing for the next school year as a physical educator. After you have reflected, it is time to start planning for the upcoming school year! Preparing for the next school year as a PE teacher is an exciting opportunity to reflect, grow, and bring fresh ideas into your program.

PE Teacher

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

Magnus Health

APRIL 24, 2025

Stress may encourage a student to practice for an audition, where their hard works pays off by getting the part in the school musical. Try this as a class wide activity before a test or when you feel like the class could benefit from a grounding exercise. While we all have stress, we must learn to manage it when young.

Nervous system

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Why Physical Activity is Essential in After-School Programs Before we dive into the how, lets start with the why. After-school programs are uniquely positioned to encourage active play.

Physical Activity

Magnus Health

JANUARY 22, 2025

Approximately halfway through the school year, its also the perfect time to refresh on protocols and reports. Since cold muscles are more prone to injuries, it’s essential to warm up the body before any exercise. For other high school winter sports, such as wrestling, a little more thought needs to go into layering.

Sport

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

When I got to high school, it was a rude awakening. I continued this trend in college, pursuing a biology degree and detesting the physics of exercise physiology due to the extensive applied math. This begs the question: if I had had that quality of math instruction, would I still be doing the same thing I’m doing today?

PE Teacher

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

The Importance of PE Sub Plans Unexpected events happen throughout the school year, whether it’s illness, professional development, or emergencies. Elementary PE Sub Plans In many elementary school physical education lessons, some level of equipment or setup is required.

PE

The Everlearner

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In recent weeks, the team (Andy Tolley, Hannah Curtis, Kim Nkonde and myself) have been analysing and writing ExamSimulator content for the brand-new International Baccalaureate Sports, exercise and health science course (IB SEHS), which is being taught and studied all around the world since September 2024.

Exercise

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 1, 2025

School nursing is evolving rapidly, reflecting broader societal changes and challenges in healthcare delivery. School nurses serve as educators, advocates, and crisis managers at the critical intersection of health and education. However, these increasing demands come at a time when many schools face significant nursing shortages.

Wellness

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

PLT4M: A Dynamic Strength and Conditioning Template Solution PLT4M goes beyond the old-school template model. Add and adjust exercises, notes, sets, reps, and percentages with ease. You can tweak exercises, change the order, adjust volume, and more. It is a strength training program design tool built by coaches for coaches.

Strength

The Sporting

JUNE 9, 2025

Known for its tight, compact and atmospheric nature, the stadium has seen several redevelopments, including the construction of new stands at the School End (1980) and Loftus Road end (1981). The stadium is currently known as the Exercise Stadium for sponsorship, previously EnviroVent Stadium. The Main Stand was constructed in 1990.

Endurance

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

When you hear “exercise snacks,” you might think of a protein bar or a piece of fruit. In 2023, consider incorporating these short bursts of activity into your daily routine to help achieve the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week.

Exercise

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. Staff wellness must be part of the school culture, which includes truly listening to staff and their needs.

Wellness

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

JANUARY 16, 2024

The app offers a range of features specifically designed to address the unique needs of healthcare professionals, including guided breathing exercises, meditation and mindfulness sessions, and practical stress management techniques. School nurses can utilize this community platform to discuss our unique challenges and seek advice from peers.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Here is a message from our friend, Judy Doran, the Maine school nurse who writes “Maine Points” from her health office. She became activated when she read the recent NASN/CDC survey that revealed the urgent need for mental health support for school nurses. The results are not a surprise to school nurses.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The school year is well underway, and with that comes the stressors and pressures from juggling so many competing needs, including our own! Many school nurses are simultaneously taking care of hundreds (or thousands) of students as well as our own families, including multiple generations.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 29, 2023

This is part 2 of the power of taking intentional pauses as part of the 2023-2024 school year. Taking intentional pauses as a school nurse is essential for your well-being and the quality of care you provide. This will improve the feeling of isolation and will better integrate you into the school community.

Schooling