Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2025

The Builders School is a special place where students, teachers, and parents all work together to help kids grow. They follow fun exercise videos and mindfulness moves to get their bodies ready for learning. That’s why he became a PE teacher. Advice for Other PE Teachers Coach Jose has simple advice for other PE teachers.

PE Teacher

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise , 54 (2), 299-306. Wilhite, K., Lonsdale, C., & & Reece, L. Sport participation and academic performance in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Sport participation for academic success: Evidence from the longitudinal study of Australian children.

Sports

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! I like to find out the student’s favorite activity, for example bouncing on the exercise ball. Simple right? So first work, then fun!

Physical Education

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. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

Education

Gopher Sport

MAY 29, 2025

The inventory spreadsheet is easy to share with administrators, parent-teacher organizations, and other organizations that may aid in funding your physical education equipment. In addition, you can invest in online professional development, such as Master PE Teacher , authored by Dr. Robert Pangrazi. Did your long-range plan work?

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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

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Because walking is a low-impact activity, it reduces stress on joints while still providing meaningful aerobic exercise. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow.

Fitness

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary

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. My class sizes are smaller than the horror stories I read about on Facebook from teachers who have to manage fifty or more students at a time. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

PE Teacher

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is because physical education teachers are educators. This leads to an important question that needs to be addressed by physical education teachers when planning a curriculum , What curriculum is worth planning in the time available? biomechanics, skill acquisition, exercise physiology, etc).

Physical Education

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. Keep learning and sharing with other PE teachers to stay inspired. Lead by example and show your passion for movement.

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Magnus Health

APRIL 24, 2025

Teachers, nurses, athletic staff, and faculty can help decrease student stress levels. It’s not up to the teacher to fix the stress, as it’s unlikely that stress is coming from you. Teachers can incorporate breathwork into the classroom as well. Instead, it’s about holding space for the child.

Nervous system

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

What ties all five keys together is an awesome health or physical education teacher who fosters a safe, welcoming, and trusting environment. Instead, teachers need flexible, up-to-date content that speaks to students’ lived experiences. Example of a guided breathing exercise from the PLT4M library.

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Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Physical activity isnt just about exercise its about brain breaks, social-emotional growth, and giving children the space to recharge and refocus after a long school day. Kids need movement.

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Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

As the kids came up to get a small memento and hug their teachers for the last time, little bits of information about them were shared with the class. When they got to the career question, to my complete shock, they said Marshall wanted to be a gym teacher. My first reaction in my head was, "You don’t want to be a PE teacher."

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The Everlearner

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Almost all PE teachers teach about the heart whether in GCSE or A-Level and I hope these eight facts may come in useful at some point. To celebrate this marvellous day for rose growers, chocolatiers and card companies, I thought I would nab the opportunity to write about the heart a little bit.

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The Everlearner

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This is the hitting zone for PE teachers and highly influential subject knowledge for us all whether teaching Key stages 1-5 or teaching a PE qualification such as GCSE or A-level or BTEC. Every PE teacher knows the principles of training and there is zero confusion about what the principles mean and how to teach them, right?

Teaching

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. 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.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If the game had been indeed invented around the time of the Majapahit Kingdom, it would have made sense that it had started as a military exercise because this was a time of conflict. The Majapahit kingdom continued to expand to surrounding islands, gaining power. The students will have to judge whether a tag was made or not.

Gyms

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Add and adjust exercises, notes, sets, reps, and percentages with ease. Coach Spotlight: PLT4M Strength and Conditioning Program Template In Action At Liberty Central School District in New York, PE teacher Scott Hamlin uses PLT4M to deliver a truly personalized approach to fitness. Need to add a demo or movement explanation ?

Strength

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

What I’ve learned from these conversations is that even though our PETE programs may be different, our students are almost all struggling with the same issue — their professional transition from students to teachers. We, as teachers, are inherently placed in a position to exert influence and enact. Running the Race. Change is hard.

Physical Education

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. At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. It’s not unusual. Additional Resources.

Gyms

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

LESSONS FROM HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATORS We need health and physical education (HPE) teachers to flood classrooms at all levels with ideas and inspiration. HPE teachers already have it figured out! As the American College of Sports Medicine puts it, Exercise is Medicine. Active and healthy students are better learners.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

School administrators must figure out ways to support staff members, so they don’t join the growing number of teachers who have decided to leave the profession. on a rotating schedule to lead staff in 40 minutes of exercise. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

Wellness

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If you are a teacher, coach, counselor, or parent of teens, you know they are not immune to stress at this time of year. Eating healthy food, getting enough rest, and making time to exercise are three ways they can counter the challenges of the season and get ready for the new year. Help Teens Focus on Health and Avoid Nicotine.

Exercise

The Everlearner

JUNE 12, 2024

Dear PE colleagues, The new International Baccalaureate Sports, Exercise and Health Science (IB SEHS) course is fascinating. So much so that, despite its more international than UK-centric usage, I believe that all PE and Sport teachers need an awareness of it.

Exercise

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

From these teachers and coaches, students learn just how important physical activity is for physical, mental, and social-emotional health. Here is a sample fun beginner circuit (listed as a regression/primary exercise/progression). Set up your program to meet the level of each student so they can grow and develop at their pace.

Motor Skills

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

PE Scholar

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This fit to study short film is designed for teachers and young people it explains what happens in your brain when you exercise.

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Alexandra Lemm

MARCH 18, 2020

I could NOT imagine having to handle a career at home while teaching a child, so here’s a teacher in the flesh telling you that you are doing an AMAZING job! 5:00-6:00- Some form of exercise (there are plenty of videos on Youtube!). Another form of exercise . Teachers do this all the time and there is no shame in that!

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg! This is an abbreviated version of Ms.

Schooling

Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Using standard response protocols, drilling the terms and actions needed, instead of hyper-realistic traumatizing exercises, will be beneficial to prepare for the unthinkable, but sadly predictable, scenario of gun violence at school. For teachers, this becomes a simpler process to train and drill.

Schooling

Carly's P.E. Games

APRIL 16, 2020

I am also posting a really FUN exercise video, and a read a aloud for you! Small pieces of paper with exercises written on them (Same number as eggs.) Note: if you do not have plastic eggs, simple use paper to make your own paper eggs, then write exercises on the back side. Pull this up on your computer, phone or TV.

Fitness

Relentless School Nurse

AUGUST 29, 2023

Try deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or simply taking a moment to focus on your senses and the present moment. If you are part of your teacher’s union and a preparation period and duty-free lunch are included, stick to your contract. Mindfulness can help reduce stress and improve focus.

Schooling

Active Schools Us

JANUARY 11, 2023

5 Ways Teachers Can Support Workday Wellness While Improving their Practice and the School Culture . Do this to the extent that your own practices and methods are improved as a teacher within your content area but allow yourself the breaks necessary to keep your focus during work times. By: Lisa Paulson. Kristian Ellingson.

Education

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

When it comes to exercise, this is all language you probably don’t need to tell your students. In a world where technology is taking over and “Fortniting” is more popular than bike riding, it is important we all send the same consistent message about the importance of exercise to our students. How much exercise do children need?

Exercise

PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Exercise and self esteem go hand in hand. Regular exercise can help boost your confidence and self-esteem while improving your overall physical and mental health. This article will explore the relationship between exercise and self esteem and how schools utilize exercise to increase confidence and self-esteem via physical education.

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