PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Christi Meyer, explains how PLT4M is a valuable resource for fitting within the PE curriculum and goals, “We saw PLT4M as a valuable resource in our ability to deliver a high-quality curriculum. THE LIFETIME FITNESS PLAYBOOK FOR PE Proven strategies to introduce more Lifetime Fitness into youre Curriculum.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Adapted Physical Education Blog, Welcome Back Edition, July 2025 (reposted from July 2023 and updated) Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! If you have a bulletin board in your gym or locker room, if you’ve used signs during a fitness activity or game, if you’ve used a scoreboard, you’ve used visuals. Simply put, visuals!

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Finding a curriculum that fits diverse age ranges, interests, and needs—all in one place—can seem challenging! Unlike subjects such as math or science, PE isn’t always linear. What do middle schoolers need to build confidence and motivation?

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Importance of High-Quality Elementary PE Lesson Plans Elementary physical education is about so much more than just games or physical activity; its about laying the foundation for lifelong health, wellness, and physical literacy. This will help lay the foundation for lifelong fitness and wellness.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

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. Teachers can tap into activities like bodyweight fitness, yoga, dance, and moreall of which can be easily managed without specialized equipment. Free Download!

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SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At times it was a challenge, but the experience proved to be great for my mental health, creativity, and growth as a teacher. Stairwells can provide a great fitness workout. Being inside is a good time to introduce proper technique for exercises/fitness and teach partner skills (how to motivate and correct a partner’s exercise form).

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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. A CASE FOR MORE MOVEMENT IN SCHOOL Physical activity improves fitness, weight management, mental health, behavior, and most other medical conditions.

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The Sporting

APRIL 5, 2024

Elise Spicer: Motivation and starting your fitness journey. Elise Spicer PT gives a very candid and honest account of her fitness motivation and what it took to take the first steps on her journey. Check out Elise on Instagram You are someone that knows all about motivation, and trying to find it.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. 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.

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The Sporting

MARCH 24, 2023

The Top 10 Fitness Influencers on Instagram In recent years, the fitness craze has taken the world by storm and Influencers on social media have played a major role. These are the models, influencers and celebrities who share their fitness plans and goals to promote a healthy lifestyle to all of their followers. Jen Selter : 13.7m

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Also recently, the strangle hold of fitness testing looms large in my professional life. Following the fitness theme here, I happen to visit a National uniform-group fitness testing centre where we observed their latest technology in helping test recruits using X-Box technology. Or is it not?

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Some great tips on How to find the life balance between Fitness and a Full-Time Job It can be hard to maintain your health and fitness when you have a full-time job. Being career driven is great, but you should try not to neglect fitness when working. Why not try walking or cycling to work as part of your fitness routine?

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Paul Staso Running Through Alaska If you’re looking for a way to motivate your students to walk or run on a regular basis, check out the PaceTrek.com website. His daily journal provides information about the place he has just run through in addition to a tip about fitness and health. Fitness Foundation (P.A.C.E.

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Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

When purchasing a set of fitness equipment, Stephanie Lauren came to do a training for the K-12 staff then a second time to demonstrate for the students. ” This year I can’t wait to do some class and grade level competitions with FIT points as well. “I love the MOTIVATION TO KEEP MOVING!” “Heart Zones.

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Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

All the mentioned recent events for me are encouraging because these are stuff that drives me but still overwhelming because of the need to carve out time to have the motivation and energy to want to embark on being better at it. The concept of running for fitness appeals to the individual trainees but rejected by their village culture.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

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. It is suggested that ideal motivation is intrinsic motivation, engaging in a behavior or activity because it is pleasurable, satisfying, and/or enjoyable.

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Learning Through Sport

AUGUST 8, 2022

There is substantial evidence of many psychological, physical, and social health benefits of participation in sport across the lifespan, including that participation in sport is associated with improved psychological and social health benefits above other forms of leisure time physical activity for children and adolescents.

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Heartzones

JUNE 27, 2023

Health and Wellness Education: Wearable fitness technology can be integrated into health and wellness education programs to promote awareness of heart health. This knowledge empowers them to make informed decisions about their fitness and overall well-being.

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School Yard

JANUARY 9, 2019

As an adult influence on students’ experience with health and fitness, physical education teachers can play a key role in encouraging students to make movement a priority throughout their lives. The post Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority appeared first on Schoolyard Blog | Teacher Resources | School Specialty.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

In addition, we break down some of the key concepts of physical literacy and discuss PLT4M’s role in the pursuit of supporting students lifelong journey of health and wellness. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Physical Literacy? ” (Whitehead M.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of ​illness and injury. STATE GOAL 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.

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The Sporting

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Why Fitness Accountability is Essential for Long-Term Success: Fitness Experts share their Tips We are all prioritising our health and fitness far more than we used to, and our hearts and minds are thanking us for it. How can you hold yourself accountable for your fitness and stop blaming others or making excuses?

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. As a result, SMART goals have become increasingly popular in business, education, fitness, and personal life. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. What are SMART goals?

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Heartzones

AUGUST 11, 2022

How can students and community stakeholders invest their fitness energy back into their homes and neighborhoods? First, for the fitness enthusiast, you should generate energy (aka burn calories) through physical movement activities of your choice. Activity: Track the Gift of Fitness Energy . August 2022.

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AASP

JANUARY 18, 2022

Initially, many people are motivated to begin an exercise program, but as much as 80% of people do not stick with exercise once they have started (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2013). So, what does it take to get/stay motivated and how can you increase the likelihood that you will continue exercising?

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This thrilling game encourages strategy, teamwork, and agility as participants navigate the web’s intricate design, making it a perfect fit for physical education classes during the spooky season. Students ride on scooters and try to avoid touching the web while simultaneously attempting to tag their classmates.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

What we are talking about goes beyond the traditional notions of physical fitness; it encompasses a broader range of skills and knowledge that empower individuals to participate confidently and competently in physical activities throughout their lives. It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. Lakeshore Foundation’s adapted recreation, sport, fitness and aquatics programs serve people locally, nationally and internationally.

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My Zone

JULY 20, 2023

The variables of motivation, mental health, and access to movement, are difference-makers for everyone. But it makes no difference whether you’re a Paralympian, British Champion, or someone just starting out on their fitness journey. Here’s why…

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Over her career, she helped secure over $200,000 of grant funding for implementation of heart rate technology, fitness equipment, and PLT4M. These initial steps can help set school districts on the path for fully funding physical education and health education in schools. How do your needs fit the VISION for your program?

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 21, 2021

Reshoring Fitness Technology. Wearable, data-driven fitness technology motivates and empowers individuals. The accompanying software allows coaches, rehabilitation specialists, and instructors to monitor social, emotional, and physical fitness progress in real time. Roseville, Calif. Heart Zones, Inc.

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Teen Health 101

MAY 17, 2022

Exercise is known to affect your physical health substantially, but movement also has many benefits on your mental health and well-being. Physical activity can help manage mental health problems. Other mental health disorders like ADHD and PTSD can be managed through exercise. Jasper Smits, Ph.D.,

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

There are countless fitness trackers and smartphone apps available for individual use. And with the rise of wearable devices and fitness apps, schools have reimagined what a data-driven approach to physical education can look like. Next, we take a closer look at how three schools are using fitness tracking to empower students.

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The Sporting

APRIL 11, 2023

Fitness, Health, Mixed With a Little Adrenaline. Don't get me wrong, I am no fitness guru but riding is a great method to take your fitness to another level without spending countless hours looking at a gym wall. Getting a helmet that fits well and provides appropriate protection is key.

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School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. Participation continued to grow and one particular day after a race, two parents suggested I start a before-school fitness and running club and offered to help me organize it.

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Heartzones

AUGUST 5, 2024

Unfortunately, these errors can significantly impact the validity and reliability of your program’s fitness and health assessments. Here are 11 common mistakes when executing health and PE (HPE) assessments: Mistake #1: Avoid ranking your students. Mistake #5: Lack of student motivation.

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