PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

Fitness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Nutrition for high school athletes is complicated! And while we all want an easy answer, student-athlete nutrition is far from simple. Every one of our young athletes comes to us with their own experiences and understanding of nutrition, and we have to help them navigate a complex nutritional world.

High School

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and tumultuous times, it is becoming increasingly evident that fitness and mental health are essential components of a healthy lifestyle. Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being.

Fitness

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The Ohio legislature, which currently requires only one-half of a PE unit for high school, has further softened this requirement by allowing school districts to waive the PE requirement for students who participate in two years of varsity sport, cheerleading…or band! billion per year!!!

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

OCTOBER 16, 2022

They are a lot of fun, and are a great way for us over-50 codgers to get a competitive fitness hit. Unlike high school players, masters players often don’t WANT to get off the bench. Pre-game nutrition is a different animal. Those sissy high schoolers want a new pair every year!

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 20: Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Picture from Prairie Ridge High School where students workout during physical education class. Students can’t self assess unless they have data to help put fitness into perspective.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2022

High school physical education classes draw from a wide variety of different units. Fitness, yoga, weightlifting, and dance are often the most popular and utilized options. High school boxing programs don’t often make their way into physical education as often. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

High School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating high school athlete mental training into your athletic program can take your team to the next level. This article explores how high school athlete mental training is more than just one-off conversations about mental toughness. Mental preparation is a crucial component for athletic success.

High School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Rise Of 1 To 1 Devices In Schools Over the years, many school districts pushed to introduce one-to-one programs within schools, especially middle and high schools. School districts saw technology as a powerful tool to improve everything from curriculum integration to assessment.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

At many high schools, students have to take as little as one-half unit credit of physical education to fulfill graduation requirements. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.

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.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] 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 22, 2022

What started as a passion project for our two co-founders while they were teaching and coaching has since grown into a nationwide fitness and health movement. Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Sleep Education In Schools Where do sleep lesson plans fit into the school day? Incorporating sleep lesson plans into PE and health is also a natural fit.

Immune system

PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. This article will discuss the importance of teaching social-emotional development in middle and high schools and provide 3 sample lesson plans on emotions that can be implemented in middle and high school classrooms.

High School

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Our dad’s wedding band fit around each of our wrists,” she says. “We We were so small that our preemie clothes would fit on a doll.” In elementary school, Juliana was diagnosed with a learning disorder, which she had to work hard to overcome. It wasn’t until high school that she felt fully mentally and physically caught up.

Elementary School

Physical Education Update

MARCH 14, 2023

————————– “Hi Dick, This is the newsletter written by the Principal of our High School… It is what Prof Tim Noakes had to say. It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity.

Obesity

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.” At every grade level, PE lesson plans can provide students in physical education class opportunities to develop lifelong fitness, health, and wellness skills.

PE

PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

The Tricky Relationship Between Exercise and Self Esteem If we agree that self esteem is the belief and confidence in our own ability and value, we should address how our physical fitness and physical health impact our self esteem. Historically speaking, our society has a tenuous relationship between body image and self esteem.

Exercise

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

As physical education looks to promote student engagement and lifelong fitness, the FITT principle serves as a valuable tool for the classroom. Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Let’s look at another example.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools. Students work on a PLT4M nutrition lesson on lap tops. With lessons on Nutrition, Digital Citizenship, Personal Hygiene and more, there are tons of valuable insights! Download Now!

Health

PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. Physical activity and fitness improve physical, emotional, social, and emotional well-being. Why is Physical Education Important?

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Assessment Tools – The tools and best practices to evaluate student learning in different forms, from physical literacy to physical fitness. For example, PE teachers might be looking for fun fitness challenges only to find instructors and coaches that are anything but appropriate for students.

Physical Education

Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

In January, Tom Farrey—who heads up the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program—and his editorial director Jon Solomon, sent me deep into New Jersey Youthsportszanilandia, to profile a girls’ High School basketball program. That doesn’t mean the Crusaders are unworthy of acclaim. “I

Wellness

PLT4M

JUNE 22, 2022

are teaming up to bring fitness, health, and wellness to more learners! Stride is preparing learners for the future, and PLT4M will support that mission with high-quality curriculum and technology. There has never been a more crucial time to empower individuals with lifelong fitness skills. PLT4M and Stride Inc.

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Many physical education programs have recently transitioned to a fitness education model. Now, many physical education programs aim to make fitness education the focus of their physical education curriculum models. Fitness Curriculum Playbook (PDF) . What is a Fitness Education Model? Sue is a high school P.E.

Physical Education

Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

8) Health, physical activity, and fitness—fitness principles. 9) Health, physical activity, and fitness—analyze data. 10) Health, physical activity, and fitness—nutrition and hydration. 11) Health, physical activity, and fitness—environmental awareness and safety practices.

Movement

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

Spin bike workouts are a popular form of exercise for individuals of all fitness levels! Spin Bike Workouts For Beginners In Schools Most school fitness centers typically have some type of exercise bike available for students. But spin bike workouts can be intimidating for students.

Cardio

PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, even with upper-grade levels and volleyball lesson plans for high school, physical education teachers would be best served to introduce different game elements through skill and drill practice. For example, 6 vs. 6 volleyball will typically involve many short and unsuccessful rallies.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For example, a sole teacher might have hopes to transition to a fitness-focused curriculum but struggle to get other department members on board and invested. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. 5 Phases To A Curriculum Review Template Schools and physical education departments can use many ways to execute the curriculum review process.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 30, 2024

This can be especially important as you transition from high school to college and beyond. As schools search for ways to teach practical life skills, digital citizenship lessons are some of the best new lessons to add to the curriculum. Personal Branding: Your online presence is a reflection of who you are.

Health Education

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Kids start playing organized sports at increasingly younger ages, encouraged by coaches, schools, and often, parents. After all, sports promote physical fitness, socialization, teamwork, and discipline. Recovery protocols, such as ice therapy, stretching, and proper nutrition, can help reduce injury risk.

Sports

MSU

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The National Federation of High Schools (NHFS) offers a free course that focuses on teaching and modeling behavior as a coach. Martin Camiré and School Sport Canada developed a free course designed to give coaches to tools to coach important life skills to student-athletes. Janssen, I., & LeBlanc, A.

Teaching

Better Coaching

JUNE 5, 2025

But that same love can sometimes cloud our judgment, especially when it comes to youth and high school sports. In the world of youth and high school sports, there’s no stronger force than a parent’s love. " These thoughts are completely natural. In fact, they’re rooted in something beautiful: love.

Sports

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

When using this curriculum mapping framework to create a vertically integrated PE Curriculum, that means starting with high school students and your upper grade levels. Instead, everything that is done within PE at each grade-level fits in as one piece in the larger puzzle.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education is an integral part of student development, providing them with the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. What is Fitness Education?

Fitness