Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

Sports

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

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels. Teachers and schools are often left navigating a wide range of options.

Health

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 24, 2025

Calling all shamrock shakers and fitness fanatics! As March rolls in, the spirit of celebration is in the air, and what better way to join the festivity than by recognizing the incredible contributions of our amazing physical education (PE) teachers, health teachers and administrators? If so, then nominate them here today!

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Skills-based health education is transforming how schools approach health instruction—shifting the focus from memorizing facts to developing real-life skills students can use to lead healthier lives. Jeff Bartlett has worked at Holten Richmond Middle School, a public 6–8 middle school in Danvers, Massachusetts, since 2008.

Health Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? It might be a great fit for your school.

Health

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.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Challenges Of Middle School Health Curriculum There has never been a sole curriculum or singular approach to health education within schools.

Middle School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 21, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Locomotor Skills: (Grade 6) Safely and purposefully uses mature locomotor skills in rhythms and patterns in dance, fitness, and sport environments.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Locomotor Skills: Combines locomotor skills with movement concepts in dance, fitness, and sport environments. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities. The post Flag Football (Middle School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Manipulative Skills: Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Movement Concepts: Creates open space to create an advantage or with a specific purpose in dance, fitness, and sports activities.

Middle School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Ian Owens, Prescott Unified School District is the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. This award is part of the Honor and Recognition Awards and will be presented on Wednesday, October 25th at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix.

Middle School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

.” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” It’s unfortunate (not a Heart Zones issue but a local school issue). “Thank you” “I get it now coach!”

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 7) Identifies and explains the relationship between the 5 components of health-related fitness and disease prevention.

Middle 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

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder & Andrea Hart, RDN CDN Special Contributions: Aaron Hart Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class. Fitness Programming: (6) Maintains a physical activity log for at least two weeks and reflects on activity levels documented in the log. (7)

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Grade 7) Identifies and explains the relationship between the 5 components of health-related fitness and disease prevention.

Middle School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In a recent survey of elementary teachers, it was found that most start off the school year with some form of rules/procedures coupled with games of low organization (fun, teamwork, cooperation). FMS, coupled with fitness are foundational to active participation. If I am fit, I participate and improve my FMS. Mall walking.

Cardiovascular

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School. Pangrazi Scholar Lecture on Thursday, November 3rd at the Arizona State Convention. committees, P.E.

Middle School

AKA Sports

APRIL 21, 2021

While the idea of not going to school may have seemed pretty great at first, the isolation created a lack of motivation, depression and even a reduction in learning in many teens. The stress of school work, extra-curricular activities, social media and uncertain times has led to an increase in anxiety and depression for our youth.

Middle School

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

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I was able to learn the fundamentals from some amazing coaches over my time in middle school and high school. I remember spending long periods of time in middle school working on developing my ability to dribble with my left hand and changing directions. No more one-size-fits-all! The best part?

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

JULY 28, 2021

Team Fitness Adventure (3-5). Plug & Play Fitness. Fitness Knowledge. Middle School (6-8) Start The Year Here. ReEngage Personal Fitness with these 6-8 Modules. Plug & Play Fitness. Fitness Knowledge. High School (9-12) Start The Year Here. Plug & Play Fitness.

Schooling

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. ” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jump rope participation provides valuable physical activity experiences for students that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. Jump Rope YouTube Playlist Courtesy and thanks to Kids Heart Challenge and North Attleboro Middle School. Performs intermediate jump-rope skills (e.g., Standard 2.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. In 2010, the CDC released an 84-page report titled “The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance.”

Academics

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

If you are lucky enough to have the sport at your school, you are probably already getting tired of putting and taking down the volleyball net. When I played this game with my middle school students, I noticed that it did a much better job of practicing volleyball skills than Newcomb. You might be interested.

Middle School

Gopher Sport

APRIL 15, 2024

Using unique teaching cues and progressions can help students learn proper form and develop movement skills to prepare them to be successful in volleyball as they enter middle school. Two balls per team keep students continually moving to retrieve their serve and improve their fitness levels. Play Newcomb Volleyball Game.

Teaching

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.” Example content!

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The funding will positively impact more than 220,000 students across 73 cities and towns statewide, with 368 different schools receiving grant awards. Marichou Beltran, a special education teacher at Kingswood Elementary School, will provide sensory and reading materials for their students.

Teacher

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

Coming soon: Fitness for Life 7E. . Presentation Slides. Books by the Presenter.

Academics

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. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

High School

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Gymnastics lesson plans can include: Crawls Tumbling Jumps Beam Holds Flexibility Within each category, students can move in different ways, finding the right fit and challenge for their experience and ability. From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options.

PE Teacher