PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. First, movement breaks promote increased focus and attention span.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Happy Easter, everyone!

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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.

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Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

It reached a point where I wondered what really I have accomplished in decades of teaching Physical Education (PE) or if I even have been teaching at all. One of my areas of responsibilities is to discuss where PE has taken us over the year with individual teachers in my department.

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Gopher PE

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As the winter season blankets much of the US in snow, it’s the perfect time to add the magic and joy of the season into your PE classes. Engaging students in winter-themed activities not only promotes physical fitness but also adds a festive twist to traditional activities. This movement engages your core and obliques.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

When I was a kid, I thought the point of PE was having fun. That was until it was time for the Presidential Fitness Test. Funny enough, these tests were designed to evaluate students for “ military preparedness” more than evaluating fitness. Are these fitness evaluations the best way to measure progress in our students?

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. Muscular Fitness – Builds strong muscles and endurance. Heart & Lunge Health – Improves blood pressure and aerobic fitness.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience. Students follow along to a physical education lesson plan on a tablet.

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Active Schools Us

MAY 2, 2022

Other than making activity contagious and helping it spread, here are some other ways you can make movement a habit throughout the month of May and beyond. The intent is to promote all forms of physical activity. Second, recognize that May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement. It's an opportunity to celebrate love, friendship, and the joy of being active together.

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Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

To be clear, when talking about physical literacy, we are not talking about teaching kids the ABCs whilst getting them active. Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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! Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. An introduction to all things movement and fitness! Let’s explore.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics. ” PE can't seem to shake the dogeball stereotype. .”

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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?

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 complete 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily. Youth participating in a virtual fitness class at home. Ready to Learn More?

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But at a high level, four following areas help highlight the benefits of high school physical education: Physical Mental Academics Social-Emotional 1) Physical – When students participate in a quality physical education program, they develop the skills and knowledge to improve and maintain personal fitness.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. A teacher works with a student using technology in physical education.

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning. As an added bonus, we break down technology modeling in physical education for schools looking to add a digital component to PE.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Shape America and other groups have worked to help make a clear distinction between physical activity vs physical education. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. Many physical education programs have recently transitioned to a fitness education model. Fitness Curriculum Playbook (PDF) . What is a Fitness Education Model?

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

Suddenly, many of the schools that embraced new physical education curriculum and technology went ‘back to normal.’ ’ As schools tried to play catch up on core subjects, physical education (PE) took the proverbial back seat. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

And while tips and tricks are helpful , PE teachers need actionable plans and strategies for the classroom. Moreover, physical education presents a unique set of challenges that makes planning even more difficult. When students arrive back to school, are you ready for a new semester of physical education? And that is okay.

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PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Here are PLT4M; we often start with a slate of baseline fitness testing that covers various fitness domains. These baseline fitness tests are appropriate for relatively novice and new students. Mobility – Squat Therapy Test – For years, fitness tests included an element of passive muscular flexibility assessment.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

And while apps and technology have become increasingly prevalent in society, we still don’t see as much integration of technology in physical education. But phys ed apps are becoming a popular addition to physical education classes nationwide. PE teachers see phys ed apps as a way to enhance and improve student learning.

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PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

The Press – Vertical & Horizontal The “press” is a foundational human movement. If we hope to avoid imbalances and injury, and we want to maximize athletic development, we must work in all planes of movement. There are a lot of different press variations and names for the movement.

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Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

But we now know that there are more long-term reactions the body has to a lack of movement that are lurking just beneath the surface. These consequences are having more far-reaching effects than we realized for our mental and physical well-being.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Bonus Content!

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

But finding the right fit for your use case can be challenging. Download Now – 7 Keys To Running Successful Strength and Conditioning Classes [Free PDF] What is Strength and Conditioning Software? In addition, Trainheroic is known for having a marketplace where fitness professionals can buy and sell programming.

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