PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

A walking for fitness class is a fun, accessible way to get students moving. It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. In this article, we’ll explore how a walking for fitness class can benefit students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. 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!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. PE is often the only consistent opportunity for personal fitness, especially during the school day. PE teachers can’t do it alone. From the 2024 U.S

High School

Gopher Sport

APRIL 16, 2025

Moreover, gamification offers a creative avenue to disguise skills or activities that students might not naturally favorlike certain fitness exercisesby presenting them as fun, leveled challenges. As physical education teachers, we need to do better at inviting JOY into our curriculum.

Physical Education

The PE Geek

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. While debates around its role in education will likely continue, one thing remains certain: fitness testing is an invaluable tool in many contexts, from designing and analyzing training programs to tracking individual progress over time.

Fitness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. From introducing yoga poses to the strength-building techniques of weightlifting and the fast-paced fun of pickleball, teachers aim to create dynamic and inclusive curriculums. ” Free Download! .” ” Free Download!

PE

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

At Gopher, we love highlighting teachers who bring energy and purpose to PE. So when we found out that Michelle Jenkins, Kauai Complex Area Resource Teacher, and her team used the Master PE Teacher course to level up the teachers in their district, we had to learn more! They got together to talk about what they learned.

Teacher

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to introducing young players to the game of hockey, safety and performance are top priorities for teachers and coaches. Hockey-Inspired Fitness Challenges It is important to highlight that conditioning and physical fitness are just as crucial as playing the sport itself.

Teaching

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough. “72% of U.S.

High School

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

According to a 2019 survey by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (cited in Aspen Institute, 2021), youth sports participation patterns indicate an increasingly competitive environment. This position makes schools the frontline for spotting red flags related to burnout, overuse injuries, or mental health concerns.

Sports

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

Each lesson fits into a standard 45–50 minute class period, making it easy to integrate into existing courses and schedules. At each site, our team partnered with educators to adapt lesson plans to fit the unique strengths and needs of their classrooms.

Middle School

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?

PE Teacher

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 2, 2025

Whether we like it or not, a (Montessori) classroom teacher is a salesperson, and you need to do everything in your power to grab the attention of the audience. As many of you know, as a Montessori PE teacher, I've always focused on integrating physical Education with the classroom curriculum.

Education

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! In this article, we will explore the vast range of PE curriculum options from PLT4M. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness?

Motor Skills

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? Physical activity and fitness orientated physical education. Fitness for life.

Physical Education

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

Open Phys Ed

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have included resources and activities for both physical educators and classroom teachers, organized through the activity calendars included below. We have included resource calendars for grades K-2 and 3-5 that can help guide teachers through the month of February.

Physical Education

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. But heres the truth: you dont have to be a fitness expert to foster active, healthy habits in young learners. The truth is children dont need their leaders to act like personal trainers.

Physical Activity

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. 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.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

By designing lessons with Standard 3 in mind, teachers can help students grow into thoughtful, respectful teammates—skills that extend far beyond the gym. That’s where thoughtful planning and guidance from the physical education teacher comes in. As a physical education teacher, how you frame these activities matters.

Elementary

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With creative modifications, teachers can create dynamic and engaging activities that fit within a gymnasium space by: Using lightweight foam or plastic balls and pins for safe and easy practice. Setting up different lane configurations to vary challenges and keep students engaged. PreK-2: 1.2.6 PreK-2: 1.2.9

Teaching

S&S

JULY 11, 2025

We all know that regular physical activity helps kids grow stronger, stay healthy, and develop lifelong fitness habits.

Physical Fitness

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Defines and provides examples of movement activities for developing skill-related fitness components. Defines and provides examples of movement activities for developing skill-related fitness components. PE teacher and K-5 content expert Mike Graham emphasizes the importance of key teaching cues when working with young learners.

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

These fast-paced games are easy to modify for different grade levels, making them a great fit for all elementary students. Whether PE teachers want a quick game for an instant activity or fun variations to fill an entire PE class, there are countless options to choose from.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

We've significantly updated our pricing and membership options after carefully considering what would help teachers and educators the most. I also don't want finances to be a barrier to entry, so we have new pricing plans to fit every budget.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

Teachers and schools are often left navigating a wide range of options. This makes it even more important to find a flexible, relevant, and standards-aligned solution that supports teachers and speaks to students’ lived experiences. Even better—it’s all designed by teachers, for teachers.

Health

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

From there, as students skill levels progress, PE teachers can introduce a wide variety of invasion-style games that build on these foundational skills in fun and engaging ways. In fact, even many classic tag games are considered excellent lead-up activities, introducing the basic concepts of invasion games to young learners.

Elementary

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?

Physical Education

S&S

JULY 14, 2025

But beyond movement and fitness, PE offers something just as powerful: the chance to teach essential life skills that shape how … Read More The post From Gym to Classroom – Using PE to Teach Life Skills That Support Student Success appeared first on S&S Blog.

Gyms

MSU

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I am a 6-12th PE and Health teacher for the last three years at Baraga Area Schools. Finding a program that I would be interested in was tough, but after reading through the courses I knew this would be a perfect fit. I am 36 and married for 10 years to my wife Brigitte who is also an MSU graduate.

Coaching

Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In this set of activities, students will race around cones, roll dice, and challenge themselves with quick fitness drills. Objectives: To improve skill and health related fitness components. The teacher emphasizes sportsmanship and encourages students to support their teammates. Safety Rules Tag hands gently at the finish line.

Fitness

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.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 2, 2025

Whether you’re a veteran teacher or new to health education, this guide will offer clear insight into what skills-based health education looks like—and how it can come to life in your classroom. >>> Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

Health Education

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If one gets there too soon or too late, there is a gap for the invader to fit through. It trains the defenders to work in pairs to block a runner's path. The defenders must move together in a coordinated pattern. Here are some concepts for running and trapping. When I play this game in the gym, I have the invaders only run one way.

Gyms

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

From beginners to seasoned students and athletes, every group deserves a plan that fits their needs. 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.

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