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

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. These classes support students of all fitness levels and offer a flexible and effective way to meet physical activity requirements. Each lesson in Walk Fit blends movement and learning.

Fitness

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

In this article, well explore how these engaging tag games for elementary PE align with SHAPE standards, highlight a variety of game options with detailed activity descriptions, and share a full lesson sample from PLT4Ms K-5 physical education curriculum to help you bring these skills to life in your classroom.

Elementary

PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

However, there are plenty of fun variations and activities that can be introduced in PE to keep soccer exciting and engaging for elementary students. Physical education teachers can modify soccer games to work inside the gym or outdoors, allowing for flexibility depending on the space available. Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Whether you’re managing a physical education class, off-season program, or in-season training schedule, or some combo of all – flexibility is key. >>> Instead, students follow flexible strength and conditioning templates that adjust to their goals and experience. “I His classes aren’t one-size-fits-all.

Strength

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. Technology can provide various benefits to physical education classes, including improved engagement, increased access to resources, and better assessment of student progress.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

This article explores all things tracking student progress in physical education. Next, we break down the what, when, and how of tracking student progress in physical education. Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. Below is the bear crawl with written notes and instructions!

PE Teacher

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

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Effective Physical Education (PE) instruction hinges on thorough lesson planning. Be flexible and willing to tweak the game/activity on the fly. Incorporating the SMART principles into your planning process ensures that your lessons are S tructured, M easurable, A ttainable, R elevant, and T ime-bound.

PE Teacher

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Developments in curriculum frameworks around the world have formalised a rationale for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in PE as elements in both curriculum design and in the wording of student achievement standards.

Convergent Discovery

PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

Differentiated learning strategies are becoming increasingly important in physical education. By using differentiated learning strategies, physical education teachers can create an environment more conducive to learning, allowing each student to reach their full potential. So let’s take a closer look!

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. It is an opportunity for students to learn about their bodies, develop physical skills, and stay healthy. As more people push for student wellness, high school physical education needs to be part of the conversation.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. What are we really trying to do with physical education classes? Is the goal of PE to learn the rules of basketball and baseball? The answer to all of these is yes, but they are not the goal of PE.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

At PLT4M, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of physical education, health, and wellness for students. However, one leader in the world of education who has always been an advocate is Michael B. Horn speaks and writes about the future of education. Far too often, PE class makes some individuals feel like failures.”

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

PE teachers can choose from endless PE activities without equipment. We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. A physical education class participates in a no equipment workout.

PE

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Students of all ages need to workout and stay physicall active.

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

STEM Soccer Lesson Example The STEM Soccer lesson plan below from the STEM Sports Multi-Sport Kit is a sneak peek into the ease of integrating a STEM Sports lesson into a health and/or physical education lesson plan. This means teachers can focus more on the teaching, and less on the preparation!

Sports

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. Benefits of a High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum High school strength and conditioning is becoming an increasingly popular component of physical education curriculums.

High School

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2024

By incorporating tennis into your physical education curriculum, you can help boost their academic performance, improve their behavior, and encourage them to engage more with their community. Here are five reasons to start teaching tennis in your PE classes: 1. We are PE teachers. We know how to be creative!

Schooling

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The podcast episode featuring educators from various universities discussing graduate programs in Adapted Physical Education (APE) continues with an exploration of challenges and opportunities facing these programs. NCPEID is the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities.

Flexibility

Elementary PE Teacher

JULY 29, 2018

Be Flexible. Another important thing when planning a year of PE is to remember to be flexible. Your plan should be used as a roadmap to help guide you and your students year of physical education. Planning a year of PE will give your curriculum direction and will help to keep you more organized. Conclusion.

PE

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

Use Your ESSER Funding for Health and Physical Education to Promote Social, Emotional, and Physical Learning. Darrel Salmi, Stillwater High School, MN teaching physical literacy using Heart Zones Methods. Funding is readily available for your school physical and health education program. About Heart Zones.

Schooling

Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering. Crichton Casbon - Education Consultant. Reports should be written by the children, not by you.".

Primary School

The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. The initiative was introduced in 2013, and since then, schools have received significant additional funding to help them enhance their PE and sports provision.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

PLT4M is best known as the strength and conditioning software for education. Serving both physical education and athletics, PLT4M is a comprehensive online strength and conditioning software for middle and high schools across the country. For us at PLT4M, every feature and program is designed to serve secondary education.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

More importantly, we drive every decision from a constant feedback loop from our teachers, coaches, and students across the country. As a bonus, our team comprises former teachers and current coaches who are directly involved in the world of high school physical education and athletics.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

The challenge now is to fill up the flexible spaces in between the structures with realities of how learners learn. 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. and the task. Renshaw, I., & Pavey, T.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Imagine trying to design a PE program that engages over 1,800 students, ages 3-18, from more than 60 nationalities, all while adapting to different skill levels, cultural backgrounds, and languages! A Comprehensive PE Program Megan shared an overview of the current PE program at NIST. The school runs on a 10-day schedule.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

We break down the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom for PE. In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education. Technology in the classroom is here to stay.

PE

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Reasons to Use Adapted Equipment Adapted equipment is essential for ensuring that all students can actively participate in physical education. Here are some reasons to use adapted equipment: Enhance Participation: Using adapted equipment ensures all students, regardless of ability, can engage in physical activities.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In this article, well explore various types of PE games for elementary, from tag games to team sports. Next, we’ll discuss flexible setup options that make it easy to adapt to different class sizes, grade levels, and student needs. Get Free Sample Lessons! Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

APRIL 29, 2025

Roundnet is gaining popularity in physical education as a fast, fun, and skill-building game for students of all ages. From skill breakdowns to full unit plans, teachers can find everything they need to bring this exciting game into the classroom. Go To Spikeball PE Shop for school discounts!

Flexibility