PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. PLT4M’s physical education curriculum is built with and by PE teachers—for PE teachers.

Motor Skills

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In a 2020 publication by the Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council, sports psychologists stressed the importance of distinguishing between deliberate practice (which is highly structured, purposeful, and cognitively demanding) and deliberate play (child-centered, inherently motivating, and flexible).

Sports

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By incorporating conditioning drills, students remain engaged while developing endurance, flexibility, and a strong fitness base for future activities. What is Mindfulness?

Flexibility

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

This course broke down the basics of a PE lesson and reminded me of the why behind teaching physical education. Flexibility. I would definitely recommend this course to PE teachers looking to enhance their skills. A lot of them thought PE was just taking students outside to play, Michelle shared. That made it so much easier.

Teacher

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.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

Physical Education is more than just sportsits about teamwork, leadership, and lifelong fitness habits. Building Character Through PE Maryrose and her team focus on character development alongside physical fitness, ensuring students grow mentally and socially as well as physically.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

JANUARY 5, 2025

Change in Philosophy: Making Montessori Physical Education More Accessible It’s hard to believe how much time has passed since I first put Montessori Physical Education on the web. I believe deeply in the Montessori method, so much so that I wanted to integrate it into teaching physical education.

Physical Education

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. Get Free Sample Lessons!

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

What ties all five keys together is an awesome health or physical education teacher who fosters a safe, welcoming, and trusting environment. Instead, teachers need flexible, up-to-date content that speaks to students’ lived experiences. These moments can lead to important growth when handled with care.

Health Class

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

This goes beyond just physical activity. A comprehensive approach combines physical education with health education focused on essential life skills like decision-making, goal setting, and communication. PLT4M’s Health Curriculum offers more than just high-quality health education.

Health

PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Physical education teachers can modify soccer games to work inside the gym or outdoors, allowing for flexibility depending on the space available. Identifies and participates in physical activities representing different cultures. Describes physical activities that represent a variety of cultures around the world.

Elementary

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 9, 2025

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance , 85 (1), 9-15. Outcome: Good game design enables players to become more self-aware, flexible, and independent in their thinking, enabling them to make better decisions and adapt to dynamic game situations.

Coaching

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

SHAPE America

AUGUST 4, 2022

At some point, most physical education teachers have had to give up the gym for a concert, rehearsal, assembly, construction, or other school/community activity. I once taught physical education classes outside — in Minnesota — for a full school year (and a month into the next year) when our gymnasium was being renovated.

Gyms

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Here’s an excellent example of politicians not understanding the benefits of physical education – cutting physical education as a way to reduce costs, but penalizing the taxpayer millions of dollars as a consequence. The irony is, the cost of inactivity in Ohio is estimated to be $3.3 billion per year!!!

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

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. Nowadays, we care about your overall ‘mobility’ rather than just your passive muscular flexibility.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 20, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! I’m sure most of you have heard of UDL by now and even if you haven’t, the information below might provide some insight on how we as physical educators can create a same, welcoming and successful learning environment for ALL our students.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

Physical Education

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

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2023

The physical education landscape is changing; from activities our students participate in outside of the classroom, uses of technology within the classroom, and options for students to choose their path in PE to name a few. Economical and Flexible: Equipment Recommendations for 4-Square Fun!

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

APRIL 11, 2023

of the United Kingdom, conducted a test using flexible, energy-harvesting tiles, made from recycled truck tires. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com To check out the PE Update.com website, click here Physical Education Update [tags]physical education,paris marathon,Pavagen Systems,Pavagen Tiles,energy-generating tiles> [/tags]

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Stretching routines for flexibility are essential for keeping your body flexible, strong, and healthy. Whether you’re looking to improve your flexibility for a specific sport or just to improve your overall health, there are a variety of stretching routines that can help you achieve your goals. What Is Flexibility?

Flexibility

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. By empowering students to take charge of their fitness, physical education programs hope to foster lifelong healthy habits and a deeper understanding of maintaining physical well-being.

Fitness

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

Spark PE

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Physical education classes today are more diverse and heterogeneous than ever before. Principle 2 : Multiple Means of Representation – The educator provides flexibility in the ways information is presented, Principle 3: Multiple Means of Action & Expression – inthe ways students respond or demonstrate knowledge and skills, and.

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

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. 6) Flexibility – Pike With all of our flexibility movements in gymnastics lesson plans, encourage students to keep their hold position for 10-15 seconds to start.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Segments include: the incredible flexibility and recovery abilities of Kim Clijsters; the tremendous power generated by the backhand of Serena Williams; the ballet-like movement of a spin-around groundstroke produced by Elena Dementieva; and the rippling quadriceps of Samantha Stosur as she absorbs the shock of ground contact during a forehand.

Sports

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Sport Coach, 31 (1), available here This blog is extracted from the paper Shane Pill & Brendan SueSee (2017) Including Critical Thinking and Problem Solving in Physical Education , Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 88:9, 43-49 For further reading on this topic, please see the paper available here

Convergent Discovery

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. Horn. Michael B. ” (pg. Great—For The First Time?

Physical Education

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary to perform daily activities. Could you become as strong as The Hulk, or Superman? Or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? But what about emergencies?

Fitness

Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary to perform daily activities. Could you become as strong as The Hulk, or Superman? Or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? But what about emergencies?

Fitness

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Most students need help knowing where to begin when it comes to setting goals in physical education. SMART goals for PE give a great structure and outline to allow every student to set challenging yet attainable goals within physical activity and overall health. The mile is a popular assessment in physical education.

PE

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 24, 2023

Lastly, I am passionate about advocating for Physical Education. I want my families, students, colleagues, administration, and community members to be able to see what our school’s Physical Education program is all about. What are the logistics for day-to-day physical education? What resources do I have?

Physical Education