PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. In addition, we’ll look at key health benefits, how to structure the class, and share sample lesson ideas and workouts that keep things engaging. Free Download!

Fitness

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Professional background highlights: In May of 2007, I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor of Science degree in School Health Education and Exercise Sport Science. Their support allowed me to explore various activities while growing up which ultimately led me into teaching and physical education.

Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 24, 2025

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? Lets shower our deserving PE teachers with the recognition they deserve!

Physical Education

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. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

PE

SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2024

Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. Digital wellness education addresses the physical and emotional health impacts of media use, with attention to helping develop the conscious, balanced use of media that aligns with an individual’s goals for their health and well-being.

Health Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? Get creative and use your connections!

Health

SHAPE America

APRIL 20, 2023

National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here. And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. SHAPE America’s National PE & Sport Week allows us to showcase, promote, advocate, and show off our best ideas.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. When snowplows create large piles of snow outside our school, each PE class gets a hill of snow to create a snow fort. She also serves on the MNSHAPE Board of Directors.

Elementary

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

October is Health Literacy Month, and the team at Ask, Listen, Learn is excited to collaborate with SHAPE America to share free resources to aid in starting conversations with your students about the importance of saying “NO” to underage drinking and empowering them in making informed, healthy choices. Prevention Education Is Key.

Health

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Health Literacy Is an Everyday Issue Health Literacy Month is an opportune time to consider the role you play in helping and educating people, especially youth, on making healthy choices. Health literacy also applies to understanding the harms of tobacco use. Read up on how to talk about vaping with teens.

Health

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort! Advocacy was at an all-time high that day thanks to “Dr.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

October is Health Literacy Month. SHAPE America defines health literacy as, “…the ability to access, understand, appraise, apply and advocate for health information and services in order to maintain or enhance one’s own health and the health of others.”

Middle School

SHAPE America

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). Complete a curriculum map. Choosing the Right SPA.

Assessment

PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. But without good health, students’ ability to engage and excel is severely compromised.

Health Education

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing. As our young people grapple with mental health issues, schools play a vital role in supporting student mental health with resources, services, and opportunities. Student mental health issues are on the rise! Behavioral Problems : About 7.4%

Health

Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

By Kevin Vazquez del Castillo, Esport Talent Canarias Coordinator, and Seth Jenny, PhD SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY In the presentation below, Kevin Vazquez del Castillo and Human Kinetics author Seth Jenny discuss the goals of Active Digital Living, physical activity and sports transformation, benefits of digital solutions, and actions for PE and health (..)

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In addition, they provide Illinois learning standards for a diverse range of subject areas, including physical education. The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education.

PE

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

Online Schooling

SHAPE America

MAY 31, 2022

I was charged with combining the men’s and women’s departments, supervising the planning and construction of a building, overseeing the revision of the curriculum for physical education (PE) majors and the required PE program, developing research and instructional laboratories, and instituting faculty research programs.

Academics

Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

We have witnessed the pendulum swing towards a more just and inclusive health and physical education field. Notably, we observe positive shifts in areas such as elementary school fitness testing, the reconsideration of dodgeball, and the adoption of skills-based health education.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

While Christi has retired from teaching after over 30 years in the field, she is still sharing insights and ideas for PE programs across the country. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Therefore, it can often feel like there is a lack of funding for physical education in schools.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical education and the provision of facilities that encourage physical activity are anything but frills. The western world is in the midst of a childhood obesity crisis – a crisis that will result in an astronomical increase in health care costs in the next decade or two. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Recreation

Human Kinetics

MARCH 7, 2022

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Erica Hornthal discusses movement and how you can support mental health by helping others connect their mind with their bodies. . . . . . Check out Erica Hornthal's Body Awareness for Mental Health Online Course. Books by Presenter. The course is worth three contact hours.

Movement

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 22, 2024

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 teachers, health teachers and administrators? Do you know a PE and/or Health teacher who: Inspires their students to embrace healthy lifestyles?

Middle School

Heartzones

JULY 25, 2024

Physical Education Technology in Hong Kong See how Heart Zones’ wearable technology, or Smart PE, is spreading around the world with a glimpse into a primary school in China! The post See PE Classes Around the World first appeared on Heart Zones. The post See PE Classes Around the World appeared first on Heart Zones.

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2024

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education. Click Here) for more information.

Physical Education

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

Human Kinetics

MAY 23, 2023

By Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL The PE Central Online School is under new ownership. Human Kinetics (HK), the premier publisher of K-12 and higher education resources for physical education (PE), health education, adapted physical activity, and dance, acquired the online school effective March 31.

Online Schooling

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

By Adam Mullis, Middle School Health and Physical Education Teacher and Coach. In the presentation below, Adam Mullis discusses his experience of leading Wellness Week, a school-wide celebration of health and wellness. Learn creative ways to promote health and wellness for students, faculty, and staff. . .

Wellness

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. From PE games to fitness activities, PLT4M has countless options.

PE Teacher

Slow Chat PE

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There were so many health and physical education sessions that I was able to create a smorgasbord of professional learning to suit my soul as well as my profession. “Attitudes In Reverse’s (AIR’s) mission is to create a community of understanding, kindness and empathy through mental health education and awareness.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

; and Ana Kolbach, Specialists at Vermont Department of Education. In the presentation below, a team from the Vermont Department of Education gives an overview of the Vermont PE Assessment Plan, including the use of FitnessGram, Brockport Physical Fitness test, and individual fitness assessments for youths with disabilities. . .

Fitness

Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Presented by Nancy Egner Markos, MEd, retired elementary physical education and health specialist, and retired clinical instructor for the University of Virginia. . After viewing the presentation, download a certificate of completion for Teaching the Nuts and Bolts of PE. . Professional Development. Offer valid in the US.

Teaching

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

Human Kinetics books can be found in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education Collections, including Developing Game Sense in Physical Education and Sport by Ray Breed. . Unauthorized access, duplication, or distribution of it is a violation of copyright law. .

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

Dynamic Physical Education presentation slides. . Check out our titles in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education collections. Unauthorized access, duplication, or distribution of it is a violation of copyright law. . Books by the Presenters. .

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

Human Kinetics books can be found in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education , including Developing Game Sense in Physical Education and Sport by Ray Breed. . . Unauthorized access, duplication, or distribution of it is a violation of copyright law. .

Teaching

Human Kinetics

MARCH 7, 2022

Grenier's books books Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education , PE for Children with Moderate to Severe Disabilities , Strategies for Inclusion With Web Resource 3rd Edition, and Physical Education for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Physical Education