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. A strong PE curriculum builds healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Motor Skills

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

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development.

Sports

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2025

An engaging and dynamic health class in high school can be a game-changer for students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This article explores five keys to fostering a successful and impactful health class in high school. >>> From that foundation, let’s dive in!

Health Class

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Four days a week, I teach two classes in the afternoon, and on Fridays, I have middle school all morning and one more 6-9 class to finish out the week. Not long ago, I worked hard to categorize my lessons using the SHAPE standards (Society of Health and Physical Educators) to ensure I covered key movement patterns and motor skills.

PE Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Nominate them today and let their excellence shine!

Middle School

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Reflection and Self-Evaluation Being an anti-racist educator requires continuous learning, self-reflection, and advocacy.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? In addition, check out SHAPE America’s health. ® FUNdraising program.

Health

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 12, 2023

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. Each day of Kindness Across the Commonwealth week has a different theme based on health.

Schooling

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. 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!

Middle School

PLT4M

JUNE 12, 2024

Health issues and challenges evolve, and so should curriculum. Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Consider this model a win-win!

Middle School

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Motor Skills

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Arizona Health and Physical Education would like to announce that Ian Owens, Prescott Unified School District is the Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Ian!

Middle School

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Mission – Promote, Support, and Participate in Quality Physical Education. Key Understandings: Quality Physical education is provided every class period to students. We enhance students’ lives and provide them opportunities and education to become physically literate individuals for the rest of their lives.

Middle School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. Because there is certainly no shortage of physical education critics.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 28, 2024

Join us on Saturday, September 14th for a Free Physical Education Workshop. Royal Palm Middle School 8520 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 9:00 am – 11:00 am Free to all educators and administrators. Click Here) to Register.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. I lasted one day.

High School

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics authors Karen McConnell and Terri Farrar discuss the history of skills-based health education (SBHE), some of the challenges of SBHE, and taking an integrated approach of knowledge, skill, and behavior development. . . . McConnell, PhD, and Terri D. Farrar, PhD, Pacific Lutheran University.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The pillars of good health are addressed through a variety of engaging and activity-based lessons. This allows physical education teachers the opportunity to address the physical and emotional well-being of students by developing and reinforcing healthy and responsible behaviors.

Middle School

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics Director of Sales Holly Whitaker gives an overview of Live Well Middle School Health and its balance between content coverage and skills-based learning while giving you flexibility you need to reach all of your students, whether in-person learning or remote learning. . . . .

Middle School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

.” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” ” What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? “I enjoyed that new activity.”

Middle School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 28, 2023

Toni Chilton, Highland Junior High, Gilbert has been named as the Western District Middle School Teacher of the Year. Want to know who was recently selected as a 2023 SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year? Congratulations Toni!!! Good Luck Toni at the National Convention in Seattle!!!

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education.

Middle School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Check out our website to see the award recipients in each of the following categories: Adapted Physical Education. Health Education. Elementary Physical Education. Middle School Physical Education. High School Physical Education. Congratulations Toni!!!

Middle School

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.

Fitness

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners have joined forces to bring you The Adventure Mile for Middle School. The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Design: Jennifer Truong & Aaron Hart.

Middle School

Open Phys Ed

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Jump rope participation provides students with valuable physical activity experiences that provide a relevant context for a variety of fitness-related lessons. This allows students to build connections with their classmates that can extend beyond physical education.

Middle School

Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Chuck Corbin discusses the criteria to determine if a program is considered academic, the "PE Effect", and the options for improving academic status and advancement of physical education. . . Presentation Material. Books by the Presenter.

Academics

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 10, 2023

Prior to coming to the Center, Josh taught K-8 physical education for 12 years. In 2017, Josh received his National Board Certification in Early Middle Childhood Physical Education.

Middle School

Shape PA

APRIL 14, 2022

Health and Physical Education Advisor Position Reinstated at the Pennsylvania Department of Education SHAPE PA would like to congratulate Nicholas Slotterback on returning to his position as the Health and Physical Education Advisor at the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School. Pangrazi Scholar Lecture on Thursday, November 3rd at the Arizona State Convention. strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. committees, P.E.

Middle School

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. This article will discuss the importance of having a fitness curriculum in physical education and provide tips on creating an effective and engaging scope and sequence of materials. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Physical Education

Human Kinetics

MARCH 25, 2022

The findings from the Power of the Curriculum: Content, Context, and Learning in Physical Education study show "that despite school socioeconomic (SES) and environmental constraints, the constructivist approach to physical education can significantly enhance student knowledge about physical activity and benefits.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

Physical Education