PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At PLT4M, we are firm believers in the importance of participation in PE for all students. Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. However, not all PE programs are created equal. Ready to WOW your Admins?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Importance Of Physical Education Electives The goal of physical education is to equip students with skills, knowledge, and interest to pursue a lifetime of fitness, health, and wellness.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JULY 31, 2025

Connecting Favorite Movement Experiences After reading an article by health educator Andy Milne about an assignment which asks students to share their favorite movement experiences, I was hooked. Neace is the 2025 SHAPE America Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. And it’s a beautiful thing to witness.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. The Bigger Picture Low activity isn’t just a health concern—it impacts academic achievement, mental health, and overall student well-being. PE teachers can’t do it alone.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. There is a chicken-and-egg argument over why PE teachers are looked down upon. Most PE teachers teach six, seven, or even eight classes a day with barely a moment in between.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. The Challenges Of Finding The Right PE Lesson Plan Template PE teachers wear many hats, striving to expose students to a wide variety of physical activities throughout the school year. ” Free Download!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JULY 31, 2025

Adapted Physical Education Blog, Welcome Back Edition, July 2025 (reposted from July 2023 and updated) Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Hard to believe that a short 6 or 8 weeks ago, we were counting down to the END of the school year, and now here we are getting ready for another round of “meet the teacher” night!

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2025

Promote Various Movement: Even short bursts of activity support student health and wellness. Different Types of Instant Activities for Elementary PE When it comes to instant activities for elementary PE, there are tons of options and variations PE teachers can incorporate into physical education class.

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

In this article, we will explore the vast range of PE curriculum options from PLT4M. Challenges Creating Quality PE Curriculum Across Grade Levels Designing a PE curriculum that works across all grade levels isn’t easy. PLT4M’s physical education curriculum is built with and by PE teachers—for PE teachers.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As a PE teacher in a Montessori school, I know my situation is unique compared to PE teachers in traditional schools. My class sizes are smaller than the horror stories I read about on Facebook from teachers who have to manage fifty or more students at a time. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

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. It gives them a space to exercise, set goals, and improve their health—without needing advanced athletic ability or experience. Each unit is designed to build knowledge and confidence.

Fitness

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

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

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Final Thoughts Your staff dont have to be fitness pros to make a meaningful impact on students health and happiness. They just need the right mindset, the right tools, and a little encouragement.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

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

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2025

This event is open to all grade level PE teachers, however, please be advised that it is geared for anyone who teaches strength and conditioning to high schoolers whether it is in the school year or in the summer or any teacher interested in teaching strength and conditioning! There is a cost for tickets.

High School

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

SHAPE America serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, and the organization is committed to diverse leadership on its Board. degree in health and physical education. Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education. He has a Ph.D.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In spring 2019, my school, Odessa Upper Elementary, was one of the pilot schools for SHAPE America’s health. I started participating in health. Kindness-Themed Lessons for Health & PE I use the health. Last year’s health. Having Fun and Giving Back During our health. theme was Amplify Kindness.

PE

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

SHAPE America

AUGUST 2, 2023

Here are my top 5 tips for using the National Physical Education Standards as a foundational base in everything you do as a PE teacher. #5: Teaching skills and concepts are often a focus in our health and physical education instruction, but just as important is the value or access to how to behave in physical activity settings.

Physical Education

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). They will be valuable as you go through the accreditation process.

Assessment

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. During and after the pandemic, it became even more apparent how important getting fresh air was for my students’ physical and, more important, emotional health.

Elementary

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I am a proud alum of the New York public school system who was nourished and supported by the amazing efforts from teachers, coaches, professors, and community members who guided me. As a child, I was privileged and fortunate to have attended elementary school and middle school in one of New York City’s most diverse districts.

Physical Education

PE Scholar

MARCH 14, 2023

Sport Wales is looking to find out more about the how PE teachers are assessing the HWB AoLE, and what could be put in place to help teachers across Wales.

Assessment

Gopher Sport

MAY 18, 2023

Harrison Elementary PE teacher and health. 25% of those funds raised went to her school’s PTO and another 25% went towards her PE program in the form of a Gopher gift card. We’re excited to share her secrets to success in the Q&A below: Q: Describe the conversation with your administration about health.

Health

Physical Education Update

JANUARY 20, 2023

Rather than firing PE teachers and cutting PE from school curricula, Uganda’s ministry for education has announced that they’ll be recruiting 3600 new physical education teachers over the next two years. Fitness, health, national unity. In Bataringaya’s words, “So, education should go hand in hand with sports.”

Physical Education

Physed n Health

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

PE Teachers’ Challenges first appeared on K12 Physical Education and Health Assessment. Asking those with Cameras turned off to give a demonstration will often reveal the reasons. . What are you doing that works? Please share so others may benefit. Contact us to find out more! The post Cameras Off. Liabilities.

PE Teacher

Physed n Health

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Why do you think PE continues to be undermined despite the science? The post What PE Teachers know that School Leaders Ignore! first appeared on K12 Physical Education and Health Assessment. Leave us a comment so others can benefit. Contact us to find out more!

PE Teacher

Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Physical education (PE) is critical to students’ overall development. However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program.

Physical Education

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. Mental Health Issues Facing Students The mental health conditions of students are a major public health concern.

Fitness

The Everlearner

JUNE 19, 2024

The new International Baccalaureate Sport, Exercise and Health Science course will be taught by PE teachers around the world starting September 2024.

Teaching

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 1, 2024

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PE Teacher

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My PE teacher took enough personal interest in me to introduce me to the girls basketball coach, telling him that I should go out for the team. Amanda Amtmanis Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School and Spencer Elementary School in Middletown, CT. I didn’t return for the next practice.

High School

Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Outside of your Classroom- Emphasize the importance of physical activity in promoting lifelong fitness and health to your students. Teach students how the skills and habits they develop in your class can benefit their overall health and well-being, encouraging them to stay active outside of school.

PE Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our team at Arizona State University is working with the Arizona Department of Education to administer our annual survey. Thank you for your interest! Please share information about physical activity policies and practices at your school. The link below will take you to the online survey, which will take about 20 minutes to complete.

Physical Activity

Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

After a couple weeks of reflecting on this coaching/fatherhood experience, I have been reminded about the many reasons I cherished this experience and the many reasons I so value youth sports, physical education (PE) and physical activity in all its forms. My kids and all of our kids’ health and well-being depend on it.

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