SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Every May, we celebrate physical educators and coaches — the “champions” who help kids gain the confidence, competence, and motivation to be physically active in school, before and after school, and for the rest of their lives. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.

High School

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

High School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These include: STATE GOAL 19: Acquire movement and motor skills and understand concepts necessary to engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity. Picture from Prairie Ridge High School where students workout during physical education class.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of strength and conditioning software for high schools and how to choose the right software for your needs. Serving both physical education and athletics, PLT4M is a comprehensive online strength and conditioning software for middle and high schools across the country.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

What is the right workout app for high school strength and conditioning? We break down the 5 keys for a high school strength and conditioning app. In addition, we highlight schools across the country using a strength and conditioning app for PE and athletics.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D.

Motivation

PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Rise Of 1 To 1 Devices In Schools Over the years, many school districts pushed to introduce one-to-one programs within schools, especially middle and high schools. School districts saw technology as a powerful tool to improve everything from curriculum integration to assessment.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. See more here on the differences between physical activity vs. physical education.) Physical literacy is about learning a wide range of functional movement skills across different activities.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. Simon and his colleagues work tirelessly to reignite the students’ awareness of the importance of movement for life and vitality. STFS is a C.A.R.E.

Movement

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Especially if you are looking at middle and high school-age students, your gut reaction might be to say, “No way this is going to HELP make kids feel more comfortable.” In addition, movement-based icebreakers will begin to lay the foundation and expectation for what is to come in class.

Physical Education

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Physical and Mental Costs of Early Specialization Overuse Injuries One of the most prominent concerns surrounding early specialization is the high risk of overuse injuries. Young athletes who specialize in one sport are subject to the same movements, muscles, and joints being stressed repeatedly.

Sports

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

We take stories and insights from schools across the country to highlight 7 keys to successful strength and conditioning classes. Schools across the country have a class centered around the weight room. Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time.

Strength

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As a result, students can understand and see progress and results that can increase motivation and engagement. First, some school districts have growing worries about integrating technology in school settings during the age of social media. Next, student learning in physical education centers around movement and activity.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

The barbell bench press is an excellent movement for students to learn and develop. But we must prioritize proper barbell bench press form when teaching and incorporating this movement into workouts. This article will explore technique and movement tips for great barbell bench press form. Download Now!

Strength

Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

Students will also benefit from the Form 101 component of this module, which teaches fundamental athletic skills, running posture, leg movements, and arm movements. 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.

Middle School

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

2015), motivation (Melton et al., For example, a teacher can focus on teaching the cognitive and psychomotor learning domains at the beginning of the year, such as the critical elements of resistance training movements (i.e. pedometers) related to health-related fitness may not necessarily increase intrinsic motivation (Haslem et al.,

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

2011). Many high schools include elective PE classes that focus on personal fitness and weight training. 232 Metzler, 2005) Teachers can create a workbook that accompanies PLT4M workouts that focus on health-related fitness knowledge, content knowledge assessments, and scoring rubrics for movement assessments. Hannon, J.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. And there are still countless options for middle school PE lesson plans and high school PE lesson plans that focus on fitness education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

This goal-oriented approach helps individuals stay focused and motivated. As coaches search for the right strength and conditioning templates for their audience, it can be challenging to sift through the endless options, especially for young middle and high school athletes.

Strength

School Yard

MARCH 19, 2019

Students in middle and high school are often operating under high levels of anxiety or tension. Students can learn about controlled movements and breathing, along with the mental practice of being present and aware through stretching. Read More: Motivating Students to Make Movement a Lifelong Priority.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

Dance

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

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. This is federal not local funding which has already been allocated to your school. It is easy to request. It is easy to get it. Percentage.

Schooling

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Sue is a high school P.E. teacher in Arizona Her school just signed up for PLT4M, and the P.E. She loves that this program is mostly bodyweight, and provides every student with a foundation of human movement (squat, lunge, hinge, push, pull). Meet Sue! chair has invited her and the other P.E.

Physical Education

MSU

APRIL 12, 2019

Perhaps the most important goal for coaches is developing the movement skills of their athletes. Technical skills are the movements used by individual players to achieve important game outcomes, like shooting a basketball jump shot, or putting a shot on goal in soccer or lacrosse. The problem lies with instruction.

Coaching

Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

By inviting students to identify the purpose of the activities they will be participating in within physical education classes, they will have greater access to intrinsic motivation. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

Dance

PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

As a subject centered around physical activity and movement, some people object to any screens in the classroom. This can motivate many students when they see leaderboards or reports highlighting the improvement they have made in class. First, we know that technology in physical education has always been a divisive topic.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Individual motivation isn’t the only thing that affects one’s health; factors such as access to healthy food choices and medical care can also affect health and increase risk factors for chronic diseases. For each incorrect answer, students were directed to do a particular exercise or movement before trying again.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

When using this curriculum mapping framework to create a vertically integrated PE Curriculum, that means starting with high school students and your upper grade levels. This means beginning to plan from the middle school level, with the high school courses in mind.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Individual motivation isn’t the only thing that affects one’s health; factors such as access to healthy food choices and medical care can also affect health and increase risk factors for chronic diseases. For each incorrect answer, students were directed to do a particular exercise or movement before trying again.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

At many middle and high schools across the country, physical education instructors start by building a strong foundation with an “Intro To Fitness” unit or course. Other key steps to promote a comprehensive fitness education for students include: Create movement opportunities throughout the school day.

Fitness

Changing the Game Project

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Our job is to nudge and encourage forward movement and then get out of the way. Numerous teams in Olympic sports and high school and club levels of athletics have experienced the power of our culture, performance, and leadership approach as well. What is motivating our thoughts and actions?

Dance

A Positive Approach To Teen Health

MARCH 31, 2025

After all, by the time a student is in middle or high school, theyve been told about the adverse effects of drinking and know its illegal. Yet, in 2023, according to The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report, 22% of high school students reported that they had drank alcohol in the previous 30 days.

High School