PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough.

High School

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I also enjoy facilitating professional development opportunities focused on team building and “Learning Through Movement.” Every day, I get to witness the joy of learning as students discover new skills, overcome challenges, use their creativity, make connections and develop a love for movement.

Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness? In PE, schools often patch together different programs for elementary, middle, and high school—if they have curriculum resources at all.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

A fitness walking class encourages students to be active, consistent, and intentional with their movement—laying the foundation for lifelong fitness. >>> With a dedicated fitness walking class program, PLT4M helps schools turn walking into a purposeful and well-rounded fitness elective.

Fitness

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

By my way of observation, this implication of skill development introduced and developed in a progressive and staged manner seems inherent in many fundamental movement skill assessment and teaching programs. Meaning in movement, sport and physical education. High school physical education: Still an endangered species.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

By equipping PE teachers with lessons that inspire and engage, schools are investing in their students’ physical, mental, and social growth, preparing them for healthier, happier lives. A well-crafted lesson doesnt just teach a skillit sparks excitement for movement, fuels creativity, and helps kids develop a love for physical activity.

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels. PLT4M’s Health Curriculum offers more than just high-quality health education.

Health

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

With PLT4M, middle and high school PE teachers can leverage instructional videos to guide these types of activities. Even when the teacher is absent, PE should still promote movement and exercise. Simple exercises, games, or activities with clear instructions ensure the substitute can manage the class with ease.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

. >>> Free Download: The Essential Guide To Teaching Weight Training What Coaches Look For in a Strength and Conditioning Program Template Coaches want a clear structure that organizes lifts, movements, and conditioning pieces. Need to add a demo or movement explanation ? It’s your program, your way.

Strength

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

Physical Activity

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This module does address development of movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

High School

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Include at least three motor skills and one foundational movement skill every Motor Skill Monday (every day is even better!) Locomotor skills are the fundamental motor skills we most often associate with successful movement, especially in sports. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

Motor Skills

Open Phys Ed

MAY 8, 2023

Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities. The post Volleyball (High School) appeared first on OPEN Physical Education Curriculum.

High School

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

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

Wellness

Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Shot in the Arm explains the history of the anti-vax movement and weaves in social constructs that have impacted the waxing and waning of vaccine confidence. CATHERINE BOREK Scott’s wife, Catherine Borek, has been a public high school teacher in Compton, California, for over a quarter century. ROBERT KENNEDY JR.

Schooling

SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

Students around the field are throwing and catching discs, learning movement skills, encouraging one another, and enjoying physical activity in the process. Grade-Level Outcome (Grade 4): Praises the movement performance of others both more skilled and less skilled. I threw it too far,” the thrower apologizes. That is the “structure.”.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2022

High school physical education classes draw from a wide variety of different units. High school boxing programs don’t often make their way into physical education as often. But high school boxing programs in physical education can provide high school students with a new positive fitness experience.

High School

Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 3, 2021

Build on these simple rules to create a safe environment where students are empowered to explore physical activity and movement while building meaningful relationships with trusting adults and supportive peers. Middle and High School Empowerment Journals. 1) Respect Self; 2) Respect Others; 3) Respect the Things We Use.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 8, 2023

Weight room rules for high school students and athletes can create a set of clear expectations and guidelines. In addition, high school weight room rules help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to succeed in fitness and strength training. Below are 14 different weight room rules for high schools.

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

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. 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

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, 2024

From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes. Back to our High Hang Power Clean for some HIGH SPEED reps! Keep it on the lighter side.

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

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school. The High School Weight Room – Where Are The Girls? Every athlete can benefit from training.

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

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

High school athletes particpate in an in season lift. In high school athletics, or any level for that matter, maintaining a stable roster is KEY. This is an issue regarding the relationship between the agonist muscle group (those that start the movement) and antagonist muscle groups (those that control the movement).

Strength

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level. Physical activity defined by Shape is “any bodily movement that results in energy expenditure.” Canton High School in Massachusetts has gone in the opposite direction.

Physical Education

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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

.” But recess is just as important as any other subject or activity we want to get done during a school day. But what about our middle and high school students that don’t have recess? A quick 5-minute movement break can break up a long class period and refocus students to optimize time during the lesson.

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

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Movement is defined as changing the position of one’s body parts relative to each other. Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. He was severely obese.

Physical Activity

The Sporting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Black athletes, thanks in large part to the movement that Kareem helped initiate along with Muhammad Ali, owe the ability to use their platform today to express themselves and spread their messages via social media. Kareem was a force in high school, due to his obvious height advantage over the children in his age group.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week. 13% of students do not graduate from high school, with minority populations and low-income students disproportionately affected. Long story short, elementary through high school students are struggling.

Physical Education

School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

The discussion also explores the evolution of play-based learning from early childhood through high school. Play is a way to support children’s healthy development and create positive movement opportunities that can have a lasting impact on their physical activity levels into adolescence and adulthood.

Physical Education