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.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. But to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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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. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 30, 2022

PE warm up routines are an excellent opportunity to kick start physical education classes. From managing the chaos of beginning class to getting students ready for the physical activity of the day, PE warm up routines are a fun way to get PE class going. Treat it as a key and vital part of the overall pe lesson plan and workout.

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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. Let me share a quick story with you.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! But what is it?

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. Back to school planning is just that: a plan. And that is okay.

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PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

While traditional games and sports have long been popular physical activity options, PE teachers have turned to lifetime fitness activities to promote long-term active lifestyles. Foundational human movement skills like squat, lunge, hinge, press, and pull will transition to almost every single other lifetime fitness activity.

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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. Let me share a quick story with you.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. No matter where they are.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But with the creation of the Whole School Model, or maybe better know as Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, there is a new opportunity for physical education to have a seat at the proverbial education table. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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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.

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SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you are a health and physical education teacher who would like to celebrate Black History Month in your classes, take a look at the five ideas below. Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, used the story of Jesse Owens to discuss discrimination in athletics.

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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. Arguments Against Physical Education in Schools To thoroughly explore the question “should physical education be required” let’s start with the arguments against PE.

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. In this article, we will explore the different ways physical education teachers can go about integrating technology in the classroom. Will technology replace teachers ? (We

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As technology becomes more prevalent in the classroom, physical education teachers must create classroom technology rules to ensure students use technology appropriately and safely. As a result, many teachers and schools struggle with the looming technology issues and distractions that occur with students using devices in the classroom.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. Jordan Manley, Shape America Teacher of the Year, explains the common fault that many instructors make when adding fitness to their lesson plans, “A lot of times, fitness gets added to PE lessons as a time filler.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

And if the lack of physical activity isn’t enough, let’s look at what is happening in schools: 50% of high school-age students attend physical education only class once a week. So what can schools do to invest in fitness and mental health via physical education? But schools are reimagining P.E.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

This article explores physical education ice breaker activities and gives teachers free content to use in class. Why Are Physical Education Ice Breakers Important? The start of a new semester or school year can be intimidating for students. Students can be nervous and anxious about their new classmates, teacher, and class.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

We break down what makes for a great physical education app for teachers, students, and schools. And we hear teachers refer to students as “digital natives,” meaning that they grew up with technology and have used it almost like it is second nature. ” Read More! Students are on phones and devices a lot!

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face.

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

We break down the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom for PE. In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. So why are so many teachers apprehensive about today’s technology? Technology in the classroom is here to stay.

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Gopher PE

MAY 4, 2023

We repeated days of the week in song, sang the alphabet, and memorized every lyric to every song from High School Musical. The same rings true in my adaptive PE program! They want to fit in socially with peers their own age and be connected to their school. Neon, America, black and white, Disney, even school colors.

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PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms. 45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt!

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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.

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. ” As the nation’s largest membership organization for physical educators, Shape America has impacted elementary to high school physical education since its founding in 1885.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

A couple weekends ago, my son’s team had its last game ever since the boys are now moving toward playing on their high school team. As they reach school age, we also need to provide them with high-quality PE that teaches them how to be active for a lifetime and before- and after-school opportunities to practice what they learn in PE.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. 2011). Many high schools include elective PE classes that focus on personal fitness and weight training. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. 29 Hannon et al., PLT4M Classroom.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical Activity is bodily movement of any type. Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. For example, if they participate in sports, marching band, or prove they participate in some other type of physical activity, they don’t have to take PE. ” – Shape America.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 11, 2024

Weight room safety is not merely a recommendation; it is an essential aspect for schools that requires careful planning, consistent oversight, and a cohesive culture. Let’s explore the best practices that will help keep your school’s weight room a safe and productive space for all. >>>

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PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

By using differentiated learning strategies, physical education teachers can create an environment more conducive to learning, allowing each student to reach their full potential. This article will discuss some of the different strategies teachers can utilize to differentiate instruction in physical education.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. But we need to have PE teachers backs!

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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!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

If you are a health and physical education teacher who would like to celebrate Black History Month in your classes, take a look at the five ideas below. Reese Ryzewski, SHAPE America’s 2020 Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, used the story of Jesse Owens to discuss discrimination in athletics.

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