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?

Fitness

PLT4M

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nutrition is a key component of overall health, so let’s make sure people have the basic information about calorie needs to make informed decisions. A student watches a PLT4M nutrition lesson on a laptop. FAQ Does PLT4M have more information on nutrition for students?

Nutrition

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

At many high schools, students have to take as little as one-half unit credit of physical education to fulfill graduation requirements. Many high schools are shifting to an elective-based physical education offering to achieve this. Full STUDY Students in marching band.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

2012 – 2016 The Early Years of PLT4M Sam Breslin, a high school PE teacher, football coach, and strength coach, was spending countless hours in front of the computer trying to program workouts for his students and athletes. Alex Relph , a college football coach and strength coach, felt the same frustration.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

A quality physical education program goes beyond skill building and teaches students about healthy lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, health, and more. FAQ What types of high school physical education activities do you cover? Because as students grow into older adults, sports will not always be a fitness option.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Feelings, emotions, relationships, and experiences in our daily lives can all impact our low or high self-esteem. Even better than thinking “low” or “high” would be using the term healthy. Whether doing yoga, strength training, aerobic exercise, or any physical exercise, we challenge ourselves.

Exercise

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. The rest of the classis in the weight room doing a strength training workout.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Evergreen's Fitness and Strength Curriculum In Action | PLT4M ⁦ @PLT4M ⁩ ⁦ @evglocalschools ⁩ ⁦ @EHS_Vikes ⁩ [link] — Mr. Schmidt (@MrSchmidtEVG) December 7, 2022. This instructional video is part of a larger fitness lesson utilized at the middle and high school level. . Example content! Get Access Here.

PE

Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

In January, Tom Farrey—who heads up the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program—and his editorial director Jon Solomon, sent me deep into New Jersey Youthsportszanilandia, to profile a girls’ High School basketball program. That doesn’t mean the Crusaders are unworthy of acclaim. “I

Wellness

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. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Fitness & Strength Physical Education Curriculum Models This playbook is for any physical education instructor teaching either 9th grade PE, strength classes, or both. This playbook covers fitness & strength curriculum ideas, setting up classes, registering students, and reporting on progress. . Meet Sue!

Physical Education

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Limit specialization until high school ages (later in high school) : Early specialization has been linked to increased rates of overuse injuries. Recovery protocols, such as ice therapy, stretching, and proper nutrition, can help reduce injury risk.

Sports

First Beat

MARCH 7, 2024

In this interview, Chris Köller , Athletic Strength and Conditioning Coach at BC Pharmaserv Marburg , a women’s first-division basketball team in Germany, talks to us about how he got started with Firstbeat and how he uses it with his athletes.

Coaching

PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

While some spin and cycling enthusiasts might cringe at the thought of lumping all stationary bike workouts into one category, let’s not make things too complicated for our middle and high school students. Spin bike workouts can be achieved with really any type of stationary bike option that allows for indoor cycling.

Cardio

Better Coaching

JUNE 5, 2025

But that same love can sometimes cloud our judgment, especially when it comes to youth and high school sports. In the world of youth and high school sports, there’s no stronger force than a parent’s love. " These thoughts are completely natural. In fact, they’re rooted in something beautiful: love.

Sports

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

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 4, 2022

He became captain of his high school tennis team and won tournaments. During high school, he had college coaches offering him a place on their teams. On top of that, he was a good student and graduated with high marks. He reports feeling well, and he is gaining physical strength and energy.

Immune system

PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

While those will always have their place, they are not the only way to teach social skills and provide opportunities for collaboration. David Stoddard and the staff at Quincy High School in Washington use technology and a peer-to-peer teaching model to accomplish this within their fitness and weight training units.

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