Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. But more importantly, Ive seen how bowling can bring people togetherbetween a father and son, between teammates, between a PE teacher and their students.

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 16, 2025

We help PE teachers and coaches make a difference by providing the best equipment to encourage healthy, active lifestyles. But don’t just take our word for it, hear directly from PE teachers across the country about why Gopher is their first choice. Flowers High School adds, “The durability, just the quality.

PE Teacher

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

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

A strong PE curriculum builds healthy habits that last a lifetime. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Challenges Creating Quality PE Curriculum Across Grade Levels Designing a PE curriculum that works across all grade levels isn’t easy.

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

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Sample Lesson From PLT4M Walk Fit   The PLT4M Walk Fit program was developed with support from veteran PE teacher Christi Meyer. Yes, PLT4M has a full slate of PE curriculum. Altogether, it makes for a great workout and weekly exercise opportunities for students. Each lesson in Walk Fit blends movement and learning.

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

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

My first reaction in my head was, "You don’t want to be a PE teacher." Yet, I am a PE teacher. Why am I telling my son not to be a PE teacher when that has become my chosen profession? I'm pretty sure this is a nod to the fact that I create numerous PE games that integrate with classroom content.

PE Teacher

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2025

We love our teachers in Arizona and we know a lot of them teach High School! Here is an opportunity to attend a clinic in Tempe, AZ at Corona Del Sol High School on May 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm with the National High School Strength & Conditioning Association. There is a cost for tickets.

High School

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.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Coach Spotlight: PLT4M Strength and Conditioning Program Template In Action At Liberty Central School District in New York, PE teacher Scott Hamlin uses PLT4M to deliver a truly personalized approach to fitness. His classes aren’t one-size-fits-all. You can tweak exercises, change the order, adjust volume, and more.

Strength

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Nilo was a preK-8 PE teacher and coach before going to higher education. Nilo Ramos Nilo Ramos is an assistant professor and program coordinator of physical education at Coastal Carolina University. He has a Ph.D. in kinesiology (sport pedagogy) and an M.S. degree in health and physical education.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

My dad was a soccer player in high school and helped found a rec league in our community in East Hampton, CT, which my brother and I both played in. When I started middle school, there was no girls soccer team, and it didn’t occur to me that I wouldn’t be allowed to try out for the boys team — so I did. It’s Official.

High School

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. Heather teaches physical and health education for grades K-12 and is an adjunct instructor for the College in High School program through Minnesota State.

Elementary

SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

I started high school in 1973 — just one year after Title IX went into effect. When I was in high school, the boys teams always had much better uniforms. Megaera Regan Megaera Regan is a retired elementary physical education teacher from the Port Washington School District on Long Island. The Uniforms.

Elementary

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

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

PE Scholar

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

To explore how high school PE teachers create norms for inclusion based on gender as it intersected with ethnicity, ability, and effort.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Lockerby Composite is a high school of about 1000 students within the city of Sudbury, Ontario. While the school has a great sports tradition, its outdoor facilities are limited to a single football field, bordered by houses, a rock outcrop, a parking lot and the back walls of the school itself.

Sports

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 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

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

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

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. It’s a time during which they get to blow off steam and have some fun, while learning about teamwork, improving their confidence and self-esteem and connecting with their peers and PE teacher.

Coaching

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Annie Hinkhouse says that this used to be the case at Reedsburg High School in Wisconsin, “Before incorporating technology in PE , the teacher held all the information. ” But now, Reedsburg High School uses PLT4M so that every single student can have ownership in the learning process.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness. Let’s delve into Standard 2 and an important sub-standard at the high school level. Ready to WOW your Admins?

Fitness

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But these challenges should not deter teachers from looking developing the physically literate individual through a standard aligned approach. Here is where physical education teachers can turn to trusted resources that are aligned to ISBE PE standards. Every day is an opportunity to get better.”

PE

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

Many schools take a progressional approach to student technology use. For example, at Canton, the PE teachers take a 3 step approach to technology modeling in physical education. In the first few lessons, the teacher leads with PLT4M on a monitor or projector. Students don’t use technology yet.

Physical Education

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Higher Education Teacher & Star Player. Star high school basketball player, Nicole Smith, differs in many ways. In 1987, she played on the undefeated Tucson, Arizona high school basketball team winning every game including the state championship. For example, she doesn’t have a storied history.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Although different computer monitoring software exists to keep students off of things like Instagram and Facebook pages, the goal is to instill good digital citizenship so that students can stay on task without the looming threat of a teacher constantly monitoring appropriate computer use.

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? Answering The Call Of The Whole School Model The Whole School Model makes achieving 60 minutes of daily activity possible.

Physical Education

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? lesson plans and high school P.E.

Fitness

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But as a pe teacher, you don’t have to go at this lofty task alone!

PE

PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

Transforming PE – The Hartford High School – Vermont After making high-level recommendations, Michael B. Horn takes a closer look at one school’s journey to a fitness-focused personalized PE experience. Far too often, PE class makes some individuals feel like failures.”

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

PE teachers see phys ed apps as a way to enhance and improve student learning. For example, Judd Hunter is a PE teacher at Arlington High School in Washington. Check out the full case study on technology in physical education at Arlington High School. ” Read More! ” Read More!

Phys Ed

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

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

Physical Education