Gopher Sport

APRIL 24, 2025

Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students Have you heard of Unified Field Day? Hosting a field day event for adapted physical education students in their communities is an initiative that fosters inclusivity, promotes physical activity, and builds strong connections.

High School

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

Some don't develop the confidence in their competence to continue to pursue being physically active through sport when they enter adolesence. However, frequent participation in sports during adolesence has been associated with the liklihood to be highly physically active as an adult (Tammelin, 2003).

Sports

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Welcome back to What's New in Adapted Physical Education , where we shine a light on trailblazers in the field of adapted physical education (APE). In this episode, we interview Nicole McCoy (@ ), an APE teacher in Lancaster, Pennsylvania about how she has transformed her teaching by integrating innovative assistive technologies.

Creativity

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

But physical education isn’t one-size-fits-all. From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Quality physical education programs adapt and change with their students. How do we prepare high school students for lifelong fitness?

Motor Skills

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is because physical education teachers are educators. The reality is that physical education has limited time in a school curricula. This leads to an important question that needs to be addressed by physical education teachers when planning a curriculum , What curriculum is worth planning in the time available?

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! 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. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

These classes support students of all fitness levels and offer a flexible and effective way to meet physical activity requirements. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow. Sample Lesson From PLT4M Walk Fit   The PLT4M Walk Fit program was developed with support from veteran PE teacher Christi Meyer.

Fitness

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. This goes beyond just physical activity. Even better—it’s all designed by teachers, for teachers.

Health

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

As the kids came up to get a small memento and hug their teachers for the last time, little bits of information about them were shared with the class. When they got to the career question, to my complete shock, they said Marshall wanted to be a gym teacher. My first reaction in my head was, "You don’t want to be a PE teacher."

PE Teacher

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

PE

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. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess.

Physical Activity

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. Overall, my students enjoyed sledding in a group and the simple joy of a great outdoor activity. Wow, that got to me as a teacher, as a mother, and as a Minnesotan!

Elementary

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There are three main differences between the updated curriculum and the previous one: The lacrosse curriculum has been expanded to provide resources for teachers at a greater number of grade levels. SEL Focus Students will learn how physical activity can play its part in making us “feel good.” Additional Resources.

Physical Education

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. Include foundational skills (e.g., squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program.

Motor Skills

SHAPE America

JULY 27, 2023

And, despite clear research demonstrating the positive impacts of health and wellness on academic achievement , schools may be tempted to put critically important physical activity programs on the back burner. Several years ago, our school experienced an increase in discipline. Don’t do it!

Wellness

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. Social Interaction: (Grades 9-12) Identifies and evaluates the opportunity for social interaction and social support in self-selected physical activities.

High School

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

And with the rise of wearable devices and fitness apps, schools have reimagined what a data-driven approach to physical education can look like. This article explores the benefits and challenges of physical activity tracking in physical education. Example of tracking physical activity via PLT4M.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

But the relationship between physical activity and academic performance could not be more intertwined. Therefore, schools must embrace the connection between physical activity and academic performance for students to reach their highest potential. Does Physical Activity Influence Academic Performance?

Academics

PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. And with that, the demand for yoga in high school is also on the rise.

High School

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. The teacher watches, supervises and offers students feedback, reflecting on the effectiveness of their lesson plan in real time. We’ll get the next one,” says the receiver.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. It is an opportunity for students to learn about their bodies, develop physical skills, and stay healthy. As more people push for student wellness, high school physical education needs to be part of the conversation.

High School

PLT4M

JANUARY 17, 2024

Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) is a multi-component approach where schools and districts create opportunities for students to be physically active 60 minutes a day. We explore the CSPAP framework and practical applications for any school setting. What is a CSPAP Model?

Physical Activity

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

Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. This month, our first blog will focus on what Adapted Physical Education is and what Adapted Physical Educators/specialists actually do.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

PE

PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

1 to 1 devices in schools offer teachers and students a modern, tech-enhanced approach to student learning. While one-to-one technology has become the norm in many subjects, physical education programs are grappling with the role of technology in the classroom. First, the subject of physical education is rooted in movement.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Mental health activities for high school students can take form in many ways. But they can also be implicit activities that support mental health, like physical activity. This article will explore a mix of both for schools to support student mental health. But how do we support them?

High School

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. Then we went back to school.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

By dedicating physical education (PE) and physical activity (PA) as one of the ten components of the Whole School Model, a new emphasis on physical health opens the door to how we look at PE and PA in schools. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC. Get Access Here.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

Physical Activity

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. 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.

Fitness

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Fitness and Mental Health – A Powerful Solution Usually, studies draw connections between regular exercise and physical activity to physical health benefits. And while regular physical activity can help stave off chronic diseases like high blood pressure and heart disease, there are also critical mental benefits.

Fitness

School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

The discussion also explores the evolution of play-based learning from early childhood through high school. Kathy and Jennifer highlight how structured recess and physical activities foster healthy habits and enrich social interactions.

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. In addition, we provide a clear call to action for schools and states to dedicate more physical activity opportunities and daily physical education to empower students.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

It is no secret that physical activity is essential to a student’s development. But what is often overlooked is physical activity’s powerful role in managing student behavior. Student Behavior Issues On The Rise Managing student behavior has always been on the minds of educators and schools.

Physical Activity

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. First, fewer than 25% of kids between the ages of 6 and 17 get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. It was an emotional day for me, the boys and the other three coaches.

Coaching