PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

Less than 25% of children achieve the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity a day. 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.

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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. Is Physical Education Required? Find a Time.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

(Physical Activity Guidelines) And yet, less than one-quarter (24%) of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Let those numbers sink in. Physical activity can help. Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? So why is this happening?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the forward of the framework, the document states, “High-quality, standards-based physical education instruction helps students learn not only the skills and knowledge to be physically fit and active, it also gives them the confidence and positive attitude necessary to participate in physical activities.”

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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. For example, only a fraction of adults continue playing sports after high school.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

” As a result, students do not have to fulfill the standard physical education graduation requirements and can take other classes or credits instead. Concerns Surrounding Physical Education Waiver Forms Over the years, there has been a growing concern about physical education requirements in general.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Per the CDC, physical education is an academic subject just like math, science, or social studies, “It (PE) is an academic subject characterized by a planned, sequential K–12 curriculum (course of study) that is based on the national standards for physical education. This can still be a piece of high school pe lesson plans!

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

John Ratey published his book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, it set the course for linking physical education with academic performance. ” The book quickly became the gold standard for physical education teachers and the must-cite source for why PE mattered in schools.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

Quality physical education programs provide students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence. More on that later!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education can look and feel different based on students’ grades and experience levels. Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

For example, Judd Hunter is a PE teacher at Arlington High School in Washington. He says that incorporating a physical education app was a no-brainer, “ Phones and devices are a part of students’ lives. It gives them a new level of independence crucial to our physical identity mission.”

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Typically, PE teachers are in search for something within one of the following categories: PE Lesson Plans – Structured outlines of instructional activities, learning objectives, and outcomes for PE teachers to utilize during physical education class. ” – Chad FAQ What Types of PE Lesson Plans Does PLT4M Have?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

” And although middle school students want a wide variety of options, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice introducing and developing critical physical fitness concepts. 3) Boxing Wait, boxing is a middle school physical education unit?

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education. He has taught physical education at preschool, elementary, and high school levels and courses related to exercise science, coaching, health, and wellness at the university level.

Physical Education 98

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ison (2021) provides an example of a high school PE program in Illinois that was built with student interests in mind, creating courses that were more relevant to students’ lives than traditional course offerings. Canton High School Wellness, Health & PE National Spotlight 16 Jun 2022 Read more. Jakaitis, T.,

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The Sporting

APRIL 13, 2023

It is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, physical fitness and economic situation. Likewise, 345,000 students played tennis in high school during the Covid-19 pandemic (2020) in the United States. Football (Soccer) Football is the world’s most popular sport because it has the most fans (3.5 Overall, 22.62

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

.” (Mandigo, Francis, Lodewyk & Lopez, 2012) And over the years, we have continued to seek answers and definitions to the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

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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.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The time during recess students spend playing should not be considered a replacement or filler for a physical education class. Recess is an excellent example of physical activity. Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes.

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PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

But when we think about pressing exercises, we typically think about movements like the push-up and bench press (horizontal pressing exercises.) The overhead press is an often-underutilized element of strength training for high school-aged students and athletes. FAQ Does PLT4M have other proper form articles for teachers and coaches?

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

As part of a larger physical education curriculum model, fitness education connects physical activity to overall health and wellness. The goal is that students develop the skills and interest for a sustained physically active life. Sue is a high school P.E. Meet Sue!

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Use modified forms of fitness assessments to match ability levels (e.g. modified pull-ups for upper body muscular strength endurance, see Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual ). Learning outcomes should be relevant to students’ lives after high school (e.g. Provide specific feedback routinely.

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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. 25% attend physical education classes every day. 2022 US Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.

Fitness 98

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

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Every Kids Sports

MARCH 21, 2024

His love for being active and engaged in sports year-round has not only kept him physically fit but has also opened doors to numerous opportunities, especially in lacrosse. The introduction of lacrosse into their community two years ago was a game-changer for Dameon and his family.

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PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

The Tricky Relationship Between Exercise and Self Esteem If we agree that self esteem is the belief and confidence in our own ability and value, we should address how our physical fitness and physical health impact our self esteem. Click Here Ready to Learn More?

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 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. Check out a sample lesson below from PLT4M Bodyweight Bootcamp.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The CDC has stated: Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., Higher physical activity and physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance (e.g., Students exercise during a physical education class.

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