Rennie Center

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Our latest report delves into the current landscape of state-funded STEM-focused internships and work-based learning opportunities available to high school students in Massachusetts.

Coordination

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Additionally, I have worked with the **NYC DOE Office of Wellness**, delivering hands-on training in a **high school hallway**, showing how bowling can be taught in non-traditional spaces with limited resources. These experiences have reinforced how adaptable, inclusive, and engaging bowling can be in any PE program.

PE

Rennie Center

JUNE 30, 2025

Burke Middle School in Boston with a cohort of 21 eighth-grade students. As we refined lesson plans and offered hands-on support, students researched specific topics of concern, like improving school lunches and creating calming spaces in classrooms. Our team first piloted the Student Changemakers program at the Jeremiah E.

Middle School

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. Instead of forcing students into one mold, schools are offering options that meet them where they are. And as more students experience success in a fitness walking class, they gain confidence to stay active beyond school as well.

Fitness

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

JULY 30, 2025

Creating a great strength and conditioning program template takes more than just jotting down sets and reps on a spreadsheet. A strength and conditioning template can include: Warm-ups and movement prep Main lifts with sets, reps, and percentages Accessory and mobility work Testing and assessment components But that’s just the start.

Strength

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. We all know that stress in the education field is at an all-time high.

Wellness

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. An example of this is to run, then add kicking a ball, or skip and then lunge.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

High school is an essential time for students to develop their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. From group activities to individual reflection, a variety of SEL activities can be used in the high school classroom. This article will explore 10 SEL activities for high school students.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Let’s take a look at in season strength training and break down the why, what, and how! At the same time, the absence of resistance training will always equal substantial losses of strength and power. Let’s take a quick look at exactly why consistent strength training during the season puts your team in the best position to win.

Strength

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

JUNE 14, 2023

Strength and conditioning software is a powerful tool. 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. PLT4M is best known as the strength and conditioning software for education. Ready to Learn More?

High School

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

AUGUST 8, 2023

Weight room rules for high school students and athletes can create a set of clear expectations and guidelines. In addition, high school weight room rules help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone to succeed in fitness and strength training. Let’s dive in!

High School

PLT4M

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Incorporating high school athlete mental training into your athletic program can take your team to the next level. This article explores how high school athlete mental training is more than just one-off conversations about mental toughness. Mental preparation is a crucial component for athletic success.

High School

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

And in at least one high school, it has been extremely successful. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Female athlete training at the middle and high school level deserves our attention. First, we discuss the importance of strength and conditioning for all student-athletes, regardless of gender. Next, we break down 5 keys to success when creating more opportunities for female athlete training at your school.

High School

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Fitness

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2024

Strength training plays a vital role in the success of basketball players’ performance on the court. From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. The high school weight room unlocks new levels of success for high school athletes.

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

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. 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. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

A well-structured strength and conditioning program can enhance strength, power, speed, agility, capacity, and endurance while reducing the risk of injury. This is where strength and conditioning templates come into play. From these challenges came the rise of strength and conditioning software.

Strength

SHAPE America

JUNE 6, 2024

While I had much experience regarding sports in high school, I was not introduced to the sport of rowing, like many others, until I walked onto the women’s Division 1 rowing team at Navy. I quickly became a professional student of the sport and learned as much as I could.

Achievement

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There are endless benefits for athletes who participate in a proper strength training program. While many athletes, coaches, and teams typically look for stronger muscles and improved athletic performance in the weight room, injury prevention is one of the most significant benefits of strength training.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Strength & conditioning classes are becoming a popular physical education offering. 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.

Strength

Better Coaching

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of high school athletics, varsity sports often serve as the culmination of years of training, sacrifice, and dedication. One thing to emphasize is the role of freshman and junior high sports as a preparatory phase for high school athletics, particularly varsity sports.

High School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

My muscle doesn’t know the difference if I’m digging in the yard, carrying heavy shopping bags, or lifting a dumbbell.” ( Source & Study ) What is going on inside the body during strength exercises? During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. She is the 2012 SHAPE National Middle School. Pangrazi Scholar Lecture on Thursday, November 3rd at the Arizona State Convention. committees, P.E.

Middle School

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

While the sport provides opportunities for exposure and development, it also poses challenges to athletes, coaches, parents, and local high school sports. High school seasons are limited in terms of games and visibility. Historically, AAU basketball was an elite program reserved for the top players.

High School

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.

Fitness

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! Let’s explore.

Middle School

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

A growing number of school districts and states allow exemptions from physical education. First, we break down the physical education waiver form and how schools and states use it. For example, Ohio allows school districts to create an opt-out policy for various reasons. Full STUDY Students in marching band.

Physical Education

Stanford Childrens

MARCH 9, 2023

It has been a part of my room all of these years, through middle school and high school. This year, the high school senior’s dream came true. Yet, the elite high school athlete from Danville, California, had to endure a lot to get where she is today. It has always been my focus,” Cate says.

High School

Stanford Childrens

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In fact, the high school senior recently committed to dive for the University of California, Berkeley, for next fall. Scott dives for both his high school team and the Santa Clara Diving Club, a part of USA Diving, the governing body of elite divers. I’m glad he kept me motivated,” Scott says. A bright future for Scott.

High School

Stanford Childrens

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

She was looking forward to finishing her senior year in high school, playing as defensive specialist on her varsity team, going to senior ball and prom, graduating with honors, and heading to college. Mia never returned to school the next day, or me to my job. Just like that, on Oct. It made caring for her very rewarding.”.

Strength

PLT4M

JANUARY 11, 2024

When it comes to school fitness facilities, the weight room stands out as a hub for students to build strength, endurance, and confidence. Let’s explore the best practices that will help keep your school’s weight room a safe and productive space for all. >>> What Does Weight Room Safety Mean?

Schooling

PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

Over the last 10 years, PLT4M has set out to change the game of physical education, athletics, and wellness for school districts all across the country. Alex Relph , a college football coach and strength coach, felt the same frustration. With the shutdown of schools, PLT4M was ready for the challenge of remote schooling.

Physical Education