PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. Educators have the opportunity to guide students through this process with well-structured lesson plans on emotions. But in many places, formal social-emotional learning starts to decrease in middle and high school.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 21, 2023

Because I still want my students to get outside for fresh air and some natural vitamin D, I’ve gotten creative with one of my favorite units, which focuses on a standards-based approach with teaching opportunities in social and emotional learning. One of the best outdoor activities I have found to teach these skills is sledding down a hill.

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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.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 17, 2022

One important concern is the threat that vaping nicotine poses to middle and high school students. Vaping can put students at risk for nicotine addiction, harm developing brains, and influence their performance at school. All content at the hub is free, easy to navigate, and optimized for each audience.

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Relentless School Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

A tribute to an amazing high school art teacher and her social justice-minded students who wanted to express their feelings about the impact of gun violence on them and their school communities. Meet high school art teacher, Lisa Wallenburg! The piece also changes meaning depending on the perspective.

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SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. It is estimated that kids get about 5,000-6,000 steps during school on non-PE days and 7,000-8,000 steps on PE days. Middle and high school students take even fewer steps during a typical school day.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 24, 2022

exclaims the student who threw the disc, looking pleased as well. There are always adjustments that can be made for improvement, but the lesson is going well. While some maintain that standards can be too prescriptive and restrict teaching, we believe they provide a stable support structure. Great catch!”

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Teen Health Mississippi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Sex education has the power to change a young person’s life for the better, but teaching it can be a daunting and loaded responsibility for educators. If you’re new to teaching sex education or thinking about adding it to your class schedule, there are lots of resources and trainings to lean on as you get comfortable in your role.

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Slow Chat PE

JUNE 2, 2023

In this pursuit, introspection becomes a powerful tool to examine our beliefs and behaviors, and how well they align with each other. Who better to scrutinize this partnership than an individual who occupies both worlds—an esteemed educator in health and physical education, as well as a veteran? It really is a “grown up” decision.

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SHAPE America

JUNE 8, 2022

I started high school in 1973 — just one year after Title IX went into effect. Our coach would run drills and teach us the rules, and we would play friendly games among ourselves. When I was in high school, the boys teams always had much better uniforms. However, looking back now it is very clear. The Uniforms.

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SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

Start a Multisport Camp at Your School When teaching and coaching youngsters the rules, tactics and strategies of sports, the focus especially during the early years is to help them learn a variety of sports (sports sampling) and encourage multisport participation. Show how these skills are developed across sport.

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Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 26, 2023

Nurses never really retire, especially school nurses. I know that Kathy will continue her leadership and advocacy, focusing on teaching in the Rutgers-Camden School Nurse Specialty Program and volunteering at the state level as an NJSSNA board member. Congratulations to you, friend, so proud to know you!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

STATE GOAL 24: Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills.​​ Picture from Prairie Ridge High School where students workout during physical education class. STATE GOAL 23: Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development.

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SHAPE America

MAY 24, 2022

In high school, any girl could be part of a “play day” team where we had mixed girls teams from different schools. Thus, the thrill and pride of playing for our school was missing. Girls now have prominent high school, college, professional, and Olympics female athletes to inspire them. Positive Changes.

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Heartzones

DECEMBER 6, 2023

” ~ Rick Wank, PE Teacher at Milford High School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Heart Zones helped me to focus my teaching to find times when I was talking to long and not having the students move. school budget. This program does exactly that.” Funding is important.

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The Physical Educator

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is part one of my three-part blog post mini-series on the Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (TPSR) model. Part Two: Nine Teaching Strategies That Support TPSR In The Classroom. Throughout my career, my teaching has been influenced by pedagogical models. Part Three: How To Structure A TPSR Lesson.

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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

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Stanford Childrens

MAY 15, 2024

It boded well for medical school.” Another passion of hers is teaching fellows, residents, and medical students. “I Through her research and her teaching, Dr. Lo is making a lasting contribution. Yet by the time I finished high school, I couldn’t wait to get off the island.”

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Stanford Childrens

MARCH 25, 2024

K-12 hospital school gives kids a chance for normalcy and connections to other kids during long recoveries At most schools, the two students would never have met. One boy was a teenager in high school, the other a child in early elementary school. Normal for them is to go to school. Correct,’” Danie said. “I

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students. This entails teaching fundamental prerequisites and implementing an elective model that enhances student participation by offering a more comprehensive range of choices.

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Gopher PE

APRIL 30, 2024

At the beginning of the year, we have teacher workshops, planning yearly curriculum, district responsibilities, organizing and implementing our school’s “Fun Run” fundraiser, Walk to School Day, we have kick-off assemblies, and I am busy training a new set of 5th grade students in Patrol duties.

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Relentless School Nurse

OCTOBER 16, 2023

” Her newly published book is receiving well-deserved attention and acclaim for bringing this story to life. In 2007, she left Boston and moved back to New York City to teach at an all-girls high school. She also taught Essay and Research writing in the university’s writing program.

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Stanford Childrens

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

You’ve got to do something in your spare time, so you might as well make it count, right?” In high school and college, Wilson took on his first mentoring role as the captain of various sports teams. Wilson has volunteered more than 8,000 hours—a figure that adds up to almost 11 full months.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Below are two free sleep lesson plans for middle and high school students.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A Closer Look at California States For PE in High School The California Department of Education has the responsibility of monitoring the extent to which high schools provide a course of study having these eight areas. Students and teachers at a California High School pose for a picture during weight training class.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. Ads like this pop up all the time! Introducing different options and opportunities.

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MSU

JANUARY 19, 2023

Pete Jacobson has been a wrestling coach in New York for 21 years at Edgemont High School. In his role he engages in teaching the sport coaching undergraduate program, primarily around coaching pedagogy, coach learning, and positive youth development through sport. Dr. Dan Gould helped develop this program for the NWCA.

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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

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. .” I also learned that teaching was fun and allowed me to continue to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Alexandra Lemm

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At our last district professional development, I had the honor of presenting one of my very favorite teaching topics, stations with intervention ! For elementary school teachers, intervention might be something that is done weekly and can be handled with your eyes closed. Once stations are in place, they are a well-oiled machine.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

.” (CDC Healthy Schools – Physical Education & Physical Activity) Therefore, physical education lesson plans are essential to developing a sequential curriculum. At every grade level, PE lesson plans can provide students in physical education class opportunities to develop lifelong fitness, health, and wellness skills.

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Gopher PE

AUGUST 24, 2023

First, it’s the way I was trained, both in college and in my student teaching experiences. This practice allows you to reflect on your teaching before your teaching occurs, which helps you tweak things prior to when they arise in class. – How will school-wide events affect your planning? What resources do I have?

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PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms. 45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt!

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Most Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) programs only require this one course and we all know this one course cannot fully prepare one to teach or accommodate students with unique needs in your classes. Well, that is just part of the story. So what does ‘qualified’ mean in terms of teaching adapted physical education?

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FACTS Management

MARCH 22, 2024

In a world with constantly rising costs of living, financial literacy has quickly become a must-have skill for students to master before high school graduation. On top of that, a strong grasp of financial principles helps students nurture and maintain a healthy credit report, a vital part of their future economic well-being.

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PLT4M

JULY 27, 2022

At PLT4M, we wholeheartedly believe in the power of physical education, health, and wellness for students. Horn delivers a provocative and eye-opening call to action for the overthrow of an education system that is not working well for any of its students. Horn. Michael B. Horn speaks and writes about the future of education. .”

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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. While these are great for everyday clients, they likely aren’t applicable for middle and high school students and athletes. .” Ready To Raise The Bar?

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