PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school. PE teachers can’t do it alone. Many of the most successful high school PE programs begin by listening.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

In this article, we will explore the vast range of PE curriculum options from PLT4M. Challenges Creating Quality PE Curriculum Across Grade Levels Designing a PE curriculum that works across all grade levels isn’t easy. PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity.

Motor Skills

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As a PE teacher in a Montessori school, I know my situation is unique compared to PE teachers in traditional schools. I recognize that I have it easier compared to many of my peers, especially in the public school setting. I also only meet with each class once a week.

PE Teacher

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

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As American society and schools experience growing diversity and interconnectedness, our responsibilities as teachers must embrace pedagogical approaches that nurture and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and empathy. Teaching the next generation is a way of paying forward what has been fostered inside of me.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Participants are encouraged to post on social media with #kindnessacrossthecommonwealth to show all the amazing kindness that is being spread across Kentucky in our schools, businesses, and other organizations. As a health and physical education teacher, I teach kindness as part of my curriculum. The impact of health.

Schooling

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!

Middle School

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“ What I like most about using Heart Zones is being able to refocus my time, attention, and efforts on teaching rather than crowd control.” Chad Oates, the physical educator at Mabry Middle School, has been teaching since 2008. He has experience with multiple districts, K-12 settings, adapted PE and gen ed PE.

Middle School

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 16, 2022

With our middle school volleyball season ending soon, I wanted to strike while the creative iron was hot. I probably will not pull them out again until it is time for middle school boys' volleyball in the spring. So what could I do that is volleyball themed and could teach a cool concept from the classroom?

Middle School

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Instead, PE teachers can introduce basic gymnastics skills in just about any gymnasium or space. By keeping things simple, PE teachers can introduce students to the basic elements of gymnastics with some soft mats, balance beams (or even lines painted on the floor), and boxes or other elevated surfaces.

PE Teacher

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2022

One of the most frustrating things that happen on a way too frequent basis is students who don't go to PE because they are held back by a classroom teacher. The student being held back is almost always from upper elementary or middle school. This is not a good lesson to teach our students.

PE

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

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of virtual PE, the curriculum opportunities, and the technology that makes it possible. A PLT4M activity dashboard that gives PE teacher insights on activity.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 30, 2022

This epiphany soon turns to dred for PE teachers who still have their Field Day looming over them. Some PE teachers love it. Administrators love it because it is one of the few times when the whole school comes together, young and old. It can be a boon for school spirit. What should I do for field day!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

As a result, physical education teachers have to figure out if every student should be on the same training program or if there need to be multiple programs going on in the weight room at one time. Next, not all PE teachers tasked with running a weight room class have experience in writing and creating strength and conditioning programs.

High School

Heartzones

JUNE 13, 2023

Reach Outside of the 4 Walls of the Gym During my 20 year career as a PE teacher in Vinton, Iowa, my school would hold an open house the first few weeks of school. For me, as the Physical Education teacher, I would put all the different types of balls in the middle of the gym.

Gyms

Gopher Sport

JULY 15, 2024

This means teachers can focus more on the teaching, and less on the preparation! The STEM Sports curriculum truly empowers Health/PE teachers to seamlessly blend physical education with STEM concepts effortlessly and effectively.

Sports

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 25, 2023

Physical Education teachers and sport coaches have in common the development of a curriculum (program of learning) and the method (pedagogy) to teach the content of the curriculum. What to teach Physical education programs package the content, pacing, spacing and progression of learning into a design called a curriculum.

Coaching

Spark PE

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Teaching students can be a joy, but each day can present different challenges. You’ll require a certain set of skills to handle these day-to-day tasks, with communication being one of the most important for any teacher. How can PE teachers communicate more effectively with their students? Make Sure to Explain any Jargon.

Middle School

Heartzones

MAY 11, 2022

Teaching our students accountability. It also lets us teachers interact more with the kids rather than sitting back and trying to grade them every hour on their performance. . High School PE Teacher Josh Hoehn. We started at the High School level. ” – High School PE Teacher Haley Baker.

Schooling

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Nothing is harder than teaching barbell movements to teenagers. Athletic Physical Education Classes In Action Athletic PE is not a new concept. .” While athletic PE is typically offered to high school students (10th-12th grade), there are steps also to consider before arriving to this class. Download Now!

PE

SHAPE America

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience. Here are five tips on how to teach students about death in the health education classroom (or any classroom). Preschool) PBS Kids — When a Pet Dies (Elementary School) PBS Kids Go!

Health Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

It is for this reason, school districts must reinvest in Physical Education, while at the same time, physical education teachers must ensure that their physical education curriculum is teaching students how to live healthier, more active lifestyles. More on that later!

Physical Education