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Middle School Physical Education Units

PLT4M

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!

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5 Ways to Celebrate PE & Sport Week in Your School … All Year Long!

SHAPE America

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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PE Lesson Plans (With Free Downloadble PDFs)

PLT4M

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. These 15 ready to go lessons can help! . Get Access Here.

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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

PLT4M

For example, fitness education typically starts with foundational human movement patterns (squat, lunge, hinge, press, pull) and builds lifelong physical fitness skills in various fitness activity options like yoga, dance, pilates, weight lifting, and more.

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Physical Education Articles For Advocacy

PLT4M

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. Statistics about the current state of child wellness. 12 Physical Education Articles Below are a sampling of different physical education articles from PLT4M.

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Should Physical Education Be Required?

PLT4M

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness.

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Physical Activity And Academic Performance

PLT4M

Physical activity can have an impact on cognitive skills and attitudes and academic behavior, all of which are important components of improved academic performance. These include enhanced concentration and attention as well as improved classroom behavor. Over 1,500 schools use PLT4M in their physical education classes.