Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Parents and coaches, bombarded with stories of children being offered collegiate scholarships in middle school or making national-level teams at age ten, feel an impetus to accelerate their own childrens development. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

Sports

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

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

Relentless School Nurse

APRIL 24, 2023

My first experience with the spirit, power and complicated depth of a middle schooler came years before I was a school nurse. In the quiet of the middle of the night all alone she had come to an extraordinary decision, by herself, for herself and for the baby. Thank you Judy for sharing your story from the field.

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

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. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

High School

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. Social Emotional Learning wheel.

High School

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

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

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. It’s been great working with Scott.”.

High School

PLT4M

AUGUST 25, 2023

Five years ago, when Paul Russick took over as head football coach at Honesdale High School in Pennsylvania, he had aspirations for success on and off the football field. Kim Lawson, a PE teacher and coach of various sports at the school, had always been a champion of the weight room.

Middle School

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

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. ” (CDC Healthy Schools – Physical Education & Physical Activity) Therefore, physical education lesson plans are essential to developing a sequential curriculum. Example content!

PE

Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 7, 2023

With each year in middle school that passed, the quiet, confident teen found it harder and harder to talk and breathe. This means that they’re skilled at working to maintain holistic strength in the entire area. It gives her energy and joy, more than any other activity. That’s why losing her voice was so tragic.

Middle School

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. It’s important for coaches and parents to maintain perspective: while winning is certainly nice, the ultimate goal is to prepare these athletes for what’s to come in middle school, high school, and beyond.

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE in the Age of Virtual Schools Virtual schools are here to stay. In fact, there has been a rise in virtual school enrollment following the pandemic. As a result, many families opt for a virtual learning experience, and public school districts, charter schools, and private schools are all embracing the demand.

PE

PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

Students can practice and develop body control, balance, mobility, strength, and more through the fun and exciting sport of gymnastics. Key Takeaways on Gymnastics Lesson Plans Gymnastics lessons can be an excellent addition for elementary and middle school physical education classes!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. Fitness curriculum focuses on building skills in physical activity options that students can do beyond the walls of schools. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

Physical Education

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! million students participate in high school sports.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The first time my middle school students played this game, I didn’t explain that this game was serving as a metaphor for sustainability and conservation. One of the strengths of open-ended games is that they can effectively subvert expectations and open one’s mind to new possibilities.

PE

PLT4M

JANUARY 30, 2023

These workouts can help improve strength, endurance, and coordination, while also providing a fun and challenging way to get a full-body workout. More importantly, teachers want to introduce and replicate the fitness options that students will see outside of school. Bootcamp-style workouts and gyms are on the rise.

Physical Education

Spark PE

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Horizontal climbing walls, also known as Traverse Walls®, are a popular choice in elementary and middle schools since their 8- or 10-foot heights make them easier to manage than roped vertical climbing walls. While climbing, children develop strength, coordination and balance. Change Sides or Start in the Middle.

Coordination

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. Was our Tuesday session focused on cardiovascular activity or muscular strength?

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 5, 2023

Whether for athletic development or general fitness, the barbell bench press is one of the most effective exercises for developing muscular strength. A common fault in middle and high school strength training is jumping right to the barbell. Let’s stay injury free and keep the butt down!

Strength

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. Okay, I can do that.

Gyms

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success.

Physical Education

Open Phys Ed

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Ability to recognize family, school and community resources and supports. Ability to assesses strengths and limitations with confidence, optimism, and growth mindset. SOCIAL AWARENESS. Ability to see different points of view and empathize with all people. Ability to understand social and ethical norms for behavior. SELF-AWARENESS.

Academics

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 16, 2022

While it still applies, it’s simplistic, and we need something new to deal with the coming reality that they will be leaving the school pretty soon. This is why team sports in school are held in such high esteem. Another term that gets thrown around (something Montessori schools seem to be especially good at) is executive functioning.

Achievement

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. When using this curriculum mapping framework to create a vertically integrated PE Curriculum, that means starting with high school students and your upper grade levels.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 30, 2022

I did the Zombie Fitness lesson this past Friday with my middle school students. I even had six students with enough coordination, balance, and strength to go from lying down to standing, only using one leg! They were surprised and amused by the challenge of trying to stand up with only some of their appendages available.

Fitness