PLT4M

OCTOBER 13, 2022

PLT4M, the Lakeshore Foundation and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) are proud to announce a new partnership. The purpose of this collaboration is to support physical education teachers and coaches to provide better access and inclusion for students with disabilities. . Learn MORE.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. PLT4M Classroom.

Motivation

Better Coaching

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In contrast, multi-sport participation involves engaging in a variety of sports throughout the year, allowing athletes to experience different types of physical activities and training environments. By switching between different sports, athletes give overworked muscle groups a chance to rest while still staying active.

Sports

Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Can science really confirm that physical activity affects the way we learn? Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. But the connection to how the brain and physical activity work together goes much deeper.

Movement

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., 2015), motivation (Melton et al., 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al., Top 5 Benefits of Using Technology in Physical Education. get the free e-book now.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Looking for a challenging content domain to motivate children to learn a broad range of motor skills? This was demonstrated by the fact that a majority of children voluntary participated in parkour during recess when they learned it in physical education 1. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education , 41 (3), 492-501.

Elementary School

School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Skill-Building & Review.

PE

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 11, 2019

Games motivate students to take risks and actions, persist through failures, set and achieve often difficult goals and put attention, time and effort to acquiring knowledge and skills. Because students really enjoy playing games, it is a good way to focus their attention and actively immerse them in what I am trying to teach.

Motor Skills

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with motor skills, making it difficult for these children in physical education classes because they may not be able to keep up. This can lead to embarrassment among their peers and a lack of interest in physical activity (think physical literacy).

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

Any model-based instruction a student leads can be a powerful tool for student motivation and engagement. For example, a teacher could display an instructional video of a physical activity. But physical education teachers might not feel confident leading these types of classes from start to finish.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Physical education provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.”

Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

What is Quality Physical Education? Quality physical education programs provide students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy, and emotional intelligence.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Here are some reasons to use adapted equipment: Enhance Participation: Using adapted equipment ensures all students, regardless of ability, can engage in physical activities. Reduce Frustration: Adapted equipment removes barriers, keeping students engaged and motivated.

Motor Skills