PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

A strong PE curriculum builds healthy habits that last a lifetime. 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.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources.

Elementary

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Whether you’re running an Expanded Learning physical activity program or seeking movement-based enrichment activities, the right approach can empower any staff member to confidently lead physical activities.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

PE

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues. Elementary students get the majority of their movement during the school day in physical education (PE) and recess. All three of these tenants of PE can be better utilized in classroom settings.

Physical Activity

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. squatting, swimming, biking) in your PE program. Include foundational skills (e.g.,

Motor Skills

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role? This means that precise movements are needed in push-ups and sit-ups to trigger the automatic count. To what extent does motivation comes in when we start with precision? may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground.

Physical Education

PE Scholar

JULY 31, 2024

Introduction Step into this week's podcast, where we explore the realm of physical education and its pivotal role in shaping the health and wellbeing of

Motivation

Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

Another, was a request by a committed teacher-training establishment from a infighting suffering country requesting for help in wanting to implement a more comprehensive physical education (PE) training programme and lastly, a local nation-wide sharing opportunity that is yet to take place (at point of writing this paragraph).

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

We have our own goals and objectives, such as teaching gross and fine motor movement and Social and Emotional skills. Having more space than a classroom is conducive to movement, and students learn better when they move. “ As a physical education teacher, you know PE is not expendable.

PE

School Yard

JANUARY 9, 2019

As an adult influence on students’ experience with health and fitness, physical education teachers can play a key role in encouraging students to make movement a priority throughout their lives. Read More: Healthy Goal-Setting and Recognizing Student Success in PE. Read More: Healthy Goal-Setting and Recognizing Student Success in PE.

Motivation

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

These are students who went through our Physical Education (PE) system and the cue/rule they used was a direct observable expectation of a pass which they conveyed without modification to their peers. I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

JUNE 15, 2021

The words sort of represent a short cut for me to understand much of what is sometimes said about skill acquisition and learning in PE. To me, these words points to the reason for thriving and successful ecological (living things and PE for us) and artificial systems (the wonderful technology out there).

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 6 ISBE PE standards help to outline the guiding principles for developing the physically literate individual through physical education. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. There is a lot to cover in a short amount of time during a semester or school year.

PE

Gopher Sport

APRIL 19, 2024

For people who have not yet had a chance to look at the new SHAPE America Standards and Grade-Span Learning Indicators , they present a clear outline of what a student should know and be able to do at key points of their education as a result of an effective and high quality PE program. You can also purchase directly from Gopher.

Physical Activity

The PE Geek

APRIL 9, 2023

Physical Education (PE) classes are designed to help students develop their physical skills and abilities. While traditional PE classes have focused on drills and practice sessions to improve these skills, the use of video feedback is becoming increasingly popular in PE classrooms. According to a study by Horton et al.

PE

Reinventing the Game

OCTOBER 23, 2020

My intention with the class is to allow some autonomy for the students and connecting it to a learning process where I get students to contemplate what they are doing and connecting it to the bigger picture of why certain movements seem more attractive over others.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Are our teaching models, strategies, approaches, etc.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. Simon Emmerson, a passionate New Zealand-born teacher who now calls Australia home, leads the PE program at STFS. STFS is a C.A.R.E.

Movement

Heartzones

OCTOBER 26, 2023

” ~ Dena Scudieri, PE Teacher at Joyce Kilmer School What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? “I love the MOTIVATION TO KEEP MOVING!” Dena shares how the admin is “in awe of the excitement and motivation that it brings her students.” “Heart Zones.

Schooling

PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes. Self-Determination Theory was first introduced in 1980 (Deci & Ryan, 1980).

Motivation

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this blog, we’re featuring 5 of our brand new, innovative products for the upcoming school year that are sure to excite and motivate your students! FlipFrenzy Set is a game that combines speed, strategy, and exercise for an electrifying PE session. With Rainbow Set magnets, they can even compete with a burst of colorful motivation.

Gyms

PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We examine the role of technology in physical education and explore best practices for maximizing student learning without letting technology become a distraction (or worse, get destroyed) in the hustle and bustle of a PE classroom. First, the subject of physical education is rooted in movement. Students don’t use technology yet.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Therefore, the first week of PE is a pivotal time to make the right impression on students. . Is this the face of someone dreading next block PE? Let's change that pre-PE feeling for students! Everything from two truths and a lie to relay races can be great pe icebreakers for your students.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. Today’s environment and increasingly sedentary lifestyles mean many children are missing out on learning fundamental movement skills, like how to run, throw, kick, catch or jump. How do we accomplish Physical Literacy at a school level?

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity. See more here on the differences between physical activity vs. physical education.) Physical literacy is about learning a wide range of functional movement skills across different activities.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Recent evidence suggests that adding developmentally appropriate cognitive demands to patterned movement stimulates executive function and the precursor skills to reading and math ( Paschen et al., The ability to synchronize movements with rhythm is fundamental to children’s ability to pull to a stand, walk, run, skip, and gallop.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2023

The physical education landscape is changing; from activities our students participate in outside of the classroom, uses of technology within the classroom, and options for students to choose their path in PE to name a few. However, in the mindset of all this change, we should revisit a playground classic, 4-square.

Physical Education

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. Creative Tools for Your PE Obstacle Course.

PE

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

KS1: “Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others. Flexibility, strength, technique, speed, control, coordination and balance are all developed through gymnastics.

Primary School

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2023

From energizing icebreakers to purposeful planning, let’s dive in and get ready to make this school year in PE the best one yet! Incorporate engaging warm-up activities that are fun, inclusive, and reinforce basic movement skills. Take the time to review and discuss PE-specific rules, safety protocols, and behavior expectations.

PE

Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

Motivate Students and Increase Activity Time with BlazePod By: Kevin Hopp, Zeke Bailes, Hank van der Merwe In an age where sedentary lifestyles have become the norm, the quest for engaging and innovative physical education solutions has led to the introduction of BlazePod , a ground breaking Flash Reflex Training system into schools.

Motivation

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Feedback and Motivation: Regular feedback on their progress can motivate students to continue working hard and improve their performance. Positive reinforcement for their achievements and constructive feedback on areas of improvement can boost students’ confidence and motivation.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

The benefits of technology in the classroom include: 1) Personalized Learning Experience – With educational technology, physical education teachers can tailor and deliver PE lesson plans that address individual student needs, interests, and abilities. Teachers can also utilize all of this data to provide feedback and insights.

Physical Education

Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“I think Heart Zones is a very impactful tool that teachers can utilize to create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom…” ~ Brian Nassif, PE Teacher at Albert Einstein Academies What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? for their motivation to play/move. Funding is important.

Schooling

Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Developments in curriculum frameworks around the world have formalised a rationale for critical thinking, problem solving and creativity in PE as elements in both curriculum design and in the wording of student achievement standards. Critical thinking can be learned.

Convergent Discovery

Learning Through Sport

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Three basic strategies have been used in physical education for the promotion of meaningful movement participation, which I will align with the focus area of sport: Prudential – the argument that movement is a useful tool towards achieving wellness. The shortfalls of this curriculum model for secondary school PE are well documented.

Teaching