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

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

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

Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

All the mentioned recent events for me are encouraging because these are stuff that drives me but still overwhelming because of the need to carve out time to have the motivation and energy to want to embark on being better at it. It is space and time that comes with joy and satisfaction in teaching and learning for teachers.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 15, 2024

First, the subject of physical education is rooted in movement. 5 Tips For Physical Education While the challenges and concerns about technology in physical education are important to consider, none of them should stop PE teachers from taking advantage of 1 to 1 devices during PE.

Physical Education

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. Understanding Motivational Theories in Physical Education Often the responsibility for motivation is placed solely on the student in physical education (PE) classes.

Motivation

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. “We have three PE teachers, but we also teach other subjects like math and food studies.” STFS is a C.A.R.E.

Movement

The PE Geek

APRIL 9, 2023

2016), video feedback provides a visual learning experience that can help students better understand their movements and identify areas for improvement. 2011), video feedback is an effective tool for enhancing skill acquisition and learning in PE classes. According to a study by Horton et al.

PE

Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I have been lamenting on this for our practise for some time, i.e. how we introduce movement evaluation cues directly as teaching cues to our learners. Much of the cues we derive from ideal movement solution may mean little to novices who are still exploring their own range of movement adaptations.

Physical Education

PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

PE

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

It helps teachers and educational institutions evaluate the effectiveness of their curriculum and teaching methods. Feedback and Motivation: Regular feedback on their progress can motivate students to continue working hard and improve their performance. It is a blend of aerobic and anaerobic capacity, strength, and mobility.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

In turn, teachers have more time to focus their attention on the students in the classroom. As a result, students can understand and see progress and results that can increase motivation and engagement. Teachers can also utilize all of this data to provide feedback and insights. Students don’t use technology yet.

Physical Education

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

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.

Convergent Discovery

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.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 16, 2024

Watch hundreds of PE teachers Hula hooping (some for of the first time) at TAHPERD! Chula Hoops Curriculum: Unit One What are teachers saying about ChulaHoops? BEST hula hoops on the market – from 30 year PE teacher! ChulaHoops has taught over 700 teachers across 12 districts in Texas.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time. But over the years, we have connected with physical education teachers, strength coaches, sports coaches, and administrators and see consistent themes. We have pulled 7 keys to success from these themes.

Strength

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.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. As a result, PE planning can feel like a never-ending puzzle.

Physical Education

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

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

2015), motivation (Melton et al., For example, a teacher can focus on teaching the cognitive and psychomotor learning domains at the beginning of the year, such as the critical elements of resistance training movements (i.e. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al., squat, press, hinge), and principles of training (i.e.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

For example, if a student has grasped a classroom behavior, the teacher can highlight this and have the student model this behavior to the rest of the class. Any model-based instruction a student leads can be a powerful tool for student motivation and engagement. First, the teacher models good form and technique of the movement.

Physical Education

Aspire-Ed

MAY 18, 2023

It’s where they learn Fundamental Movement Skills – from balancing to throwing a ball – that blossom into sporting talents and vital life tools like teamwork and taking part. Whether you’re a PE lead, primary school teacher or sports coach, you’re often pupils’ first sporting role model.

Coaching

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

At PLT4M, we work with over 1,500 school districts and have seen PE teachers masterfully blend fitness, sport, health, and wellness all into one curriculum. At PLT4M, we work with over 1,500 school districts and have seen PE teachers masterfully blend fitness, sport, health, and wellness all into one curriculum.

Physical Education

Heartzones

AUGUST 17, 2021

In the Stillwater School district in Minnesota, students had to choose between online or live classroom PE. Join the Smart PE movement to motivate minds and engage your students’ hearts this year. __. health technology, education, and training solutions to engage and motivate both instructors and students. __. [1]

Schooling

PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

As a subject centered around physical activity and movement, some people object to any screens in the classroom. Using Smart Boards In The Classroom With PLT4M Smart boards in the classroom for physical education offer an exciting opportunity for PE teachers and students. Let’s take a closer look at a few examples.

Physical Education

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Three major challenges include: Cut Backs in Physical Education Requirements Student Interest and Motivation Reputation and Results 1) Cut Backs In Physical Education Requirements – Physical education requirements are getting cut back, especially at the high school level. Motivating students in physical education is no small task!

High School

PLT4M

MARCH 15, 2023

As a bonus, our team comprises former teachers and current coaches who are directly involved in the world of high school physical education and athletics. For example, with a quick demonstration video, students don’t need to come to a screeching halt when they forget a particular exercise or movement.

High School

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

Each PLT4M video breaks down the movement, points of performance, and talks about common faults and fixes. "The instructional videos emphasize good form and technique. And in the process, also find engaging and motivating ways to inspire and excite students in the weight room. How did PLT4M start?

High School

Active Schools Us

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

An encouraging PE teacher and a school that invests in PE can make all the difference. As the parent of a first grader who has been going to school virtually since March 2020 and a 4-year-old who tags along for some of the lessons, I was naïve to how critical PE is to a child’s ability to learn until this past year.

PE

Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

This expectation can come from internal to the school and external stakeholders, including PE teachers ourselves. Some may indeed take classes led by instructors whose main modus operandi will be technique replication approaches as the quickest way to get outcomes from motivated individuals, usually very successfully.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

DECEMBER 4, 2020

The big assumption I made here (not the best assumption for a holistic picture of PE but adequate for what I want to share here) is that skill acquisition is a big part of our job as PE teachers and it is necessary for us to think about it in order to do better. Much of these involve the sciences of the body in context.

Conditioning

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

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

During this time, students learn and develop the basics of working out, focusing on foundational human movements like squatting, lunging, hinges, pressing, and pulling. Other key steps to promote a comprehensive fitness education for students include: Create movement opportunities throughout the school day.

Fitness

SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Reduce Frustration: Adapted equipment removes barriers, keeping students engaged and motivated. PE Modifications Grouped by Function Lets dive into some super simple modifications that can make a huge impact in your PE class. Develop Skills: Helps students practice and refine motor skills in a controlled, progressive manner.

Motor Skills