Reinventing the Game

AUGUST 27, 2021

The preceding words do sound like a tired teacher rather than reality. It is space and time that comes with joy and satisfaction in teaching and learning for teachers. Many a times we unfairly relegate our efforts to merely ensuring physical fitness and the teaching of X number of games.

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. We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. Reach out to us for a free consultation!

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique! Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. An introduction to all things movement and fitness!

Middle School

PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. First, movement breaks promote increased focus and attention span.

Movement

PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Growing Trend Of Designing Personal Fitness Plans In Physical Education Many schools look to deepen students’ knowledge of physical fitness by having students create personalized fitness and workout plans during physical education classes.

Fitness

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

It doesn't have to be running; many different movement modalities exist. We want to give the child as many potential possibilities as we can by exposing the child to as many different types of movement as possible. However, we do work towards mastering basic gross and fine motor movements. “ What are we losing?

PE

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

While the content and material covered by physical education teachers will vary throughout the United States, there should be some overarching themes. ” But beyond the high-level definitions, it is crucial to be specific and clear about what physical education should look like in schools.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

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.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez is a Project Coordinator for the Community Health Department at Lakeshore Foundation and an Inclusion Specialist for The National Center on Health Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD). Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students, families, teachers, and school districts. As everyone starts to plan for the upcoming year, this article explores back to school planning for physical education teachers. To start, physical education teachers can define their overarching goal for students.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

.” (Mandigo, Francis, Lodewyk & Lopez, 2012) And over the years, we have continued to seek answers and definitions to the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” And beyond just ability, people have started to look at the importance of motivation and attitudes toward physical fitness and activity.

Physical Education

The Sporting

JANUARY 10, 2023

The founder of Shotokan was also an educational teacher at the Toyama College of Agriculture and Engineering in Japan. This position is used for offensive movements and allows the practitioner to move forward quickly. It is a hard style of karate that incorporates many soft techniques and movements.

Flexibility

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools is a 342-page document that outlines the California state standards for PE. ” From there, the framework outlines a “standards-based instructional design process” that shows a step-by-step process for physical education programs and standard alignment.

PE

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

Benefits of Tracking Student Progress – The Why Tracking student progress benefits students, teachers, administrators, and families. By tracking their progress, teachers can identify individual student learning needs and tailor their teaching methods to suit each student better.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program. Promotes Physical Activity: Easter games get students up and moving, promoting physical fitness and active lifestyles.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Physical education is the best place for students to participate in regular workouts and exercise programs. A quality physical education program will enhance students’ physical fitness and promote the proven positive effects on mental well-being. But schools are reimagining P.E. Ready to Learn More?

Fitness

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Rather than hyper-focusing on one element of physical fitness (muscular strength, aerobic endurance, etc.),

Fitness

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Physical education is an integral part of any student’s education. It is essential for students to learn how to stay fit and healthy. A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 31, 2023

teaching in regard to the four domains of physical literacy. When we teach, we know it is our job to get students moving and enjoy being active because we know (or should know) that everyone has the potential to value, develop and maintain positive physical activity behaviors for life.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

It is a powerful teaching tool that allows physical education teachers to show students how to do something correctly and with proper form. This article will discuss modeling in physical education, provide examples, and discuss how it can be used to improve student learning.

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Historically, sport coaches and strength coaches have worked with high school athletes, but now physical education teachers are getting involved. A physical education teacher works with a student in a high school strength and conditioning class.

High School

PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education. Shape America and other groups have worked to help make a clear distinction between physical activity vs physical education. ” – Shape America.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For example, schools looking to make time for other subjects like math, science, and English often only require 9th-grade PE as a general physical education requirement to graduate. Unlike other subjects, PE requires physical activity and movement, which can be intimidating to many students.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

When every school across the country went remote in March of 2020, there was a collective spirit around the benefits of physical activity for students. We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

Physical Activity

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We break down the importance of physical education lesson plans and highlight some of the best places to find physical education lesson plans for your age and audience. The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes.

PE

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

There is no one set way to teach physical education. All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. Many physical education programs have recently transitioned to a fitness education model. Meet Sue!

Physical Education

PLT4M

APRIL 11, 2023

The Press – Vertical & Horizontal The “press” is a foundational human movement. Teachers and coaches don’t want to run the “risk.” There are a lot of different press variations and names for the movement. Read on to learn more about how to perform the strict press correctly.

Movement

PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

We break down what makes for a great physical education app for teachers, students, and schools. And we hear teachers refer to students as “digital natives,” meaning that they grew up with technology and have used it almost like it is second nature. ” Read More! Students are on phones and devices a lot!

Phys Ed

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Importance of Managing Student Behavior Bad behavior has rippling effects in schools that teachers, school counselors, and administrators all want to address. When a teacher is constantly dealing with a disruptive student or multiple students, they are forced to spend less time providing effective instruction.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2023

At the heart of any good strength and conditioning software is a streamlined management tool that can make life easier for coaches, teachers, and personal trainers. These students and athletes participate in strength training via physical education or with sports teams.

High School

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

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Physical fitness is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are 5 components of physical fitness that are essential for overall health and well-being. This article will discuss each component and how it contributes to physical fitness. What Are The 5 Components Of Physical Fitness?

Physical Fitness

Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

My own interest in Ecological Dynamics approaches when looking at how we interact with the world in our needed actions daily definitely takes up quite a bit of the time I have that is dedicated to professional development outside of the business of being a teacher leader on a day-to-day basis. It is not easy.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes.

Education

Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” Forget the trick—this is all about the treat of combining fitness with fun, and trust me, your students will love it! Creativity Meets Physical Fitness Halloween is all about imagination, and that’s something PE games can tap into too!

Fitness

Active Schools Us

MAY 2, 2022

Other than making activity contagious and helping it spread, here are some other ways you can make movement a habit throughout the month of May and beyond. The intent is to promote all forms of physical activity. Second, recognize that May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Physical Activity

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching physical fitness. And while there are many ways to approach fitness education, it is essential to understand what fitness education is not.

Fitness