Mr. Kirsch

MAY 18, 2025

Field Day is more than an end-of-year event for elementary physical education teachers. Its a celebration of movement, community, and the spirit of childhood. And for those of us teaching in Title I schools, the stakes and rewards often feel even greater. Field Day is where our passion meets purpose.

PE Teacher

Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Activities and lessons bring students together through fun, snowman-inspired challenges that build leadership skills, foster community, and strengthen school spirit. Promote health-enhancing physical activity : Daily movement and activity are woven into the fun, with exciting physical challenges that keep students energized.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

The high school physical education curriculum plays a critical role in shaping students’ long-term relationship with health and fitness. For many, high school physical education class marks the final formal experience with structured physical education before transitioning to an independent, active lifestyle beyond the walls of school.

High School

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

PE

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Mike Graham, PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid, is joining forces with PLT4M to enhance elementary physical education for students and teachers alike. Mike Graham, a dedicated PE teacher and founder of PE 4 Every Kid. The obvious choice? Mike won Elementary P.E.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools.

Physical Education

Drowning in the Shallow

MARCH 15, 2025

If Physical Education is the school subject that prioritises the learning about, in and through movement, then PE Teachers need to understand what learning is and isn’t.

PE

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 23, 2025

School sport participation can be a conversation conundrum. Research consistently shows a link between low physical activity in adulthood and low movement competence (World Health Organization, 2024). However, it is my experience that in many systems, school sports requirements have waned since the 1990's.

Sports

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its a game of strategy, skill, and movement that challenges players to work together while having a whole lotta fun! Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Think Volleyball meets Spikeball.

Fitness

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

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2025

Meet Coach Jose from The Builders School in the Philippians Coach Jose Magpantay Jr. teaches Physical Education in a very small school called The Builders School. But even with a tiny school, Coach Jose makes a big impact. The school believes that children are creative, caring, and full of great ideas. Yes, Please!

PE Teacher

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Meanwhile, there has been a national movement towards cross-curricular integration. Math teachers are weaving in coding. Science teachers are collaborating with art teachers.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

The article "Differences in Spatiotemporal Brain Network Dynamics of Montessori and Traditionally Schooled Students" instantly grabbed my attention. What really stood out was the finding that Montessori students demonstrate higher functional integration and neural stability than their traditionally schooled peers.

Physical Education

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 1, 2025

In a multi-activity curriculum model more likely is that students with already developed ability in the activity, or ability able to be applied to the activity usually acquired through the participation in school and/or community sport, succeed. From this perspective, the role of the teacher is to help students 'build' memories.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cellphone bans in schools are at an all-time high. Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” Smartphones In Schools Causing Major Problems Over the past two decades, cell phone use has skyrocketed, becoming an almost universal part of daily life for both young people and adults.

High School

Gopher Sport

APRIL 24, 2025

Hosting a Unified Field Day for High School Students Have you heard of Unified Field Day? Events like these provide students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in fun, engaging activities tailored to their unique needs, ensuring they experience the joy and benefits of movement in a supportive environment!

High School

Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. It makes sense with two parents who were teachers. Elementary School Outcomes K- Grade 5 Standard 1.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

A fitness walking class encourages students to be active, consistent, and intentional with their movement—laying the foundation for lifelong fitness. >>> Schools are moving beyond traditional team sports to provide more choice, variety, and accessibility. With PLT4M, teachers have a clear roadmap to follow.

Fitness

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

This is because physical education teachers are educators. The reality is that physical education has limited time in a school curricula. This leads to an important question that needs to be addressed by physical education teachers when planning a curriculum , What curriculum is worth planning in the time available?

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

From kindergarten to high school, students grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. School districts and PE teachers often face the challenge of finding resources that are both high-quality and engaging for students of different ages, interests, and experience levels.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! Challenges Finding Elementary PE Lesson Plans For elementary PE teachers, finding the right lesson plans can feel like navigating a disjointed maze of resources. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

Elementary

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As a PE teacher in a Montessori school, I know my situation is unique compared to PE teachers in traditional schools. I recognize that I have it easier compared to many of my peers, especially in the public school setting. It was an eye-opening and fulfilling exercise.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Challenges of Teaching PE in an International School Teaching in a multicultural environment comes with its challenges.

PE

Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 5, 2025

The goal of physical education teaching is student learning and it is the teacher who has the responsibility for directing the learning through their curriculum (program design), pedagogy and assessment decision-making. Movement learning should therefore feature as the primary goal of all physical education programs.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

Tag games for elementary PE are more than just fun ways to get students movingthey help young learners build essential skills like offensive and defensive movement, evasion tactics, change of direction, and spatial awareness. Defense : Deny space during gameplay by cutting off routes and anticipating movement.

Elementary

S&S

JULY 11, 2025

But what many people don’t realize is that movement also plays an important role in helping students focus, stay on task, and … Read More The post Boost Classroom Focus with Physical Fitness – Movement Strategies to Improve Behavior and Learning appeared first on S&S Blog.

Physical Fitness

Skillastics

APRIL 21, 2025

Lets be honest most after-school and expanded learning programs arent staffed with certified fitness trainers or PE teachers. Why Physical Activity is Essential in After-School Programs Before we dive into the how, lets start with the why. Kids need movement.

Physical Activity

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

We've significantly updated our pricing and membership options after carefully considering what would help teachers and educators the most. Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy: As we head into the second half of the school year, having a solid library of lessons to keep your students engaged and active is more important than ever.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 15, 2025

Schools today are looking for resources that are current, relevant, and skills-based. In this article, we break down what a modern health curriculum looks like at both the middle school and high school levels. When schools provide a strong wellness curriculum, they help students build healthy habits that can last a lifetime.

Health

Open Phys Ed

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This module provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing movement concepts and movement patterns that can carry over into a variety of other physical activities. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

Academics

S&S

JULY 14, 2025

But beyond movement and fitness, PE offers something just as powerful: the chance to teach essential life skills that shape how … Read More The post From Gym to Classroom – Using PE to Teach Life Skills That Support Student Success appeared first on S&S Blog.

Gyms

PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. 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

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

. >>> Free Download: The Essential Guide To Teaching Weight Training What Coaches Look For in a Strength and Conditioning Program Template Coaches want a clear structure that organizes lifts, movements, and conditioning pieces. Need to add a demo or movement explanation ? His classes aren’t one-size-fits-all. Even better?

Strength

SHAPE America

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There are fewer sunlit hours after school for children to be outside and physically active. This time of year, it is increasingly important to incorporate physical activity into the school day. Adding more movement — through physical education, recess and active classrooms — is essential for beating the almost-winter blues.

Physical Activity

SHAPE America

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the principal of a preK-12 school in remote Eastern Oregon, one of the lessons I’ve learned is this: A school staff that is cared for is a staff that will be ready to take on any obstacle that comes their way. Staff wellness must be part of the school culture, which includes truly listening to staff and their needs.

Wellness

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. Be creative and include them in games and movement challenges.

Motor Skills