Learning Through Sport

MARCH 1, 2025

In a prevous blog here I began to look at concept based curriculum model for physical education as an alternative to a multi-activity curriculum model. Inherent in adopting a concept or thematic based curriculum structure for physical education is that what is learnt is able to be transfered to other contexts.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This shared struggle not only builds physical toughness but also reinforces the mental and emotional endurance necessary to face real-world challenges with confidence and strength. RESILIENCY FOR STUDENTS Physical education provides many benefits for developing resiliency.

Strength

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Report Card on Physical Activity For Children and Youth from the Physical Activity Alliance has long served as a trusted resource for measuring and monitoring data surrounding overall physical activity and more specifically, physical education. Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2% Grade 12: 33.0%

PE

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Incorporating floor hockey into a physical education curriculum is a great way to get kids motivated and involved in physical activity. Fitness challenges can enhance kids’ conditioning and strength for hockey and serve as warm-up or cool-down activities. This encourages overall balance practice and coordination.

Teaching

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. Born with right hemiplegia, a partial paralysis on her right side—a condition as rare as she is unique—Heather has faced physical challenges from day one.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

Muscle Engagement: Lifting and rolling a bowling ball works various muscle groups in the arms, shoulders, chest, and legs, building strength and endurance. Bowling in Physical Education can look, feel and play out like being at a bowling alley, but it doesnt have to. Get all your Bowling Equipment Needs from Gopher Sport!

Physical Education

Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Physical Growth and Maturation From infancy to adolescence, children undergo substantial changes in skeletal structure, muscular strength, cardiorespiratory capacity, and coordination. Some children do not show significant athletic promise at age 10, but by 15 or 16, they have the size, strength, and motivation to excel.

Sports

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. ” Free Download!

PE

Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

These exercises improve strength, coordination, and help prevent injuries. Students also learn proper form and the importance of regular physical activity for overall health. The focus is on age-appropriate exercises such as bodyweight movements, light resistance training, and core stability work. What is Mindfulness?

Endurance

Montessori Physical Education

MAY 18, 2025

In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience (#2315), world-renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés gave a heartfelt endorsement of the Montessori Method , offering a powerful and personal testimony that may introduce hundreds of thousands to this transformative educational philosophy.

Movement

PLT4M

AUGUST 1, 2025

It works for all fitness levels and is quickly becoming a popular elective in physical education programs across the country. Walking for fitness classes are helping redefine what success looks like in physical education. A walking for fitness class is a fun, accessible way to get students moving.

Fitness

Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 23, 2025

Similarly to speed, now you must consider matching throwing strength. There is also the consideration of who can throw the farthest, which will undoubtedly influence these races to the ball. Once the game is over, we discuss what skills this game is working on.

Teaching

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Fun Jump Rope Activities for Elementary PE There are many different ways to make jumping rope fun for elementary students in physical education class. Identifies movement strengths and opportunities for practice to support individual improvement. Demonstrates the ability to encourage others. Sets observable short-term goals.

Elementary

PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

Identifies and participates in physical activities representing different cultures. Identifies movement strengths and opportunities for practice for individual improvement. Want more than just basketball resources for elementary physical education class? Examples include, but are not limited to: 2.5.1

Elementary

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 2, 2025

Here is an opportunity to attend a clinic in Tempe, AZ at Corona Del Sol High School on May 3rd from 8 am to 3 pm with the National High School Strength & Conditioning Association. There is a cost for tickets.

High School

PLT4M

JULY 30, 2025

Creating a great strength and conditioning program template takes more than just jotting down sets and reps on a spreadsheet. That’s why a good strength and conditioning program template should be more than static. PLT4M: A Dynamic Strength and Conditioning Template Solution PLT4M goes beyond the old-school template model.

Strength

SHAPE America

AUGUST 11, 2022

At one such lunch with Mary Henninger, professor in the PETE program at Illinois State University, we began jotting down notes on a napkin — strategies for launching a successful career as a health and physical education teacher. As the clock ticks toward graduation, those innocent, every-once-in-a-while thoughts gain strength.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Precision in Physical Education (PE) – What is its role? As usual recently, my thoughts get built up mainly due to professional life impacting experiences that gets me reflecting on our profession. may be considered as being not align to the reality of school business on the ground.

Physical Education

SHAPE America

APRIL 18, 2023

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education & Sport Week (May 1-7) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and sport in the lives of kids of all ages. The week also serves as the kickoff to National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I invite you to also develop and share your own ideas!

Motor Skills

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Christi Meyer is a long-time advocate for quality physical education programs. Check out her actionable steps to funding physical education programs. Challenges Of Funding Physical Education Programs School districts have a lot of different school programs they need to consider funding.

Physical Education

Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Heart Rate & Resistance Training Re-Imagined For Physical Education & Sport “Lifting any weight that increases resistance on your muscles is the key. During strength training in sports and in physical education class, how can one measure the progress of our most vital muscle?

Physical Education

PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

At times over the years, assessments and tests have mistakenly become interchangeable words in the world of education. In this article, we set out to better define assessments in physical education and how they can be utilized to empower student learning and provide better teacher insights. get the free e-book now.

Assessment

PLT4M

JULY 31, 2023

This article explores all things tracking student progress in physical education. Next, we break down the what, when, and how of tracking student progress in physical education. The benefits of tracking student progress include: Personalized Learning: Students have unique strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Lynne Kenney with Zainab Khokha Physical Education class is an optimal setting for students to develop and practice the precursor skills that precede learning. These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

MAY 2, 2023

In a world where technology and innovation dominate, the importance of Health and Physical Education is often overlooked. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why teaching Health and Physical Education is crucial and how literacy is the foundational skill upon which all knowledge is built. The answer is simple.

Physical Education

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

Middle School

PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Why is physical education important to health?

Physical Education

PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

A growing number of school districts and states allow exemptions from physical education. First, we break down the physical education waiver form and how schools and states use it. Next, we explore the rise in popularity, concerns around student opt-outs, and what it all means to the subject of physical education.

Physical Education

PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Adapted physical education and adapted physical activity programs play a critical role in promoting physical activity and overall well-being for individuals with disabilities. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

Physical Education

Heartzones

AUGUST 10, 2023

The Urgency for Applying Individualized Instruction in Physical Education & Sports Fred Keller, (1964) introduced the “personalized system of instruction,” based on 9 accepted educational principles that have produced documented success. Data from every area of education is documented in student records.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

JULY 26, 2024

As physical educators, I believe that we can make a big difference in the gym, teaching peace and love through our everyday practices. We also repeat these HUMILITY words at times: Calmness is mastery Self-control is strength Admit mistakes and take responsibility QUICK to speak the good of others LISTEN to the ideas of others.

Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 27, 2024

Jennifer Houston – Mesa Public Schools Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators and welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are starting off our adapted physical education (APE) blogs this year with some information about working with students with Autism. These ideas are not just mine.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

APRIL 7, 2023

Called the 11+ warm-up program, it involves 15 exercises performed in a specific sequence, involving both dynamic and strength exercises. Six exercises with a focus on core and leg strength, agility/plyometrics, and balance. While the program has been specifically designed for soccer, it can be adapted for other field sports.

Agility

Active Schools Us

JUNE 6, 2024

Finding Strength in Challenges Research has shown that people who have faced significant adversity are often more successful. We realize our full potential and discover our inner strength when overcoming obstacles. In one of my recent Physical Education classes, I posted a question for the students to reflect on.

Teaching

PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. This article explores specific programs and approaches for the different levels of students in a high school strength and conditioning program.

High School