SHAPE America

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

They are cautionary tales for teens and their teachers about the importance of avoiding vaping and living nicotine free. Many teens will face similar challenges, but youth vaping is preventable, and teachers like you can help. Research continues to be conducted to learn how vaping can affect physical performance. Study the film.

Physical Fitness

Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 23, 2024

National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education. Click Here) for more information.

Physical Education

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. Corbin (Corbin C.

Physical Education

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Free Professional Development For PE From full courses to on-demand webinars, tap into the PLT4M classroom for continuing education opportunities for physical education teachers. . Exercise and Academics – Why Aren’t Kids More Physically Active? PLT4M Classroom. So why is this happening? Ready to Learn More?

Academics

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2021

In this episode we join them in one of their undergraduate APE classes, where they had a panel of recent APE student teachers and their mentors they worked with in the field. They go in-depth and discuss their experiences, how they navigated the pandemic and student teaching, and the keys to becoming a successful APE teacher.

Teacher

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

AUGUST 22, 2023

Physical Education in Schools – Quality, Comprehensive, & Consistent With a long list of health benefits of physical education in schools, it is essential we have a clear understanding of what physical education programs can and should look like. Physical education is an academic subject, just like math or science.

Physical Education

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

From beach days to park picnics, sport discs have been the go-to casual game for decades. But what if I told you there’s a new game in town that makes disc sports enjoyable for all ages, and especially for your physical education classes? It’s not just for the sports enthusiasts or the naturally athletic kids.

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.

Middle School

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

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Running is an essential objective for every student because so many other skills, games, and sports rely on the ability to run. Physical education professionals (and some Montessori teachers) may ask, “What are we losing from traditional PE if we utilize an integrative model?” This is no different in PE. What are we losing?

PE

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

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

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

S&S

MARCH 6, 2023

Our May 2023 Fitness Challenge Calendar is here! This printable calendar is a great resource that teachers can share with students and encourage them to do at home or as an … Read More The post May Printable Fitness Challenge Calendar appeared first on S&S Blog. Keep kids and active during the month of May!

Fitness

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2024

It’s a sport that offers tremendous benefits to students well beyond the court. By incorporating tennis into your physical education curriculum, you can help boost their academic performance, improve their behavior, and encourage them to engage more with their community. years longer than those that participate in other sports 2.

Schooling

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

At the heart of this program is Oliver Matthew Caja , a seasoned PE teacher with 20 years of experience in the field. His international experience brings a unique perspective to SPH’s PE curriculum, which blends physical activity with cultural appreciation. This has restricted the indoor sports activities that can be offered.

PE

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

However, later on in its development, different tools and weapons were added to the sport. The founder of Shotokan was also an educational teacher at the Toyama College of Agriculture and Engineering in Japan. The training also includes physical fitness, as well as martial arts philosophy and history.

Flexibility

Physical Education Ideas

DECEMBER 31, 2023

teaching in regard to the four domains of physical literacy. Physical literacy involves holistic lifelong learning through movement and physical activity. It delivers physical, psychological, social and cognitive health and wellbeing benefits. A 2023 case study was conducted by the Australian Institute of Sport.

Physical Education

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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores student centered learning examples in physical education with the use of technology. PLT4M Classroom.

Assessment

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

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. For example, if they participate in sports, marching band, or prove they participate in some other type of physical activity, they don’t have to take PE. “I am a physical EDUCATION teacher, not physical activity teacher.”

Physical Activity

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

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

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

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. Teambuildr – A training software geared towards professional and collegiate sports teams that have certified strength coaches.

High School

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 7, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. PLT4M Classroom.

Motivation

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

Active Schools Us

MAY 2, 2022

Second, recognize that May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Physical activity is one of the best tools we have to help combat chronic diseases experienced by over half of all Americans. One is National Physical Education and Sport Week and the other is Employee Wellness Week.

Physical Activity

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

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