PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Schools have a lot to cover and only so much time. Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. Authors Note: In recent years, the larger educational community has explored if any subject should be required, especially at the high school level.

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PLT4M

MARCH 6, 2023

Martínez explores and expands on adapted physical education and physical activity and offers practical insights for schools and communities. About The Author : Alex X. In this article Alex X. Alex has an undergraduate degree in Physical Education Teaching and a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching in Physical Education.

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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. For example, Ohio allows school districts to create an opt-out policy for various reasons. Full STUDY Students in marching band.

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Due to a variety of factors including less opportunity for physical activity throughout the day, more seated classroom time, and fewer foundational motor experiences (swinging, climbing trees, jumping rope, building forts, and kicking the can in the alley), children’s fundamental motor skills are on the decline ( Brian et al.,

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Skillastics

JUNE 23, 2022

Studies have proven that physical movement helps kids improve their memory, increase their motivation, and improve motor skills. Your kids won’t know their brains are growing, their neurons are thriving, their social skills are improving, or your after-school martial arts program helps them focus better in World History, but you will.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 13, 2021

Through the idea of sport literacy, I sought to promote synergies in TGfU and Sport Education, rather than regarding them as competing possibilities for secondary school sport teaching. 452) through which to achieve education in, through and about sport (Arnold, 1979; Drummond & Pill, 2011).

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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. But the California State Standards for PE can still be achieved by teaching basic water safety and dry-land swim skills. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The purpose of this blog is to discuss the construction of a curriculum for your school or district. It is common practice for teachers to search for fitness routines, skills, and games. A collection of games, fitness, and skill activities is not a curriculum. Consider all the Community Factors.

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The PE Hub

JANUARY 4, 2022

From shape recognition and fine motor skills to self-confidence and knowledge building, puzzles have always been educational tools that promote physical, emotional, and mental development that will benefit them way beyond the school walls.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 11, 2019

Games motivate students to take risks and actions, persist through failures, set and achieve often difficult goals and put attention, time and effort to acquiring knowledge and skills. At schools I’ve taught, this is always the case. Games allow kids to practice and develop physical skills such as hand-eye coordination.

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. And while this call to action for physical education might seem obvious to some, the subject of physical education is constantly battling for respect and relevance within schools.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Many different educational directives, like the Whole School Model, put the two terms into one bucket. So often, in schools, we conflate regular physical activity as an adequate replacement for physical education classes. Students can often opt out of middle and high school physical education classes. Ready to Learn More? .

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

multiple variations of a task focusing on the same motor skill). Let’s look at some of the strategies she is using in class throughout the school year. Establishing a why at the beginning of a school year, unit, or lesson, can provide context of an activity in one’s life. Achievement and achievement motivation (pp.

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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! Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often struggle with motor skills, making it difficult for these children in physical education classes because they may not be able to keep up.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students. When using this curriculum mapping framework to create a vertically integrated PE Curriculum, that means starting with high school students and your upper grade levels.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Physical education, as defined by Shape America , is just like any other subject in school, “Physical education is an academic subject and serves as the foundation of a CSPAP and, as such, demands the same education rigor as other core subjects.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness. In addition, we offer ideas and insights for physical education teachers looking to enhance a quality program at their schools.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. PLT4M offers a comprehensive collection of over 150 PE games for elementary teachers, covering many of the most popular units and activities used in schools today.

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