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Supporting Mental Health through Movement

Human Kinetics

Presented by Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, Chicago Dance Therapy . . In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author Erica Hornthal discusses movement and how you can support mental health by helping others connect their mind with their bodies. . . . . . Books by Presenter. The course is worth three contact hours.

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ISBE PE Standards & Curriculum Alignment

PLT4M

We unpack these 6 standards and how physical education teachers can utilize PLT4M to align to the Illinois learning standards. 6 ISBE Pe Standards There are 6 ISBE PE standards for physical education teachers to consider. ” Here, technology in physical education plays an important role in self-assessment.

PE 105
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Gymnastics Lesson Plans

PLT4M

At PLT4M, we recommend teaching gymnastic skills to the entire class allowing ample students time to practice the movements together. Students can bend knees or bring legs further apart to modify the difficulty of the movement. Slow things down so that you can perform these movements with great form and technique!

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

Teachers can tap into activities like bodyweight fitness, yoga, dance, and moreall of which can be easily managed without specialized equipment. Even when the teacher is absent, PE should still promote movement and exercise. Avoid a Free Block Sub days shouldnt be a time for students to relax.

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Shape America – Enhancing Physical Education

PLT4M

Mission: To advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport. A teacher explains the points of performance of an air squat during physical education class. Technology in physical education might seem counterintuitive.

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Fitness Curriculum For Physical Education

PLT4M

For example, fitness education typically starts with foundational human movement patterns (squat, lunge, hinge, press, pull) and builds lifelong physical fitness skills in various fitness activity options like yoga, dance, pilates, weight lifting, and more.

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Volleyball Lesson Plans

PLT4M

It is okay if you have to move your feet to position yourself in front of the ball, but the goal is to not add too much foot movement in yet! It is okay if you have to move your feet to position yourself in front of the ball, but the goal is to not add too much foot movement in yet!