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. Then we went back to school. Get Access Here.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

4) Dance Let’s turn up the music and have some fun! This unit aims to provide every student an engaging and welcoming introduction to the basics of dance fitness. Here, Alexa and Hunter go through a full dance fitness routine that middle school students can follow along to. Below is an example lesson plan.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues. While it isn’t a panacea, physical activity and exercise have been shown to positively influence ALL of these troubling trends.

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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. 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

JUNE 15, 2023

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. In addition, sleep lesson plans can be a full unit, or added as supplemental content into weekly physical activity lesson plans. What about you?

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

Virtual PE is becoming an increasingly popular way to provide physical education to students. Virtual PE is a great way to engage students in physical activity while teaching important physical education concepts. Students can develop these critical lifelong fitness skills through physical education classes.

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

In principle, the American public has always understood the importance of an active healthy lifestyle. Physical activity and fitness improve physical, emotional, social, and emotional well-being. So why is physical education important?

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PLT4M

APRIL 2, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lifetime fitness activities in physical education and provide examples for class and life beyond. What Are Lifetime Fitness Activities? Outdoor Activities (Hiking, Rock Climbing, Biking) There are a wide range of lifetime fitness activities like pickleball pictured here.

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Open Phys Ed

JUNE 4, 2024

Created by: Nichole Wilder Special Contributions by: Andrea Hart, Aaron Hart, Eliza Kuhn The Backyard Games module was created as a way for students to stay active year-round while enjoying the benefits of physical activity with friends. Grades 6-8: Exhibits etiquette and adherence to rules in a variety of physical activities.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.” This instructional video is part of a larger fitness lesson utilized at the middle and high school level. . Example content!

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Open Phys Ed

MARCH 20, 2022

The Adventure Mile for Middle School is the perfect lead-up module to Fitness Running for High School – also brought to you by OPEN and Rising New York Road Runners. Rising New York Road Runners is a free, nationwide program that helps youth develop the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt. For example, only a fraction of adults continue playing sports after high school.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

Adapted physical education is a sub-discipline of physical education with an emphasis on physical education for students with disabilities. Determining who is qualified to provide services to students with disabilities (including physical education services) is left up to each state. . Now what do I mean by settings?

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PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. Students get warmed up during a physical education class.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! A recent survey found that more than 7.6

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As physical education teachers work to implement a quality physical education program aligned to the California state standards for PE, we break down actionable steps and examples to support students’ journey for a physically active healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

APRIL 5, 2023

Bigger Faster Stronger was one of the first-ever programs for high school weight rooms. 45 years later, the world of high school strength and conditioning has grown and evolved. Bigger Faster Stronger – A First Step In High School Weight Training Strength training has been around as long as the pyramids in Egypt!

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PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Redefining The Relationship Between Exercise and Self Esteem To redefine the relationship between exercise and self esteem, we need to reimagine what we are doing when we participate in physical activity and physical exercise. When we take part in regular exercise, we aren’t just impacting our physical health.

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Open Phys Ed

JULY 10, 2023

SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

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Spark PE

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

When I was in my undergrad program as a physical education major at the University of Central Florida (1980), our professors/advisors motivated us the join FAHPERDD (at the time it was called – Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver’s Ed.).

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Open Phys Ed

AUGUST 14, 2023

SIGN UP HERE PRIORITY OUTCOMES: Etiquette : Recognizes the role of rules and etiquette in physical activity with peers. Applies rules and etiquette by acting as an official for modified physical activities/games or creating dance routines within a given set of parameters.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

2011). Many high schools include elective PE classes that focus on personal fitness and weight training. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 82 (5), 46–54. Personalized systems of instruction model: Teaching health-related fitness content in high school physical education.

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2022

Just look at the titles of some of these other articles: 30 Unique Icebreakers for Kids Of All Ages 53 Ice Breaker Games (That Your Team Won’t Find Cheesy) 36 Ridiculously Fun Icebreaker Ideas, Games & Activities in 2022 Many of the most popular icebreakers that top these lists can feel corny and cheesy.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fitness education empowers students to explore physical activity and practical skills that support a healthy lifestyle. Through a comprehensive fitness curriculum , students can explore different types of physical activity and exercise programs that best support their interests and goals. What is Fitness Education?

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 9, 2024

SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Ison (2021) provides an example of a high school PE program in Illinois that was built with student interests in mind, creating courses that were more relevant to students’ lives than traditional course offerings. Canton High School Wellness, Health & PE National Spotlight 16 Jun 2022 Read more. Pritchard, T.,

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PLT4M

AUGUST 31, 2023

But smart boards in the classroom can also help enhance the overall experience for subjects like physical education. First, we know that technology in physical education has always been a divisive topic. As a subject centered around physical activity and movement, some people object to any screens in the classroom.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. Technology can be useful at enhancing teaching and learning in physical education by increasing physical activity (PA) levels (Melton et al., The Physical Educator , 76 (1), 135–155.

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

Challenges of Planning Physical Education Curriculum Models When planning different physical education curriculum models, it is hard to know where to start. Most physical education classes have a diverse range of students with varying interests and abilities. Sue is a high school P.E. Meet Sue!

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Schools might vary when they plan to cover drug education lesson plans, but the goal is to do this at middle school or early high school level before the increasing demands of peer-pressure start to arise. Yes, PLT4M has a full slate of physical activity units and PE lesson plans.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

One way or another, personal hygiene lesson plans need to be covered by most school districts across the country. Yes, beyond our personal hygiene lesson plans, PLT4M also offers health related units on things like: Nutrition Sleep Physical Literacy Social Emotional Learning Does PLT4M have other types of non-health related units?

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PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

However, in physical education, jumping right into full-blown volleyball games will leave many students in class feeling frustrated and left behind, regardless of grade level. Contact PLT4M to learn more about our volleyball lesson plans, other great modules, and physical activities!

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PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

Next, physical education classes often have varying grade levels all in one class. For example, at the high school level, physical education is usually an elective that has 9th graders through 12th graders with very different levels of experience, all in the same class. ” Check Out The Full Story!

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PLT4M

JUNE 22, 2022

Well, there’s a wide range of physical and mental benefits that promote better learning and well-being. Taking part in regular physical activity is one part to living a happy and healthy life. So why sign up for a fitness and movement program?

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2023

” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. There are countless physical education curriculum models that PE teachers can adopt.

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