Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

The challenge now is to fill up the flexible spaces in between the structures with realities of how learners learn. It reached a point where I wondered what really I have accomplished in decades of teaching Physical Education (PE) or if I even have been teaching at all. This is great, this is how we have survived for so long.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Stretching routines for flexibility are essential for keeping your body flexible, strong, and healthy. Whether you’re looking to improve your flexibility for a specific sport or just to improve your overall health, there are a variety of stretching routines that can help you achieve your goals. What Is Flexibility?

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Gopher Sport

AUGUST 28, 2023

The physical education landscape is changing; from activities our students participate in outside of the classroom, uses of technology within the classroom, and options for students to choose their path in PE to name a few. Economical and Flexible: Equipment Recommendations for 4-Square Fun! Skills Developed: Forehand/backhand.

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PLT4M

APRIL 22, 2024

When it comes to preparing for gymnastics lesson plans in physical education, you don’t need an Olympic style set up from pommel horses to parallel bars. At PLT4M, we recommend teaching gymnastic skills to the entire class allowing ample students time to practice the movements together. Think biceps by the ears!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Many educators and schools have decided to say, “No cell phones in class!” From smart boards, projectors, and tablets to engaging educational apps and online collaborative tools, there are countless ways to embrace technology in the classroom—without the buzz of a smartphone.

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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. He specializes in creating training and physical resources for physical education teachers to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.

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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. Identifying Learning Gaps: Tracking progress allows educators to identify learning gaps or areas where students are struggling.

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Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Segments include: the incredible flexibility and recovery abilities of Kim Clijsters; the tremendous power generated by the backhand of Serena Williams; the ballet-like movement of a spin-around groundstroke produced by Elena Dementieva; and the rippling quadriceps of Samantha Stosur as she absorbs the shock of ground contact during a forehand.

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. What Are Evidence Based Practices in Education?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

These components are cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Muscular Endurance: Muscular endurance is the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to perform repeated movements or hold a position for an extended period without fatigue.

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Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary to perform daily activities. Could you become as strong as The Hulk, or Superman? Or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? But what about emergencies?

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Mr. Suarez's Physical Education

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Muscles play a very important role in our bodies, not only for movement but for the strength, endurance, and flexibility necessary to perform daily activities. Could you become as strong as The Hulk, or Superman? Or are you destined to be a 90 pound weakling? But what about emergencies?

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

As technology advances, it is becoming increasingly important for physical education teachers to integrate technology into their classrooms. Technology can provide various benefits to physical education classes, including improved engagement, increased access to resources, and better assessment of student progress.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 30, 2022

PE warm up routines are an excellent opportunity to kick start physical education classes. An established physical education warm up routine can give students clear expectations to start class. Warm up exercises for physical education classes can serve multiple purposes. PE Warm ups can make for better workouts.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. By empowering students to take charge of their fitness, physical education programs hope to foster lifelong healthy habits and a deeper understanding of maintaining physical well-being.

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The Sporting

JANUARY 10, 2023

The founder of Shotokan was also an educational teacher at the Toyama College of Agriculture and Engineering in Japan. The Shotokan style of karate emphasises speed, power and flexibility. This position is used for offensive movements and allows the practitioner to move forward quickly.

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Nothing brought shame quite like a week-long test that evaluated speed, strength, and flexibility. What are we really trying to do with physical education classes? However, suppose we are looking at the goal of a physical education program over the whole span of the student’s tenure in school. Then it was the week of doom.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 30, 2021

Cleland’s (2011) depiction of an enriched learning environment in PE should be considered together with M cBride's (1991b, 1997) suggestion that PE teachers need to use teaching styles that promote inquiry, in addition to creating movement contexts and activity environments designed to foster the dispositions that support thinking processes.

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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. Moreover, Physical Education promotes cognitive development by stimulating neural pathways associated with socialization and learning. 2019 ; Hardy et al.,

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We share six examples of fitness-focused pe activities without equipment and provide a downloadable PDF of even more lessons for your physical education class. If you are on a time crunch for physical education class, pe activities without equipment can let you get right to work and spend more time moving and active.

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PLT4M

JUNE 5, 2023

Differentiated learning strategies are becoming increasingly important in physical education. By using differentiated learning strategies, physical education teachers can create an environment more conducive to learning, allowing each student to reach their full potential. So let’s take a closer look!

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Physical education in high school is integral to a student’s educational journey. However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. 2) Mental – High school is a tough time for many students.

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Gopher Sport

APRIL 1, 2022

Stretching and Yoga are some of the most beneficial movements you can add to your PE program. Not every student is comfortable with these types of movements. Check out a few ways to help students with their balance, flexibility, and coordination while keeping them engaged and interested. Build It Into a Routine for Every Class.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 29, 2023

This game helps the student explore different movement patterns, which can be very challenging. Not everyone will do the same series of movements to accomplish their task. The first movement that they need to practice is being able to sit up without any assistance from their hands. Repeat for a specific number of sets and reps.

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Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

But we now know that there are more long-term reactions the body has to a lack of movement that are lurking just beneath the surface. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us we have to be flexible when it comes to implementing physical activity. They are now offered on-site as clubs and or to help with staff shortages.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. Benefits of a High School Strength and Conditioning Curriculum High school strength and conditioning is becoming an increasingly popular component of physical education curriculums.

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Learning Through Sport

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

GBAs provide an alternative to the technical orientated ‘behavourist’ teaching and sport coaching which is based on a dominance of direct instruction for replication of prescribed movement models (Pill & Hyndman, 2018): what Tinning (2010) described as demonstrate-explain-practice.

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Montessori Physical Education

OCTOBER 23, 2022

This game helps the student explore different movement patterns, which is very challenging. The first movement that they need to practice is being able to sit up without any assistance from their hands. In contrast, others are very flexible and will stand up from an extreme squatting position.

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

James Grinsted – Youth Programmes Manager – Education at Birmingham 2022. Matthew Whittington – Playground Activator National Tutor – Aspire Active Education. Andrew Stanton – QTS, Maths Lead & Programme Manager – Aspire Active Education. Crichton Casbon - Education Consultant.

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Moving Minds Blog

MAY 10, 2022

Teachers often fall along a continuum of integrating movement in their classrooms, ranging from fully comfortable to extremely hesitant, for a variety of reasons. It’s my goal, as a teacher educator, to try to move all pre-service and in-service teachers down the spectrum to the “fully comfortable” side.

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PLT4M

JANUARY 12, 2024

Whether someone is a beginner or an advanced athlete, templates can be modified to suit individual needs and capabilities Southeast Polk students workout in the weight room during physical education. Let’s look closer at strength and conditioning templates for schools, teams, and physical education classes.

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Skillastics

JULY 1, 2022

Faced with the unique obstacle of continuing physical activity and movement while living and learning remotely, we rose to the challenge and created our own programming: Digital Programs that could be used in remote, hybrid, or onsite classroom environments.

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Skillastics

JULY 1, 2022

Faced with the unique obstacle of continuing physical activity and movement while living and learning remotely, we rose to the challenge and created our own programming: Digital Programs that could be used in remote, hybrid, or onsite classroom environments.

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TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

Here is some research that has stuck with me for a while and has proven to be effective and flexible so students can be given the tools to learn and grow in any program. My wife and I just started our journey as international educators at a school where we had to use the SHAPE Standards from the United States.

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TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

Here is some research that has stuck with me for a while and has proven to be effective and flexible so students can be given the tools to learn and grow in any program. My wife and I just started our journey as international educators at a school where we had to use the SHAPE Standards from the United States.

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Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2023

Incorporate engaging warm-up activities that are fun, inclusive, and reinforce basic movement skills. Transitioning students back to physical education after summer break requires intentional planning and purposeful strategies. Be excited, enthusiastic, creative, and flexible! Best of luck on the upcoming year.

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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. No matter what type of school students are enrolled in, children of all ages need physical activity and physical education.

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