PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

Throwing and catching games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. These games also promote teamwork, communication, and decision-making, making them a valuable part of any PE curriculum. Grades 3-5: 1.5.10

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Gopher Sport

MARCH 3, 2025

The practice of keeping score reinforces math skills and can foster social interaction and sportsmanship within a group setting. Key reasons why bowling is beneficial in PE: Inclusive Nature: Bowling can be adapted to accommodate different physical abilities, making it accessible to students with varying fitness levels.

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PLT4M

MARCH 18, 2025

Soccer games for elementary PE are more than just fun activitiesthey help students develop essential motor skills, coordination, and spatial awareness. Fun Soccer Games For Elementary PE Soccer is one of the most popular sports around the world, and many students may have already experienced playing outside of school.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! Our last blog focused on what adapted physical educators actually do. This month the hope is to clarify what adapted physical education is. If you notice above, the word used is ‘ADAPTED’ physical education rather than adaptive physical education. 1402 (25)].

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) provides leadership, resources, and best practices for school districts across the state. In addition, they provide Illinois learning standards for a diverse range of subject areas, including physical education.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

So should physical education be required? Suppose the big-picture goal of education is to equip students with a robust set of skills and knowledge to live successful lives. In that case, a quality physical education program should be a staple of any comprehensive educational system. Why Should PE Be Required?

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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. Next, we explore the rise in popularity, concerns around student opt-outs, and what it all means to the subject of physical education.

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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.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

As the Easter bunny prepares to make its annual visit, it's time to hop into some egg-citing fun in your Physical Education program! So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! Adds Fun and Excitement to PE: Let's face it—Easter games are simply fun!

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PLT4M

AUGUST 22, 2023

The health benefits of physical education schools are well documented. After exploring the current state of student health and wellness, we outline and review the short and long-term health benefits of physical education in schools. Only 26% of high school-aged students attend PE classes 5 days a week.

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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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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

As a basketball fanatic and coach, I challenge all sports fans and caring community members to take a quick break from March Madness to advocate for one often overlooked part of our education system that is critical to the development of the student athletes who are wowing us during this year’s tournament: physical education.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At PLT4M, we teach and practice the underhand roll via fun and dynamic bowling activities for elementary PE. Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans For Elementary PE Bowling provides an exciting and engaging way to teach the underhand roll in elementary physical education. PreK-2: 1.2.6 PreK-2: 1.2.9

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PLT4M

AUGUST 14, 2023

Kan Jam is an excellent game to add to your physical education curriculum. For example, students develop motor skills and movement patterns like throwing, catching, and deflecting (S1). Key Takeaways on Kan Jam For Physical Education Kan Jam is a great addition to any physical education curriculum.

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Learning Through Sport

JUNE 13, 2021

Research challenges the directive, technical and textbook discourse of the “physical education method” (Metzler, 2011, p. 173) that the physical education community of practice has traditionally shared. 452) through which to achieve education in, through and about sport (Arnold, 1979; Drummond & Pill, 2011).

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

There are endless PE lesson plans to choose from for your physical education class. 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. Students follow along to a physical education lesson plan on a tablet.

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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. These skills include core strength, balance, weight shift, motor rhythm, motor timing, visual-spatial, and object-perceptual skills.

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PLT4M

JULY 19, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores technology use in physical education. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. 2015) and motor performance (O’Loughlin et al.,

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Aspire-Ed

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Unlock the vast potential of primary sports education with our upcoming free webinar. Dive into the world of Physical Education, School Sports, and Physical Activity (PESSPA) in primary settings and discover how it can make an invaluable impact on children's lives. What to expect? This webinar is completely FREE!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. After doing so, we reshape the conversation to support more physical education and physical activity for students of all ages.

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School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Skill-Building & Review. Sportime Anti-Skid Agility Ladder.

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Human Kinetics

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Presented by Nancy Egner Markos, MEd, retired elementary physical education and health specialist, and retired clinical instructor for the University of Virginia. . In the presentation, Human Kinetics author Nancy Egner Markos talks about teaching fundamental motor skills to young students. . Professional Development.

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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 to start, it is helpful to understand the overarching goal and mission of the California State PE standards. But they don’t need to take on this task alone!

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Montessori Physical Education

MARCH 26, 2023

The Montessori Physical Education classroom is the perfect place for the mind to transition from the concrete to the abstract. From a solely concrete perspective, they are using sports balls to work on different gross motor skills. The students know precisely how plants produce oxygen by converting CO2 and water.

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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. The options for modeling in education are endless!

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

Shape America sets the standard for physical education. As Shape works to enhance physical education across the country, PLT4M is proud to be a part of the mission. PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools.

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Human Kinetics

JUNE 20, 2022

Presented by George Graham, PhD, retired physical education professor. . In the presentation below, Human Kinetics author George Graham shares about his career that has spanned teaching physical education at the K-12 level, university level, and, now retired, as a volunteer with the Boys and Girls Club. RESOURCES BY PRESENTER.

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Physical Education Ideas

MAY 10, 2020

Many of us have been searching for answers as to what is right in the Physical Education space. Why not create a unit that incorporates scope for all elements of PE, from Fundamental Motor Skills, to Game Sense to Yoga and more? Good luck on your Physical Education journey! We are only human after all.

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The PE Shed

JUNE 26, 2018

It has made me into a greater physical educator with a more expansive understanding of young children's movement requirements. Gross motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping and moving in different directions. Fine motor skills. How can midline crossing skills be developed?

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle of physical education best practices. PLT4M Classroom.

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Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you are one of the many users who have logged into the website, Dynamic PE ASAP website , you may have noticed changes and additions. It is common practice for teachers to search for fitness routines, skills, and games. They have a basketful of things to teach, but they are not organized in any educational scheme.

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What's New in Adapted Physical Education

DECEMBER 22, 2021

First Tonya Moore ( @mooretonya2003) , the Physical Education and Health Coordinator at Los Angeles County Office, explained how to use the CARE-R2 assessment. when determining appropriate adapted physical education placement, triennial assessments and IEP goal development. Click here for more information on CARE-R2.

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PLT4M

MAY 9, 2024

Skill Development Basketball Lesson Plans Students who play basketball outside of physical education might be eager to jump into full 5 on 5 basketball games. Key Takeaways on Basketball Lesson Plans Basketball is an awesome addition to your physical education curriculum!

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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. How we use puzzles at the PE Hub.

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Fit and Fun Play

MAY 31, 2023

Sensory pathways incorporate a variety of movement-based activities designed to promote motor skill development, sensory stimulation and enhance overall sensory integration. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of sensory pathways for children, both at school and in the home environment.

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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. Isn’t this what we want from education? Not only helpful in PE, games can be incorporated into Math and English. Students need a break from this.

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PLT4M

JULY 1, 2024

Skill Development Soccer Lesson Plans Students who play soccer outside of physical education might be eager to jump into full 11 v 11 soccer games and more intense training sessions. Key Takeaways on Soccer Lesson Plans Soccer is an awesome addition to your physical education curriculum!

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