PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Participation in PE classes can support physical, mental, and emotional health among students now and into their adult lives. Physical education is more than just a scheduled block in the school day—it’s an opportunity for fostering lifelong health and fitness habits. However, not all PE programs are created equal.

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

With over 30 years of teaching experience spanning Canada, Singapore, Jakarta, and Dubai, Allison has crafted a Physical Education (PE) program that not only caters to her students’ physical needs but also nurtures a lifelong passion for fitness and health. Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

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Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 28, 2023

Meg Jenkins, MS, BSN, NCSN My journey to school nurse certification began in 1994 when I was hired by the Gilford (NH) School District. A teacher I knew recommended I apply. I spoke with the Elementary school nurse, a fellow Salve Regina graduate as well as my beloved mentor, Rosanne Sheridan, who encouraged me to go for it.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School is devoted to making sure students exercise their bodies along with their brains. Her devotion paid off when she earned an honorable mention at the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards in October.

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SHAPE America

MARCH 14, 2023

We teach at the Ancona School, a small, progressive elementary school in the Hyde Park area of Chicago’s South Side. Each year, our school’s Gone Fishin’ trip combines physical education with outdoor recreation. We found them in the fifth and sixth grade teachers, who happened to be nature lovers (though not anglers).

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SHAPE America

JUNE 2, 2022

When I got to East Hampton High School, once again there was no girls soccer team. My PE teacher took enough personal interest in me to introduce me to the girls basketball coach, telling him that I should go out for the team. I asked a teacher to help me write a letter to the Board of Education. service-learning program.

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Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The film is not just a documentary; it’s a call to action, a tool for education, and a source of inspiration for individuals and communities to engage with critical public health issues and work toward a healthier future. Catherine was also just voted one of five “Teachers of the Year” for the State of California for 2023.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 6, 2024

A teacher from the Queen Creek Unified School District was given an honorable mention in the Arizona Educational Foundation’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Awards. Lara Cox, a K-sixth physical education teacher at Faith Mather Sossaman Elementary School, will be honored at the Arizona Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony on Oct.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The kids at Irene Lopez Elementary School had a ball on Thursday, and students at over 600 other schools throughout Arizona will soon follow suit thanks to a new partnership between the Arizona Coyotes and Equality Health. That’s what they want to do in health and wellness, and that’s what we do as an organization.”

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In its annual tradition to honor, support and celebrate Arizona’s educators, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 500 teachers — including 17 Surprise teachers — with $2,500 each during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day presented by SRP, for a total of $1.25

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 30, 2023

in the Tempe Elementary School District. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3 Hello amazing AZHPE members!!! =) My name is Chelsey Sands. In my free time, I like to hike, travel, and listen to live music.

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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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Arizona Health and Physical Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. Some districts have one adapted physical education teacher who provides consultation services for the entire district. Now what do I mean by settings?

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 24, 2023

At this time, we are only surveying teachers in Arizona elementary schools (or schools that serve children in grades K-6 including K-8 and K-12). Stay tuned for another survey opportunity for secondary teachers this spring. After completing the survey, you can add your email to win one of 15 $25 gift cards.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

.” The old school term “gym class” usually elicits images of rolling out the balls and playing dodgeball. Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. Is Physical Education Required?

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PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Platforms like Teachers Pay Teachers offer creative ideas, but most schools dont fund these purchases.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 17, 2022

“Our brains associate ‘novel’ with ‘dangerous,’” said Dr. Bentley, a clinical associate professor of developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Many elementary schools also have online materials that families can investigate before school begins.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

But with the creation of the Whole School Model, or maybe better know as Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, there is a new opportunity for physical education to have a seat at the proverbial education table. Credit: Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) - CDC.

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2025

When a physical education teacher can’t be in class, whether due to illness, professional development, or personal matters, the show must go on. Well-thought-out PE sub plans not only help maintain the flow of the class but also ensure that students stay active, motivated, and safe, even in the PE teachers absence.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Even though it is widely accepted that 60 minutes a day of physical activity helps elementary school students all the way through high school students, only one-quarter of this group is actually getting the recommended amount of physical activity. . And at schools, physical activity is getting the cut. PLT4M Classroom.

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Heartzones

MARCH 25, 2024

” ~ Bennett Ranch Elementary School (BRES) Administrator What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? Bennett Ranch Elementary generously was loaned the Heart Zones’ sensors during the 2019/20 school year. In 2016, he was named Secondary Teacher of the Year by SHAPE Colorado.

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Better Coaching

DECEMBER 24, 2024

More, Younger Youth sports occupy a special place in American culture, shaping childrens character, health, and social lives. This underscores the futility of making high-stakes decisions about a childs athletic future in elementary school.

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Stanford Childrens

AUGUST 23, 2023

In collaboration with the hospital teachers accredited by the Palo Alto Unified School District, Faith Collins, a former elementary school teacher, visits up to 10 student patients from ages 8 to 18 every school day, providing an hour of supplemental instruction with VR headsets.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Greetings Arizona Health and Physical Educators! In Mesa, at the elementary level, the adapted physical education specialists will work with students in both a small group environment and the general physical education class. Our last blog focused on what adapted physical educators actually do. 1402 (25)]. 1402 (25)].

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Hello Arizona Health and Physical Education members! As physical educators, I am sure you all understand the importance of physical activity as well, but many of our classroom teachers withhold physical activity, recess and physical education as a form of discipline. I say bring it on!! Not to mention it is almost time for CONVENTION!

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Human Kinetics

MARCH 22, 2021

Check out our titles in our Health Education , Physical Education , and Adapted Physical Education collections. This includes Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children-19th Edition by Aaron Beighle and Dynamic Physical Education for Secondary School Students-9th Edition by Heather Irwin. . . . .

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FACTS Management

MAY 18, 2023

From elementary schools to college campuses, today’s students need education leaders who are invested in their emotional safety. Unfortunately, mental health is often ignored or underestimated. While promoting mental health awareness in schools can seem like a daunting task, it has enormous benefits.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Roxeanne Bush, a middle school PE teacher in Illinois, describes the need for variety and choice , “Students at this level crave choice and different options. As teachers, we need to help foster that with various activities, units, and opportunities throughout the year. These 15 ready to go lessons can help! .

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PLT4M

MARCH 3, 2023

No matter what type of school students are enrolled in, children of all ages need physical activity and physical education. The CDC recommends 60 minutes of activity because of the well-documented benefits of physical activity on physical health and mental health. PLT4M focuses on middle school and high school students.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The Importance Of Physical Education Lesson Plans Physical education as a subject in school has always battled stereotypes. Unfortunately, many wrongly assume that a pe teacher just “rolls out the ball” for a typical PE class. But as a pe teacher, you don’t have to go at this lofty task alone!

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Parents and teachers need to address this trend and turn the tide for our future generations.

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Sports for Schools

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Figures like 40% to 60% of elementary school girls (age 6 to 12) are concerned about being too fat , or worry about gaining weight, are red flag signals. Parents and teachers need to address this trend and turn the tide for our future generations.

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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. But we need to have PE teachers backs!

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School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Several years ago, I was teaching at a new elementary school and wanted to get my community involved in family fitness events to promote exercising while having fun. Invite parents/ teachers/staff to join in the fitness and running activities as well. is an efficient way to keep track of and organize groups. – 9:00 a.m.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Importance of Managing Student Behavior Bad behavior has rippling effects in schools that teachers, school counselors, and administrators all want to address. When a teacher is constantly dealing with a disruptive student or multiple students, they are forced to spend less time providing effective instruction.

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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

And perhaps the most socially aware teacher of college women I’ve ever met. Our national search led to this school of 600 students which, in the estimation of Aspen and Hospital for Special Surgery, serves as a model for other programs aiming to deliver positive health outcomes for girls in the game.

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SHAPE America

JULY 25, 2023

The question above is one I am often asked as the person responsible for health and adapted/physical education in Oregon’s Portland Public Schools (PPS). PPS provides more health education than many school districts in the United States. And it is a fair question. These are your non-negotiables.

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