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Educator: Lara Cox is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for November

Arizona Health and Physical Education

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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Health Education Curriculum

PLT4M

Health education is a critical component of a well-rounded educational program, equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Let’s be honest, health class has a bad wrap!

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Middle School Health Curriculum

PLT4M

Middle school health curriculum is critically important because it targets students at a pivotal age when they are developing habits and attitudes that will influence their future health. Challenges Of Middle School Health Curriculum There has never been a sole curriculum or singular approach to health education within schools.

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PE Sub Plans

PLT4M

Each lesson includes a one page lesson overview, equipment checklist, game setup, teaching cues, standard alignment and more! Simple exercises, games, or activities with clear instructions ensure the substitute can manage the class with ease. Even when the teacher is absent, PE should still promote movement and exercise.

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Underage Drinking Prevention Lesson Plans

PLT4M

The program provides versatile classroom resources to facilitate conversations about the effects of alcohol on the developing brain with your students, while teaching them about the scientific effects of what they put in their bodies. FAQ What other health education topics does PLT4M have?

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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. From here, teachers can create stations where students can spread out into smaller groups and practice different types of exercises. Each exercise has written and video instruction.

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President’s Message: “When was the last time you did something for the first time?”

Arizona Health and Physical Education

A little bit more about me… I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sport Science-teaching and School Health Education. It is hard to believe that it has been that long but I guess time flies when you are having fun and enjoying what you do!