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. Statistics about the current state of child wellness.

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The Sporting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Gym or sports, as long as you’re engaged, you will feel better for exercising - and your body will thank you for it. Sports provide an excellent cardiovascular workout and add an element of fun and competition to your fitness journey - and they are a great way to get some exercise back into your life.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 18, 2022

Yoga for high school students opens the door to a lifetime of physical fitness and mental health benefits. At Canton High School, every student has the opportunity to explore and try out yoga during physical education class. Young people see yoga as a viable form of physical exercise but aren’t always sure where to start.

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The Sporting

MAY 17, 2023

Hiking Delivers a Great Cardio Workout You get sustained cardiovascular exercise from hiking, which means it can increase your cardio-respiratory health and should become a semi-regular part of your fitness training. When you hike, you're exercising your muscles. A hike is considered to be a form of low-intensity exercise.

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The Sporting

MAY 7, 2023

The Many Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Cold water swimming has recently gained popularity as a form of therapy and exercise. The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming Here are some well-known and scientifically-proven benefits of cold water swimming. Did you know that it also offers a huge range of benefits beyond the obvious?

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Physical education provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.”

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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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Reinventing the Game

JANUARY 29, 2022

Putting the different bodies of thought, ED, CLA and NLP, in the same sentence took me some time to reread and even then I am not sure I got the true (or accepted) relationship right personally, in the direction of what the well-known authors in the areas try to do. Sport & Exercise Psychology Review, 12(1). I feel forced.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

And on top of that, we are tasked with teaching certain components of health and wellness.” ” And although middle school students want a wide variety of options, it doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice introducing and developing critical physical fitness concepts.

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PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2023

Functional fitness is any exercise or workout that improves your body’s natural movement patterns. This type of exercise emphasizes functional movements that can be used in everyday life. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Functional Fitness?

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PLT4M

AUGUST 15, 2023

As a result, the belief is that students do not need more physical activity via physical education classes. Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.

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The Sporting

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The best 3-day split workout options for beginners Are you one of those people afraid to take the first step in their fitness journey and begin working out? Many people suffer from this issue simply because they have no clue what to do at the gym, and creating a solid exercise regimen to follow seems too challenging.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

For example, the United States recently received a D- on a recent report for overall physical activity for children and youth. In addition, physical education articles can promote the excellent work of physical educators and students at schools throughout the country. Statistics about the current state of child wellness.

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Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Say goodbye to the groans and complaints about running laps; Disc It makes exercise enjoyable and less of a chore. Easily adaptable to the unique needs of your school, this unit focuses on creating an interactive environment where physical activity and teamwork take center stage. Yes, you read that right – a mile!

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Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The same can be said for students who decide they are not athletic and exercise is not for them. Some argue they are intellectuals who do not need their physicality. They don’t need exercise because their focus is on the cerebral. Loads of research show that exercise is good for cognition.

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Skillastics

APRIL 10, 2022

These consequences are having more far-reaching effects than we realized for our mental and physical well-being. Mental Health A Brazilian study showed that people who were not engaged in regular physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic had higher levels of anxiety, stress, and depression than people who maintained regular PE.

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PLT4M

JULY 15, 2022

We celebrated the ingenuity of physical education teachers and students to find creative ways to workout at home. We did so, because we knew that exercise’s mental and physical benefits were essential for students’ well-being while living through a pandemic. Where Did Physical Fitness In School Go?

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

In addition, we break down some of the key concepts of physical literacy and discuss PLT4M’s role in the pursuit of supporting students lifelong journey of health and wellness. Download Now – 24 Free Follow Along Fitness Workouts for Physical Education [Free PDF] What is Physical Literacy?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

From physical education classes to extracurricular activities, there are various ways to incorporate fitness into a student’s daily routine. By teaching students the basics of exercise, nutrition, and healthy habits, they can develop the skills to make smart lifestyle choices that will benefit them for a lifetime.

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PLT4M

JULY 21, 2023

But actually defining and outlining the what, why, and how of quality physical education is a little more challenging. In this article, we set out to provide actionable steps to ensure school districts’ physical education classes serve students’ needs and improve health and wellness.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

However, high school physical education is at a crossroads with a lack of funding, lowering graduation requirements, and little respect for the subject. As more people push for student wellness, high school physical education needs to be part of the conversation. Check out the full Wyomissing High School spotlight.

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Engaging in different kinds of physical activity during breaks can help students activate their brains, making them more receptive to learning. In addition to cognitive benefits, movement breaks contribute to physical health and well-being. Check out some of the best articles below: Why is Physical Education Important?

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

These critical connections have been well documented through research and in conjunction with the Whole School Model created by the CDC. More on The Whole School Model Check out how physical activity and physical education are pillars of the Whole School Model. Students exercise during a physical education class.

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Learning Through Sport

JANUARY 31, 2025

No program can achieve all that is possible or ambitioned for physical education as physical education programs have limited time (see for more discussion the last blog). Siedentop and Tannehill (2000) called physical education curriculum with a main focus that defines and identifies the program a "main-theme" curriculum model.

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PLT4M

JUNE 7, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores motivational theories in physical education. Use modified forms of fitness assessments to match ability levels (e.g.

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The Sporting

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Karate A Japanese martial art that originated in Okinawa and places an emphasis on striking techniques, including punching, kicking, kneeing and elbowing, as well as open-handed ones like knife-hands (karate chop). When compared with other martial arts like karate, Taekwondo is most well-known for its focus on kicking techniques.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Sean Fullerton is a former secondary physical education teacher and current Ph.D. student at the University of New Mexico in the Health, Exercise, and Sports Science Department. In this article, Sean explores student centered learning examples in physical education with the use of technology. Strategies , 29 (6), 37–39.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

P hysical education and physical activity often get lumped together and are used as interchangeable terms. And while they both are crucial to the health and wellness of our children, there should be a clear delineation between physical activity vs physical education.

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PLT4M

MARCH 24, 2023

He says that incorporating a physical education app was a no-brainer, “ Phones and devices are a part of students’ lives. By teaching them how to use an app to improve their physical fitness, they learn that the phone is more than just a way to text friends and scroll social media. ” Read More!

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PLT4M

JUNE 20, 2023

Modeling in Physical Education Physical education provides students with a planned, sequential, K-12 standards-based program of curricula and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge and behaviors for active living, physical fitness, sportsmanship, self-efficacy and emotional intelligence.

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Skillastics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Research shows that mental health is just as important as physical health. Nurturing your mind, spirit, and soul can have just as much of an impact in your overall well-being as nurturing your physical body. Better physical wellness.

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