School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

The discussion also explores the evolution of play-based learning from early childhood through high school. Kathy Descamps Kathy has 30 years of experience working with school systems and community partners to improve child health through physical activity and nutrition education initiatives.

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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

JULY 18, 2023

The landscape of physical education has evolved significantly over the last decade and it is critical that PE teachers adapt accordingly. The purpose of this article is to assist PE teachers in exploring standards-based curriculum design that emphasizes a student-centered learning environment.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Physical education teacher resources can enhance and support the mission of quality physical education in schools all across the country. We explore some of the best physical education teacher resources and how teachers can tap into lesson plans, technology, and more. What Are Physical Education Teacher Resources?

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PLT4M

MAY 23, 2024

Suicidal Ideation : Among high school students, 18.8% Tiered Systems Of Support For Mental Health In Schools A comprehensive school mental health system is designed to support all students and teachers with a coordinated, tiered approach. Depression and Anxiety : Around 3.2% million) have diagnosed anxiety.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

And if the lack of physical activity isn’t enough, let’s look at what is happening in schools: 50% of high school-age students attend physical education only class once a week. So what can schools do to invest in fitness and mental health via physical education? But schools are reimagining P.E.

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PLT4M

JULY 22, 2022

Thank you to all of the teachers and coaches who share our mission of empowering students with the love and skills for lifelong fitness. On top of that, many of our teachers and coaches have gone above and beyond the call to action.

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PLT4M

MARCH 5, 2024

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. This article will discuss the importance of teaching social-emotional development in middle and high schools and provide 3 sample lesson plans on emotions that can be implemented in middle and high school classrooms.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 14, 2023

————————– “Hi Dick, This is the newsletter written by the Principal of our High School… It is what Prof Tim Noakes had to say. It raises some interesting questions about our perception of the causes of obesity, hunger and lack of activity.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research has found that 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep based on the 8-10 hours recommended for 14-17-year-olds. Physical education teacher walks around a class full of students working on a lesson. Teachers can cover key topics around sleep science and how it relates to a healthy lifestyle.

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PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Students work on a PLT4M nutrition lesson on lap tops. Teachers can explore 5 free chapters from some of PLT4M’s most popular health education curriculum in this PDF. With lessons on Nutrition, Digital Citizenship, Personal Hygiene and more, there are tons of valuable insights! Get Our FREE Health E-Book! Download Now!

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

A quality physical education program goes beyond skill building and teaches students about healthy lifestyles through fitness, nutrition, health, and more. A student listens as a teacher talks about social emotional learning during a yoga lesson in physical education class.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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. Physical education teachers must adapt and align curriculum to serve their student population’s needs best.

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Stanford Childrens

OCTOBER 4, 2022

He became captain of his high school tennis team and won tournaments. During high school, he had college coaches offering him a place on their teams. On top of that, he was a good student and graduated with high marks. Krista coaches the local high school tennis team, and this past season Traejen helped.

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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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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

A fitness curriculum can help teachers to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to stay fit and active. ” Jessica Shawley, a PE teacher at Lewiston High School, succinctly highlights the unique challenge physical education programs face. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E.

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PLT4M

APRIL 26, 2023

PLT4M is a proud premier Shape America member dedicated to the shared mission of enhancing physical education for teachers, students, and schools. ” As the nation’s largest membership organization for physical educators, Shape America has impacted elementary to high school physical education since its founding in 1885.

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PLT4M

MAY 10, 2023

Rebecca Toutant, PLT4M Nutrition Expert, has long tried to combat this misconception between health and weight , “Many people have unrealistic expectations for their weight. But worth spotlighting is the work schools and teachers are doing to promote the powerful connection between exercise and self esteem for our young people.

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Whole Child Sports

MARCH 26, 2020

In January, Tom Farrey—who heads up the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society program—and his editorial director Jon Solomon, sent me deep into New Jersey Youthsportszanilandia, to profile a girls’ High School basketball program. And perhaps the most socially aware teacher of college women I’ve ever met.

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PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Kevin is a high school football coach planning the summer training schedule for his entire group of high school athletes. Kevin knows that he needs to prepare his athletes for the various demands of the high school football season. Let’s look at another example. Bonus Content!

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PLT4M

APRIL 30, 2024

Teachers and schools incorporate digital citizenship lesson plans to help students learn about the key aspects of living in a digital world. This can be especially important as you transition from high school to college and beyond. Personal Branding: Your online presence is a reflection of who you are.

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PLT4M

AUGUST 20, 2024

So, even with upper-grade levels and volleyball lesson plans for high school, physical education teachers would be best served to introduce different game elements through skill and drill practice. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from!

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you think a friend or family member has a problem with drugs, talk to an adult you trust – like a parent, coach, or teacher – right away. Incorporating Lesson Plans on Drug Education Schools play an important role in providing information on drug prevention for students. What if someone I know needs help?

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PLT4M

JUNE 14, 2022

All across the country, physical education teachers tweak and adapt physical education curriculum models to support their unique group of students. At PLT4M, we work with over 1,500 school districts and have seen PE teachers masterfully blend fitness, sport, health, and wellness all into one curriculum. Meet Sue!

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Spark PE

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Standards provide consistency and guidance to teachers in developing programs, and when assessing grade-level outcomes, provide evidence of effective instruction. Standards-based instruction is the way teachers design, plan, deliver, and assess content that is aligned to standards and grade-level outcomes.

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PLT4M

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Important Considerations For Talking About Hygiene For Teens Personal hygiene has long been a topic discussed both at home and in school. Whether you are an adult at home or a teacher in school, there are a few important considerations when discussing personal hygiene for teens.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

For example, a sole teacher might have hopes to transition to a fitness-focused curriculum but struggle to get other department members on board and invested. Or a group of teachers might have a plan for new programs but fail to get academic administrators to buy in. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. These 15 ready to go lessons can help!

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PLT4M

JUNE 22, 2022

We aim to be partners with teacher and student alike in pursuit of lifelong physical, mental, and emotional well-being. PLT4M partners with over 350,000 students, 24,000 teachers, and 1,200 schools across the country. The post Stride Enrichment Programs – PLT4M & Stride Partnership appeared first on PLT4M.

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PLT4M

MARCH 7, 2024

While some spin and cycling enthusiasts might cringe at the thought of lumping all stationary bike workouts into one category, let’s not make things too complicated for our middle and high school students. PLT4M has a full slate of PE lessons for physical education teachers to choose from!

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PLT4M

JUNE 16, 2022

In addition, we draw from PE teachers’ experiences and how they relate to the top 5 benefits of technology in the classroom. Over the course of the next century it was rapidly adopted in classrooms across America due to its ability to allow teachers to educate larger class sizes simultaneously. Let’s dive in! . Fair point.

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