Open Phys Ed

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

The activities in this module are designed to teach students how to move safely around a track (running loop) while exploring different locomotor movements and having imaginative fun with their classmates. Concepts introduced include physical activity in and out of school, basic nutrition education, safety and locomotor movements.

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PLT4M

MAY 3, 2023

Schools have a unique role in helping students develop the skills and knowledge to maintain physical and mental well-being. This article will discuss the importance of fitness and mental health in schools and the need for schools to take action through a deeper investment in physical education.

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School Yard

AUGUST 27, 2024

Transforming Classrooms with Play-based Learning In the second episode of the season, host Nancy Chung sits down with two subject matter experts from School Specialty: Kathy Descamps, an expert in physical education, health, and wellness, and returning guest Jennifer Fernandez in early childhood.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

APRIL 21, 2023

A SHAPE America Research Fellow, Van der Mars was also inducted as an active fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education in 2006 and as a fellow in the Association Internationale des Écoles Supérieures d’Éducation Physique.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Challenges Of Finding The Right PE Lesson Plan Template PE teachers wear many hats, striving to expose students to a wide variety of physical activities throughout the school year. Because of that, we can match the lesson plans within PLT4M to our different courses.”

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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

MAY 26, 2023

Importance of Physical Education Professional Development Every year, school districts require school staff to participate in teacher professional development or continuing education training. But most professional development opportunities are not specific to physical education professional development.

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Spark PE

JANUARY 14, 2022

One of the many aspects of life affected was physical activity. Implementation of these restrictions raised questions about what happened to physical activity during the pandemic, and investigators got busy trying to answer those questions and the related question of what happened to sedentary behavior (sitting).

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PLT4M

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical education classes offer unique opportunities for students to explore fitness, health, and wellness. Many PE classes at the high school level look to take essential steps to transition students from school to an adult life that still values and prioritizes personal fitness and wellness.

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Physed n Health

MARCH 1, 2023

Physical education is an important subject that plays a crucial role in promoting physical activity, health, and overall well-being of students. Traditionally, physical education has focused on fitness assessment, such as measuring students’ physical capabilities and comparing them to established standards.

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nutrition is a key component of overall health, so let’s make sure people have the basic information about calorie needs to make informed decisions. Because depending on the day and time, our physical activity levels and other factors will impact our overall hunger. A student watches a PLT4M nutrition lesson on a laptop.

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PE with Palos

MARCH 11, 2022

Limited physical activity is an obvious reason excessive screen time is unhealthy, but the ads that come with the media they are consuming can be harmful as well. School Health can provide your schools with equipment from Palos Sports that provides unique and engaging activities in gym class.

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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. Effective PE sub plans are essential to ensure that students continue to engage in meaningful physical activity no matter who is leading the class.

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PLT4M

JUNE 15, 2023

Over ten years ago, researchers first set out to answer the question, “What is physical literacy?” ” “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person.”

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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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Designs for Health

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

PMDD is more severe than PMS and often negatively affects abilities to attend work, school, or interpersonal relationships. Premenstrual discomfort has been linked to hormone imbalances, changes in thyroid health, and nutritional insufficiencies, including vitamin B6 deficiencies. Ambrose, ND, MAT

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Open Phys Ed

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Created by: Nichole Wilder & Andrea Hart, RDN CDN Special Contributions: Aaron Hart Studies have shown that healthy students get better grades, attend school more, and often behave better in class. This module includes activities that are designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills to be healthy and active for a lifetime.

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Skillastics

AUGUST 11, 2022

They’re formed as part of an intentional multi-pronged approach that involves the environment, physical activities, and even local governments. As an afterschool activity or local business, how can you help form the backbone of a strong and healthy community through physical activity?

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PLT4M

MAY 17, 2023

Evidence Based Practices in Education – The World of PE Let’s take a closer look at evidence based practices in education and how they relate to physical education. ” Therefore, we want to align the goals of physical education with the evidence based practices in education. .”

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PLT4M

JULY 18, 2023

Curriculum mapping offers teachers and schools opportunities to think big picture, explore best practices, and improve the learning process for students. Not only is physical wellness on the decline, we are also seeing an increase in mental illness a, declining academic performance, and troublesome classroom behavior issues.

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School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Hosted by the Center for Wellness and Nutrition (CWN) in partnership with the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center (CIMCC) and Springboard to Active Schools. Presenters: Katherine Hawksworth , Program Manager, Public Health Institute/Center for Wellness and Nutrition ( katherine.hawksworth@wellness.phi.org ).

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Stanford Childrens

JUNE 18, 2024

The task force uses letter grades for the strength of scientific evidence, similar to grades used in school. They address behaviors related to obesity, including physical activity, nutrition and screen time. The evidence is strongest for programs that have 26 hours or more of contact and include physical activity.

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Physical Education Update

MARCH 14, 2023

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

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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. Those educators then incorporate that very curriculum into their P.E.

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School Spring Board

MAY 20, 2021

Objectives: Understand the connection between social emotional learning and classroom physical activity and how the COVID-19 pandemic requires creative approaches to keeping children active in school. Re)introduce tools for integrating physical activity in the classroom. Resources from Training: Slide Deck.

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PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Importance Of Sleep Lesson Plans For Students In the hustle and bustle of school and life, it’s easy for students to underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep. 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.

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The wide range of physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits of physical education are endless. And while physical education has been proven to be a valuable subject for all students, funding is often scarce. Unfortunately, this leads many physical education departments to operate on a very lean budget.

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PLT4M

MARCH 4, 2024

Health education lesson plans cover a wide array of topics designed to promote students’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In addition, schools look to align any health education lesson plans to the national health education standards. A student completes a PLT4M health education lesson plan in PE class.

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PLT4M

APRIL 17, 2023

At the high school level, the weight room is a classroom. Therefore, high school strength and conditioning curriculum plays a pivotal role in students’ long-term development in physical education. With a proper high school strength and conditioning curriculum, all students can reap the benefits of resistance training.

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PLT4M

MAY 22, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into the importance of a health education, the key components that make it effective, and how it can be integrated into schools to foster a healthier generation. For example, chronic illnesses, poor nutrition, and unmanaged stress can lead to absenteeism, decreased concentration, and lower academic performance.

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Physical Education Ideas

AUGUST 6, 2021

Students need critical inquiry skills to research and analyse knowledge and to understand the influences on their own and others’ health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity participation. Teaching Health provides students with an experiential curriculum that is contemporary, relevant, challenging and physically active.

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PLT4M

JULY 2, 2024

Looking for an online health textbook to support your health and physical education classes? PLT4M has a wide range of curriculum and technology resources to support everything in the world of health, fitness, and wellness in schools. Students work on a PLT4M nutrition lesson on lap tops. Get Our FREE Health E-Book!

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Peaceful Playgrounds

MAY 21, 2015

The in-school nutrition and physical activity program that’s making wellness par. The in-school nutrition and physical activity program that’s making wellness part of the game plan in schools across the country. school.fueluptoplay60.com com Fuel Up To Play 60. Fuel Up to Play 60!

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PLT4M

JUNE 17, 2023

Movement breaks, or brain breaks, are opportunities for students during the school day to get up out of their seats and move. In this article, we explore the benefits of movement activities and provide 15 different free movement breaks for the classroom. Students need dedicated time for quality physical activity.

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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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Peaceful Playgrounds

MAY 28, 2015

The in-school nutrition and physical activity program that’s making wellness part of the game plan in schools across the country. With Fuel Up to Play 60, adults and students work together to choose and implement school-improving changes that best meet the school’s wellness goals… Fuel Up to Play 60!

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Peaceful Playgrounds

JUNE 3, 2015

The in-school nutrition and physical activity program that’s making wellness part of the game plan in schools across the country. With Fuel Up to Play 60, adults and students work together to choose and implement school-improving changes that best meet the school’s wellness goals… Fuel Up to Play 60!

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