Active Schools Us

OCTOBER 9, 2024

However, PE is often portrayed negatively on television and in movies. Having well-trained, passionate PE teachers is essential to the success of any physical education program. Physical education can get confused with physical activity. PE and recess are not the same!

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

We explore what student participation in PE means, how school districts can create a lasting impact, and provide actionable strategies to apply in schools. >>> Free Download: Lifetime Fitness Playbook with 12 Free Lessons Participation In PE By The Numbers The U.S Grade 10: 53.3% Grade 11: 40.2%

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PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In most conversations about improving schools, the role of physical education is an afterthought, or worse, not even mentioned. Instead, we look at core subjects, test scores, and student performance without considering the impact of physical education and activity. Free Fitness Lessons For P.E. Get Access Here.

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Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 27, 2024

Springtime brings not just blooming flowers and warmer weather but also one of the most anticipated events in school: the Field Day! As a Physical Education teacher, you have the exciting task of organizing a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and memories that will last a lifetime.

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Physed n Health

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The American Heart Association, the CDC, and other groups consistently promote the importance of physical activities and the impact on students’ academic performance, behavior, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Before the pandemic, 81% of students received their daily dose of physical activities during PE class.

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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. Then we went back to school.

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Active Schools Us

MARCH 24, 2021

A couple weekends ago, my son’s team had its last game ever since the boys are now moving toward playing on their high school team. First, fewer than 25% of kids between the ages of 6 and 17 get the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. It was an emotional day for me, the boys and the other three coaches.

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Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Do you want to boost the quality of your primary school's PE, sport and physical activity (PESSPA) to inspire children to be more active, more often? Join us at The Active Primary Schools Conference to discover how you can do just that. What is The Active Primary Schools Conference?

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Filling up an entire semester of middle school physical education units can be challenging. But there are plenty of fun and engaging middle school physical education units to choose from. The Need For Variety With Middle School Physical Units Middle school physical education is unique!

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PLT4M

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Physical activity and physical education are often confused terms in the world of education. We break down the key differences and provide examples between physical activity vs physical education. What is the difference between physical education and physical activity? Let’s dive in!

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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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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. Twenty years later this individual attended our high school reunion. He was severely obese.

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Gopher Sport

JULY 12, 2024

Outside of your Classroom- Emphasize the importance of physical activity in promoting lifelong fitness and health to your students. Teach students how the skills and habits they develop in your class can benefit their overall health and well-being, encouraging them to stay active outside of school.

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

MARCH 5, 2024

Many physical education teachers in Arizona and throughout the country have a bachelor’s degree in a field other than physical education and are teaching under an emergency or temporary credential. These PE teachers may be required by their school district to secure their PE teaching certificate within a certain timeframe.

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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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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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PE Scholar

APRIL 16, 2024

Introduction In this episode of PE Insights, inspiring PE teacher, Andrew Milne (Andy), shares his transformative journey from a small school in North

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Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s something I’ve faced every day of my life, from being unable to walk until age two, to figuring out how to play sports in elementary school with only one good hand. But my community and teachers taught me a lesson early on: it’s not about what you can’t do. It’s as though I had a stroke in the womb.

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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. Want to see how PLT4M aligns to all 6 ISBE PE standards?

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Aspire-Ed

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The Active Primary Schools Conference took place on 25 th November 2022 and was the biggest conference to date. Over 90 primary school PE teachers, senior leaders, business managers and governors booked to join us at Millennium Point, all on a mission to boost their PE, school sport and physical activity offering.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

But when a physical education program lacks variety and choice, it can often lead to low engagement and participation. And this also comes at a time where physical education has been a hot topic of discussion in schools. Should physical education be required? ” Now, the school has 8 to 10 course sections per year.

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Skillastics

MARCH 10, 2022

An elementary school teacher by trade, he quickly became a sport stacking enthusiast, and began sharing the sport with others. His small home business was designed to promote sport stacking and become a resource for physical education teachers. As an educator, Bob was able to speak to PE teachers on a peer level.

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

You (The Physical Education Teacher) – Physical education teachers can utilize assessment as a means of evaluation and validation. Are workouts or physical activities promoting personal improvement? Are the lessons and materials in class you are using helping students to learn the concepts?

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Skillastics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Physical activity is defined as intentional voluntary movement directed toward achieving a goal. The definitions of movement and physical activity are different, but we use the words interchangeably. Twenty years later this individual attended our high school reunion. Why should he want to be active as an adult?”

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PLT4M

JULY 25, 2023

First, some school districts have growing worries about integrating technology in school settings during the age of social media. Next, student learning in physical education centers around movement and activity. With PLT4M, schools can successfully go about integrating technology in the classroom in a variety of ways.

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Reinventing the Game

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

I must say that every one of my articles were written as a result of an observation, some experience, some reading and connecting it to what I think I need to do better as a Physical Education (PE) teacher. Again, is this sufficient?

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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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Heartzones

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

” ~ Chad Oates, PE teacher at Mabry Middle School “Prior to Heart Zones, it was almost impossible to utilize instructional strategies that created commonality amongst all types of students.” ” What was your first experience with Physical Education technology? “I enjoyed that new activity.”

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Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Francis’s School (STFS) in Western Australia, the Physical Education (PE) program plays a crucial role in helping students rediscover their love for movement and physical activity. With small class sizes and a personalized approach, the school offers a unique environment for both students and educators.

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Heartzones

MAY 30, 2023

During the pandemic, Timberland High School needed a way to reach their hybrid and asynchronous students. The online program offered by Heart Zones allowed students to use the sensors at home while allowing their teacher, Coach Ami Schulte, to see their progress. What do you wish other PE teachers understood or knew about Heart Zones?

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Heartzones

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“I think Heart Zones is a very impactful tool that teachers can utilize to create a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom…” ~ Brian Nassif, PE Teacher at Albert Einstein Academies What was your first experience with Physical Education technology?

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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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Aspire-Ed

APRIL 20, 2022

Shaun is Head of Sport at United Learning , a national group of primary, secondary and all-through schools across the state and independent sectors. Shaun’s extensive experience also includes: Curriculum, teacher-training and sports & school leadership work in America, South Africa and Iraq. Failure is OK.

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PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Planning effective physical education lessons can be challenging, especially when juggling a packed schedule with various courses. But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. With PLT4M’s builder tool, PE teachers can tweak and modify as little or as much of a PE lesson plan as they want.

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Reinventing the Game

MAY 1, 2021

I realised my shifting from a technical aspect of Physical Education (PE) to a philosophical one. Being a philosophically guided teacher is not a popular choice in a busy school environment. This is often enough for a PE teaching career but I see changes arising where more depth is needed from us.

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The PE Hub

MARCH 29, 2023

The Primary PE and Sport Premium is a government initiative that aims to improve the quality of physical education (PE) and sport in primary schools in England. The initiative was introduced in 2013, and since then, schools have received significant additional funding to help them enhance their PE and sports provision.

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Heartzones

MAY 11, 2022

We Needed a Change… During a district wide physical education collaboration, our staff noted that we needed a change and physical education needed to be made a top priority in the Farmington School District. High School PE Teacher Josh Hoehn. We started at the High School level. Don’t give up.

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