Physical education plays a crucial role in shaping the health and fitness habits of individuals from an early age. Lifetime fitness activities are workouts, exercises, and sports that people can continue to enjoy and benefit from at any stage of their lives, regardless of their age or fitness level. Incorporating these activities into physical education programs is essential for fostering a love for fitness that can last a lifetime. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of lifetime fitness activities in physical education and provide examples for class and life beyond. What Are ..read more

Strength training plays a vital role in the success of basketball players’ performance on the court. From high school basketball players all the way up to the best players in the NBA, success starts in the weight room. And while professional players have access to any army of strength coaches and specialists, many high school programs are in search of off season basketball workouts for young basketball players looking to take their game to the next level.   We break down the different facets of basketball off season workouts to build and develop athletes who are ready for the various d ..read more

Spin bike workouts are a popular form of exercise for individuals of all fitness levels! But spin bike workouts can be intimidating for students. Most students likely want to just get on the bike and ride, but they are not entirely sure how to vary intensity and resistance. But spin bike workouts for beginners can help guide students through fun and challenging workouts.   In this blog, we explore the key components of spin bike workouts, how to prepare students to spin, and sample a full 30-minute workout from PLT4M’s library of content and resources. Let’s ride! What Are Spin Bike W ..read more

Emotions play a critical role in the social and intellectual development of middle and high school students. As they navigate through a period of significant growth and change, understanding and managing emotions becomes a vital skill. Educators have the opportunity to guide students through this process with well-structured lesson plans on emotions. 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.   Importance of Lesson ..read more

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?   Physical education teacher resources are anything that can help support the physical education class. Typically, PE teachers are in search for something within one of the following categories:    PE Lesson Plans – Structured outlines of instructional activ ..read more

Physical education doesn’t always garner the same level of attention as other academic subjects throughout the school day. But as schools search for ways to support students’ mental health, academic performance, and overall healthy lifestyles, physical education can play a crucial role in student success. Physical education articles can highlight physical education classes’ why, what, and how.   In this article, we feature some of the top physical education articles that help make the case for quality daily physical education opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school student ..read more

As young people navigate a world full of drugs and substances, drug education lesson plans play a crucial role in providing reliable health information for students. We break down the importance of drug education, highlight drug education curriculum from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA), and talk about how schools can incorporate activities into physical education and health classes. Importance of Drug Education Lesson Plans   Drug education lesson plans attempt to educate and combat substance use among young people. Recent data from a “Monitoring The Future Survey” demonstr ..read more

Personal hygiene is essential to everyone’s life, but it becomes especially important during the teenage years when the body undergoes significant changes. As teens navigate puberty, they experience things like increased sweat production, oilier skin, and the development of body odor. This, plus other changes, is why maintaining good personal hygiene is crucial for teenagers, not only for their health and comfort but also for their self-esteem and social interactions. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of personal hygiene for teens and provide practical tips to help teenagers es ..read more

The dreaded topic of personal hygiene has most students rolling their eyes and zoning out in class. But with simple and straightforward personal hygiene lesson plans, teachers can cover the basics of good hygiene habits and support students as they become young adults building their own personal hygiene plans. We break down the basics of personal hygiene lesson plans and provide 3 free lesson plans to sample. Importance of Personal Hygiene Lesson Plans   Personal hygiene is the behaviors and steps we can take as individuals to maintain health and prevent disease for ourselves and the p ..read more

Walking up to the pull-up bar and hitting perfect pull ups might seem like a daunting task. But with the right pull up modification, any individual can begin to master this challenging exercise. We explore different pull up modification options to support every individual and their relative strength and ability. >>> Free Download: The Essential Guide To Teaching Weight Training The Pull – Foundational Human Movement   For some reason, “Pulling”, as a fitness movement, is far less talked about than squats, presses, or a myriad of other bodyweight exercises.   However, th ..read more