Benefits of physical activity in school include better academic performance, classroom behavior, and much more. Why do we ignore PE then?

Benefits of physical activity in school include better academic performance, classroom behavior, and much more. Why do we ignore PE then?

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. Be on the lookout for lots of great content from Sean as he helps take the academic angle…

Free online courses for PE teachers are now available through PLT4M Classroom. Check out a sample and explore the free courses.

Over the years, PLT4M has looked to help answer the question: why is physical education important? Check out this article on the importance of physical education in schools.

We often ignore the benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) in the long-term pursuit of total child development. Let’s break it down!

As we look for ways to help students’ overall well-being, we should embrace the importance of yoga for students mental and physical health.

This year, PLT4M was invited to present and close out the Shape NE Conference with a final presentation and seminar for the entire group.

Nutrition often draws headlines around obesity, chronic disease, and our national health. And while headlines come and go, how we empower students for lifelong wellness requires an immersive educational experience.Teachers, administrators, families, and other key stakeholders can all come together around the importance of a nutrition education for students. The importance of nutrition education in schools We…

Shape standards are a helpful guide post for developing and aligning curriculum for physical education that is impactful for students.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Molly Collins has been featured on many PLT4M blogs, webinars, podcasts and more! Check out her message below as we head back to a new school year!  [/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Intro “Hi, everyone. My name is Molly Collins, and I’m a PE teacher at Pennfield High School in Battle Creek, Michigan. I like to consider myself…

PE teacher and coach, Molly Collins shares a brief message on her experiences partnering with PLT4M over the last three years. Check it out!