Evolving Your Weight Room Space – Primitive to Practical
The weight room has often been seen as the dark dungeon. John Martin suggests 3 ways to make the space a staple of your school rather than an after thought.
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Episode 50 – Intro to S&C feat. Trent Clausen
Every student takes Intro to S&C their freshman year at Conestoga High School (NE). Check out how Trent Clausen approaches teaching the class.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 48 – Professional Development feat. Eric Davolt
Eric Davolt is a Teacher Adviser for k-12 physical education at one of the largest school districts in CA and comes on to talk about being a #PhysEdCoach.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 46 – Evolving Curriculum feat. Bo Shappell and Daniella Land
When Bo Shappell set out to change his PE Curriculum, he ended up co-authoring a book with his wife Daniella Land…”All In- The Mindset Of Fitness.”
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Improving Instruction By Talking Less
More talking does not equal more teaching. Dr. Seth Eckler breaks down 4 strategies teachers can apply to talk less and teach more.
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Women In Fitness and Strength
Molly Collins created a Women’s Fitness class to encourage female students mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 38 – Shape Standards feat. Brian and Brad Hull
The Hull Brothers have both embraced Physical Education as a calling, and use the Shape Standards to help guide their classes to success. See how they have applied Shape and more on this episode of Chalk Talk.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 35 – Positivity In PE – feat. Nick Clements
Don’t count the days until school is over. Make every day of school count. Check out Nick Clements approach to taking on each and every day with a positive attitude.
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Chalk Talk – Episode 33 – Grant Writing For Physical Education feat. Jessica Shawley
Jessica Shawley, Shape America National Teacher Of The Year, joins Chalk Talk to discuss grant funding for Physical Education.
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Student Voice – Why Is PE Important – Aidan Nadell
Students from across the country wrote in on why they thought physical education was important. Congrats to Aidan Nadell for winning the contest!
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Physical Education Is Not For Everyone. Wait, What?
Physical Education is a dirty word in some educational circles. PLT4M take on the objections to PE and why it should be considered a core subject.
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PLT4M Essay Contest Finalist – Jenna Larson
Students from across the country wrote in on why they thought physical education was important. PLT4M is featuring the essays of finalists. Check out Jenna Larson’s Essay
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