Samuel Sheppard
- Physical Education Instructor, Weightlifting Instructor, Head Wrestling Coach (Boys & Girls)
- Smyrna High School – TN
- 23 Years of Experience
- PLT4M Certified Educator
About Samuel
Samuel is a Physical Education and Weightlifting instructor and Head Wrestling Coach with 23 years of experience. He focuses on helping students and athletes develop healthy, active lifestyles while also extending wellness beyond students by supporting faculty and staff within his school community.
Samuel’s Approach & Insights
Samuel shared his philosophy, approach, and how PLT4M plays a role in his program. Here’s what he had to say:
Goals & Mission
“My philosophy since day one of my career has been ‘education of the physical by the physical.’
My goal in any class or weight training session is providing my students and athletes with the tools they need to lead a healthy lifestyle and to achieve whatever health and wellness goals they may have.”
How I Use PLT4M
“I use PLT4M the following ways:
- PLT4M is utilized in physical education classes daily.
- PLT4M is utilized daily with my wrestling teams in the weightroom.
- PLT4M is offered to my entire faculty and staff, and a separate class is built for them.”
Why I Use PLT4M
“Simply put: PLT4M is the most comprehensive program for any K–12 physical education, health, wellness, and athletic program that is available on the market today.”
Impact on My Program
“There are so many ways that PLT4M has impacted my classroom and wrestling programs, but first and foremost, it provides students with the opportunity to explore fitness programs that are most appealing to them.
PLT4M has also made a huge impact in accountability through the ability to track activity and assessments in real time.”
Favorite Feature
“The ability to build custom programs.”
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