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Cooperative Invasion (High School)

Open Phys Ed

This module does address development of movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. All participants are given the opportunity to explore the movement concepts in a fun and engaging environment where everyone can feel successful.

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Jump Rope Skills(Intermediate 3-5)

Open Phys Ed

Created by: Jenna Knapp & Aaron Hart Special Contributions: Deedi Boland Design: Jennifer Truong For thousands of years, children have been jumping rope as a form of movement-based fun. Demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. Analyzes movement situations and applies movement concepts (e.g.,

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Team Invasion (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

This module builds on the Invasion Basics module for grades 3-5 and provides lead-up activities and small-sided games aimed at developing the movement concepts, movement patterns, and strategic knowledge commonly associated with invasion sports. Register for FREE today to access all of the modules.

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Volleyball (Middle School)

Open Phys Ed

Manipulative Skills: (Grade 6-8) Refines manipulative skills to improve performance in dance, fitness, and sport activities. Locomotor Skills: (Grade 6) Safely and purposefully uses mature locomotor skills in rhythms and patterns in dance, fitness, and sport environments.

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Power-Up Rhythm and Timing in Physical Education Activities

Gopher PE

Research shows that the motor skill development associated with consistent participation in physical education/activity can improve academic performance, cognition, visual-perceptual skills, attention, memory, and problem-solving skills ( CDC, 2010 ; de Greeff et al., 2018 ; Fernandes, et al., 2019 ; Kolovelonis & Goudas, 2023 ).

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Want to make your students hearts smile? 6 Valentine's Day Games for PE class

Physical Education Ideas

Valentine's Day Freeze Dance (Grade 1 to Grade 6): Description: Play music and have students dance around. This adds an academic twist, aligning the activities with broader learning objectives and reinforcing the idea that physical education encompasses more than just movement.

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Basketball (Grades 9-12)

Open Phys Ed

SIGN UP HERE OPEN Priority Outcomes: Etiquette: (Grades 9-12) Exhibits proper etiquette, respect for others, and teamwork while engaging in physical activity and/or social dance. Manipulative Skills: (Grades 9-12) Demonstrates competency and/or refines activity-specific movement skills in two or more lifetime activities.

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