Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

As the Easter bunny prepares to make its annual visit, it's time to hop into some egg-citing fun in your Physical Education program! The Importance of Easter-Themed Games in PE: While the Easter games are filled with fun and laughter, they also serve an important role in a Physical Education program.

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We’ve brewed up a list of Halloween-themed physical education games and exercises that will have your students howling with excitement. Get creative and hang bats or ghosts from the top of the Hockey net. As we approach the spookiest time of the year, bring some Halloween magic to your gym class!

PE

School Yard

JANUARY 23, 2019

Motivating students to develop a life-long love of healthy movement and physical activity is just one of several unique challenges for PE educators. A class period full of agility and skill-building movements can be fun and an adventurous change of pace. Sportime Anti-Skid Agility Ladder. Sportime Adjust-A-Hurdles Set of 3.

PE

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Pickleball has rapidly become a favorite sport in physical education programs across the country. Introducing creative pickleball activities can further enhance the learning experience, making it not just about physical exercise but also about strategic thinking and teamwork. Divide the class into teams of four to six students.

PE

School Yard

JANUARY 7, 2022

Some examples of pit stops you can use are: hoop station, agility ladder , over/under obstacle course, water/rest break, stretching, and balance activities. The key to pit stops is to make them fun, creative, and give students the ability to catch their breath and offer variety. (Or, students can choose to run the whole time.)

Fitness

Whole Child Sports

JANUARY 6, 2020

Haven’t we lost sight of our original intention—to expose our kids to fun, educational activities? Helping children develop speed, balance, and agility can set them on course to enjoy years of wholesome activities as they grow into healthy, happy, accomplished athletic young men and women.

Coaching

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

My wife and I just started our journey as international educators at a school where we had to use the SHAPE Standards from the United States. This is where I came across Dean Dudley’s work behind the Domains of Development in Physical Education. How do all of these outcomes create a value for sport and physical activity?

Assessment

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

My wife and I just started our journey as international educators at a school where we had to use the SHAPE Standards from the United States. This is where I came across Dean Dudley’s work behind the Domains of Development in Physical Education. ABC’S of Athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed.

Assessment

Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

If you’re a Physical Education teacher looking to add a little “boo!” It adds a new layer of excitement to lessons, keeping students engaged, fostering creativity, and boosting morale. Creativity Meets Physical Fitness Halloween is all about imagination, and that’s something PE games can tap into too!

Fitness

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Throughout the article, we’ll showcase some of the PE games for elementary from PLT4Ms library of over 150 lesson plans, offering teachers a valuable resource for planning and delivering engaging physical education lessons. Tag Games Classic and creative variations that get students running, dodging, and reacting.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

MAY 23, 2025

Meet Dean Terry, a dedicated physical education (PE) teacher at Koror Elementary School, working under the Palau Ministry of Education. With years of experience and a passion for helping young people grow, Deans approach to teaching PE is both creative and deeply rooted in respect for local culture.

Elementary

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Kristin Lukow, a music teacher of over 40 years, is redefining music education by incorporating jump bands and other physical activities to make learning more engaging and dynamic. Physical Fitness : The activity promotes cardiovascular health and improves coordination and agility. “For me, it’s natural.

Dance

PLT4M

APRIL 29, 2025

Roundnet is gaining popularity in physical education as a fast, fun, and skill-building game for students of all ages. A team sport, played in pairs and centered around a small circular net, the game encourages movement, communication, and creativity. In PE class, Roundnet introduces a fresh way to get active.

Flexibility