Elementary P.E. Games

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Looking for a new and exciting tag game to engage your elementary school students in PE class? Look no further than “Toilet Tag”! This game not only provides a fun and energetic experience but also helps develop important motor skills, endurance, agility, spatial awareness, and teamwork.

Elementary

Physical Education Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

While innovative equipment can make classes more fun – and I wouldn’t advise your students to try these moves – here’s an amazing example of an incredible gymnastics-dance-tumbling-agility routine performed using nothing but a partner and some benches. To subscribe to the free Fun Stuff for PE Newsletter, Click Here!

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School Yard

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This popular brand in the School Specialty family has all of your PE favorites, from balls to hoops, floor mats to fitness, and storage solutions to keep it all organized. Looking for the PE favorites of the favorites? Fitness & Agility. Here are 10 our teachers know will be a hit with students of all ages!

Fitness

Learning Through Sport

MARCH 4, 2022

Perhaps, Olinger's (2018) idea of the agile and adaptive educator that is neither directive instructor or guide/facilitator/knowledge navigator, but provocative collaborator encouraging in students (players) the ability to learn and apply their learning by knowing when to be directive and when to be guiding. Olinger, R.

Agility

Physical Education Update

AUGUST 12, 2022

A trend in physical education has been to make PE classes less difficult so that every student can enjoy them. The video above shows an example of how Crossfit concepts can be used in a high school physical education setting, as a program for students who want to work harder than in their traditional PE classes.

Physical Education

Reinventing the Game

APRIL 14, 2022

It is a combination of work stress, doubts about alignment of what I want with what it should it be like to be a Physical Education (PE) teacher, fatigue, etc. came after a discussion with a fellow teacher in the all-consuming discussion of what PE is and what it should look like. Are our teaching models, strategies, approaches, etc.

Physical Education

Physical Education Update

APRIL 7, 2023

Six exercises with a focus on core and leg strength, agility/plyometrics, and balance. Warmup Design The 11+ warm-up program involves 15 exercises performed in three specific phases. The phases are: Slow-speed running exercises combined with active stretching and controlled partner contact. There are three levels of difficulty.

Agility

Physical Education Ideas

MARCH 14, 2024

So, grab your bunny ears and let's dive into a basket full of festive activities that will make your PE class egg-stra special! 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. Click here. Happy Easter, everyone!

Motor Skills

Gopher Sport

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

From witch broomstick relays to haunted header soccer challenges, these activities are sure to make your PE lessons a ghoulishly good time. We’ve brewed up a list of Halloween-themed physical education games and exercises that will have your students howling with excitement.

PE

Physical Education Ideas

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

So, let's lace up those sneakers, grab your lucky charms, and get ready for a PE class filled with shamrockin' games! Patrick's Day games not only bring a festive spirit to your PE class but also promote teamwork, agility, coordination, and strategic thinking.

Gyms

Gopher Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This thrilling game encourages strategy, teamwork, and agility as participants navigate the web’s intricate design, making it a perfect fit for physical education classes during the spooky season. physed #graveyardtag pic.twitter.com/tXRY7trr4x — Mr. Theodore – Montgomery PE (@PeMontgomery) October 19, 2022 4.

Gyms

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

Here are three innovative pickleball activities to bring excitement and skill development to your PE classes. Pickleball Relay Races Objective: Improve agility, coordination, and teamwork. Conclusion Incorporating these creative pickleball activities into your PE classes can make the sport more engaging and enjoyable for students.

PE

The PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here’s how to prepare for Children’s Mental Health Week with The PE Hub: Connect with other people The first one fits right in with the 2023 theme. Our high-quality PE planning resources empower teachers to deliver better physical education and introduce children to the benefits of keeping active that will last a lifetime.

Health

Gopher Sport

MAY 10, 2022

Circuit workouts are a great way to maximize activity time in PE and train a variety of muscles. In and Outs: This simple agility drill is a great way to work on quickness and footwork. Spotify Playlist: If you have the luxury of using Spotify in PE, there are many great Tabata Playlists. Repeat for 20 seconds!

High School

Mindful PE

JULY 26, 2021

Creating a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly schedule as a PE Teacher is much different than creating one as a classroom teacher. For some of the more general units like agility, movement, and sportsmanship, I incorporate these throughout the weeks since they help support the more sports-specific units like jump rope, basketball, and soccer.

PE

PLT4M

DECEMBER 28, 2022

School districts are investing and prioritizing athletic PE, especially at the high school level. Check out the rising tide of athletic PE, examples from schools across the country, and how your school can take steps to add more athletic physical education classes! Students are taking part in athletic PE. But what is it?

PE

Gopher Sport

JULY 31, 2023

Badminton: Smash Your Way to Success This engaging 3-week badminton unit covers a wide range of exciting objectives designed to improve student’s skills, teamwork, and agility. To improve their overall fitness, they’ll engage in dynamic circuit training, Jump and Jog, Hexagon Hustle, and Parachute Fitness exercises.

Agility

Aspire-Ed

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

KS1: “Pupils should develop fundamental movement skills, become increasingly competent and confident and access a broad range of opportunities to extend their agility, balance and coordination, individually and with others.” Which leads us on to our next point… Teaching gymnastics is in line with the national curriculum.

Primary School

Gopher Sport

JUNE 3, 2024

In our district, we pull together all of our adaptive PE classes (known by us as the PEOPEL Program) and we allow these students to compete in events that encourage our students from special populations to compete alongside neurotypical friends and students. Here in District 230, I have created the Special Games.

Dance

Gopher Sport

JULY 11, 2023

If you haven’t heard of it yet, Gaga Ball is a fast-paced and action-packed game that has taken recess and PE by storm. Unlike dodgeball, Gaga Ball emphasizes quick reflexes, agility, and strategy rather than brute force. Being agile and light on your feet is the key to survival. What is Gaga Ball?

Agility

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

and or National PE standards. You’ll want to make sure your program offers options, based on age, fine motor skills, or agility, and doesn’t require you to keep multiple sets of the same program depending on age. Of course, the best programs are FUN, first!

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JUNE 8, 2023

Using the FITT principle, he maps out a 5-day training schedule focusing on weight lifting 3 days a week and includes speed, agility, and conditioning for the other 2 days. Students perform a thruster with different types of equipment in PE class. Yes, PLT4M has hundreds of PE lesson plans and workouts.

Physical Education

The PE Hub

JANUARY 23, 2023

Here’s how to prepare for Children’s Mental Health Week with The PE Hub: Connect with other people The first one fits right in with the 2023 theme. Our high-quality PE planning resources empower teachers to deliver better physical education and introduce children to the benefits of keeping active that will last a lifetime.

Health

Skillastics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

and or National PE standards. You’ll want to make sure your program offers options, based on age, fine motor skills, or agility, and doesn’t require you to keep multiple sets of the same program depending on age. Of course, the best programs are FUN, first!

Physical Activity

PLT4M

JANUARY 18, 2023

Adam Hughes, high school PE teacher and strength coach, works with students in the wieght room during class time. Rich Hargitt, a high school football coach and PE teacher at Emmett High School in Idaho, saw the weight room being dominated by his football team. Rusty Fuller, PE teacher and football coach at St.

Strength

Gopher Sport

APRIL 10, 2024

They literally enter the gym asking me if we are going to use them.” - Trent Suzuki 2022 SHAPE America Western District PE TOY See BlazePod in Action! Click on a button below to view videos of BlazePod being used in PE! “I haven’t seen my students this excited in a long time. A $489 Value!) Contest ends May 31, 2024.

Motivation

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

ABC’S of Athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed Critical Understanding (Cognitive Domain of Learning) Includes understanding of physical activity contexts, rules, and tactics. This understanding is used to plan for tactical movement and demonstration of critical and creative thinking through movement.

Assessment

TinCan Physed

JULY 24, 2021

ABC’S of Athleticism: Agility, Balance, Coordination, Speed. These four areas are: Movement Competencies (Physical Domain of Learning): Involves developing proficiency in object control, stability, and locomotor skills to sequence movement in a wide variety of physical activity settings.

Assessment

Physical Education Ideas

OCTOBER 20, 2024

So, why not transform your PE lesson into a frightfully good time? With Halloween-themed games, like those found in this incredible resource with 12 spine-chilling activities — PE 12 Halloween Games: Night of the Active Dead I —your little monsters can stay fit while diving into the spirit of the season. The best part?

Fitness

PLT4M

JANUARY 2, 2024

The skills in badminton require a balance of hand-eye coordination, speed, agility, and endurance. Reach out to PLT4M to learn about our badminton program and hundreds of hours of PE lesson plans for other units like fitness , weightlifting , yoga , pickleball, and more. Want to check out the full slate of badminton skills videos?

Dance

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

PLT4M

MAY 23, 2025

PE teachers are discovering how flag rugby creates inclusive, engaging lessons for students of all abilities. Announcing the Imagine Rugby Partnership PLT4M proudly partners with Imagine Rugby to revolutionize PE programs. All materials align with national PE standards. Schools nationwide are adopting this fast-paced game.

PE

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

PE games for elementary students promote and enhance physical activity while helping students develop important motor skills, teamwork, physical literacy, and more. In this article, well explore various types of PE games for elementary, from tag games to team sports. Get Free Sample Lessons! Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

APRIL 29, 2025

Teachers and schools can also access special discounts and opportunities via the Spikeball PE Teacher Portal. Go To Spikeball PE Shop for school discounts! In PE class, Roundnet introduces a fresh way to get active. Roundnet also offers plenty of teachable moments for PE standards.

Flexibility

The Sporting

JULY 21, 2025

Handball builds decision-making, agility and team chemistry. Schools also play a part, and PE remains a requirement in Iceland until age 19. The men’s team winning silver at the 2008 Olympics was an iconic moment for Icelandic handball , but it wasn’t a fluke. The foundation had been laid for years.

Sports