SHAPE America

JULY 31, 2025

As a middle school physical education teacher, my goal is for all students to have a place where they feel valued, supported and motivated to participate. I teach my students that it’s not about being the best — it’s about lifting each other up and finding joy in movement. Creating a positive culture in PE starts with relationships.

PE

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

By: Gopher Community Physical Education teacher Heather Burd is not just an educator; she’s an example of resilience, compassion, and empowerment. Heather teaches hundreds of students each week, navigating her own physical challenges while showing her students the importance of resilience, self-acceptance, and overcoming adversity.

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

The Master PE Teacher course is an engaging and informative learning experience for educators of all levels and backgrounds. Although the course is geared specifically towards PE teachers at the elementary and middle school levels, there is certainly much to take away regardless of what you teach and the age of students you work with!

PE Teacher

Gopher Sport

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In the world of international education, there are those who simply teach, and then there are educators like Allison Deakin, Head of Department for Elementary PE and Swimming, JV & Varsity Badminton Coach, and former Activities Coordinator at GEMS Dubai American Academy (DAA). Her advice to other PE teachers? “Be

PE

Gopher Sport

JUNE 27, 2025

teaches Physical Education in a very small school called The Builders School. He teaches two PE classes, one for Grades 1 to 3 (11 Students) and one for Grades 4 to 6 (9 Students). The Builders School is a special place where students, teachers, and parents all work together to help kids grow. Just 20 students!

PE Teacher

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Today’s PE classes must go beyond mandatory participation to actively engage students with fun and diverse lesson plans that promote skill development, confidence building, and personal growth. Quality PE programs should: Include activities adaptable to various skill levels so that all students feel capable and successful.

PE

Gopher Sport

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its simplicity allows for easy adaptation to different age groups and skill levels, making it an excellent tool for PE teachers looking to diversify their curriculum. Heres how Boardball can be adapted for younger students, why its a great fit for PE, and what educators are saying about it.

Fitness

Gopher Sport

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I have written articles on teaching bowling, conducted webinars on best practices, and presented in-person workshops at major conferences. I have had the privilege of leading workshops at the **NYSAHPERD Conference**, where I guided PE teachers in implementing bowling units effectively. Lets roll.

PE

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We explore some of the top physical education electives and how physical education teachers and programs across the country are encouraging lifetime fitness through a physical education electives model. >>> After 10th grade, physical education becomes an optional elective at MACCRAY.

Physical Education

Montessori Physical Education

JUNE 8, 2025

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Math teachers are weaving in coding. Science teachers are collaborating with art teachers. Language arts teachers are writing persuasive essays on environmental science.

PE

Gopher Sport

APRIL 17, 2025

At Gopher, we love highlighting teachers who bring energy and purpose to PE. So when we found out that Michelle Jenkins, Kauai Complex Area Resource Teacher, and her team used the Master PE Teacher course to level up the teachers in their district, we had to learn more! We loved it! Michelle said.

Teacher

PLT4M

JUNE 19, 2025

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. PE teachers can’t do it alone.

High School

Drowning in the Shallow

DECEMBER 22, 2024

This blog post is adapted from Teaching about planning in pre-service physical education teacher education: A collaborative self-study and is part of my evolving thoughts about how we teach planning to novice PE teachers. The way we teach novices PE teachers to plan is problematic.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At PLT4M, we teach and practice the underhand roll via fun and dynamic bowling activities for elementary PE. Teaching Underhand Roll Via Bowling Lesson Plans For Elementary PE Bowling provides an exciting and engaging way to teach the underhand roll in elementary physical education. Download Now! PreK-2: 1.2.6

Teaching

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

But PE teachers don’t have to start from scratch every time. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned pro, these PE lesson plan templates are your ticket to stress-free and successful PE instruction. Balancing so many disciplines and creating diverse physical education lesson plans can be daunting.

PE

The Everlearner

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This is the hitting zone for PE teachers and highly influential subject knowledge for us all whether teaching Key stages 1-5 or teaching a PE qualification such as GCSE or A-level or BTEC.

Teaching

Montessori Physical Education

APRIL 6, 2025

This idea is rooted in the Cosmic Education principle, which teaches students to explore ideas from “whole to part to whole.” Why This Matters for Traditional PE Teachers For my non-Montessori readers, I want to emphasize that the benefits of an integrative approach to physical education are not exclusive to Montessori settings.

Physical Education

PLT4M

JUNE 13, 2025

The right instant activities for elementary PE can help kick off physical education class with energy and structure. In this article, we explore a variety of instant activities that physical education teachers can tap into throughout the year. Download Now!

Elementary

PLT4M

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

And teachers have expressed mounting frustrations because student cell phone use has invaded and interrupted the classroom and school day. high school teachers say cellphone distraction is a major problem in the classroom” – The Pew Research Center As a result, school leaders have said enough is enough. “72% of U.S.

High School

Montessori Physical Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Aligning Montessori Physical Education Lessons with SHAPE America's National Standards My journey to becoming a PE teacher may not be as typical as most PE teachers. While I thought what they were doing was cool, I didn't intend to work with children, so I didn't go the PE route.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JULY 25, 2025

In this article, we will explore the vast range of PE curriculum options from PLT4M. Challenges Creating Quality PE Curriculum Across Grade Levels Designing a PE curriculum that works across all grade levels isn’t easy. PE lesson plans have to balance structure with creativity.

Motor Skills

PLT4M

JANUARY 27, 2025

Elementary physical education teachers have a lot to cover! We have put together a free sample of elementary PE lesson plans that are sure to spark excitement with elementary students in physical education class. Some focus heavily on teaching individual skillslike dribbling or jumpingbut lack engaging, fun activity ideas.

Elementary

PLT4M

JULY 16, 2025

By designing lessons with Standard 3 in mind, teachers can help students grow into thoughtful, respectful teammates—skills that extend far beyond the gym. Each lesson includes a one page lesson overview, equipment checklist, game setup, teaching cues, standard alignment and more! Get Free Sample Lessons!

Elementary

The Everlearner

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This post is written for PE teachers or those teaching or coaching young people in an educational setting.

PE

Gopher Sport

MAY 1, 2025

At the International School of Creative Science in the UAE, PE teacher Maryrose Camara is bringing all of this to life in a dynamic, culturally rich program thats engaging students in ways that go far beyond the gym. Challenges of Teaching PE in an International School Teaching in a multicultural environment comes with its challenges.

PE

Montessori Physical Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

As a PE teacher in a Montessori school, I know my situation is unique compared to PE teachers in traditional schools. My class sizes are smaller than the horror stories I read about on Facebook from teachers who have to manage fifty or more students at a time. I also only meet with each class once a week.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

MAY 12, 2025

Invasion games for elementary PE offer more than just excitement and energytheyre a powerful tool for teaching key movement concepts like offensive and defensive positioning, teamwork, spatial awareness, and agility. Get Free Sample Lessons! Explore our K-5 Curriculum with these select Lesson Plans from some of our most popular Units.

Elementary

PLT4M

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Each lesson includes a one page lesson overview, equipment checklist, game setup, teaching cues, standard alignment and more! Standards-Aligned Jump Rope Activities for Elementary PE Beyond being fun, jump rope games and activities also address specific SHAPE Standard 1 (Developing a variety of motor skills) sub-standards: PreK-2: 1.2.16

Elementary

PLT4M

MAY 9, 2025

Whether PE teachers want a quick game for an instant activity or fun variations to fill an entire PE class, there are countless options to choose from. Physical education teachers can easily adapt tag games to work indoors or outside, offering flexibility based on available space. Download Now! Download Now!

Elementary

What's New in Adapted Physical Education

JANUARY 17, 2025

The discussion explores Dr. Rizzos research on PE teachers' attitudes toward teaching students with disabilities, the evolution of inclusion in PE, and the infusion curriculum model. This model prepares all future educators to teach diverse learners by integrating disability concepts throughout their teaching.

PE Teacher

PLT4M

JANUARY 29, 2025

Creative Throwing And Catching Games For Elementary PE One of the best things about throwing and catching games in elementary PE is that they can be played with simple, readily available equipment. PE teachers dont need specialized gearjust a few basic essentials can create engaging and effective activities for all grade levels.

Elementary

S&S

JULY 14, 2025

But beyond movement and fitness, PE offers something just as powerful: the chance to teach essential life skills that shape how … Read More The post From Gym to Classroom – Using PE to Teach Life Skills That Support Student Success appeared first on S&S Blog.

Gyms

Montessori Physical Education

JULY 6, 2025

As the kids came up to get a small memento and hug their teachers for the last time, little bits of information about them were shared with the class. When they got to the career question, to my complete shock, they said Marshall wanted to be a gym teacher. My first reaction in my head was, "You don’t want to be a PE teacher."

PE Teacher

The Everlearner

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Almost all PE teachers teach about the heart whether in GCSE or A-Level and I hope these eight facts may come in useful at some point. To celebrate this marvellous day for rose growers, chocolatiers and card companies, I thought I would nab the opportunity to write about the heart a little bit.

Teacher

PLT4M

JANUARY 31, 2025

By incorporating creative and developmentally appropriate challenges, basketball can remain an exciting and accessible part of the elementary PE curriculum. Basketball games for elementary PE effectively address multiple SHAPE sub-standards focused on bouncing/dribbling a ball: PreK-2: 1.2.6

Elementary

Lampe

JUNE 2, 2025

I have been a PE teacher for 10 years. Currently, I teach PE in a co-teaching model at the primary level, working alongside a generalist teacher. I teach students from first to fourth grade (ages 6 to 10). Beyond […]

Secondary Schools

Lampe

JUNE 2, 2025

As a PE teacher with 17 years of experience, I have always been passionate about seeking out new opportunities to expand my knowledge and enrich my teaching methods.

PE Teacher