The PE Specialist

AUGUST 15, 2024

What’s up Phys Ed Family! Since I started teaching in 2007, I’ve accumulated quite a few posters and graphics on the walls of my gym. Today I wanted to give you a full tour of everything on my gym walls! I hope you find it helpful and interesting, links to all posters in the video […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

OCTOBER 17, 2022

I’ve been thinking about writing this post for a LOOOOONG time and I finally got my thoughts together and put it on paper (or a screen?) – I hope it’s an encouragement for you and that you can enjoy the process of creating change in your own life or Phys Ed […].

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

APRIL 5, 2024

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! Today, we’ve got a fun game to share with you that your kids will love. You can use it for a warm up activity, or a Field Day Game! Check out the video below to see an overview of the game and then read the post for the breakdown: The […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

What’s Up Phys Ed Friends! So, let’s be honest, you (and your students) are probably counting down the days to Christmas Break – am I right? Expect your students to be off the walls as they await all the joys that 2 weeks out of school and the promise of brand new toys can bring. Don’t […].

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

MARCH 2, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Friends! I am pumped to finally publish this Field Day Blog Post and Resource Pack! I’ve been working on this one for a while and Field Day details have been a really common request that I get from teachers, so I really hope it’s a helpful tool as you plan out […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JANUARY 11, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I want to share with you a really helpful concept that I’ve included in my PE Program called “The Levels of Partner Acceptance“ This is a great way to help teach your students about the benefits of being able to work together with anyone in their class […].

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Physical Education Update

DECEMBER 11, 2022

And when your next phys-ed breakthrough comes along, please give those muscle-bound rodents of yours a firm handshake on our behalf. So, dear scientists, keep tuning your lobster antennae, keep checking the color vision of those neurotic goldfish. Dick Moss, Editor, PE Update.com.

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JUNE 10, 2022

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! Are you suffering from the headaches of managing a recess cart that nobody takes care of? Do you spend hours each week untangling jump ropes and wondering how pencils made their way into your playground balls? I feel your pain! Today I want to explain how I manage the […].

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Arizona Health and Physical Education

AUGUST 2, 2022

Here are some links for free printable posters: Phys Ed Review , Shape America , and Teachers pay teachers. Do your posters, visuals represent all your students? Having an equitable, diverse and inclusive space for students make students feel welcomed and safe.

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JANUARY 10, 2022

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! Today I wanted to give you a breakdown of how I’ve got my Music Setup through my stereo via bluetooth and also show you a couple of options for Battery Powered Speakers as well if you are teaching outside. Hope you dig it! My Stereo Setup When I started my […].

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! I hope you’re doing great wherever you are and doing what you love most! Today I will be showing you how I teach under and overhand throws and catching in my PE class, which is one of my all time favorite skills to teach since it can be integrated into […].

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PLT4M

JULY 14, 2022

What will the data or information you are collecting via your phys ed assessment be used for? Them (The students) – For many students in physical education, a phys ed assessment can be a reinforcement of hard work through positive results. Basically, why bother?

Assessment

The PE Specialist

JUNE 11, 2024

What’s Up Phys Ed Friends! I have a great ice breaker or team building game to share with you today. This activity is great for the First Week of School, but you can use it at any time of the year or just about any class, from 3rd grade and up (even adults!). The goal […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Fam? With this post I want to cover one of the most common questions I hear teachers discussing which is… How do you handle grades in Elementary PE Class? Well, it can definitely get super complicated, but I have a pretty simple system that I use to keep my sanity and […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

AUGUST 1, 2022

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! I just wanted to share this fun little idea with you that I use to help motivate myself to remember student names and also just to create a fun little interaction with my students. I recently started this system where I give my kids a pushup coupon any time I […].

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

MAY 16, 2022

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In honor of your hard work and dedication to prepare an amazing Field Day for your school I was inspired to write this poem. I hope it gives you a laugh, a smile, lifts your spirit or at least gives you that little spark of motivation you need to make […].

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JULY 5, 2024

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! Are you looking into teaching a Softball or Baseball Unit, also known as a Batting and Fielding Unit in your PE Classes? In this post I’ll give you an overview of how I teach my 3 Week Batting and Fielding Unit and some of my favorite games to play each […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

MAY 11, 2024

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! I hope you’re having a super fabulous day! With this post I wanted to highlight a new resource we just published. This one has been on my to do list for a while, because I knew that I needed it in my own teaching environment. Also, I wanted to join […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JULY 3, 2024

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I wanted to share a fun PE Warmup Activity that’s a great way to practice locomotor movements and introduce new exercises to your students. We use this same type of activity idea in our Parachute Lessons as well and call it Parachute Fitness, but this is a […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! Have you been browsing the internet for hours in search of the perfect soft frisbee to use in your gym for PE Class? If so… You’ve Come To the Right Place! For a few years now I’ve been on the hunt for the best soft frisbee to use when teaching […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

AUGUST 1, 2023

What’s Up Phys Ed Fam! Don’t you love getting to see inside another PE Teachers equipment room? Anytime I visit another school one of my favorite things is to go see how they organize things in their gym and equipment room so I can grab a few ideas for myself and hopefully improve the way […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! If you’ve watched many of my videos on social, you’ve probably noticed the different climbing elements around my gym.

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

JANUARY 17, 2024

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I just wanted to share a super fun, no equipment instant activity with you that’s perfect for PE Class! I didn’t create this original idea and have seen it so many different times I’m not sure who or where it came from, but it’s definitely a classic […]

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I wanted to share a fun Locomotor Open Space movement activity we play with our Kindergarten and First Grade students. It’s called “I See” and it’s an awesome activity to get students moving in different ways and finding open space.

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! In this post I wanted to share a fun Locomotor Open Space movement activity we play with our Kindergarten and First Grade students. It’s called “I See” and it’s an awesome activity to get students moving in different ways and finding open space.

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

AUGUST 3, 2023

What’s up Phys Ed Fam!

Phys Ed

The PE Specialist

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

What’s up Phys Ed Fam! I’m super excited to share this post with you, it’s been in the works for a while. Below you’ll find an awesome lesson example for teaching your younger students an introduction to striking with implements using balloons.

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Gopher Sport

DECEMBER 13, 2023

When selecting scooters for your Phys Ed class, several crucial factors should be considered to enhance safety, durability, and engagement with your students! Here’s a list of 8 ideas to consider while you think about which scooters would be the best fit for your PE program!

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TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

It was not until the halfway point of my eLearning experience until I realized that my lessons and experiences were missing the other two areas of the Phys Ed Matrix. It was a case of survival and making it day-to-day. This could happen and all with purposeful planning to create a unit that would explore each of these concepts.

Physical Education

TinCan Physed

MAY 27, 2020

It was not until the halfway point of my eLearning experience until I realized that my lessons and experiences were missing the other two areas of the Phys Ed Matrix. It was a case of survival and making it day-to-day. This could happen and all with purposeful planning to create a unit that would explore each of these concepts.

Physical Education

Physical Education Ideas

JUNE 15, 2019

Kids exercise when they have phys ed class at school, during recess, at dance class or soccer practice, while riding bikes, or when playing tag. When most adults think about exercise, they imagine working out in the gym, running on a treadmill, or lifting weights. For kids, exercise means playing and being physically active.

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TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

Build it and they will come… Respect I am not sure about you, but the “Oh you just teach Phys Ed” mentality is frustrating/ infuriating. You want the school community to be engaged, create a vision they can support and build with you.

Phys Ed

TinCan Physed

JUNE 16, 2021

Build it and they will come… Respect I am not sure about you, but the “Oh you just teach Phys Ed” mentality is frustrating/ infuriating. You want the school community to be engaged, create a vision they can support and build with you.

Phys Ed

PLT4M

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Links For Elementary PE Lesson Plans 31 Unique Phys Ed Games Your Students Will Love Quaver – Health and PE Lesson Plans AMPED – Physical Activity Program Go Noodle . Middle School PE Lesson Plans Middle school physical education presents its unique challenges and opportunities.

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Open Phys Ed

APRIL 19, 2024

In celebration of the Summer Olympic Games, we created 10 stations you can use for an Olympic themed Field Day. Each station highlights a sport included in the Summer Olympic Games and includes an activity plan and a station card.

Physical Activity

Gopher Sport

AUGUST 12, 2022

Kick off the school year by tuning in to the August PE Huddle with a focus on “ A New School Year: A Game Plan for a Successful Start”. Join our guests Shannon Irwin, Bill Jones, and Richard Edgar as they discuss preparing for the start of school.

PE

Gopher Sport

MAY 18, 2023

[0:00] The world we live in is changing rapidly thanks to the rise of AI language models, which are set to revolutionize the way we communicate and interact in countless ways. What does this mean for us as health and physical education professionals?

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