Discover fitness tests and activities that align with SHAPE America standards to incorporate into you PE program! Physical Education teachers share their advice on creating a curriculum based on national PE standards or how to refine your lesson plan, making your program more effective.
“5 laps around the gym – Go!” Is this a familiar command you recall when you entered the gymnasium for your Physical Education class in
Are you tired of playing the same coated-foam ball activities year after year? If your answer is “YES!”, then this is the blog you want
Choosing the perfect size coated foam ball for your class can be a little overwhelming. It can be difficult selecting the right ball without the
As a presenter and mentor to other Physical Educators, I am often asked about equipment and what my favorites are. While I have many, coated-foam
Just picture it… you receive an equipment order and go to open the box. In it is a package of shiny, new Rainbow® Set of
“How can we organize and design activities to support students of various backgrounds, readiness and skill levels and interests in Health and Physical Education?” This is
Team physical education games are meant to be fun, active and a little out of control. We used Gopher’s Screamin’ activity balls, hoops, cones, and
Jumping rope is an excellent exercise for increasing activity time, coordination and confidence. While jumping rope is often used as a warm-up activity, one professor
Though fitness is a primary focus of my middle school physical education program, I also teach a lot of skill development through sports-based (team and
This blog on poly spots is the third in our three-part series featuring unique lesson plan activity ideas using essential equipment for Physical Education. For more PE game ideas,
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