As a Middle school Physical Education teacher, I have discovered that many students get easily bored with basketball-related units. Perhaps students tire of learning the same units year after year or maybe it’s the amount of skills-work involved that discourages … Read More
My name is Lindsay Karp, I teach physical education and health at Bret Harte Elementary and A. Russell Knight Elementary in Cherry Hill, NJ. Catapult is a fun, energizing game that focuses on multiple fitness components and creativity. I first … Read More
If you are looking for activities to include in your school’s STEM Night, or if you are just looking to add some STEM activities into your PE program, view the ideas below from PE teacher Jennie Graves. There are 4 activities … Read More
Introduction to students: Who likes marshmallows in their hot chocolate? This activity is part of our winter games unit, which covers many throwing, catching and rolling experiences for our students. I use lots of non traditional equipment for many of my … Read More
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Brad Comer! About Brad: My name is Brad Comer and I am currently enrolled at Monmouth University training to become a Health and Physical Education teacher. I … Read More
A teaching observation is part of the checks and balances that ensures teaching and learning are occurring in the classroom. Whether you’re in year one or year twenty-five, you have to go through this process. This may inspire you to show … Read More
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Karen Sargent! About Karen: I am a Physical Education Director for grades 4-12 at Edge School for Athletes in Calgary, Alberta Canada. I teach 320 students which makes … Read More
My name is Ryan Lucas, Pre-K – 5th grade physical education teacher at Bemus Point Elementary School in NY. Today I will be sharing an activity I created and titled “The Architect.” This activity provides a visual representation of what teamwork and collaboration … Read More
Plan some Thanksgiving themed activities in your physical education class! PE teacher Nicki Case shares 3 turkey activities to try for your program – Build a Turkey, Turkey Trot, and Turkey Fitness. The first two activities are usually done at … Read More
This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Mark Friedrich! About Mark: I proudly teach Adventure Education at Millburn High School in Millburn, NJ as part of the Health & Physical Education Department. Our school … Read More
