Basketball Skills Challenge for Physical Education

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


Catapult PE Game For Student Fitness

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


Featured PE Teacher – Elizabeth Geertsma

This week for the #FeaturedPETeacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Elizabeth Geertsma! About Elizabeth I am an Elementary Physical Education Teacher at New Groningen Elementary School in Zeeland, Michigan. This is my 6th year teaching in Zeeland Public Schools. I … Read More


Human Bowling Activity for Physical Education

The P.E. Department at Central Elementary located in Rockbridge County, VA, loves to teach our students about cross curricular and teamwork activities. This activity called “Human Bowling” teaches both. We have taught bowling for the four years I have been … Read More


STEM Night Activities for Physical Education

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


Sport Stacking for Physical Activity & Education

Sport stacking has always been one of favorite units to teach in physical education. Sport stacking is an excellent activity for all ages because it encompasses concentration, agility, hand-eye coordination, fitness and can be individual or team sport. I am … Read More


10 Hula Hoop Activities for Physical Education

Hula Hoops are popular in many games and activities, whether it is a warm-up activity for PE, part of a lesson plan for students, or a themed activity to keep kids active. Hoops are a great choice for teachers because … Read More


7 Fun Tournament Ideas to Keep Your Group Active

Help your group recognize American Heart Month this February by scheduling fun tournament games to play throughout the month that will keep them active while exercising their heart. These activities can be altered to fit any group age, from young … Read More


Winter Activity for Throwing, Catching & Rolling PE Unit

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


Featured PE Teacher – Brad Comer

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