As a younger teacher, I had a strong interest in professional development. Anything I could get my hands on to read, watch, or listen to was never enough. I would dig into different curriculum’s and books by any teacher who … Read More
Category Archives: Professional Development
Tips For Teachers Preparing For Classroom Observations
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
The Best Mobile Apps to Use in Your PE Class
Nowadays it seems like a common response to most problems is, “There’s an App for That”. Technology has become an important part of our culture and saves us a ton of time each day. Since I got a TV installed in my … Read More
International Symposium for Adapted Physical Education
My name is Justin A. Haegele, I am an assistant professor at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. I work in the health and physical education program in the Department of Human Movement Sciences, where I conduct research and teacher … Read More
How to Integrate Math into Physical Education
It seems like mathematics is a subject that falls into three categories: you like it, you know enough to get by, or you absolutely hate it. For those who love it, I applaud you all. Now you can learn how … Read More
How to Host a Literacy Night for Physical Education
A Literacy Night is a great way to show how integrating literacy through physical activity is simple and can improve reading and writing abilities. You can work with classroom teachers, the PTO, and the community to put this event together. Here … Read More
Student Learning in Physical Education: The Minimum Six
Article by George Graham, Co-founder of PE Central Overview My grandkids have learned to read. They enjoy trying to solve math problems. But when I ask them what they have learned in physical education their answers are opaque. Mostly they … Read More
Why Teachers are Incorporating Yoga in the Classroom
Yoga has become a great way for classroom teachers, PE teachers, and even after school coordinators to help students de-stress from their day, re-energize and clear their minds to focus. Yoga creates the support for students to not just build … Read More
5 Ways to Use Classroom Procedures for a Better Teaching Experience
With the start of the school year underway, I thought I would share some key things to keep in mind when teaching procedures to students. As an experienced teacher who interacts with new teachers on a regular basis, one of … Read More
Tips & Strategies for First Year PE Teachers
If you’re reading this, chances are you just got your very first physical education job. Congratulations and welcome to an amazing profession where you get to change lives and make a real difference in the world. The sky is literally … Read More