Locomotor City Activity for Physical Education

Locomotor City is a culminating activity I play with my K-2 students to reinforce and allow autonomy in their learning. The activity combines skill practices of locomotor movements, pathways, levels, fitness skills, directions, rule following, social skills and a host … 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


Featured PE Teacher – Shannon Rickes

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Shannon Rickes! About Shannon Rickes: I currently teach Kindergarten through 8th grade. I am a Physical Education Coordinator and I teach approximately 300 students … Read More


10 Field Day Bulletin Board Ideas

Field Day is a great way for the entire school to get together and get moving, and what better way to convey unity than to display a themed Field Day bulletin board in your classroom? Here are 10 ideas from … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Nicki Case

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Nicki Case: About Nicki Case: I am a Physical Education teacher at Marion Elementary School in Marion, KS. I teach 223 students in … Read More


7 Themed Activities for Your Field Day Event

Field Day is one of the most exciting events during the school year. It wouldn’t be complete without some themed activities designed to get kids moving and practicing the skills they learned all year. These 7 activities from PE Central feature popular themes that will … Read More


Fitness Activities for Physical Education

Fitness and nutrition go hand-in-hand, which is why we have compiled PE Central’s top fitness themed lesson ideas, best practices, and bulletin boards in honor of March being National Nutrition Month. Here are some great lessons and activities for you … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Julia Stevens

This week for the Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page, the spotlight is on Julia Stevens! About Julia Stevens: I teach grades K-5 at Willamette Primary in West Linn, Oregon. I have 587 fantastic students in … Read More


Featured PE Teacher – Scott Dyer

We are excited to start our Featured PE Teacher section on the PE Central Facebook page! This week’s spotlight is on Scott Dyer. About Scott Dyer I teach at PS 251 located in Brooklyn, New York. My school is public … Read More