Circle Cross Ranch K-8 STEM Academy – PE Champions

We love to highlight schools that have raised the bar for physical education. Circle Cross Ranch K-8 STEM Academy in Arizona joined Let’s Move! Active Schools to become PE champions, and by motivating students and expanding their collection of sports … Read More


How Parents Can Encourage Children in Athletics

If your children are just starting to show an interest in athletics, there are some great ways to encourage them. Steve Boyle from 2-4-1 Sports shares some tips and tricks for sport parents just getting started. We’re not just coaches, … Read More


SHAPE Minneapolis 2016 for Physical Educators

Why SHAPE 2016 Matters More Than Ever! This week is the Annual SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, and there’s always a lot of excitement among physical educators! How much? Find out from fitness trainer Alex O’Brien from Focused Fitness below – … Read More


Team Building PE Activity with Hula Hoops

Build and Take Shelter: A Simple Team Building PE Activity Using Hula Hoops Throughout my 21 years of teaching physical education, hula hoops have always been an effective tool in my arsenal of equipment.  Of their countless uses, one of my … Read More


Obstacle Course for PE Class – Grades K-6

PE teacher Kyle Winter shares with us his obstacle course idea for students K-6: During my Jump Rope for Heart unit I decided to try a more abstract approach to our “Jump Day.” Jump day is meant to celebrate the … Read More


The Fall and Rise of Physical Education: Part 2

As George Graham takes us through the eight categories that he believes Physical Educators fall into in Part 1 of his series: The Fall and Rise of Physical Education, we assess his statements within our PE community. Now, 8 days before the … Read More


The Fall and Rise of Physical Education

For those of you not familiar with George Graham, he is the co-founder of PE Central (pecentral.org), a noted author of numerous books and articles, and he has dedicated his entire career advocating the benefits of providing high quality Physical … Read More


Just Taught My Last PE Class This Year. Now What?

You have successfully completed another year of teaching physical education. Another year of planning, assessing, testing, settling disputes, setting up and taking down equipment, moving rooms because of school picture taking, tying shoes, working with kids of all skill levels, … Read More