Dice Bonk: The Target Game with Endless Variations
Overhand throwing is a skill that is used in many games and sports such
as baseball, softball, football, water polo, team handball, cricket, and the
javelin throw in track...
5 Resources to Take Net Games to the Next Level
Net games are a wonderful lifetime activity and an
important part of physical education programs. The skills learned in net games
such as volleyball, pickleball, badminton, and tennis transfer to other
physical activities and provide...
3 Lead-Up PE Activities for a Successful PACER Test
Fitness testing is a part of many physical
education programs across the United States. I teach in Illinois; and in my state,
we are mandated to begin this testing in the third grade. For...
Encouraging Movement in PE Through Parkour
My
students like to have options, and they enjoy exploring new movement areas. So,
this year when I began an educational gymnastics unit with my
fifth grade students, I gave them the option of creating...
STEM in the Gym: Tips and Activity Ideas for Physical Education
In many schools around the country, administrators are encouraging teachers to evaluate their methods of teaching. Are we as effective as we could be at preparing our students? Administrators are encouraging teachers...
3 Skill-Based Volleyball Games for PE!
Looking for volleyball games to play with your PE classes? Here are my top 3 volleyball games to help student practice their volleyball skills.
Volley Four Square
Explore 100 Free PE Assessments with DynamicPEASAP.com!
DynamicPEASAP.com is designed as a time-saving, adaptable way for teachers to create their own lesson plans. No lesson plan is complete without an efficient, useful standards-based, grade level outcome driven assessment. This video will provide an overview of the assessments provided in the curriculum.
Target-Based Disc Games & Tips for Physical Education
Target-based disc (Frisbee) games are great lifetime, recreational activities. From the backyard to any park, picnic, family reunion, or college campus, this simple piece of equipment is versatile and adds great depth...
Cardio Disc Golf for PE
A fun game that is becoming more and more popular in my area of the country is Disc Golf. We even have a couple local courses that students and their families can go to...
Fitness in Sync: Combining Fitness with Dance
Are you looking for a new lesson involving rhythm, music and fitness? If yes, then this blog (and Fitness in Sync) is for you! Fitness in Sync is a fun way to incorporate basic...
