Physical Education

A series of small shifts can make physical education more welcoming and help reluctant students warm up to the idea of getting and staying active.

Pickleball is an inclusive sport that focuses on strategy and team building and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This makes it perfect for elementary schools!

Use these games to engage even the students who don’t usually like to run.

Physical education teaches relationship-building and self-management skills, making it a natural for social and emotional learning.

Social and emotional learning skills like teamwork and community can be integrated into PE classes in ways that are highly engaging for students.

Physical activity provides an opportunity to build character, use teamwork, and foster a sense of belonging in schools.

Adding some movement to lessons not only engages and motivates students—research says it helps them recall and retain information. And it’s fun!

Focus, emotion regulation, and goal setting are social and emotional learning skills that teachers can address during recess and PE.

Incorporating exercise and movement throughout the school day makes students less fidgety and more focused on learning.

For many of these students, physical education activities can be difficult. Personalized stories that cast them as their favorite hero may motivate them to persevere.

A few inexpensive items and strict rules about Covid-19 protocols can allow schools to give students proper PE whether they’re in hybrid or remote learning.

Strategies for combining physical, nutritional, and mental health goals in the early grades to improve student engagement and productivity.

Strength training, regular exercise, better rest, and enjoying all of this activity makes you fit, alert, and positive for the physically demanding job of teaching.