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The PE Geek Podcast |Behind The Scenes|

The PE Geek Podcast |Behind The Scenes|

What’s up Friends! I just wanted to let you know that recently, I had the honor of getting to have a conversation with Jarrod Robinson – an inspiring Phys Ed Teacher, Tech Specialist, App Developer and Entrepreneur. Jarrod runs 2 different Physical Education websites ThePEgeek and ConnectedPE, both are great resources for growing as a professional – […]

Jump Rope For Heart Activities

Jump Rope For Heart Activities

Are you thinking about doing a Jump Rope For Heart or Hoops For Heart Event and looking for some activities and ideas? In this post I’m going to share what I’ve learned from helping coordinate a Jump Rope For Heart event at my school over the past 9 years.   I hope that it’s helpful in […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR

What’s up friends! I hope your new year is off to a great start, I felt like a good heart to heart was in order, so I made a video which I hope you’ll check out below.  I’ll cover a few things: A big THANK YOU for watching and supporting this site Details on how you […]

PE Games – Christmas Activities

PE Games – Christmas Activities

What’s Up PhysEd Friends! So, let’s be honest, you (and your students) are probably counting down the days to Christmas Break – am I right?  Expect your students to be off the walls as they await all the joys that 2 weeks out of school and the promise of brand new toys can bring.  Don’t forget to […]

How To Setup a TV in Your Gym

How To Setup a TV in Your Gym

Projector Struggles: Like many of you, I have an iPad through my school and the school has been encouraging us to integrate technology into our lessons through professional development and training. Unfortunately it was pretty tough for me because all I had was a projector that is on a cart and I’ve always found that it’s […]

Tips for the Pacer Test

Tips for the Pacer Test

 … If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard the Pacer Test intro… Today I wanted to talk a little bit about my favorite section of Fitnessgram – The Pacer Test!   Why is it my favorite? Well because I love seeing kids push themselves to achieve their best and it’s also one of […]

PE Games: Pass the Frog

PE Games: Pass the Frog

This is a great teambuilding activity or icebreaker that you can play with your Physical Education classes.  I’ve used it with Kindergarten through 5th grade and even with adults. It’s easy to setup because of the low equipment and there are tons of variations and ways to play to make it appropriate for different age groups. Check […]

The National PE Institute

The National PE Institute

My Takeaways and Notes from the Conference Last year was my first year at this awesome conference.  I had a blast, learned a ton and met some really incredible educators that shaped my philosophy and challenged my perspective. I was really pumped to have the opportunity to make it back again in 2016.   This year I […]

How to Use iMovie Trailers in Physical Education

How to Use iMovie Trailers in Physical Education

Recently, I ventured out and tried a new app in my class and was really pleased with the result, it ended up being a big hit with my students, teachers, administration and parents – so I wanted to share it with you. I just got a Donors Choose project funded which gave me a couple […]

The Whirlwind Team Jump Rope Game

The Whirlwind Team Jump Rope Game

This week I’m coming at you with a great team jump rope game.  We play this game during our Jump Rope Unit, Jump Rope For Heart and also on Field Day.  To see what my Jump Rope Unit looks like, Check out this post. It’s a lot of fun to play and great for 3RD […]

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