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February isn’t just about romance; it’s American Heart Month. While classroom teachers are talking about metaphors of the heart, we have the unique opportunity to teach the mechanics of it. This is the perfect time to shift your curriculum from “Skills” (throwing/catching) to “Physiology” (how the engine works). Here is the science behind cardiac training … Read more
If you are reading this, there is a good chance you are currently wearing sweatpants, holding a warm mug, and looking out the window at yet another layer of snow. The recent wave of school closings and remote learning days has been disruptive. While a “Snow Day” used to mean sledding and hot cocoa, for … Read more
We have all seen it happen. Student A is a cross-country runner. They jog the mile in 6:30, chatting with friends the whole time, barely breaking a sweat. They get an “A.” Student B is deconditioned and nervous. They push themselves to their absolute physical limit, exhausted and gasping, but finish in 13:00. They get … Read more
Play-based learning represents a paradigm shift in how educators approach physical education. Rather than emphasizing isolated skill drills and competitive outcomes, play-based PE harnesses the natural joy of movement, games, and creative exploration to build motor competence, cognitive skills, and a lifelong love of physical activity. The evidence is compelling: A 10-week play-based after-school intervention … Read more
It is the third week of January. We call this “The Quitting Cliff.” On January 1st, your students might have been excited. They were going to “run faster,” “get stronger,” or “actually dress out.” But by January 20th, the novelty of the new year has worn off. The gym is cold, the routine is back, … Read more
Our Video of the Week Burpee Ladder It’s official. The patches are back. Following the July 2025 executive order reinstating the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, the Presidential Physical Fitness Award has returned to American gymnasiums. For some, this brings a wave of nostalgia (and perhaps memories of the shuttle run). For PE … Read more
Welcome back. The gym floor has been freshly waxed (hopefully), the equipment closet is organized (maybe), and you have successfully survived the first cup of coffee in the staff lounge. But for many PE teachers, January signals the start of something less pleasant: The Testing Window. Whether it is your state-mandated fitness test or the … Read more
When Schools Ban Student Electronics A significant shift is underway across American education. As of November 2025, 34 states and Washington, D.C., have signed or enacted laws and policies restricting student cell phone usage in K-12 classrooms. States including Florida, New York, Texas, Georgia, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Virginia have implemented “bell-to-bell” bans, prohibiting … Read more
Physical education stands at the crossroads of educational innovation and technological stagnation. While mathematics, literacy, and science classrooms have witnessed an explosion of EdTech solutions transforming student learning experiences, PE programs remain largely untouched by meaningful technological advancement. Beyond a handful of companies like PhysednHealth and heart rate monitoring systems from Polar and Garmin, the … Read more
As we approach the 2025-2026 school year, Physical Education (PE) in the USA is undergoing a radical transformation. Gone are the days when “gym class” was solely about lap running. By 2026, PE is predicted to be a data-informed, inclusive, and technology-rich discipline focused on holistic wellness and lifelong movement identity. Based on emerging reports from industry leaders … Read more
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