Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. While debates around its role in education will likely continue, one thing remains certain: fitness testing is an […] The post Fitness Tests Simplified: Why This App Is a Must-Have appeared first on The P.E Geek ..read more

Over the past decade, the Balance It mobile app has been transforming physical education in classrooms around the world. With over a million downloads and a multitude of positive testimonials, this innovative app has proven to be an invaluable tool for PE teachers and students alike. As we celebrate the Balance It app’s remarkable success, we are excited to announce that we have prepared 20+ hours of lesson plan content, now available inside the app. These lesson plans incorporate the Balance It app to provide engaging and effective resources to help students develop gymnastic skills through b ..read more

PE Games has come a long way since its inception, and we are incredibly proud to have been a part of the physical education journey for thousands of teachers worldwide. As one of our oldest and most beloved apps, PE Games is currently used by over 10,000 PE teachers from around the globe. We are thrilled to announce our latest update, which introduces cutting-edge features to enhance your teaching experience even further. Over the years, PE Games has established itself as an indispensable resource for physical education professionals, offering an extensive library of over 200 games across eigh ..read more

Have you heard about ChatGPT? How about how it could help you in your PE teaching role?? Some background ChatGPT, developed by the San Francisco-based startup OpenAI in partnership with Microsoft, was released on Nov. 30. It’s the latest in a series of large language models, such as GPT-3, that are designed to converse and generate text, images, and video from a vast database of digital books, online writings, and other media. ChatGPT is free and easy to use, allowing anyone with an internet connection to have a written dialogue with the AI system.  Over the past month, millions of user ..read more

Replay It is a video replay app that can be used in PE to provide feedback and self-assessments. It’s an easy way to give students immediate feedback on their performance and improve their skills. You can also use Replay It as a tool for providing hands-free feedback loops or creating video refereeing opportunities. 1. Hands Free Feedback Loops Teaching any discrete skills? Setup a laptop or Chromebook with the webcam pointing towards the action with a 5-10 second delay. After students complete the skill once they move to the laptop to review, repeating this process over and over in a hands fr ..read more

The following is an excerpt from the Fitness Tests Database from ConnectedPE Membership AIM To assess hand-eye coordination Equipment Tennis balls, measuring tape, cones and a stopwatch. You will also need a solid wall Procedure A cone is placed 2m from a wall. The participant stands behind the line, facing the wall. The ball is thrown from one hand in an underarm action against the wall and attempted to be caught with the opposite hand. The ball is then thrown back against the wall and caught with the initial hand. The action is repeated for a period of 30 seconds. Norms Rating Score (i ..read more

The basic movement pattern of striking is used in many physical activities and sports. The ability to use an effective movement pattern to strike an object with an implement or the body is critical for successful performance.  The correct movement pattern for striking should demonstrate the following :  STANCE: Generally side on.  A more “open” stance where the batter’s body is rotated frontwards will mean less time is required for the swing to be executed. A more “closed” stance will enable forces to be applied over a longer time and distance and therefore a more powerful ..read more

Introduction: Prepare a coaching session for a junior Physical Education or Sport Education class at your school. You may be able to choose a sport you are familiar with but the activity may be dictated by the junior PE & Sport programs and timetables in place. Consider carefully the coaching style that best suits you, the sport and the age and skill of the students. In your planning, consider also the skills needed by a successful coach and how you will demonstrate these skills. Discussion: Student Involvement: Comment on the success of the session in terms of : a. student participat ..read more

The sporting action of running is critical for participation in almost all sports. The ability to use an effective movement pattern to run will increase efficiency and allow appropriate modifications of speed and direction. The correct sporting action for running should demonstrate the following : FOOT RISE: After ground contact, the knee is flexed and the heel is brought close towards the buttocks. KNEE DRIVE: After ground contact, the knee is flexed and the heel is brought close towards the buttocks. FOOT CONTACT: The front of the foot makes contact before the heel. Contact is ..read more

In this episode of the PE Geek podcast, we speak with International PE Teacher Pat Hughes about his journey to the classroom and beyond. Topics discovered in this episode include International Teaching Video Delay Apps QR Codes Follow Pat on Twitter or Subscribe to his podcast here Press play to listen below The PE Geek (00:00): Hello, everyone, and welcome to episode 116 of The PE Geek podcast. As always, it's our pleasure to have you here. Now, I'm joined today in a little bit of a reciprocal type of setup here, because I was a few weeks ago on his podcast, and I thought it would be a gr ..read more