PHYSICAL EDUCATION: INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES

Online Physical Education Network (OPEN) has one mission: to improve the effectiveness of physical education for every child. We help teachers help their students by providing rigorous, outcomes-based curriculum tools to every physical education teacher – no exceptions.

PE Universe - Find new ideas for PE in any learning environment. Browse or search latest videos and resources.

PE Central - Search lessons, assessments, resources, professional development opportunities, and best practices.

PHE America - PHE America is a non-profit dedicated to promoting active and healthy lifestyles. Browse various articles related to teaching middle and high school students.

Phys Ed Games - PhysedGames is frequently updated with new ideas to try out. Also offers a couple book options (hardcopy and electronic) to add to your physical education library. These book options convert many of the best game videos into more portable text-based and electronic forms. PLEASE NOTE that all games are firstly and always available for FREE in the video viewing format.

SportsKnowHow.com is the only site on the net that provides Rules and Governing Body information for a variety of sports in one place.

National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) - A nonprofit organization dedicated to making the sports experience safe, fun, and positive. Educates teachers, coaches, and parents on roles and responsibilities in youth sports, plus offers youth development programs.

Adapted Physical Education National Standards - The mission of APENS is to promote the fifteen Adapted Physical Education Standards and national certification exam. APENS was developed by the National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID).

American Council on Exercise - A nonprofit organization providing public education, outreach and research on safe and effective physical activity. Provides certification, continuing education, health and fitness tips and more.

The PE Geek: Jarrod Robinson, is a world-reknown Physical Education teacher who's website focuses on incorporating the power of 21st century technologies into physical education and physical activity. The site contains top apps for mobile devices, as well as a blog that focuses largely around technology.

ThePhysicalEducator.com is an online professional development resource for physical educators. We will do this by producing high-quality resources for you to use in your teaching, by helping you connect and share with fellow teachers, and by providing engaging professional development opportunities which you can attend.