PE Teaching Blog
By Jarrod Robinson · March 30, 2026 · 7 min read
No gym? No problem. 20 practical PE activities for classrooms, hallways, and small spaces — equipment-free, low-equipment, and high-engagement options for when your usual space isn't available.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Built in 2014 and still used by 10,000+ people, Move It is a free Chrome extension that reminds you to take brain breaks during long computer sessions. We just pushed a fresh update with scheduling, customisation, and smarter notifications.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 27, 2026 · 8 min read
Practical SEL activities designed specifically for PE — aligned to the CASEL framework, ready to use tomorrow, and proven to develop self-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making through movement.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 24, 2026 · 7 min read
A practical guide to setting up effective learning stations in PE — from planning space and equipment flow to 8 ready-to-use station ideas and rotation strategies that keep every student active.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Prof. Robert Pangrazi — co-author of the world's most widely used PE textbook — explores the human side of PE teaching: building relationships, creating psychologically safe environments, and developing the emotional intelligence that transforms good teachers into great ones.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 17, 2026 · 12 min read
Practical, ready-to-use PE activities designed so every student can participate meaningfully — regardless of ability, mobility, or learning needs. Includes modification frameworks and differentiation strategies for real classrooms.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 16, 2026 · 9 min read
Everything PE teachers need to run fitness testing well — choosing the right tests, protocols for every component, age-appropriate norms, organisation tips, and how to make the data actually matter for students.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 8, 2026 · 8 min read
A practical guide to using AI for PE lesson planning in 2026 — real workflows, real examples, and honest advice on what works (and what doesn't).
By Jarrod Robinson · March 3, 2026 · 4 min read
What started as a simple classroom randomiser has been rebuilt from the ground up — and it's now free for every teacher. Meet Spin It Wheel at spinitwheel.app.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 2, 2026 · 10 min read
Professional development for PE teachers has changed. Gone are the days of generic PD days and one-size-fits-all workshops. Here's how to build a personalised professional learning plan that actually makes you a better teacher — and where to find the best PD for physical education in 2026.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 1, 2026 · 5 min read
Research shows being picked last causes lasting disengagement. Here are 4 common team selection methods ranked — plus the smart alternative PE teachers are switching to.
By Jarrod Robinson · March 1, 2026 · 6 min read
A comprehensive guide to bringing yoga into your PE program — practical poses, breathing techniques, projection resources, unit planning ideas, and free downloadable student worksheets.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Most fitness testing is disconnected, paper-based, and meaningless to students. Here's how to transform it into a student-centred experience with instant ratings, progress tracking, and gamification — using the free Fitness Tests App.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 25, 2026 · 10 min read
The Sport Education model sounds great in theory — but implementing it with younger students is another story. Josh Simpson shares the mistakes he made, the changes that worked, and a step-by-step framework for running a student-led sporting season in your primary PE classes.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 24, 2026 · 8 min read
The 10 best PE warm-up games that keep every student moving, require minimal equipment, and actually work in real classes. Plus variations for every age group.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Assessment rubrics don't have to take hours to build. Here's how to create effective PE rubrics — with free templates and an AI-powered shortcut that takes you from blank page to scoring students in under 60 seconds.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 20, 2026 · 10 min read
Traditional fitness testing happens to students, not with them. Discover how to shift from compliance to ownership with student-led fitness testing — a practical framework for PE teachers.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Report card comments don't have to swallow your weekends. Here are 20 ready-to-use PE comments plus a faster way to write personalised reports for every student.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 17, 2026 · 9 min read
Most technology in PE fails because it starts with the tool, not the outcome. After 15+ years working with PE teachers across 30 countries, here's the framework I use to cut through the noise and make tech actually work in physical education.
By Jarrod Robinson · February 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Here’s a confession: I used to dread teaching jump rope. Not because I don’t love jump rope — I do. It’s one of the best all-round activities in PE....