Resourceful Websites
SHAPE America
SHAPE America is the national organization for health and physical educators. Here you can sign up to be a member, and access free member resources. You will find national PE standards, research, advocacy documents, and the most up-to-date information on policies and practices that impact our profession.
Health and Physical Education Research
The HPE website is dedicated to the teachers, administrators, and doctoral students all over the world who are interested in pedagogical research in health and physical education.
PE Central
As PE Central moves into the new millennium we hope to continue to bring visitors the latest information about the teaching of Health and Physical Education. Our primary mission is "to assist teachers, parents, and others who work with youngsters to guide them in the process of becoming physically active and healthy for a lifetime".
The PhysEd Depot
Welcome to Mike Ginicola's site! I add new resources all the time, so please check back often! I offer many things for free to the community!
Open PE
The Open PE website run by US Games provides open access unit plans (Pk-12) to anyone who signs up for a free account.
The Physical Educator
Joey Feith's website hosts a blog, podcast, and offers resources that are free, and also at-cost that are based on standards and best practices. This practitioner-friendly site discusses topics like assessment, unit planning, class management, and more.
Dr. Robert Pangrazi's Dynamic PE
The most credible, research-backed source for PE lesson plans, now in a time-saving, adaptable format! We took the most popular, well-known PE curriculum in the world and made it incredibly easy to implement in seconds!
Move United Sports
Move United Sports has adapted physical activity fitness classes that you can use with your students.
Chromebooks for Health and Physical Education
For more ideas for using technology in physical education check some of the resources at Chromebooks for Health and Physical Education.
Keeping Kids in Motion
Building a community where fitness and play are the foundation for all families. https://keepingkidsinmotion.com/2020/05/15/compilation-of-at-home-pe-activities-21-videos/
Physical Education Vocabulary for Kids
https://www.playgroundequipment.com/physical-education-vocabulary-for-kids/
Other Resources
Do You Want to Teach in Michigan?
The Michigan Department of Education has resources for Becoming a Teacher: How to get certified; Obtaining permits; Alternative routes to become an educator; Military Veteran programs