“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood…Would I choose to be a PE teacher again?”
In these difficult and uncertain times, instead of moving with my students as I teach them high quality physical education I stare at the videos I made for them. While I wait for them to turn in assignments, I reflect on why I became a PE teacher. In my school, I am known as JimInTheGymPE. […]
University of West Georgia – New Master’s in Physical Education Program 100% online!
Hello all! The University of West Georgia will be offering a new, relevant Master’s in Physical Education Program 100% online! Here are some of the details: Admissions Requirements: Graduate Application; 2-3 Page Statement of Purpose; Resumé; Two Letters of Recommendation; Official Transcripts from All Institutions; Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or Higher; Teaching Certificate in Physical Education; GRE Not Required for Admission! Topics of Study […]
Interview questions for new principal…
I requested the opportunity to be on the committee that is selecting the new middle school principal. I am allowed to contribute one question. What one question regarding Physical Education would you like to see a candidate answer? My school utilizes a wellness based curriculum as opposed to a sports based one. If fact, the […]
You Never Know When Physical Literacy Will Come in Handy
Aroo, aroo! I became a Spartan on November 17th, 2018, and physical literacy is what got me through the toughest race of my life. While I’ve done similar activities before, I am no longer healthy or “in shape”. When I was in my mid-30s, my health started to rapidly decline due to a genetic condition […]
Jump, Juggle & Get Along
I’ve started developing this video resource with a former student https://jumpandjuggle.weebly.com/. We will continue to update as time allows. We hope others will find it useful.
Calling all Elementary Physical Education Teachers!
Hello Elementary Physical Education Teacher, I am seeking your expert advice about motor skill assessment frequency and perceptions in elementary physical education. Your perspective can help me to improve the field of physical education regarding the assessment of motor skills. By completing this survey, you can be entered into a raffle for a ****$50 Amazon gift card!**** […]
SHAPE 2020 C/U IPAP Proposals: Last Call!
Please consider a proposal for the C/U IPAP workshop being held April 21, 2020 at the SHAPE national conference in Salt Lake City! Deadline extended to 2/21/2020. Hope to see you there! https://drive.google.com/open?id=14MDlyI3pHcmMezIN-0u23YMixU3HhdPR
Tony Wagner’s “Survival Skills of the 21st Century” and P.E.
Our District has adapted seven skills from the work of Tony Wagner’s “Survival Skills of the 21st Century.” Collectively, we refer to them as “Generational Skills” and they provide the framework for our JeffCo 2020 Vision. I feel like these skills are easily present in most everything we do in P.E., but we are having […]
State & District Coordinators SIG
Hello from Florida! I am one of the Co-Chairs for the State and District Coordinators Special Interest Group (SIG) within SHAPE America. I am currently the District Coordinator for Health and Physical Education from Brevard Public schools in Florida. I began my career 20 years ago in New York. I received my undergraduate degree from SUNY […]
APE SIG Claudine Sherrill Distinguished Speaker Survey
Dear members of SHAPE America’s Adapted P.E. Special Interest Group (SIG), We hope you will be able to join us at this year’s National Convention & Expo in Salt Lake City, UT, April 21–25! I am writing to share an important update with you regarding programming for the Adapted P.E. SIG. As you know, the […]
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