I never imagined that I would end my career teaching via Zoom, but here I am, about to retire away from the reason I got into this in the first place: the kids.  As I prepare to retire, I pondered over what I would say to myself if I could go back 40 years when […]

First I would like to acknowledge the disappointment I know we are all feeling around the cancellation of the SHAPE America annual convention. Although we completely understand the reasons behind the cancellation, it is important to acknowledge our feelings as this is an event we have come to look forward to and rely on for […]

Hi Everyone, I was contacted by a teacher our in Pennsylvania looking to get information to move out to Colorado. Thought I would share his information here: Austin Sensenig is a recent West Chester graduate (a former student of Fran Cleland). He is currently working a LTS position teaching H&PE at the High School level in PA. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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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 […]