Physical Education Links, Resources and Activities

Links verified 5/30/2020

1. Awesome Library: Physical Education - lesson plans, papers and projects
2. Ethics -Is the Use of Advanced Materials in Sports Equipment Unethical? - have students debate pros and cons
3. Exercise training programs - wide range of FREE exercises and exercise training programs
4. Fit4Fun - Kids' Fitness - game instructions in text format [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.]
5. Fitness Tests - 100 individual fitness tests
1. Games

1. Basketball Golf - Make shooting fun and competitive - high school
2. Castle Ball -practice working together as a team while playing both offense and defense - high school
3. Games and more - worksheets, lesson plans, and ideas (scroll down to see the list)
4. Games Kids Play - All those games you played as kid out in the backyard
5. Great Game List - Children's Games
6. Javascript Database of Games
7. Outdoor Games for kids - Many ideas
8. Parachute Games - ideas on how to use this in class [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.]
9. PE Activities - many game ideas
10. P. E. Ideas - ideas to use in your PE program
11. Playground Games around the World - Ideas and games for outdoors [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.]
12. Plus One Volleyball - move towards the ball while maintaining a body position that permits them to pass the ball to their team mates - high school
13. Volleyball Drills - use these drills to enhance performance factors
14. Volleyball Training - practical tips and advice
1. Girl Power - Sports and Fitness 
2. PE Central - The Ultimate Web Site for Health and Physical Education Teachers. Weekly activities, lesson plans and lots of links.
3. Pedometer - Gmaps pedometer - Find out how many miles you run. Track your distance with gmaps..
4. Physical Education Interval Workout - [grades 9-12] Lesson Plan
5. Physical Education Lesson Ideas - lesson plans from P E Central
6. Physical Education Lesson Plans
7. Physical Education Lesson Plan Page - The page is stored on a free server and if it is over-viewed, Tripod (the free server people), will turn the page off for about two hours. 
8. Physical Inactivity - Health Risks, Effects and Benefits
9. Sports
   1. Baseball - brief history of baseball
   2. Basketball Drills - Fundamental skills that each player should dedicate themselves to perfecting when on the court.
   3. Basketball Drills - The list below is of of our 25 newest basketball drills, basketball plays, basketball workouts, and basketball coaching articles all in one place.
   4. Basketball Drills illustration diagrams, how the drill works, how to set up the drill, drill instructions, and coaching points
   5. Cross Country Running -information about the sport from WIkipedia
   6. Field Hockey - rules of the game
   7. Free Sports Instruction - free video instruction and tips for many sports
   8. How to Shoot a Basketball Perfectly - become a reliable scorer by learning how to shoot a basketball
   9. Swimming Tips and Advice - site is presented in German and English, side-by-side
   10. Volleyball - [grades 9-12] Plus One Volleyball - Lesson plan.
   11. Volleyball Quiz - 12 question quiz
10. Sports for Lifetime Wellness - site is presented in German and English, side-by-side [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive.]
11. Strength Training - The benefits of a periodized strength training plan; many articles and information
12. Teaching Good Sportsmanship - from the Family Education Network
13. Types of Muscles and Their Function -
14. Ultimate Guide to Exercise for Children in School and at Home - ideas and links to other sites posted by Maryville University
15. Walk to School Day - also includes information about the Bike to School Day
16. Warm-up and Cool-down Ideas - P. E. ideas and resources
17. Weight Training and Strength Training Exercises
18. What's the Big Sweat About Dehydration? - Get yourself a glass of water and keep reading to find out!

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