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As a former physical education and health instructor, I always trying to find ways to integrate modern technology into my P.E. and Health classrooms. Using edtech really opened up many doors regarding how to pique my students\u2019 interests and keep them engaged while teaching physical education. It\u2019s no secret that our students learn at various speeds and multiple levels, and this is where technology can support P.E. teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is physical education important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Teaching physical education goes beyond just getting students to move and play sports. It fosters a lifelong love for physical activity and instills essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and resilience. By engaging in physical education, students develop their motor skills, coordination, and balance, improving their overall physical health. It also contributes to mental well-being, reducing stress levels and boosting self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can P.E. teachers use education technology?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Physical education teachers can leverage educational technology in various ways to enhance their teaching and provide a more interactive learning experience. Virtual reality (VR) can transport students to different environments, allowing them to explore sports and activities that may not be easily accessible. Video tutorials can help students practice skills outside the classroom. Education technology not only adds a fun and dynamic element to physical education but also enables teachers to track student performance, offer differentiated instruction, and create a more inclusive learning environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Integrating edtech tools like Nearpod<\/a> will help you do all of the above and more. When teaching health and physical education, Nearpod not only helped differentiate my instruction but also helped my students collaborate with each other. The possibilities are endless with everything that Nearpod can do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3 Activities for teaching physical education (P.E.) using edtech<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Station work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things that come to mind for teaching P.E. with technology is station work. After all, what physical education teacher doesn\u2019t love a good workout circuit with some stations? There are so many ways you could do this, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, adding an Open-Ended Question can help students understand how to take their heart rate during a workout. When creating the Open-Ended Question, embed an exercise video as the reference media, and have the students calculate and record their heart rate in the text or audio section. If you have heart rate monitors, great! Simply have your students record the information from their heart rate monitor in the answer field.  And if you don\u2019t have heart rate monitors, you can teach your students where to find their pulse, count the beats in 15 seconds and multiply by 4, or count for 30 seconds and double it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have younger students, you could use a Collaborate Board<\/a> and ask them to share how they feel after each exercise; i.e. out of breath, heart beating fast, sweaty, etc. By launching a Student-Paced code<\/a>, students can work through the circuit and fill in the answers until everyone is done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Pre and post assessment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another amazing way you can integrate Nearpod into teaching P.E. is by creating a Pre or Post assessment of the sport or activity you are teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples of how to use drawing assessments like Draw It<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n