Physical Education

These physical education ideas are different than your everyday sports. You can meet your homeschool physical education requirements in many different ways. The idea is to get your kids moving and physically fit. Try some of these ideas and learn the terminology that goes with each one.

Use this form to keep track of the Physical Activities performed to meet the Physical Education requirement for your area.

Print the Physical Education page and write about your physical education and sports you participated in. Add to the memory book.

Homeschoolers…Let’s Get Walkin’ - Use this Walking Log to keep track of the amount of time or distance that you walk. Walking is a good way for families to be active together.

These pedometers are kid friendly and a good way to let your child see how active they are and encourage them to increase their steps.

Basketball is an easy sport for homeschool groups to organize for homeschool coop classes or even an all-out basketball league. It seems like it would be easy to organize and easy to carry out, with a minimal investment in equipment.

Mini unit on exercise and rest for grades K-2.

Guy Bailey's Homeschool Physical Education book is the best resource I have seen to help homeschoolers meet the P.E. requirement without expensive equipment or large playing areas.

Kik-a-Flik is a fun educational toy that helps children become more active while helping with co-ordination, balance and timing. It's simplistic and addictive!

In "A Team Approach to Education" Melanie Mullinax of The Winchester Star, writes about a physical education program at the Sportsflex in Stephens City, West Virginia.

This online booklet by the Shape Up America Organization has suggested activities to get your family active and spending more time together.

Here are the rules for many traditional kids games.

Whatever is going on, it's always the right time to exercise! You don't need fancy equipment or expensive sneakers.

A website devoted to promoting the sport of running for kids so that they can enjoy the benefits of a fit and healthy lifestyle both at school and home.

The 2003 PE Central Challenge is designed for 4th and 5th grade children to encourage them to practice a variety of motor skills. It can be adapted for and used for physical education instruction for homeschooling families. Print a free online participation certificate.

The President's Challenge is the physical activity and fitness awards program of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This program is meant to motivate youth to become active, get fit and stay active.