PEC: Lesson Plans for Physical Education

Interested in Special Olympics? Looking for an adapted PE activity for throwing and batting? Here's a activity based on the rules from Special Olympics for throwing and batting a softball.  The rules are included in the lesson plan and...

Learners explore the concept of self-esteem. In this self-esteem lesson, students discuss the likenesses and differences among classmates using a Venn Diagram. Learners illustrate one way they are different from their friends. 

Here you'll find a list of ideas and activity descriptions for hosting an adaptive physical education or special olympics event. It includes the setting, rules, and pointers for over 10 different track and field activities.

Looking for information about how to adapt physical education for learners with special needs? Check out this packet that provides information about general adaptations, as well as appropriate approaches and activities for children with...

Get your class off to a running start with an introductory PE lesson plan. After first establishing a set of clear routines and procedures, children participate in a shared reading of the book The PE Teacher from the Black Lagoon before...

Review adaptive physical education suggestions and standards for coaching the fundamentals of softball: base running, throwing, fielding, and hitting (batting). This outline provides ideas and progressions for developing softball skills,...

Teach everyone how to work together in both physical education and music activities. Parents and their children are shown a presentation that highlights the philosophy of cooperation. They apply these concepts to their physical education...

Practice physical education vocabulary in your classroom. Working with language arts teachers, learners use dictionary skills to define and explain a word dealing with a concept in physical education. They also complete a task and have...

Young scholars participate in a physical education activity, Mission Possible, where they attempt to steal a jug of jewels. They must successfully overcome five challenge areas to complete the activity. Students develop cooperative...