Build movement into PE theory lessons
PE is all about movement, so why shouldn't teaching PE theory be the same?
Let's start on the right foot, shake things up for the new academic year and look at ways to turn traditional sedentary theory classes into active, compelling, and thought-provoking lessons that will help students better embed their understanding.
Download 3 FREE PE lesson plans to help you make PE theory more movement-orientated.
We've carefully curated 3 detailed lesson plans for AQA GCSE PE 9-1 specification. Even if you're not teaching this curriculum, we've chosen these topics because they're "quintessential PE lessons" that can be taught across many different courses.
✏️ Bones of the skeletal system
✏️ Structure of the joints
✏️ Antagonistic muscle pairs
Let’s challenge the idea that “theory learning” in any subject needs to be taught sitting in chairs, not moving.
Energise your theory lessons
Do you notice a shift in energy and engagement from students when teaching practical lessons outdoors or in the gym to a theory lesson in a traditional classroom set-up?
Incorporating movement into your PE theory lessons could help you find that perfect balance that students will enjoy.