Can’t find the time to stay active outside of your gym sessions? You’re not alone. We know lots of people who struggle to find the time or energy to exercise at home. Lucky for you, we have your back!
There are TONS of amazing fitness apps out there that can help you squeeze in a workout no matter how busy you are. No time for cardio? No problem! Can’t get to sleep at night? There’s an app for that (and it will probably help you burn off some calories while you’re at it). Here are our favorite apps for staying active without leaving your house.
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Best Apps For Physical Education
Nowadays it seems like a common response to most problems is, “There’s an App for That”. Technology has become an important part of our culture and saves us a ton of time each day. Since I got a TV installed in my gym (view my blog to learn how) I have been on a quest to find ways to integrate more technology into my classes. It can get overwhelming with everything that’s out there, but below I’ve listed a few of my Favorite Apps to use in Physical Education Class.
The summer is a great time to review these and decide which are the best ones to use for your physical education program when the new school year starts. If you want to take a deep dive into learning about these apps (and a few bonus apps as well), check out my PE Central E-Course below where I walk you through how I use each app with step by step tutorials.
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(E-Course Page: https://ssww.teachable.com/p/pe-apps )
Below I’ll take you through a few of my favorite apps from the E-Course.
Youtube, Twitter or Facebook
Social media has become an essential tool in my PhysEd Toolkit. Being an active user of Twitter has allowed me to connect with PE Professionals, get great ideas and feedback that has pushed me to become a more effective educator.
If you’re not on Twitter, Youtube and Facebook for Physical Education ideas, connection and inspiration you are missing out. I recommend starting a professional account separate from your personal account so you can use one strictly for work and one for your personal life.
Sworkit Kids
Next up is Sworkit Kids, this app has lots of customizable features and great examples of students performing exercises. You can design the workouts however you want and adjust the exercises or the timing. This app is perfect for Follow the Leader style warmups.
Interval Timer Pro
Another way to do quick workouts with your students is by using an interval workout app. My favorite is Interval Timer Pro. This app will allow you to set up automated rotations so that your students know how long to perform an exercise and then have a specific amount of time to get to the next exercise. I use it for quick workouts with my 25 Exercise Posters that we learn throughout the year.
Bonus: You can also use this app to do any type of station activities that you want to rotate automatically.
iMovie
A huge part of advocating for your program is sharing what you’re doing. That’s one reason Twitter is such a great tool. Another good way to share what’s going on with your administration, classroom teachers and parents is by sharing video highlights of what students are learning and doing in your class.
One of my favorite apps to make quick highlights and share videos is iMovie.
There are lots of things you can do with iMovie, but I really like the “Create a Trailer” Feature. It’s an easy way to create professional looking highlights of what you’re doing in PE Class. You can see an example of how it works in the video below. Learn more about it on my blog here.
Team Shake
Management can be a struggle when you’re teaching tons of kids with a hectic schedule. Any tools that will help you save time and manage your responsibilities more effectively are a huge help.
My favorite team making app is Team Shake. It will give you the ability to:
Quickly split up your class into teams
Pick a random student from your class
Create strengths and weaknesses to make teams fair or separate students by skill level
Add constraints so certain students won’t be placed on the same team
If you’ve got a class that struggles to partner up or make groups, this could be a solution for you.
Round Robin
Round Robin an easy way to organize your Round Robin style tournaments. I usually use Teamshake and Round Robin to make any tournaments that I run in my classes quick and easy.
All you do is select the number of teams and then Round Robin App will organize the tournament for you and keep track off all the scores from each game as you enter them into the app.
Timer
Sometimes simple things can be the most powerful. I’ve found using a timer or stopwatch is helpful in motivating students and making management a little bit easier.
It’s also a good visual cue for me as a teacher to know how much time is left in each activity. There are tons of Timer Apps and you can use the built in timer on your device as well.
Google Forms
Every year I get feedback from my students using Google Forms to create an End of Year Survey for my students.
Google forms is a great way to use iPads or devices to allow your students to take surveys, assessments or complete peer reviews. You can connect the form to a QR Code to make it easy for students to scan the code with their device and be taken to the survey. If you don’t know how QR Codes work – don’t worry, I’ll cover that in the E-Course as well!
BAM Video Delay
This is one of my favorite apps for sure. This app will give you the ability to set up your device and replay students performing skills on the tablet or projected on a screen. This is great for automating visual feedback for your students.
FYI – BAM stands for “Bust a Move”
Imagine your students performing a skill (forward roll, overhand throw, striking a ball with a paddle) and then watching themselves on replay immediately afterwards. It’s powerful, entertaining and the kids love it.
Now go try one out!
Right now – don’t wait, just go to the app store, download any of the above apps and give it a shot. Learning something new can be tough, annoying and sometimes it’s hard to start – but learning how to use these tools will help save you time, improve your students learning and motivation and help you to become a more effective educator.
I hope this article has given you a few ideas and apps that you might be able to use in your teaching. If you want to learn about more apps and get detailed video tutorials about how I use each one, check out my PE Central E-Course at the link below.
free physical education
These days, there is an app for everything you need. We gathered the best free physical education apps for teachers to take your teaching to the next level! Check out our recommendations below and comment at the bottom if there are any we may have missed. Challenge yourself to learn new technology and incorporate these apps into your teaching!
- Swork-It Kids: (iOS)(Android)
This is a great free physical education app that introduces kids to strength, agility, flexibility, and balance exercises. Easily customize activities and the length of your workout. This app shows kids demonstrating activities with proper technique, making it easy for your students to learn and follow along. Minimize instruction time and get your students moving right away with this training app!
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Customize beginner workouts with the Swork-It Kids App
- Sweat Deck: (iOS)
Sweat Deck is a user-friendly app that includes built-in-exercises to teach your students healthy habits. This free app is flexible, allowing you to choose the number of cards in a deck. These easy-to-learn exercises will have your students working on numerous muscle groups. Teach your students early about the importance of physical activity with this fun elementary physical education app!
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Teach healthy habits with the Sweat Deck App
- J & J Official 7 Minute Workout: (iOS)(Android)
Based on scientific research, this is one of the best apps for physical education classes. This 7-minute, non-stop, high-intensity workout will get your students’ hearts pumping. Each exercise is 30 seconds long, requires no gym equipment, and includes a video demonstration of each exercise. Customize your student’s workout by choosing the number of circuits, rest periods, and the level of difficulty desired. Optimize your students’ gym class time with this free and informative app!
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Introduce high-intensity workouts with the J & J Official 7 Minute Workout
- GoNoodle Kids: (iOS)(Android)
GoNoodle Kids is a free app focusing on kid’s yoga, dancing, and mind activities. GoNoodle Kids is one of the best apps for physical education teachers, as it allows your kids to be creative, active, and to express themselves. Your students will sing, think, and move along with animated figures, making physical activity fun and exciting. Get your students’ minds and bodies moving with this physical education app!
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Allow your students to express themselves with the GoNoodle Kids app
- 7-Minute Workout for Kids: (iOS)
With this 7-minute workout app, your students will be able to improve their endurance, strength, and flexibility. This free elementary physical education app includes 12 straightforward exercises that will get your students active starting at an early age. Each exercise will have a video demonstration, allowing your students to develop and practice good technique. Lead your students on the right path to an active and healthy lifestyle with this app!
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Improve endurance, strength and flexibility with the 7-Minute Workout for Kids app
- Down Dog: (iOS)(Android)
Down Dog is a unique yoga app that combines strength, balance, and flexibility exercises all into one app. With clear audio instruction and randomized workouts, your students will stay focused and excited. This customizable health and physical education app provides quick and full workouts, allowing you to choose what works best with your schedule. Get your students physically active and relaxed with this free app!
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Introduce Yoga to your students with the Down Dog app
- Skipping Skills: (iOS)
This free jump roping app is a great option for P.E. activities. World class jump ropers explain and demonstrate each skill, so students can easily understand how to perform it. With 6 skill levels, your students will be able to practice and master numerous skills. They will use their creativity and have a blast while doing one of the best workouts possible. Get your students excited about working out with this physical education app!
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Teach jump roping skills with the Skipping Skills app
- Daily Workouts: (iOS)(Android)
Daily Workouts app is a valuable tool for helping your students develop proper technique. With over 95 exercises, your students will be able to work on several muscle groups. You can choose Pilates, stretching, ball, or kettlebell workouts for your students. Students can easily follow along with video demonstrations for each exercise. Help your students get their daily physical activity in and keep heart rates up with this free app!
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Build strength with the Daily Workouts App
- Random Workout Builder: (iOS)
This is a wonderful physical education app specifically designed for older and more experienced students. Cardio, bodyweight, free weight, and machine workouts are incorporated in this app, which will increase your students’ strength and fitness. Based on your interests, Random Workout Builder will quickly create a workout for you and includes many video demonstrations. Take your students’ fitness to the next level with this app!
Random Workout Builder
Create customized workouts with the Random Workout Building App
- Interval Timer – HIIT Workouts: (iOS)(Android)
Interval Timer app, designed specifically for high intensity workouts, is one of the best apps for physical education teachers. Easily adjust rest lengths, and choose between low and high interval cycles on this app. Simply set up multiple timers for your students’ workouts, and let the app keep track of time for you. Spend less time worrying about your stop watch and more time watching your students’ technique with this efficient physical education app!
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Easily set up rotating stations with the Interval Timer app
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