The following video features a new program that uses sport and physical education to improve the attendance and academic achievement of “students at risk” in Brooklyn, New York. Hosted by Sports Illustrated’s David Epstein, it shows the Urban Dove Team,... Read more
As the new school year begins, I thought we’d experiment with a new look for the PE Update blog. And to kick off our new look (which I may change at any minute, by the way) here’s a video demonstrating... Read more
Why this video? Simple. It’s a wonderful demonstration of the joy of movement, shared between a boy and his dog. And isn’t the joy of movement what physical educators are trying to impart to their students? (And who knew that... Read more
With the school year winding down and the World Cup about to start this week, here’s a video that’s extremely timely. It’s a soccer version of the Kyrie Irving Uncle Drew basketball video we posted in a past blog. I... Read more
Here’s a video that has gone viral – it’s based on the true story of a group of boys who lived on a floating village off the coast of Thailand. The boys wanted to play soccer, but had no place... Read more
This video provides a great reminder for PE teachers and coaches. We should always remember that younger/smaller students live in a very different world than the one adults inhabit. While this video highlights a hockey rink, the concept applies to... Read more
