Physical Education Resources

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTRAL -- "The Ultimate Website for Teachers..." Lesson plans, health ideas, professional information, and activities for the week. There is even an activities database that shows you how to make PE coordinate with other subject areas.

PACKY PLAYFAIR -- Teaches kids and parents about sportsmanship and fair play.

SPORTSMANSHIP BROCHURE from the MI HS Athletic Association.

JUST MOVE -- Nutrition and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

AMERICA'S HEALTH -- State rankings in a variety of categories.

PRESIDENT'S CHALLENGE -- Not only programs, but an online management system you can use for students.

SPORTS AND NUTRITION: THE WINNING EDGE -- Helps students see the impact of food on physical performance.

BAM! -- Answers kids' questions about health, sports, exercise and safety.

SPORTS PARENTING -- The Center for Sports Parenting is a great place for answers to questions about raising a child who loves sports.

THE SCIENCE OF SPORTS -- Shows how to do various sports and explains the science behind them.

INTERNET FITNESS RESOURCES -- If you can't find the fitness sport on this site it does not exist (even "odd things" like crew).

LEARN CPR -- Learn the basics of CPR online. even has an online quiz.

GREAT OUTDOORS RECREATION PAGES -- Everything outdoors: camping, hiking, biking, climbing, fishing... Excellent site for students doing reports and for those who want to travel.

L.L. BEAN -- Don't laugh, this may be the best outdoor activities site on the Internet. Sure, there's the catalog, but the site also has a wealth of "how to" sections.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION -- The professional organization.

AMERICAN RUNNING ASSOCIATION -- Everything about running.

GATORADE SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE -- Sure it's a commercially-sponsored site, but there is a ton of great information here.

MICHIGAN RUNNER -- Everything about running in Michigan. Good training tips.

ADVENTURE NETWORK -- Information about outdoor sports, fitness and nutrition, clothing, adventure travel, and even first aid and safety.