IT’S THE HEART OF THE MATTER This colorful “Cardiovascular Endurance PE Activities” poster identifies 8 different cardio-endurance activities that are typically performed in a physical education class. The poster includes corresponding “kid-friendly, action-based” cardiovascular endurance images for each activity that will help your students easily relate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons.

HOW DOES TRADITIONAL PE TEACHING AND TGfU DIFFER? Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU; Bunker and Thorpe) was developed in 1982 as an alternative to the traditional “skills-based” physical education teaching model. The basic foundation of the TGfU concept states that if physical education teachers can improve their students understanding of game play, their skill performance will improve greatly. Some research has suggested that students who are taught using the TGfU model, develop a more holistic appreciation for games and are more intrinsically motivated in activities that involve decision making and tactics. This colorful PE Poster examines 6 different teaching episodes from both the Traditional Physical Education Teaching and for Teaching Games for Understanding Model. Sharp text and graphics combine to make the poster exciting , “kid-friendly” and relevant! The posters come in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily PE lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all PE age groups

I CAN ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH AND FITNESS! This colorful “I Can” High School PE poster identifies 9 important “I CAN” statements that directly relate to the Shape America; Standard 3, Achieving a Health-Enhancing Level of Physical Fitness, National Standards. These statements allow students to personally “connect” with the standard-based outcomes we want them to learn during our daily PE lessons. The statements are brief but POWERFUL! The PDF file includes 6 different header colors to match your school colors. The posters are in both PDF and JPEG format (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from 9th through 12th Grade

WHAT ARE THE 6 MAIN CONCEPTS OF TGfU? Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU; Bunger and Thorpe) was developed in 1982 as an alternative to the traditional “skills-based” physical education teaching model. The basic foundation of the TGfU concept states that if physical education teachers can improve their students understanding of game play, their skill performance will improve greatly. Some research has suggested that students who are taught using the TGfU model, develop a more holistic appreciation for games and are more intrinsically motivated in activities that involve decision making and tactics. The 6 TGfU Concepts presented in this poster were brought forth by Butler et al in 2008 and expand on the concept that physical educators can teach their students skills and ideas by playing games. This colorful TGfU “Concepts” PE poster serves as a modern visual displaying 6 TGfU Concepts in a kid friendly, easy to comprehend printable format. The posters come in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily PE lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all PE age groups

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR THE TGfU MODEL? Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU; Bunker and Thorpe) was developed in 1982 as an alternative to the traditional “skills-based” physical education teaching model. The basic foundation of the TGfU concept states that if physical education teachers can improve their students understanding of game play, their skill performance will improve greatly. Some research has suggested that students who are taught using the TGfU model, develop a more holistic appreciation for games and are more intrinsically motivated in activities that involve decision making and tactics. The displayed TGfU Model in the poster is an adaptation from research by Werner, Thorpe & Bunker (1996). The model uses the learner as the central focus with 6 fundamental TGfU processes and subsequent outcomes. This colorful TGfU PE poster serves as a modern visual displaying the process from the TGfU model in a kid friendly, easy to comprehend printable. The posters come in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily PE lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all PE age groups

This colorful Physical Education Poster identifies 10 important prerequisites a student or athlete would need prior to participating in an exercise session or program. The statements are brief, yet POWERFUL! The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors or your personal style. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

JUST MIX AND STIR!!! This colorful “Human Body Recipe” poster compiles a variety of interesting and factual information about the “make-up” of the human body. The facts are based on an average sized human and are meant to “amaze” and teach your students some cool truths about our bodies! The PDF file includes 4 different header and footer colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

OUR BODIES ARE ASTONISHING!!! This colorful “Astonishing Human Body Facts” poster compiles a variety of interesting facts about the human body. The facts are meant to “astonish” and teach your students some cool realities about our bodies and are they presented in a “cool”, contemporary poster format! The PDF file includes 4 different header and footer colors to match your classroom colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 10th Grade

OUR BODIES ARE FASCINATING!!! This colorful “Fascinating Human Body Facts” poster compiles a variety of interesting facts about the human body. The facts are meant to “astonish” and teach your students some cool realities about our bodies and are they presented in a “cool”, contemporary poster format! The PDF file includes 4 different header and footer colors to match your classroom colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 10th Grade

SOME GREAT REMINDERS FOR YOUR STUDENTS AS THEY BEGIN AN EXERCISE PROGRAM!!! This colorful Physical Education Poster identifies 10 Exercise Tips that can help an individual to be more successful with an exercise program in or out of school. The statements are brief, yet POWERFUL! The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors or your personal style. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

HE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE!!! This colorful Physical Education Poster identifies 10 Movement Activities students can easily do at home or at school that are FUN, HEALTHY and FREE. The statements are brief, yet POWERFUL! The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors or your personal style. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

HOW HIGH, HOW FAR AND HOW DO I GET THERE? This colorful “Levels, Pathways and Spatial Awareness” poster identifies 3 Levels, 3 Pathways and 4 Spatial Awareness references that are typically used when teaching skills, activities and games during a typical physical education lesson. The poster includes a corresponding, guiding graphic for each reference that will help your students easily relate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION BRINGS OUT EMOTIONS! This colorful “How do you Feel Today?” poster lists and displays a variety of emotions that a student might “feel” before, during or after a PE class, all in a one “DYNAMIC” and “EYE-CATCHING” poster. What is a more exciting way to display EMOTIONS in your gym than with some COOL SPORTS BALLS! The poster presents 15 different balls showing emotions and includes the emotion name and a graphic for each. The poster works well when you need to discuss how emotion affects movement performance or can be used when you have a student that is non-verbal and you need to find out how he/she feels during a lesson. The zip file includes the Poster with 8 different variations including 4 different header/footer colors and 4 different gradient poster body colors which is meant to match your printer capabilities and classroom colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your classroom for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily classes. This “How do you Feel Today?” poster is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

I CAN… VALUE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY!!! This colorful “I Can” PE poster identifies 9 important “I CAN” statements that directly relate to the Shape America; Standard 5, Recognizing the Importance of Physical Activity, National Standards. These statements allow students to directly and personally “connect” with the standard-based outcomes we want them to learn during our daily PE lessons. The statements are brief but POWERFUL! The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school colors. The posters are in both PDF and JPEG format (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

RELAX AND BREATHE!!! This colorful “YOGA POSES” #1 poster identifies 10 different yoga POSES that could be performed in a physical education class or after school program. The poster includes a corresponding “action-based” image for each POSE that will help your students easily relate and be able to replicate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a PDF format (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade

GREAT TOOL FOR DEVELOPING LARGE GROUP GAMES This product is a physical education large group game plan template in 2 color versions: Grey and Multicolored. The plan includes a number of text boxes with headings and subheadings that correspond to the physical education planning and structural procedures. The plan incorporates a wide variety of critical lesson plan components which includes the following: * Lesson/Unit Title * Grade level(s) * Unit Focus * Overview and Purpose * Standards Addressed * Learning Outcomes * Set Up for Game * Instructions for Play * Closure * Modifications * Materials/Resources * Safety Concerns * Essential questions * Instructional activities (Warm Up, Lesson Focus & Closure) The large group game plan is in the Microsoft Word format and can easily be modified to adapt to your personal needs. Page color, text box shading, and font can be changed for personal preference. Principals have raved about the lesson/game plan because it covers the essential components of a good plan, all in a 1 page (2 with diagram) "easy to read" format.

SHOW US THAT STRETCH!!! This colorful “Flexibility” PE Activities” poster identifies 8 different flexibility activities that are typically performed in a physical education class. The poster includes corresponding “kid-friendly, action-based” flexibility images for each activity that will help your students easily relate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons.

WORK THAT HEART!!! This colorful “Top 10 Cardiovascular Endurance Exercises” poster identifies 10 different cardio exercises that are typically performed in a physical education class. The poster includes a corresponding “action-based” cardio movement image for each movement that will help your students easily relate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons.

USING THOSE MUSCLES OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!! This colorful “Muscular Endurance” PE Activities poster identifies 8 different muscular endurance activities that can be performed by an elementary school aged student at school or at home. The poster includes corresponding “kid-friendly, action-based” muscular endurance images for each activity that will help your students easily relate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a Zip folder with 2 Formats- PDF and JPEG (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons.

“STEP UP” This colorful “Soccer Skills” poster identifies 10 different soccer skills that are typically taught and performed in a physical education class. The poster includes corresponding “kid-friendly, action-based soccer images for each skill that will help your students easily relate. The PDF file includes 4 different header colors to match your school’s gym colors. The posters are in a PDF format (originally set for 8 ½ by 11 sheets) but they can easily be copied on a school or store Poster-Maker to convert to a large sized poster. You can then place it inside your gym or playing area for your students to see and for you to reference while you teach your daily physical education lessons. This Physical Education Poster is designed for all ages but is best suited for students from Kindergarten through 6th Grade Click below for other posters in this Team Sport- Skills and Terms Poster Series: PE Poster Bundle: Team Sports- 6 Sport Skill and 6 Sport Term Posters PE Poster: Base Game Skills PE Poster: Base Game Terms PE Poster: Basketball Skills PE Poster: Basketball Terms PE Poster: Football Skills PE Poster: Football Terms PE Poster: Soccer Skills PE Poster: Soccer Terms PE Poster: Team Handball Game Terms PE Poster: Team Handball Skills PE Poster: Volleyball Skills PE Poster: Volleyball Terms