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Aug 4, 2025 19 min

Building Your PE Program: 9 Must-Have Equipment Upgrades

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast Hosted by David Carney

Send us Fan Mail Greetings PE Nation! Today I discuss essential "Level Two" equipment additions to enhance any physical education program, highlighting nine versatile items that balance cost with educational impact. • Cup stacking and bucket stacks serve multiple functions from dedicated stacking activities to targets for games • Deck rings work as frisbees, collectible items, and ball holders • Hockey/soccer nets provide clear goals and enhance game experiences • Rubber "critters" add fun elements for throwing, catching, and creative play • Parachutes engage students of all ages in collaborative movement activities • Expanding your ball collection creates more skill-building opportunities • Jump bands/Chinese jump ropes complement traditional jump rope units • Scoops make catching accessible while remaining challenging for all ages • Scooters provide unique movement experiences despite requiring careful safety instruction Download the free Ultimate PE Equipment Checklist from the link in the show notes to guide your program building, and please take a moment to leave a five-star review to help grow our PE community! Take care, Dave Please take 10 seconds to leave a review Grab a copy of my Ultimate PE equipment checklist -article on Essential Equipment part 2 -Supersizedphysed.com serves as the hub for all resources, articles, and courses • A free video course on the "PE-9": principles for improving your PE program • Free ebook on setting up your PE program, especially helpful for newer teachers • "High Fives and Empowering Lives" book available as an ebook or paperback Paperback or download: HERE Amazon Ebook: HERE Support the show -High Fives and Empowering Lives book available as an ebook or paperback -Paperback or download: HERE -Amazon Ebook: HERE

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Send us Fan Mail Greetings PE Nation! Today I discuss essential "Level Two" equipment additions to enhance any physical education program, highlighting nine versatile items that balance cost with educational impact. • Cup stacking and bucket stacks serve multiple functions from dedicated stacking activities to targets for games • Deck rings work as frisbees, collectible items, and ball holders • Hockey/soccer nets provide clear goals and enhance game experiences • Rubber "critters" add fun e...

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Building Your PE Program: 9 Must-Have Equipment Upgrades

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  1. 0:00 Welcome to Level Two Equipment
  2. 3:19 Cups and Bucket Stacks
  3. 5:56 Deck Rings and Hockey Nets
  4. 8:31 Critters, Parachutes, and Variety Balls
  5. 14:14 Jump Bands, Scoops, and Scooters
  6. 17:00 Cowbell Tip and Call to Action

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