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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 16 MIN

Creating a PE "Amazing Race"!

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney

Send us Fan MailLet's Travel PE Nation!Who doesn't love "The Amazing Race"? After an unsuccessful first attempt years ago, I'm bringing back a more structured, inclusive version with carefully formed teams and diverse challenges.• Theme is vitally important• Teams will be created to include everyone• Challenges divided into three types: technical skills, logical reasoning, and communication• Point system for grades 4-5 • Younger grades focus on completion rather than competition• Ten challenges over two weeks (about five class periods)• Goal is team building and letting all students shine, not just athletes• Starting in week three after establishing classroom procedures and team building activitiesTake care,DavePodcast with Michael TodiscoPlease take 10 seconds to leave a review-Supersizedphysed.com serves as the hub for all resources, articles, and courses• Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies• A free video course on the "PE-9": principles for improving your PE program• "High Fives and Empowering Lives" book available as an ebook ($2.99) or paperback ($9.99)Paperback or download: HEREAmazon Ebook: HERE• My courses: "Designing a Sport Education Unit" and  "The First Week of PE" • Teachers Pay Teachers store with over 30 affordable resourceSupport the show-High Fives and Empowering Lives  book available as an ebook or paperback-Paperback or download: HERE-Amazon Ebook: HERE

Send us Fan Mail Let's Travel PE Nation! Who doesn't love "The Amazing Race"? After an unsuccessful first attempt years ago, I'm bringing back a more structured, inclusive version with carefully formed teams and diverse challenges. • Theme is vitally important • Teams will be created to include everyone • Challenges divided into three types: technical skills, logical reasoning, and communication • Point system for grades 4-5 • Younger grades focus on completion rather than competition ...

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