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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 22 MIN

What's in Your PE Toolbox? Equipment Essentials for Day 1

from The Supersized PhysEd Podcast · host David Carney

Send us Fan MailGreetings PE Nation!Ready to start a new school year or new program? Today we explore the nine essential equipment pieces needed to start an effective PE program from scratch, based on experience establishing two programs with minimal resources.• Sound system is the top priority for making activities more engaging and fun• Cones serve countless purposes from boundaries to stations to improvised equipment• Tennis balls provide exceptional value, especially when acquired through donations• Pool noodles transform games with their safety, affordability, and versatility• Hula hoops function as collection areas, targets, safety zones, and improvised goals• Pins provide targets for bowling, hockey, and throwing games• Gator Skin balls serve multiple functions beyond just dodgeball activities• Beanbags offer texture variety for throwing, catching, balancing, and point systems• Poly spots create designated spaces for seating, scoring positions, and game elementsHappy summer,DavePlease take 10 seconds to leave a reviewGrab a copy of my Ultimate PE equipment checklist -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• Free ebook on setting up your PE program, especially helpful for newer teachers• "High Fives and Empowering Lives" book available as an ebook or paperbackPaperback or download: HEREAmazon Ebook: HERESupport 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 Greetings PE Nation! Ready to start a new school year or new program? Today we explore the nine essential equipment pieces needed to start an effective PE program from scratch, based on experience establishing two programs with minimal resources. • Sound system is the top priority for making activities more engaging and fun • Cones serve countless purposes from boundaries to stations to improvised equipment • Tennis balls provide exceptional value, especially when acquired t...

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