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Physical Education for Homeschoolers

© Denise Oliveri

Physical education is often a concern for homeschoolers. There usually is not a designated class set aside for homeschoolers to participate in on a weekly basis. We all know that getting proper physical activity is essential to growing bodies. To get a PE class up and running in your homeschool organization is not a hard task. It is a matter of a few e-mails to your group, a central meeting location (such as a park or someone's home), and lots of enthusiasm from kids! There are hundreds of ways to get in shape, stay in shape, and have fun.

The first step to designing a homeschool PE program is to know when you would like to have this class. Decide what day or days it is best to get a group of kids together to have a class. Think of a time that is best suited for homeschoolers. Perhaps afternoons are better, so kids can still have their subjects in the morning. Or, you can ask in your invitation what days and times are best for everyone, and pick the most popular day(s) and time. Are you going to have this class once a week or twice a week?

Next, you will need to figure out how long to run the PE class. Will it be held from September - May or October - November or every other month... You need to let families know how long the class will run so they can make plans around their schedules. We will call this the "Running Time" on the invitation.

Then, you will need to know where the PE classes should be offered. Do you have a local church that would let you use their gym? Does someone you know (or yourself) have a big enough yard to accommodate a group of children? You could ask in your invitation if anyone is interested in hosting the PE classes at their house. Be sure to contact the place you are interested in holding the classes, so you know that your day(s) and time are available. Put on your thinking cap, and decide where the classes will be held.

Then, you need to know what kinds of physical activities you will have for this class. What equipment will you need? Maybe you want to have indoor activities (basketball, dodge ball, relay races, etc.) during cold months and outdoor activities (tag football, soccer, Olympic games, etc.) in the warm weather months. The possibilities are endless, but it is a good idea to have a plan in mind before you get started.

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