Unleash the BEST Teacher in You!
Dr. Robert Pangrazi, a lifelong PE advocate and author of Dynamic Physical Education, shares an online master class course in teaching PE.
This comprehensive course will help you:
Transform your PE program
Improve class management skills
Increase positive student behavior
Strategically lesson plan
Achieve 6 hours of CEUs/CECs
Plus, much more!
Level up Your Teachers!
Purchase individually, in groups, or as a district.
Pricing discounts apply when purchased in bulk.
Three ways to order: call Gopher at 1-800-533-0446, email orders@gophersport.com, or purchase online at gophersport.com/MasterPE.
*Interested in purchasing more than 25 licenses? Call or email us for a custom order.
About Dr. Robert Pangrazi
Teacher Training Excellence
Trained hundreds of teachers at Arizona State University where he was a professor for more than 30 years. Many teachers joined the profession and won local, state, and national teacher of the year awards.
Keynote Speaker and Trainer
Pangrazi has been a keynote speaker for 45 state and district conventions and an invited speaker at more than 500 national and international conferences. He regularly conducts training sessions for schools and universities and is regarded as a motivational speaker.
Award-Winning Excellence in PE
Has received more than 30 state, national, and international awards including the American Academy of Kinesiology & Physical Education Fellowship, SW District Outstanding Scholar Award, PCPFS Distinguished Service award, and AAHPERD Honor Fellow.
Author of Dynamic PE Textbook
The Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children has sold a million copies and is currently in its 20th edition. The text has been used to train physical education teachers for over 60 years.
A Pioneer for Physical Education
Began career as a 5th grade teacher and taught elementary PE in Pullman, WA. Served as lead teacher for an ESEA Title III Grant that was nationally recognized and ultimately became the foundation for the Mesa Public Schools physical education program that has continued for over 50 years.
Empowering Teachers with Free Resources
Contributed academic material and content for Dynamic PE ASAP, an online curriculum where teachers can download, lesson plans, instructional signs, view master teacher videos, and assessment intruments. With the support of Gopher Sport, all materials are free of charge for all teachers who want to download and implement the lessons and teaching aids.
Master PE Teacher Course Details:
Module 1: The Impact of Teachers on Students
This module examines how the learning environment in the activity area impacts teachers and students.
Module 2: An Effective Physical Education Program
A quality physical education program is supported by a foundation of skill instruction, knowledge related to skills and activities, and the development of positive attitudes toward an active lifestyle.
Module 3: The Importance of Physical Activity for Youth
The benefits of physical activity on health and wellness plus academic achievement are discussed in this module.
Module 4: Legal Issues in Physical Education
This video contains information about liability and why physical educators are often at a higher risk of lawsuits.
Module 5: The Impact of Genetics and Maturity on Physical Performance
Learn how students grow and develop at different rates and the impact it has on their physical performance.
Module 6: Building Student Relationships with Effective Communication
The interaction between teachers and students is a major component in quality instruction. In this module, guidelines for effective communication skills are discussed which include verbal and listening skills.
Module 7: Teaching Class Management Skills
This video focuses on moving students and equipment quickly. Management skills are a set of behaviors and routines that facilitate the teaching and learning experience.
Module 8: Increasing Acceptable Student Behavior
The goal of teachers is to increase acceptable behavior and reduce undesirable actions. Focusing on acceptable behaviors helps students become the best they can be. This video emphasizes teaching in ways that assures all students are treated with fairness, consistency, and respect.
Module 9: Reducing Unacceptable Student Behavior
Teachers are behavioral change agents and have a professional obligation to improve student attitudes and behaviors. This video discusses the importance of communicating with examples of how to deliver corrective feedback without intimidation and high emotion.
Module 10: Instructional Skills that Make a Difference
This video focuses on several specific teaching skills that effective teachers must master.
Module 11: Consider your Teaching Environment
Great teachers are great planners. This presentation emphasizes all the facets of good planning and how it helps assure an effective lesson in front of students.
Module 12: Writing an Effective Lesson Plan
The rationale for creating a lesson plan that guides effective instruction is covered in this video. Lesson plans are a roadmap to success. They show administrators, parents, and classroom teachers that physical education is a content area that is driven by standards, outcomes, and careful planning.
Module 13: A Four-Part Lesson
A four-part lesson plan assures variety and a wide range of learning experiences. This video discusses and illustrates each of the four parts and how they are integrated into a comprehensive lesson.
Module 14: Lesson Plan, Part 1: Introductory Activities
Introductory Activities are used in Part 1 of the lesson. They incorporate activities that use large muscle movements and motor skills that students have previously learned.
Module 15: Lesson Plan, Part 2: Positive Fitness Experiences
The focus of fitness in the PK-8 setting is on the 3E’s. Rather than train students, fitness outcomes are designed to help students learn, experience, and enjoy the process.
Module 16: Lesson Plan, Part 3: The Lesson Focus and Effective Skill Instruction
The Lesson Focus is the component in the lesson where students learn skills, related knowledge, and a positive attitude toward skill-based activity.
Module 17: Teaching Movement Skills & Concepts, Rhythms, & Gymnastics–Related Activities
Part A: Movement Skills and related concepts form the basis of the PK-2 program.
Part B: Rhythms help students develop social skills and a positive self-concept.
Part C: Gymnastics-related skills are a unique component in the curriculum in that they offer students the opportunity to succeed in an activity that is not size-dependent.
Module 18: The Closing Activity: Low-organization and Sport Lead-up Games
One of the reasons for teaching low-organization games is to maximize physical activity for all students and minimize instructional time. There are several principles that are discussed and illustrated in this video to assure activity and enjoyment.
Start your Master PE Teacher Journey Today!
Purchase an individual, group (5 users), large group (10 users), or university/district (25 users) license.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are three ways to order: call Gopher at 1-800-533-0446, email orders@gophersport.com, or purchase online at gophersport.com/MasterPE.
Great question! The order confirmation you receive from Gopher Sport via email will include a URL and an access code. Enter in the access code to start your Master PE Teacher journey!
Yes, the access code you receive after you purchase will need to be linked to an account on Gopher’s professional development website. You will either need to log in or create an account before redeeming the access code. Gopher will not distribute or sell any information added to your account.
Give Gopher a call at 1-800-533-0446 or email us at orders@gophersport.com for a custom set-up and discounted pricing.
After your purchase, you will receive an Order Confirmation from Gopher Sport with a URL and a unique “Group Purchase Token”. Link your purchase token to your account and you will be given admin priveldges to manage the group. You will now have the ability to create a unique Access Code for your group that your group members can use to access the Master PE Teacher course.