Pocket PE is a mobile app that equips educators with standards-aligned lessons, movement breaks, and short instructional videos designed for real school conditions. Created by CDC-funded research scientists and shaped in collaboration with educators, Pocket PE helps teachers lead confident, engaging physical education without adding more complexity to the school day.
Built by Dr. Jeanette Ricci and a team of researchers who have spent years studying how children move and the barriers schools face in delivering quality physical activity, Pocket PE brings evidence-based support to your pocket.
Pocket PE was built around the realities teachers navigate every day: limited space, tight schedules, varying equipment, and diverse student needs. It helps educators deliver meaningful movement with a tool grounded in research, refined with educator feedback, and designed to support professional judgment, not replace it.
Generate adaptable, standards-aligned PE lessons or movement breaks in seconds with a clear, intuitive app experience.
Preview 30 to 60 second activity videos before class so you can see the techniques, directions, and setup ahead of time.
Every lesson is designed to support national SHAPE America PE standards and meaningful movement skill development.
Teach in the gym, classroom, or outdoors with lessons that flex according to your space, time, and available equipment.
Built-in music and audio cues support pacing, transitions, and participation throughout class.
Track and export PE minutes and standards taught to support district and state reporting.
Discover how we partner with educators to deliver evidence-based physical education that keeps every student moving and boosts teacher confidence.
Pocket PE was created by Dr. Jeanette Ricci and a team of CDC-funded research scientists at Saavsus, Inc. who have spent years studying youth physical activity, motor development, and the real barriers educators face when trying to provide quality PE. Along the way, classroom teachers and PE specialists helped shape and evaluate the app so it works in real schools, not just in theory.
And because educator trust matters, Pocket PE does not rely on AI-generated lessons or AI-written activity content. What you see in the app is intentionally developed through research, standards alignment, and educator-informed design.
Get answers to common questions about Pocket PE
Currently, Pocket PE is available for Grades 3 to 5. Our K-2 curriculum is in development.
Pocket PE is available on Apple and Android-compatible devices, including phones, tablets, and supported laptops.
Pocket PE was designed primarily for classroom teachers who lead physical education, while also supporting PE specialists, instructional aides, and school teams working together to strengthen PE delivery. It works well across different teaching models and helps educators lead effective, engaging lessons with clarity and confidence.
Pocket PE was created by Dr. Jeanette Ricci and a team of CDC-funded research scientists who study child movement, physical activity, and the barriers schools face in delivering quality PE. It was developed in collaboration with educators and built to reflect real classroom conditions. Unlike many newer education tools, Pocket PE does not use AI-generated lesson content. Its lessons, supports, and activity structure are intentionally developed through research, educator feedback, and standards-based design.
Pocket PE does not collect student-level data. Educators can monitor and export class-level metrics for PE minutes and standards taught to support mandated requirements.
Yes. After signing in, Pocket PE features remain accessible offline, except for exporting PE Data Reports. This helps educators deliver standards-aligned lessons even when WiFi is limited.
