The Standards-Aligned Physical Education App for Elementary Schools

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What is Pocket P.E.?

Pocket PE™ is an evidence-based mobile app for iOS and Android that equips PE specialists and classroom educators with standards-aligned physical education curriculum, movement breaks, PE minute tracking and reporting and instructional videos for grades 3-5 – all designed for real school conditions. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and built by research scientists and educators, Pocket PE connects PE specialists and classroom teachers so every educator can confidently deliver high-quality, low-prep PE and extend movement across the entire school day.

Everything You Need to Teach Quality P.E.

Pocket PE was built around the realities teachers navigate every day: limited space, tight schedules, varying equipment, and diverse student needs. PE specialists and classroom teachers spend hours planning lessons, aligning to standards, and finding activities that work for mixed‑ability classes. Pocket PE removes that workload with instant, high‑quality, plug‑and‑play PE lessons.
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Instant, Ready-to-Teach PE Lessons

Generate adaptable, standards-aligned PE lessons or movement breaks in seconds — no planning period required.

On-Demand
Video Instruction

Preview 30–60 second activity videos before class so you can see techniques, directions, and setup ahead of time.

Standards-Aligned Curriculum

Every lesson supports national SHAPE America physical education standards and meaningful movement skill development.

Adaptable Settings

Activities require minimal equipment and work in gyms, classrooms, or outdoors.

Audio Guidance

Built-In music and audio cues support pacing, transitions, and participation throughout class — no extra setup needed.

P.E. Data Tracking

Track and export physical education minutes and standards taught to simplify district and state PE reporting requirements.

Who is Pocket P.E. For?

Whether you’re an elementary school PE specialist, classroom teacher, instructional aide, or school administrator, Pocket PE equips you with consistent, high-quality physical education regardless of available space, equipment, or staffing challenges.
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Physical Education Specialists

Generate PE lesson plans in seconds and deliver engaging instruction with built-in videos, music, timing tools, and standards alignment.
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Classroom
Teachers

Pocket PE is built for busy teachers. Pocket PE works on any device and loads instantly. Whether you’re in the gym, on the field, or in a classroom, your next lesson is ready.
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School Administrators

Support district-wide physical education goals with evidence-based curriculum tools, PE reporting capabilities, and scalable implementation. Every lesson is mapped to national standards so districts can ensure compliance and consistency.
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Why Districts Choose Pocket P.E.

With Pocket PE, you get a complete PE curriculum in your pocket — ready to teach, aligned to standards, and built for real classrooms.

Consistent, Evidence-Based Instruction

Ensures every school in your district delivers high-quality, research-backed PE — regardless of who’s leading the class that day.

Complete Curriculum

A year-long, standards-aligned 3-5 grade curriculum — ready to teach from day one.

Less Planning Time

Reduces prep burden so educators can focus on students and boosting PE minutes.

Built for Real School Conditions

Adapts to small classrooms, outdoor play areas, and limited or no equipment environments — so PE happens everywhere, not just in the gym.

Every Teacher, Supported

Structured guidance for new teachers, flexible depth for veterans.

Affordable at Scale

Equips schools and districts with a low-cost, high-impact mobile app curriculum tool that strengthens PE instruction across varying district resource models.

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RESEARCH-BASED.
TEACHER SHAPED.

Unlike many educational platforms, Pocket PE lessons are intentionally developed through research, educator collaboration, and standards-based instructional design.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about Pocket PE

Pocket PE is a physical education curriculum mobile app that provides standards-aligned PE lesson plans, movement breaks, instructional videos, and activity tracking tools for elementary educators.
Pocket PE gives teachers instant access to full PE lessons through a mobile‑friendly app. Each generated lesson includes objectives, instructions, professionally filmed videos, equipment lists, as well as live music, lesson timing and audio guidance features.

Pocket PE was designed for PE specialists, classroom teachers responsible for PE instruction, instructional aides, and school teams working together to promote access and opportunity to PE for their students throughout the entire school day.

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Pocket PE lessons can be delivered in classrooms, outdoor spaces, blacktops, cafeterias, multipurpose rooms, and traditional gym settings.
No. Most lessons require none or minimal, readily available PE equipment such as foam balls and bean bags. Pocket PE is designed for gyms, classrooms, and outdoor spaces.
Pocket PE allows educators to generate standards-aligned PE lessons in seconds, significantly reducing curriculum planning and preparation time.
Yes. Every Pocket PE lesson is designed to support SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and physical literacy development.
Yes. Pocket PE provides curriculum documentation, alignment reports, and implementation support for district adoption.

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.