Equip schools and districts with research-based technology and curriculum that strengthen PE instruction while reducing the burden on educator time and resources.
Pocket PE helps districts support physical education requirements with a research-based, standards-aligned curriculum that can be used by both PE specialists and classroom teachers. The platform is built for real implementation across schools, helping more students access quality PE regardless of staffing model, schedule, or facility constraints.
Showcasing our journey, from grant-funded innovation to peer-reviewed research, with transparent evaluation and published results.
District leaders need more than engaging technology, they need evidence-based tools they can trust. Pocket PE lessons and supports are intentionally developed through research, standards alignment, and educator collaboration, helping districts adopt with greater confidence.
Early findings have shown strong usability, acceptability, and satisfaction, along with promising gains in teacher confidence, instructional quality, student moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, and student enjoyment during PE.
We are currently evaluating Pocket PE in a large-scale randomized controlled trial with 72 classroom teachers in Oregon and California. The trial established feasibility and impact when classroom teachers used Pocket PE in real classroom settings.
Pocket PE was developed through federal research funding and rigorous, iterative design. Led by Dr. Jeanette Ricci, the work has involved multidisciplinary collaborators, national experts, and educator input throughout development.
Learn about our whole school solutions for elementary school PE instruction
Pocket PE can be implemented in single elementary schools or across large districts, providing a unified PE curriculum and tools for PE lesson generation and professional development support for the teachers in the classroom. Find out detailed information on our pricing, training, and support that would be appropriate to your needs. Whether your school(s) have dedicated PE teachers or rely on classroom teachers to fulfill PE requirements, we have solutions to ensure your students receive quality PE instruction and you fulfill all relevant PE instruction mandates.
We collaborate with districts through each phase of adoption, from purchasing and IT coordination to onboarding and ongoing support.
School or district administrators schedule a call to discuss size, staffing, goals, and budget.
A quote is provided within 48 hours of the sales call. To move forward, the school or district submits a Purchase Order.
Once the quote is sent, we begin the district approval process. After the purchase order is submitted, we coordinate with district staff on permissions, agreements, and IT implementation.
A District Administrator will create and assign purchased licenses through the Pocket PE admin portal. Educators receive instructions to download the app and complete registration.
Educators join a live onboarding and Q&A webinar, explore tutorial resources, and begin using the platform with ongoing support available.
Common questions and answers for school administrators.
Pocket PE provides tools and resources to support standards-aligned PE across schools, including classrooms where PE is taught by classroom teachers. Lessons are designed for low-prep, high-impact instruction, and built-in supports help educators lead with confidence. At the same time, PE specialists can use Pocket PE for planning, curriculum alignment, and collaboration. This helps districts support PE minutes, consistency, and reporting requirements more effectively.
Lessons are designed to work in classrooms, gyms, and outdoor settings with minimal equipment. Pocket PE offers scalable access across schools, with grade-aligned lessons, administrator dashboards for license management, and aggregate PE reporting to support visibility across sites.
Yes. Every lesson is mapped to SHAPE America standards and organized into grade-level progressions to support consistency and standards-based reporting.
Districts receive implementation support, onboarding assistance, and help navigating technology approvals and licensing. Educators receive live webinars, tutorial resources, and responsive ongoing support.
Yes. Districts can export class-level summary data on PE minutes and standards alignment to support reporting, communication, and funding proposals.
Currently, Pocket PE is available for Grades 3–5. K-2 development is underway.
