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Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Yes. Pocket PE is designed for classrooms, outdoor spaces, blacktops, multipurpose rooms, and traditional gymnasiums. Many activities require little or no equipment.
Both. Pocket PE supports certified PE professionals while also enabling classroom teachers to reinforce movement and physical literacy throughout the school day.
Yes. You can fully customize lessons based on your specific time constraints, equipment, setting, and motor skill focus. The platform allows you to save custom routines, schedule them in advance, and print physical lesson cards.
Pocket PE tracks class-level metrics including instructional minutes and standards coverage. No student-level data is collected or stored. Reports can be exported for compliance and administrative reporting.
Yes. Once logged in, lessons, activities, videos, audio cues, and instructional resources remain available offline. Internet access is only required for export PE Data Reports.
Pocket PE currently supports Grades 3–5 and is designed specifically for elementary physical education programs.
Pocket PE helps students develop movement competence, confidence, motivation, and knowledge through research-based physical education activities and lessons.
Pocket PE enables educators to generate standards-aligned PE lessons in minutes rather than spending hours creating lessons from scratch.
Individual teacher licenses start with a free 7-day trial. After the trial, pricing is available on our checkout page. Schools and districts should visit our For Administrators page to connect with our sales team to explore district purchasing options.

Yes. Pocket PE is designed with inclusive instruction principles in mind and to support diverse learners and abilities.

Pocket PE provides comprehensive tools to support standards-aligned PE across all schools, including classrooms where PE is taught by classroom teachers. Lessons are designed for low-prep, high-impact instruction with built-in supports that help educators lead with confidence.

PE specialists can use Pocket PE for planning, curriculum alignment, and collaboration with classroom teachers. This helps districts support PE minutes requirements, instructional consistency, and reporting mandates more effectively.

Pocket PE is designed for scalable implementation across multiple schools with varying resources:

  • Lessons work in classrooms, gyms, and outdoor settings with minimal equipment
  • Administrator dashboards for centralized license management
  • *Grade-aligned lessons (Grades 3-5) for consistency across schools
  • Aggregate PE reporting for district-level visibility
  • Offline functionality eliminates Wi-Fi barriers
  • Standardized curriculum ensures quality across all sites

Yes. Every lesson is mapped to SHAPE America National Standards for K-12 Physical Education and organized into grade-level progressions to support consistency and standards-based reporting. This alignment helps districts demonstrate compliance with state PE mandates.

For Districts:

  • Implementation planning and coordination support
  • Technology approval and IT integration assistance
  • License management training for administrators
  • Ongoing administrative support

 

For Educators:

  • Live onboarding webinars
  • Tutorial videos and teaching resources
  • Responsive ongoing support via online ticketing
  • Q&A sessions for troubleshooting

Yes. Districts can export class-level summary data on:

  • Total PE minutes delivered across schools
  • Standards coverage and alignment
  • Implementation metrics by school and grade level

 

This data supports board reporting, stakeholder communication, grant applications, and funding proposals.

Pocket PE is currently available for Grades 3-5. K-2 curriculum development is underway and will be available in the near future. Contact us to learn about K-2 availability timelines.

Pricing is customized based on:

  • Number of teacher licenses needed
  • Number of schools in implementation
  • District size and scope

Schedule a sales call to receive a customized quote within 48 hours. We offer flexible pricing models for districts of all sizes.

No. Pocket PE is specifically designed to work with:

  • Minimal or no equipment for many lessons
  • Any teaching space (gym, classroom, outdoor area, hallway)
  • Standard PE equipment when available
  • Household/classroom items as equipment alternatives

This flexibility makes it ideal for districts with limited resources or facility constraints.

Pocket PE is designed with privacy-first principles:
  • No student-level data collection
  • Only class-level aggregate metrics are tracked
  • Compliant with FERPA and student privacy regulations
  • Secure data handling and storage
  • No personally identifiable student information required
Yes. Pocket PE supports a collaborative framework where:
  • PE specialists use the app for curriculum planning, standards alignment, and sharing lessons with classroom teachers.
  • Classroom teachers use the app to deliver PE when specialists are unavailable or to extend physical literacy throughout the school day.
  • Both groups benefit from the same standards-aligned, research-based curriculum
This collaboration model helps districts maximize PE minutes and specialist impact across all schools.

Our typical implementation timeline is:

  • Sales call and quote: 3 days
  • Purchase order and approval: 2-4 weeks (varies by district)
  • IT implementation and setup: 2-3 weeks
  • License assignment and registration: 3-5 days
  • Educator onboarding: 3-5 days
  • Total timeline: 5-9 weeks from initial contact to full implementation

We work with your district’s timeline and can accommodate expedited implementations when needed.

Pocket PE combines curriculum resources, lesson planning tools, instructional videos, reporting features, and physical literacy supports within a single platform.

Administrators can review physical education minutes, standards coverage, curriculum utilization, and implementation metrics.
No. Pocket PE does not collect, store, or track student-level information.
Yes. The platform is designed to strengthen collaboration between PE specialists and classroom teachers to promote physical literacy throughout the school day.
Yes. Pocket PE was developed through CDC-funded research and ongoing collaboration with educators and researchers.