Comments on: Physical education for homeschooled teens https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/ Never let your schooling interrupt your education. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:36:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: Motherof4girls https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-817657 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-817657 Another thing that makes fitness easier for homeschoolers are getting active in activities that the whole family can enjoy together, especially for larger families. Examples: biking, mountain biking, dirt biking (for some families), swimming, badminton, tennis/pickelball, older families can go to the gym together and do weight bearing (or home), running, hiking, shoreline fishing (some places you need to walk a fair distance and then stand for hours). The benefit of family activities is that it’s easier to ensure everyone gets exercise. Studies show low impact solo activities are more likely to continue into adulthood unlike team sports. Music to a homeschoolers ears!!

]]> By: Motherof4girls https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-817656 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-817656 We rented the community centre gym, invited local homeschoolers to join us, ask for sports equipment donations from businesses who sell gear, and get active every week during the cold months (8!) to learn and play different sports. There is also lots of wacky games that the kids love with lots of running. Parents are the facilitators, taking turns, and lead with 15 minutes of skills training then the remained of the time is play the sport of the skill we just learned (or a wacky version of it since many sports don’t have 30 participants). We run an elementary and a separate high school program the same day, but the high school program we hired a trained coach to facilitate it, to up their knowledge, skills and play. It’s well attended! 30-40 elementary, 20-24 high schoolers, and both are still growing! We’ve been running this for program for 6+ years.

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]]> By: Shelia https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-552508 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-552508 In reply to Megan Adkins.

Megan, I’d be very interested in the homeschool physical education program you have.

]]> By: Pat Pease https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-516121 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-516121 I have a particularly unique problem. My husband and I have homeschooled various grandchildren for the past 8 years. Right now, we are down to one 12 year old boy. He does not enjoy team sports because of his high functioning Aspergers. Recently, he expressed an interest in weight training. I am 72, my husband is almost 71, so exercise is not something that comes easily to us. We get our exercise through things like gardening and chores. Trying to come up with a plan for my grandson has been difficult. We’ve tried bowling and martial arts, neither of which has worked. We live in Arizona, so we have three good seasons and one impossible season for exercise. My grandson has never even learned to ride a bike. I would love to find a way to blend PE and socialization (with no more than two other kids) or something that we could do with him. Since he’s in junior high, he’s started to put on weight, and I know he’s not getting enough exercise.

]]> By: Natalie Foster https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-444183 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-444183 Before coming a homeschool Mom , I taught pe for 10 years in private christian school and pe 2 years to homeschoolers at the local YMCA where I worked.. The ymca does have options and may have some one who could teach group classes. Also check with local homeschool associations there may be “traveling pe programs” where the teacher comes to your local coop group to teach PE . When I taught middle schoolers PE I stressed Life time recreational sports . I had units on skating, volleyball,bowling, dancing, softball,weightlifting , golf ,tennis and other things that as a teenager or an adult they may keep doing even if they aren’t really athletic. I have stayed in contact with many of my students thru social media and many of them still are involved in these activities even though they are now in their 20’s and 30’s.

]]> By: Lisa Roberts https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-426506 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-426506 I am so happy you addressed the issue. As a homeschooling mom of 2 teen girls- we have run the gamut of different types of physical activity. And you are absolutely correct when you addressed the intentional aspect of providing for physical health and education! It can be a real challenge for a number of reasons as interests and real life weave into your day to day. Keeping fun in mind has been our saving grace as well as flexibility and adaptability. Our needs change and so does the example we set as to how we prioritize our health and wellness.

We are currently developing an online homeschool physical education program and would value your input as we are just developing our online program. We would welcome honest appraisal of the alpha phase as we are excited to develop our established locally run program and make it accessible to all homeschoolers online. We can be found at homeschool.fitness

]]> By: Megan Adkins https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-349100 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-349100 If anyone is interested in a more structured Physical Education class for their home school children. The University of Nebraska- Kearney has put together a home school physical education program we are willing to share with you 🙂

]]> By: Karen https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-328788 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-328788 My 13 year old son used to love group sports, but not anymore. I won’t even blame that on the free-range bullying that happens in public school gym. He is, much like I was at his age, out of shape and sweats easily. He also has allergies and a fear of flying insects. It’s hard to get him to go outside. We do indoor roller skating on family nights, walk the dog, and I’ve gotten him on a treadmill by dangling youtube in front of him. He also likes to bring all of his Nerf guns and dollar store LARP swords to the park for a mass game that’s worth every dart we’ve ever lost. One rule: no shooting people, just things. Sometimes we play ‘battle music’ while the kids battle rocks, trees, and benches with vibrant catchphrases. It’s a lot of fun.

I feel like we need a structured lesson plan for gym, like I need proof for myself that I’m following an age-appropriate level of activities and exposure to them. We are a pretty lazy family once our responsibilities are completed. I just feel like a scheduled plan would make fitness easier for me to enjtruct and him to accept following along with.

]]> By: Lilli https://simplehomeschool.net/physical-education/#comment-326983 http://simplehomeschl.wpengine.com/?p=18019#comment-326983 In reply to Chad H..

With all due respect, I highly doubt that NASPE or anyone in the public school setting can impart any longstanding habits to children through teaching concepts. Kids learn by doing what is done in the home. We ARE exercising with our kids during breaks. We LIVE this lifestyle and lead by example. Obesity also happens to be more prevalent among traditionally schooled children as compared to home educated kids. Perhaps NASPE could learn a thing or two from home education.

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