Physical Education Books by Joseph M. Velardi
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Not every student enters the gym excited to compete, perform, or compare.
Yet the goal of physical education is to help every different child find their own pathway to lifelong health and physical activity.
Physical Education for Kids Who Hate Sports reframes physical education through an inclusive, student-centered lens. This book challenges the assertion that enjoyment, motivation, and learning in PE look the same for all children; instead, it recognizes that students bring different interests, personalities, experiences, and perceptions into the gym, each of which shapes how they engage with physical activity.
Designed for educators, this book offers practical insight into:
Understanding why some students disengage from traditional sport-based PE
Creating learning environments that value choice, autonomy, and personal relevance
Helping students identify physical activities that align with who they are, not who they are expected to be
Supporting motivation, and participation without relying on competition or comparison
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How can you make your program fit the needs of all your students? The national standards emphasize individual, personal engagement, but past curriculum models structured benchmarks so that every kid had to attain the same level of competence. Standardized motor achievement levels proved frustrating for many kids, especially for those who hate sports. Our new, inclusive approach to teaching physical education requires curricular goals that match the intent of the national standards.
A curriculum that is relatable to all students is the foundation of a successful program that leads students to a healthy and active lifestyle. Teachers and districts are searching for meaningful content that will actually influence students' lives. Let's explore how to make PE relatable to all students, let each kid feel successful, teach important content, and do so in a fun and active way. This book encourages deep thinking, allowing you to incorporate meaningful strategies and content into your program.