Game On – The Guide for PE Teachers

Practical Strategies for Behaviour & Engagement in PE & Sports

Game On!

Why schools need this

PE is one of the most dynamic and challenging environments in a school. Large spaces, high energy, constant movement, and shared equipment create the perfect conditions for disengagement and behaviour issues if not managed well. Yet many teachers are expected to “just handle it” without clear, practical guidance. When behaviour slips in PE, learning, safety, and enjoyment all suffer.

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What this guide is about

Game On! gives you a clear, practical system for running PE lessons that are structured, engaging, and under control. Instead of theory, it focuses on simple strategies that work immediately: routines, expectations, and lesson design that keep students active, focused, and accountable.

This is not about being stricter. It’s about being smarter, more consistent, and more intentional in how PE is taught.

What you get

This guide, of over 190 pages, is supplied in PDF, Google Doc and Word format. This means you can use and access it from any device. It also means you can copy, edit, customise and use it however you like within your school. You can also modify the templates to reuse them without restrictions on time or quantity. It’s yours to keep.

You get:

• Strategies for managing behaviour in high-energy PE settings
• Simple, repeatable routines that reduce chaos and save valuable lesson time
• Practical strategies to keep every student engaged and participating
• Clear methods for dealing with disruption without constant confrontation
• Ready-to-use planning and reflection templates that make lessons easier to run

The result?

• More time teaching.
• Less time managing behaviour.
• More engaged students.
• And PE lessons that actually run the way they’re supposed to.

Contents:

Foundations of Control in PE

• Why PE behaviour differs from the classroom
• Setting the tone early
• Teacher presence and positioning

Routines That Work

• Entry and exit routines
• Equipment management
• Transitions between activities

Clear Expectations

• Teaching expectations
• Keeping rules simple
• Consistent reinforcement

Engagement First

• Reducing downtime
• Maximising participation
• Differentiation in activities

Effective Instruction

• Short, clear instructions
• Demonstrations
• Maintaining lesson flow

Managing Disruption

• Low-level behaviour strategies
• Non-verbal correction
• When to intervene

Handling Challenging Behaviour

• Identifying triggers
• De-escalation
• Reintegrating students

Positive Relationships

• Building rapport
• Encouragement
• Repairing conflict

Using Space and Equipment

• Positioning
• Grouping strategies
• Efficient setups

Motivation and Buy-In

• Engaging reluctant students
• Using goals and challenges
• Building class culture

Consistency and Consequences

• Following through
• Logical consequences
• Avoiding common mistakes

The Confident PE Teacher

• Voice and presence
• Handling pressure
• Reflecting and improving

Practical Templates for PE Teachers

• Lesson structure planner
• Entry routine checklist
• Behaviour expectations guide
• Activity planning sheet
• Behaviour response flow
• Lesson reflection sheet
• Student goal tracker

After Publication, we have also added a Supplement Guide: “Engaging Reluctant or Shy Students in PE and Sports“ that you will receive the links to automatically with your purchase. This guide is about removing barriers, building confidence, and creating an environment where every student feels capable of joining in. The aim is not to turn every student into an athlete, but to ensure every student feels included, successful, and willing to participate.

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