TAPE - Technology Association for Physical Education

Technology is a part of learning and should be used in ways that enhance the learning experience for all students. With a variety of different ways that technology is part of society it is important to make sure students are prepared with the skills needed to understand how to leverage technology tools for their own development! When technology tools are used appropriately students get to personalize their own learning which leads to increased participation and engagement for all students!

Wearables for physical education are an important technology tool.thst can help students develop an understanding of how their body responds to different types of physical activity. It also helps to show each student their own fitness level and gives them the opportunity to see what it takes to actually push their body!

Technology tools are important for all PE educators and understanding all of the different ways that they can be used helps to keep things going. Remember that most PE educators see all of the students in the school throughout the year so it is vital to use tools and platforms that will help to stay organized.

Using devices to record, playback, evaluate, demonstrate and more is a great way to get students the personalized learning done in PE at their own speed. It also allows them to see what they are doing and make the connection between the skill and the cues and techniques needed.

Timers, lights, music and other signals are a great way to help keep everyone, students and teachers on task and maximize active time in PE!

With this week being National PE Week, stay tuned for some cool technology tools and techniques that can be used to enhance your PE program!

Education should never be one or the other when it comes to how students can be supported. This is a great opinion piece and focuses on how education can keep moving forward!

Don’t Confuse Nostalgia With Good Teaching The case for balance, better lesson design, and using the right tool at the right time

360 Shots of the different parts of the SHAPE America Exhibit Hall in Kansas City for 2026