You wake up a little groggy. Maybe your legs are still feeling yesterday’s demos. Maybe you’re just hoping that first cup of coffee does its job. You go through the motions, slowly getting yourself ready for the day… and then you turn on the TV. And there he is. Already at full speed. An analyst…

Over the last several months, I’ve been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time working directly with teachers—presenting at conferences, having conversations in hallways, even hopping on video calls to talk through this crazy little idea I’ve become pretty proud to champion. And I’ll be honest… When I first started this journey—not just pursuing…

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who attended my sessions at the SHAPE Utah Conference. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with educators who are passionate about strengthening physical education and expanding what our classrooms can offer students. One of the best parts of presenting is hearing how other teachers adapt ideas…

Reflection is one of the first tools PE teachers turn to when they want to add literacy into their classes. And why wouldn’t we? It seems simple. It’s quick. It checks a box. It gives students a chance to process what they learned. At least… that’s the idea. But here’s the honest truth: Most reflection…

Literacy Has Been in PE All Along Physical education is already full of literacy — long before we ever bring in a writing prompt or a structured assessment. When students explain a drill to a partner, give feedback during stations, ask why a movement feels “off,” or talk through strategy after a game, they’re practicing…

Tomorrow is the day. My book releases in the morning. Just like I do about my work in the classroom, I’ve reflected a lot the last several days about the journey writing it has taken me on.  I struggled in school. Honestly, “struggled” might be generous. I didn’t understand myself as a learner, I had…

You set up your day with the best intentions—students will come in focused, ready to learn a new skill, maybe even refine a technique you’ve been building all week. And then they walk through the door. Their minds are on one thing: play. The energy is great, the enthusiasm is real—but focus? That’s another story.…

In PE and strength training, we’re always asking students to reflect on their performance. Too often, that ends up being a vague question and a half-hearted response. The Film Room—and its weight room counterpart, the Gains Board—change that. They give students a central space to pause, think, and respond to more meaningful prompts. The best…

Welcome to The PE Literacy Playbook! If you’ve landed here, chances are you care about teaching, movement, or maybe a little bit of both. My name is Dustin Woods, and I’m a physical education and health teacher who has spent the better part of the last decade trying to answer one simple question: How do we…