PE teaching resources and links
I Can Teach recommends the following links for Physical Education.

All sites have been recommended by teaching professionals and have been tried and tested in the classroom.

1st4sport - Coachwise
If you are looking for a place to buy PE books and teaching resources that have been thoroughly reviewed, this is a good starting point.

British Gymnastics
One of the best places to start looking for resources for gymnastics. Full of regularly updated information and ideas for coaches, teachers, parents and gymnasts of all ages and abilities.

Classtools
Create free educational games, quizzes, activities and diagrams in seconds. Host them on your own blog, website or intranet. No signup, no passwords, no charge. Highly recommended and something you will come back to again and again.

Clipbank
Channel 4 Learning and Espresso Education provide a high quality service of relevant teaching material in video. Based on a server so not reliant on internet connection. Subscription based but fantastic value for money with regular updates. Training provided.

Curriculumbits
Lots of resources which are interactive and ready for use. Download your own copy to keep (for a small fee) or use them direct from the web for free. A range of subjects are offered and the site is regularly updated.

eChalk
Subscription based interactive resources for all subjects and levels. Lots of tasters and samples to try out. This is an excellent resource and good value for money. Highly recommended.

GCSEPod
GCSEPod is a great way to reinforce learning and understanding with a well organised and ever expanding library of podcasts that are simple and easy to download. Students have access to a wide range of subjects, with voices of experienced and enthusiastic teachers to guide them through the essentials of each topic. For schools with a close eye on value for money, we think this ticks lots of important boxes - raising standards, promoting independent learning and making the most of the digital age. Take a look.....

Guardian Teacher Network
This a fantastic place to look for free teaching resources. The Guardian have done an excellent job of organising this to make navigation easy and reliable. From ages 4-18, there are thousands of resources uploaded by teachers. The newsletter highlights some great new additions and time saving search tips. There are also links to the best of Education news from The Guardian. Follow them on Twitter @GuardianTeach for regular updates. We think you will really like this!

Lawn Tennis Association - Parents
Lots of good advice and information on how to make the most of this wonderful game for young people.

Learning Zone - Class Clips
Another gem from the BBC. A searchable database of BBC clips categorised according to curriculum area. An invaluable and ever expanding resource.

Music4Learning - Health and Wellbeing
An extract from a comprehensive work by Professor Susan Hallam at the Institute of Education, University of London. This chapter examines the effects of background music on health and well-being. There are many interesting perspectives and references to other scientific studies. Reproduced with kind permission of the author.

Music4Learning - The Big Picture - Music, Mind and Medicine
The Wellcome Trust provides a detailed overview of how music impacts on our everyday lives. Well presented with a range of interactive lesson ideas and activities for all ages. Part of our 'Music4Learning' series of links.

Music4Learning - The effects of music on behaviour
Five studies on the effects of music on learning, performance and behaviour by Professor Susan Hallam and Anastasia Kotsopoulou, Institute of Education, University of London. A thorough examination of how music can enhance the learning experience. Reproduced with kind permission.

Music4Learning - The Wellcome Trust - Interactive Guide
Here is a comprehensive look at how music can enhance and enrich learning. Drawing on the knowledge of several experts in the fields of education, music and psychology, the Big Picture also provides a number of ideas for using music in the classroom.

On Track Athletics
Lots of advice on athletics and all the associated events with resources freely available. Information for participants, coaches, parents and supporters. Worth a look.

PE Goodies
An excellent site with a huge range of first class resources available for download. Register for free to get everything on offer. Wide selection of sports and games across all levels. Highly recommended.

Physical Education Resources
Content, lesson plans, information and forum for teachers of primary physical education. Excellent ideas and developing all the time.

Rugby.com.au
Online coaching library from Rugby Australia with plenty to inspire and encourage. Aimed at all levels of ability.

SAM Learning
One of the UKs leading providers of online learning and revision with opportunities for teachers to monitor student performance and set assignments. Designed around the UK curriculum subjects. Excellent value for money.

Snowslippers
A well-established family run company specialising in school ski trips predominantly to Austria. Highly recommended organisation offering competitive prices.

Sport England
Plenty of resources, articles and information regularly updated. Supported and funded by the Lottery Foundation. Free to use.

Sportplan
An excellent subscription site with a developing bank of resources including video clips, drills, lesson plans and interactive material for the classroom.

Teach PE
Free resource for coaching and physical education teaching. Links, worksheets, downloadable resources all available for no cost.

Teaching Videos
A place where all sorts of videos have been put into categories and subjects. Beautifully simple and easy to use.

TrekCo
A leading company in the South East of the UK for the provision of outdoor education. They also provide a huge range of outdoor activity equipment for sale. Great for family days out too.

Volleyball Coaching and Education Services
Really useful range of ideas for coaching and teaching at all levels. A range of videos and downloads are available to support your work.

What2Learn
An excellent site with an exciting and stimulating range of resources to aid revision and learning. Subscribe for free and gain access to hundreds of activities. Students are able to complete tasks online and teachers and parents can check on progress. Highly recommended.

Youth Sport Trust
A registered charity, aiming to build a brighter future for all young people through sport. Plenty of useful information for PE departments in all areas of the curriculum.