8th Grade PE Emergency Sub Plans
No-prep PE emergency sub plans for indoor days or classes without gym access. These written and movement activities reinforce physical education concepts without equipment.
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FITT Principle Design
25 minStudents create a one-week fitness plan using the FITT principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type). Must include cardio, strength, and flexibility.
Heart Rate Lab (No Equipment)
20 minStudents do 2 minutes of in-place jogging, then measure pulse for 10 seconds × 6 = heart rate. Calculate resting vs. active. Discuss target heart rate zones.
Sport Strategy Analysis
25 minStudents draw a half-court or field diagram for a sport they've played in class and describe 2 offensive and 2 defensive strategies with arrows.
Components of Fitness Review
20 minStudents define the 5 components of fitness (muscular strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular, body composition) and give one test or activity for each.
Sportsmanship Scenario Analysis
25 minPresent 5 sports scenarios. Students write: what happened, what the right response would be, and why sportsmanship matters in that context.
Tips for the Substitute
- •Heart rate activities can be done without equipment
- •FITT plans should be realistic for students' actual lives
- •Sportsmanship scenarios generate great discussion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can PE emergency plans work indoors without a gym?
Yes. All these activities are designed for classrooms or indoor spaces. Some include brief movement, but all can be done at desks if needed.
How do I handle PE sub plans for outdoor sports?
Focus on the written and cognitive side: rules, strategy, fitness concepts, and analysis. These are valid PE objectives and require no equipment or outdoor space.