Before we dive in

Hi, I'm Jarrod.

Former PE teacher. Started The PE Geek back in 2008 after a student called me the PE geek — and I figured I'd own it. What started as a blog turned into a podcast, then apps, then in-person workshops in over 40 countries.

Today that 17-year body of work lives as ConnectedPE — one platform with every tool I've built for PE teachers, refined from a million conversations with the people who actually use them.

The PE Geek ConnectedPE ↗
Jarrod Robinson
Jarrod Robinson Founder · ConnectedPE
17 years in the making

In 2008, "edtech in PE" wasn't a thing yet. I helped shape the field — then built the tools teachers actually use.

When I started writing, there was no playbook — no apps, no podcasts, no community. The whole space had to be invented. Every tool you'll see below was built from inside that 17-year conversation with PE teachers around the world. Most are free or freemium, because that's how teachers actually adopt things.

2008
The PE Geek
Blog launches in rural Victoria after a student called me "the PE geek." I leaned in.
2011
First apps ship
Fitness Tests, Balance It, Jump It — built with teachers, for teachers.
2015
Workshops go global
On-the-ground PD in 40+ countries; podcast and membership community launch.
2024
ConnectedPE
One ecosystem — AI + widgets + apps + courses + library.
17yrs
Building software for PE teachers
40+
Countries we've delivered workshops in
Millions
Downloads & interactions across our tools
25
Tools in the ConnectedPE ecosystem
From the archive

Latest writing

17 years of notes, tools, experiments, and conversations with PE teachers around the world.

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Apr 2026

PB Hero: Free Personal Best Tracker for Young Athletes | The PE Geek

Your Students Are Forgetting Their Personal Bests Here’s a scenario every PE teacher knows: a student runs a personal best in the 100m sprint, you high-five, the bell rings, and…

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Apr 2026

This Free App Generates AI-Powered PE Games in Seconds

Every PE teacher has been there. You’re standing in the gym, 30 kids staring at you, and your brain goes completely blank. What game are we playing? What was that warm-up you used…

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Mar 2026

10 Ways PE Teachers Are Using Spin It Wheel in 2026

10 Ways to Use a Spinner Wheel in PE (Free Tool Inside) If there’s one thing I’ve learned after 15+ years of teaching PE, it’s this: students love randomness. The moment you take…

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Jan 2025

Fitness Tests Simplified: Why This App Is a Must-Have

Fitness testing has always sparked passionate discussions in PE and sport science. While debates around its role in education will likely continue, one thing remains certain:…

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May 2023

Balance It Turns 10: Now with 20+ Hours of Lesson Plans

Over the past decade, the Balance It mobile app has been transforming physical education in classrooms around the world. With over a million downloads and countless positive…

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Apr 2023

6 Reasons Video Feedback is Valuable in PE Classrooms: Backed by Research

Physical Education (PE) classes are designed to help students develop their physical skills and abilities. While traditional PE classes have focused on drills and practice…

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