Meaningful Assessment in PE: Practical Digital Tools That Work
Pedagogy & Curriculum
Technology in PE
China 2026
Assessment in Physical Education remains one of the most challenging areas of curriculum design. It is often subjective, difficult to evidence, and disconnected from the learning process. This session presents a practical, research-informed model for improving assessment in PE and sport through the use of digital Sportfolios and live formative assessment using Plickers.
Grounded in current best practice around assessment for learning, student reflection, and feedback, the session demonstrates how teachers can capture meaningful evidence of learning beyond physical performance, including decision-making, understanding, leadership, and responsibility. The approach is scalable, realistic for busy departments, and aligned with international curriculum expectations.
Participants will:
Understand how digital Sportfolios support assessment for learning, reflection, and progression in PE and sport
Explore how live assessment tools such as Plickers can be used effectively in practical lessons without student devices
Learn how assessment evidence can inform teaching, feedback, and reporting without increasing workload
Leave with practical examples, templates, and strategies that can be applied immediately
Session Content
Common challenges and misconceptions in PE assessment
How Sportfolios align with research on formative assessment, metacognition, and student ownership
Practical examples of Sportfolios across curriculum PE and school sport contexts
Demonstration of Plickers as a low-tech, high-impact assessment tool
Using assessment data to support consistency, inclusivity, and progression
Conference Edition:
China 2026
China 2026
Job Role Applicability:
- Primary Years
- Middle Years
- Secondary Years
- Coaches
- Athletic Directors
Tags:
- Action Research
- Physical Literacy
- Positive Education
- Sports Education
- Technology
Type of Session:
Presentation
Presentation
Most applicable to educators working in the following areas:
- Lower Elementary [Age 4 - 6]
- Upper Elementary [Age 8 - 10]
- Middle School [Age 11 - 13]
- High School [Age 14 - 17]
