OPEN On-Demand Courses

Enhance your physical education teaching skills with OPEN’s on-demand professional development. Our courses offer flexible, evidence-based instruction to improve teacher effectiveness and drive student success. Become a certified OPEN educator and learn how to implement engaging and inclusive physical education programs. All training course videos and accompanying documents are in English.

Become an OPEN Certified Teacher

Completing OPEN’s certification process is a rewarding professional development experience that you can fulfill on-demand or as a hybrid option by attending an OPEN Empowerment Workshop.

Look for the OPEN and US Games booth at your local, regional, and state conferences to receive a discount code!

OPEN Certified Teachers have completed 6 hours of professional learning and have demonstrated content knowledge in the following areas:

  • OPEN 101: Organizational Background & Basic Navigation
  • Lesson Building Blocks: OPEN’s Priority Outcomes & Backward Design
  • Class Management: Building a Safe Learning Environment for All
  • Mind & Body: Integrating Proactive Mental Health into PE with BIY
  • Best Practices: Unlock Best Practices for Elementary & Secondary
  • Academic Language: Empower Students with Content-based Vocabulary
  • Depth of Knowledge: Assessing and Extending Student Understanding
  • Universal Design in PE: Eliminating Instructional Barriers for all Students

All OPEN Certified Teachers join a community of educators focused on exceptional teaching and professional growth. Everyone earning certification will receive:

  • A certificate of completion stating 6 professional development hours endorsed by Sterling College
  • An OPEN Certified Teacher Banner to display proudly in your classroom, gym or office
  • Access to exclusive quarterly Zoom gatherings hosted by the OPEN National Training Team
  • Look for additional benefits as this program continues to evolve and grow

AI for Educators 101: Quick Wins in Lesson Planning & Assessment

This introductory session removes the intimidation of AI with a focus on practical, immediate applications.

This course is available for all educators who are want to learn how to incorporate Chat GPT into lesson planning. Educators will learn how to personalize ChatGPT, generate lesson plans in minutes, and create assessments that save time without sacrificing quality.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will personalize ChatGPT to reflect their teaching style and classroom needs.
  • Participants will create lesson plans and assessments in under 10 minutes using AI.
  • Participants will apply prompt basics to get clear, classroom-ready outputs.

Stronger Together: PE Teachers and Paraprofessionals in Action

This professional development equips physical education teachers and paraprofessionals with the skills for engaging PE classes.

Through six focused topics, participants learn practical strategies for behavior management, safety protocols, inclusive practices, activity setup, effective communication, and instructional support.

Course Includes:

  • Quick-reference handouts
  • Clear guidance with hands-on activities
  • Emphasis on teamwork with lead teachers, proactive supervision, and creating positive experiences for all students