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Whether you're exploring, evaluating fit, or ready to implement, we'll help you get where you need to go.
New to parkour in PE?
Start with the clearest first step: what parkour is, why it works in schools, and how to begin safely without added complexity.
Ready for school!
See how parkour aligns with standards, works in schools, and gives teachers and administrators a clear path to implementation.
Teaching Adapted PE?
Find the dedicated Adapted PE section with practical support ideas, multiple entry points, and priority resources.
Ready to implement?
Compare curriculum, equipment, professional development, and school support options when you are ready to move forward.
Frequently asked …
A few practical answers before you jump in.
Is Parkour safe for PE classes?
Yes. Our school program is built around control-first, low-risk progressions designed for school environments. Students learn awareness, spacing, obstacle testing, and landing quality before speed, height, or complexity. Safety is not treated as a separate add-on — it is built into how the lessons are taught from the start.
How does parkour align with PE standards?
American Parkour school units are designed to align with many SHAPE 2024 and state PE standards. The curriculum includes lesson plans, differentiation, rubrics, and setup guidance, making it easier for teachers and administrators to connect instruction to standards and track student progress.
Do teachers need prior parkour experience to teach it?
No. Our system is designed for PE teachers, not just parkour specialists. Teachers receive clear lesson structure, coaching language, progressions, and professional development so they can lead safely and confidently without needing a parkour background.
Built for immediate classroom use: Our lesson plans provide enough structure for any teacher to lead a successful class with confidence, while allowing experienced educators to adjust pacing and delivery within a clear, safety-first framework.
What equipment and space do we need?
Our programs include all of the equipment needed for safe delivery. The lesson plans are built around the provided APK equipment, giving teachers a clear, reliable setup for teaching the curriculum as intended.
Jump Into Parkour: Designed for maximum flexibility, this program can be run in a small room using only floor space. The kit stores in just 4 feet of shelf space and is portable enough for Adapted PE teachers.
Explore Parkour: Best suited for a gym or multi-purpose room, this program makes fuller use of space. One exposed wall is ideal, but not required. The full kit stores in under 18 square feet of floor space.
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Accessibility (ARIA) Standards
Will this work for different grade levels and Adapted PE?
Yes. Our curriculum is designed for students from Pre-K through Grade 12 and supports a wide range of ability levels through scalable challenge, multiple entry points, and clear support and challenge options.
Parkour’s focus on adapting to the environment also makes it especially useful in Adapted PE settings where success may look different from student to student.
What does implementation support look like?
Schools can adopt parkour as a complete system: curriculum, professional development, equipment, resources, and ongoing support. We provide tools for teachers and administrators including standards maps, safety guidance, implementation checklists, assessment look-fors, and training pathways that help schools launch with clarity and confidence.
Quick Start Resources for PE teachers
These resources will get you up and running.
Getting Started with Parkour in PE
What parkour is, why it belongs in PE, how APK frames safety, and what the student experience feels like.
SHAPE Standards Snapshot
A teacher-friendly standards map showing how parkour connects to the 2024 SHAPE National Physical Education Standards.
Sample 4-Lesson Unit Preview
A real look at lesson structure, teacher language, differentiation, and progression.
Safety Foundations Guide
How APK teaches control, awareness, spacing, landing quality, and challenge selection before complexity.
Space and Equipment Guide
Sample activity layouts, equipment information, and storage requirements.
Differentiation & Adapted PE Starter Guide
A first-look guide for scaling challenge, access, and success for more students.
Video Library – Over 100 Demonstrations
Parkour Movement Examples, games & Equipment Setups
Movement Videos
We have a complete library of all of the movements covered in our curriculum, see a few samples here.
Activity Videos
Samples of our activity videos, from movement applications to games and activities.
Event Videos
see examples of after-school, field days, and other parkour based events.
Resources for PE teachers
Built for PE teachers and school leaders, these are the materials that make parkour easy to understand, present, implement, and teach.
Assessment Rubrics & Look-Fors
Simple tools for observing control, balance, landing quality, creativity, and student reflection.
Warm-Ups, Games, and Closers
Quick wins teachers can use even before committing to a full parkour unit.
Teacher Video Library
Short clips of setup, cues, safety framing, and students succeeding in real PE environments.
Implementation Checklist
A clear launch sequence for a teacher, department chair, or district lead.
Administrator / Procurement One-Pager
A concise handout for principals and buyers covering value, implementation, support, and next steps.
Professional Development Overview
What teachers and districts receive through APK training and how it builds confidence and consistency.
For Adapted Physical Educators
Parkour is the art of adapting to your environment. This makes it perfectly suited for those who need to adapt.
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Entry points for students with different confidence, coordination, strength, and mobility profiles
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Constraint-based design that lets the same lesson objective be explored in multiple ways
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Clear support and challenge options instead of one fixed version of success
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Teacher language centered on control, awareness, autonomy, and individual progress
Start the Adapted PE path here
Adapted PE starter guide
A short orientation to how APK thinks about access, autonomy, success, and challenge.
Modification library
Alternative task entries, equipment substitutions, and objective-preserving modifications.
Video examples
Visible examples of inclusive implementation across varied learner needs.
Consultation / PD route
An easy next step for Adapted PE teachers or districts that want deeper support.
Resources for Program Administrators
Built for PE teachers and school leaders, these are the materials that make parkour easy to understand, present, implement, and teach.
Case Studies & Teacher Stories
Examples of how teachers and districts implemented parkour and what changed for students.
LearnDash Mini-Course
A beginner micro-course that helps teachers feel ready before deeper PD or certification.
Family Communication Pack
Parent-facing language that explains what parkour is, how it is taught, and why it belongs in school.
Grant & Funding Support Kit
Suggested language for PE enrichment, wellness, and innovation funding applications.
Certification & Advanced Pathway
A clear route for teacher champions who want to keep growing after first implementation.
After-School & Field Day Launch Packs
Support for schools that want to extend parkour beyond the class period.