<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cap'n Pete's Power PE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cap N' Pete's Power PE is the ultimate online platform for PE teachers to help them make the most out of physical education in their classrooms. ]]></description><link>https://www.capnpetespowerpe.com/blog-peinformation-physicaleducationadvocacy</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:23:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.capnpetespowerpe.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Transfer of Learning Matters — And How to Teach It in PE]]></title><description><![CDATA[In PE, transfer of learning happens when students apply a skill from one game or sport to another — like tossing in beanbag target games transferring to bowling. 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