What is the "new" PE?  It is a philosophy that promotes PE programs that stress lifelong activities, educate students about health and wellness, and teach them how to monitor their heart rates.  The "New" PE  doesn't eliminate sports (there are still lessons to be learned from sports) but the focus is now on activites that students can do throughout their lives. My goal in my PE classes is to offer students a wide variety of activities so that they can find something they want to do  their entire lives.