Best PhysEd Podcasts (2024)

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Under the Umbrella with Hugo Pires 1:10:01

5d ago1:10:01

1:10:01

With me under the umbrella this week is PE teacher at Capital Tokyo international school Hugo Pires. Lots of people have asked for Hugo to join me under the umbrella and I am delighted that we were finally able to make it happen. This was an insightful conversation into Hugo's perspectives on PE and how he has brought Parkour to his students in Jap…

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Episode 29: Episode 29: Indigenous Pedagogy in Physical Education 43:54

11d ago43:54

43:54

Welcome to the NYS AHPERD A-Z Health and PE Podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing Culturally Responsive Pedagogy with a tremendous scholar Dr. Joannie Halas. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Halas join us from the great white North and the province of Manitoba for today’s show. Dr. Joannie Halas (PhD, University of Alberta, 1999) is a Pr…

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Under the Umbrella with Lewis Keens 1:01:44

12d ago1:01:44

1:01:44

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by the deputy headteacher at the British International School in Riyadh and co-host of the infinite learners podcast, Lewis Keens. We discuss all things PE and in particular the importance of moving the 'right' way and staying true to our roots of movement as the unique USP of Physical educatio…

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A 10 year old's perspective on Primary PE 28:41

26d ago28:41

28:41

With me under the umbrella this week is another one of the most high-profile guests I have ever had on the show. He is the other half of the Ellis clan, Jiu Jitsu savage, master doodler, and all-round kind-hearted soul, my son, Oliver. In this episode I learn about how he views PE as he approaches his final few months of primary school and summaris…

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Episode 28: Episode 28: Unified Sport 31:17

1M ago31:17

31:17

Welcome to the NYS AHPERD A-Z Health and PE Podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing Unified Sport with one of NYS’s true physical education icons Ms. Allison Reylea. We are very fortunate to have Allison join us from the Guilderland Central School District in the Capital/Albany Region of NYS. Allison Relyea earned her BSE in Physical Educat…

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A 7 year-old's perspective on Primary School PE 18:55

1M ago18:55

18:55

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I invited my daughter to talk with me about Primary School PE. This brief chat provides an insight into the inner workings of Penelopes mind when it comes to the subject of PE and how she perceives it. As with everything, context is key. Penelope has a dad who lives and breathes primary PE. I afford her th…

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Under the Umbrella with Professor Ash Casey 1:13:41

1M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by professor of Physical Education and Pedagogy at Loughborough University, Dr Ash Casey. In this conversation, we learn how Ash formed his relationships and perceptions around Physical Education and how these have been challenged and evolved through the years. We also learn some insights into…

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Under the Umbrella with Ben Holden 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

This week on The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by former secondary PE teacher, PE lead and author of the hugely successful book 'Wanna teach PE?' Ben Holden. In this episode I was keen to explore the implications for secondary trained practitioners and their place in the primary PE landscape, and ultimately the views held on what primary PE is an…

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Under the Umbrella with Aaron Beighle 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

1:15:01

Joining me under the umbrella this week is professor at the University of Kentucky Aaron Beighle for his third appearance on the show. In this episode we talk about aspirations for PE and the curriculum in the UK and America as well as his take on concept-based learning, sports and all the other show favourite questions. This is an episode that you…

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Under the Umbrella with Dan Wilson 1:07:09

2M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by former Primary school teacher, PE lead and now PE consultant for Beyond the Physical, Dan Wilson. I have known Dan for a number of years right back since the beginning of my own teaching career and when it comes to primary PE, he is the real deal. Having seen him at work and teaching childre…

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Under the Umbrella with Faith Newton 53:15

2M ago53:15

53:15

On this week's episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by the author of 'Inclusive PE for SEND children', occupational therapist and SEND parent, Faith Newton. During this episode, inclusion is the focus of our discussions as we explore strategies that cater to all learners, whether neurodivergent or neurotypical. Faith shares with us practi…

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Under the Umbrella with Dr Vanessa King 1:05:59

3M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by the assistant deputy CEO of the Association for Physical Education (AfPE) Dr Vanessa King. Join us for a conversation on ALL things Primary PE, from actionable tips to deeper thinking scenarios, it's all here. So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us under the umbrella.…

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Episode 171: Unplugged: Dr. Kathleen Ethier of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 32:55

3M ago32:55

32:55

On this special podcast version of Unplugged, Stephanie is joined by Dr. Kathleen Ethier, Director, Division of Adolescent and School Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Kathleen gives an update on the CDC's work and structure, new resources they have released and more! Check out these resources: CDC Adolescent and School Heal…

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Under the Umbrella with Nathan Walker 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by PE lecturer at Plymouth Marjon University and host of The PE Insights Podcast, Nathan Walker. In this episode we go deep into ALL things primary PE as Nathan shares all with us. From theory, practice and his own practical PE insights, it's all here. So what are you waiting for? Come and join…

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Under the Umbrella with Sam Gregory 56:30

3M ago56:30

56:30

On The PE Umbrella podcast this week, I am joined by qualified primary school teacher, Sam Gregory. Sam brings a unique and fresh perspective to the primary PE landscape having only recently qualified as a teacher. He has a deep passion for physical education and is pursuing some interesting work in this space for his PhD studies at Leeds Beckett U…

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Under the Umbrella with Dr Emma Powell 1:02:33

3M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

This week I am joined under the umbrella by Senior Lecturer at Birmingham Newman University and author of the SHARP principles Dr Emma Powell. During this episode we discuss, check and challenge all things primary PE, sharing actionable advice for you to think about, take away and implement in your own setting. So what are you waiting for? Come on …

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Under the Umbrella with Lee Sullivan 1:06:47

4M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Joining me under the umbrella this week is head of PE, author of 'Is PE in crisis?' and co-author of the Primary Concept Curriculum, Lee Sullivan. In this episode we unpick whether PE is in crisis and delve into a myriad of primary PE-related topics. So what are you waiting for? Come and join us under the umbrella.…

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Under the Umbrella with Dr Lala Manners 55:37

4M ago55:37

55:37

With me under the umbrella this week is educator, researcher and practitioner, specialising in physical development and movement in the Early Years, Dr Lala Manners. Come and join us for a rich conversation on the importance of early movement opportunities and be sure to grab that notepad!By Ryan Ellis

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Under the Umbrella with Ben Shields 59:39

4M ago59:39

59:39

This week I am joined on The PE Umbrella podcast by PE specialist, Ben Shields. Ben has worked in the space for many years now and this has seen him teaching all over the world before now settling down in Australia. He has many tips, tricks and stories to share that will help you in your teaching of primary PE and I can'tt wait for you to listen. S…

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Under the Umbrella with Sarah Williams 1:04:55

5M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Joining me under the umbrella this week is senior lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University and now repeat guest of the show, Sarah Williams. On her first outing, Sarah gave us some of the shows most talked-about moments to date and in this episode, there's plenty more of those. So grab your note pad and pen, and come and join us for a conversation a…

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Episode 27: Episode 27: Meaningful Physical Education 1:02:16

5M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

In this episode, we discuss the Meaningful Physical Education Framework with one of its main contributors–Dr. Douglas Gleddie who joins us from the great white North and the province of Alberta for today’s show. Dr. Doug Gleddie is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. He teaches physical education curriculum and ped…

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Under the Umbrella with Adrian Bethune 59:13

5M ago59:13

59:13

This week on The PE Umbrella Podcast I am joined by Adrian Bethune to talk about all things Primary PE, Physical Activity and Wellbeing. It was a pleasure speaking with Adrian as he opened up about his own struggles and then shared strategies he has successfully used in his own schools to put pupils wellbeing at the heart of what he did. So what ar…

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Under the Umbrella with Phil Mathe 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by PE teacher of 20 years, Head of student opportunities at International school in Kindom of Saudi Arabia and author of the book Happiness factories – a holistic approach to PE, Phil Mathe. So what are you waiting for? Grab that note pad and come and join us under the PE Umbrella.…

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Under the Umbrella with David Morley and Kevin Till 1:02:01

5M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Leeds Beckett professor of PE, David Morley and professor of athletic development at the school of sport, Kevin Till. In this episode we have an in-depth conversation around physical literacy, the new consensus statement, the launch of the centre for child and adolescent physical literacy at…

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Under the Umbrella with Dr Tom Van Rossum 1:05:04

6M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Welcome back to The PE Umbrella podcast, your CPD on the go for ALL things Primary PE. This week I am joined by lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Dr Tom Van Rossum. In this episode we talk about Early movement and Fundamental Movement skills. Are they important? Are children achieving a good level? What does the current landscape look like? All…

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Episode 26: NYS AHPERD Conference 2023 Teaser 32:00

6M ago32:00

32:00

As a special treat for our listeners, we have two fabulous guests today to help prime our listeners for the upcoming conference. The first is our current President of the Association, the one and only, Ms. Shelly Connors. Our second guest is our honorable executive director of NYS AHPERD—Ms. Colleen Corsi. It’s not too late to join us at the NYS AH…

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Episode 25: Episode 25: Assessment in Physical Education 1:08:27

8M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

This is the final of our summer series where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses I teach at Canisius. Students in these classes are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student-teaching, newly inducted teachers, and some experienced health and physical education practitioners. We have asked special guests and stud…

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Episode 170: EDI Podcast: Exchanging Cultures to Build Healthy Relationships, Part II 23:44

8M ago23:44

23:44

On this episode of the podcast, host John Strong welcomes Dr. Jason Rawls back from Ohio. They discuss how youth culture influenced entertainment and education including the history of hip-hop, how to connect with your students via their interests, how the first few weeks of the school year are important and more! Dr. Rawls is not only a scholar an…

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Episode 24: Episode 24: Professional Development and the Importance of NYS AHPERD 1:20:00

9M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

This is the third of four episodes where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses I teach at Canisius University. Students in these classes are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student-teaching, newly inducted teachers, and some experienced health and physical education practitioners. We have asked special guests a…

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Episode 23: Episode 23: Fitness Testing in Physical Education 1:02:06

10M ago1:02:06

1:02:06

This is the second of four episodes where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses taught at Canisius College. Students in these classes are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student-teaching, newly inducted teachers, and some experienced health and physical education practitioners. Today, we have asked special gues…

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Episode 169: Sarah Benes & Nadine Marchessault 24:25

10M ago24:25

24:25

Sean is joined by Sarah and Nadine for a great discussion about the National Health Education Standards revision process. They discuss why the standards are being revised currently, the progress the task force has made over the past two years, what lies ahead & more! Nadine Marchessault, MEd, NBCT is the Co-Chair of the National Health Education St…

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Episode 22: Episode 22: Physical Literacy and Connection to K-12 Physical Education 1:15:47

10M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

This is the first of four episodes where we have invited special guests and students from summer courses I teach at Canisius College. Students in these classes are graduate teacher candidates on the verge of student-teaching and/or newly inducted teachers in health and physical education. Today, we have asked special guests and students ahead of ti…

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Episode 168: Kevin Andrew Richards, Michael Hemphill, & Paul Wright 20:32

10M ago20:32

20:32

Sean is joined by Kevin Andrew Richards, Michael A Hemphill, & Paul M Wright, authors of SHAPE America's newest publication, Qualitative Research and Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy. They discuss the genesis of this book, the history of qualitative research in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, how the book is structured, wh…

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Episode 167: EDI Podcast: Exchanging Cultures to Build Healthy Relationships 17:25

11M ago17:25

17:25

On this episode of the podcast, host John Strong welcomes Dr. Jason Rawls from Ohio. They discuss Dr. Rawls' history in education, how to exchange cultures in the classroom, how to identify youth culture and ways to build healthy relationships with your students. Dr. Rawls is not only a scholar and an educator, but he is also a practitioner of Hip-…

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Episode 5: ‘Health First’ and curriculum reform in China 8:04

12M ago8:04

8:04

Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 4: Continuing professional development for physical education teachers in Europe 7:06

12M ago7:06

7:06

Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 3: Physical education and the art of teaching 7:43

1y ago7:43

7:43

Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 166: EDI Podcast Series 2, Episode 3: Embracing Identity and Diversity in the Classroom 17:33

1y ago17:33

17:33

Today, we are welcoming Dr. Cory Dixon to the podcast! Dr. Dixon is an assistant professor of health and PE at Rowan University, in New Jersey. His research focuses on why “race matters” for PE educator preparation, as he advocates for equitable educational opportunities and stronger recruitment and retention practices for Faculty and Students of C…

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Episode 2: Exploring the changes of physical education in the age of Covid-19 6:02

1y ago6:02

6:02

Welcome to Season 2 and my new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and use…

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Episode 1: Rethinking the classification of games and sports 5:29

1y ago5:29

5:29

I have begin a new series. The Twenty 20 Vision Series sees me reading an academic paper and write a blog in no more than 40 minutes. Twenty minutes reading and 20 minutes writing (this twenty 20). Whatever emerges is then be published. The aim is to make paper reading and blog writing manageable whilst maintaining the integrity and usefulness of P…

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Episode 21: Episode 21: Coaching Our Daughters and Sons 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

In today’s show, we discuss a topic related to coaching and the important lessons we can learn from our children. Mr. John Strong. Mr. Strong is an Associate Professor within the Health and Physical Education department at Niagara County Community College, where he also serves as the coordinator of the Physical Education Studies degree program and …

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Episode 165: Kaitlyn Gaddis-Thompson 13:11

1y ago13:11

13:11

Sean chats with one of the newest members of the SHAPE America team, Kaitlyn Gaddis-Thompson! They discuss her career, about her role as SHAPE America Project Director for the National Initiative to Advance Health Equity in Schools, #SHAPEseattle & more! Catch Kaitlyn at the following sessions in Seattle: Coffee Talk: Gaining Support From School Ad…

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Episode 164: Emily Jones & Ben Schwamberger 25:37

1y ago25:37

25:37

For the second year in a row, Sean is joined by guests from our recruitment and retention task force to discuss For the Love of Health and Physical Education (HPE) Week! Emily Jones is a Professor of Physical EducationTeacher Education, in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at IllinoisState University. She is the current chair of the SHAPE Am…

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Episode 163: EDI Podcast, Series 2, Episode 2: Bringing a Culturally Relevant Perspective to Physical Education Pt. 2 26:05

1y ago26:05

26:05

In this episode, podcast hosts Sue Scheppele and John Strong welcome Kyle Bragg, the 2021 SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year! Sue and John chat with Kyle about culturally relevant pedagogy, how to cultivate relationships, creating lesson plans and more. This is part two of a two-part conversation. Resources:Lea…

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Episode 162: EDI Podcast, Series 2, Episode 2: Bringing a Culturally Relevant Perspective to Physical Education Pt. 1 22:52

1y ago22:52

22:52

In this episode, podcast hosts Sue Scheppele and John Strong welcome Kyle Bragg, the 2021 SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year! Sue and John chat with Kyle about culturally relevant pedagogy, how to cultivate relationships, creating lesson plans and more. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Resources:Lea…

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Episode 161: Sandy Zimmerman 21:20

1y ago21:20

21:20

Sean is joined by Sandy Zimmerman, opening keynote speaker for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo! Listen in as Sandy shares her story, talks about her career as a physical educator, describes how she got started with American Ninja Warrior, and more! You’ll find Sandy at the following #SHAPEseattle sessions:Opening Keynote: https://…

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Glenn Young 59:19

1+ y ago59:19

59:19

Glenn retired after 35 years of educational experience as a District Curriculum Coordinator, Department Head, Athletic Director, Teacher, and Coach in the largest school district in British Columbia serving 101 elementary schools, 20 secondary schools, 73K students, 8-10k teachers. He has been a sessional lecturer at all 3 major post-secondary inst…

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Youth Development with Matt Young 59:43

1+ y ago59:43

59:43

Matt Young Matt is a Business in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40, and Caldwell Partners Canadian Top 40 Under 40 business award winner. This serial entrepreneur graduated with a Kinesiology Degree from the University of British Columbia and started his first start-up company, a boutique health & fitness business: Innovative Fitness. Matt’s ability to dis…

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Episode 160: Brad Brummel 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

17:42

Sean is joined by Brad Brummel, coordinator of Physical Education, Health & Engagement Activities at Springfield Public Schools in Springfield, MO. Brad is also the co-chair of SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards Task Force. Sean and Brad discuss the standards revision process — how it started, what has been accomplished, and next…

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Episode 20: Episode 20: Models-Based Practice in Physical Education 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode, we discuss a book entitled Models-Based Practice in Physical Education written by world-renowned physical education scholars Drs. Ash Casey and David Kirk. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Casey join us from the United Kingdom. Dr. Ash Casey is a Senior Lecturer in Pedagogy at Loughborough University. His research focuses on Model…

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