Podcasts about primary pe

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 Models-based practice and in particular, Cooperative learning as a model through which to deliver a Physical Education unit of learning. So what are you waiting for? Come and join us under the umbrella.

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 children and adults alike, he is an outstanding practitioner and it was wonderful to finally sit down and chat with him about all things Primary PE.  So what are you waiting for?  Come and join us under the umbrella.

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.

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 are you waiting for?  Come and join us under the umbrella.  

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 Leeds Beckett and how all of this ties in with the Primary PE landscape. This is an episode well worth a listen.  Join in the conversation and be sure to let us know your thoughts on the socials.

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 of this and so much more!     So what are you waiting for?  Come on over and join us Under the Umbrella.

Welcome to episode 218 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined for a second time on the show by Mark Carter. Mark was first a guest in episode 184 so if you haven't listened to that yet, be sure to delve back into the archives! In this episode, we take a look at Mark's new book 'A year of Primary PE' and start to unpick the principles and teachings behind how it was put together. The discussion was deep and there were plenty of knowledge bombs to take away, from tips, activities and teaching ideas. So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 216 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by lecturer and researcher Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan. On this bumper length episode, we dive into all things Primary PE with a mixture of rabbit holes explored too! From PE misconceptions, the importance of FMS to finding the balance between challenge and exclusion, there is something in here for you! Not to mention the show regular questions such as: - What currently excites you in the PE space - Favourite warm-up/Instant starter? - Worst ever PE lesson taught and what you learned? So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 211 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the director of Dream Big sports and Active Education Co Dale Harris. On this episode, we learn more about Dale, what makes him tick and his desire to help change the Primary PE landscape for the better! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so many other side conversations, consider this your FREE Primary PE CPD on the go! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella.

Welcome to episode 210 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by teacher educator Will Swaithes to discuss ALL things PE. On this feature-length episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Will about a whole host of topics that provide amazing insights into PE and life. From books that need to be read to the importance of modelling vulnerability, we then dive into curriculum design through understanding context and implementation. Not only that, but we also field many of the show regular questions to Will to get his take from his many years of experience. These include: - What currently excites you in the PE space - Key ingredients for a Primary PE lesson - Worst ever PE lesson taught and what you learned? This is a cracker! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 209 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by primary PE specialist and now repeat guest Brendan Rouse. In this episode we talk with Brendan about the past 12 months and teaching through Covid, including his thoughts, reflections and ideas of what moving forward may look like. Talking points include: - What excites you right now in the PE space? - Are pupils ready to learn upon returning to school? - What does/should/would a catch-up curriculum look like? - What did you learn over lockdown that you will continue to do? All of this and so much more to help you in your own Primary PE teaching journey! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella.

Welcome to episode 208 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by primary PE leads Sam Woodruff & Jordan Jawandha to chat ALL things Primary PE! T alking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - A PE Resource you couldn't live without? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so much more to help you in your own Primary PE teaching journey! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella.

Welcome to episode 206 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by primary PE specialist teacher Ben Anderson for one of the most insightful episodes of the show yet! On this bumper episode, we learn about what makes Ben tick as a practitioner and discover the ways in which his school is thriving as a result of his excellent PE leadership and teaching. Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - Success story/most inspiring moment as a teacher? - A PE Resource you couldn't live without? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so much more to help you in your own Primary PE teaching journey! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 201 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by former teacher and founder of Dance to School Eve Murphy. On this episode we once again dive deep into the world of Primary PE, with a particular focus on the area of dance, drawing out some incredible advice on delivering your own unit of work! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about PE/Dance should be banished? - How would you plan/structure a unit of dance in line with the National Curriculum? - What would your ideal Dance lesson look like? - What is your worst ever PE/Dance lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so much more as we salsa our way through many side conversations to bring you the best advice for delivering Primary dance around! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 199 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the founder of The PE Train and Primary Teacher Anthony Seaman. In this episode we take our usual stroll down conversations ALL things Primary PE and find out what makes Anthony tick, sharing knowledge bombs for you to take away in the process. Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - Success story/most inspiring moment as a teacher? - A PE Resource you couldn't live without? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so much more, you can't afford to miss it! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad and pen ready!

Welcome to episode 194 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by senior lecturer and primary PE subject lead at St Mary's University Julie Pearson. In this episode, we delve into a myriad of topics around Primary PE and delve into the backpack of Julie's experience on the ground and into lecturing! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - Success story/most inspiring moment as a teacher? - How did your early PE experiences shape who you are? Did your peers all have the same experience? - How have your views on PE shifted from your early experiences to now? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and of course, the many side conversations that you can always expect on The PE Umbrella! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad(s) ready!

Welcome to episode 192 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by PE advisor and the director of Complete PE Catherine Fitzpatrick On this episode we once again dive deep into the world of Primary PE, unpicking Catherine's story and experience from her time in the sector. Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - Success story/most inspiring moment as a teacher? - A PE Resource you couldn't live without? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so much more to help you in your own Primary PE teaching journey! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 189 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by PE teachers in Singapore, Greg Thurlow & Lachlan Mclellan. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE to give you tips, advice and actionable points to takeaway! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - One resource they both couldn't live without? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and many more side conversations, you simply can't afford to miss it. So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 188 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by PE instructor Paul Showell. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE to give you tips, advice and actionable points to takeaway! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - How important is your School Sport Offering? - How do you manage competition? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and many more side conversations, you simply can't afford to miss it. So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 187 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Sports Champion & PE Teacher Lee Molland. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE to give you tips, advice and actionable points to takeaway! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your favourite PE resource? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? All of this and so many more side conversations, you simply can't afford to miss it. So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 186 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the head of PE in a SEND school, Simon Roadley. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE, with a particular focus around inclusion and teaching students with SEND. Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - Teaching tips/advice if we have students with SEND in our class? - Strategies and activities for inclusion - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 185 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by two experienced PE consultants in the shape of Paul Quinn and Steve Waide. From holding roles in secondary PE through to working for The FA PE Unit, Paul & Steve now work day to day for Beyond the Physical, helping Schools, Universities and SCITT's enhance their PE offering. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE, and the philosophy that both Paul & Steve hold with regards to Primary PE. Understanding that PE is central to the development of the whole child, it was fascinating to hear the passion and expertise of both Paul and Steve, and how they are hoping to push the boundaries for what we expect/accept in PE at primary level. Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - How do we factor in developing the whole child? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as both Paul and Steve keep the conversation bouncing along with ideas, insights and reflections! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 184 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by former teacher & founder of The Primary PE Cook Book Mark Carter. On this episode we chat about ALL things Primary PE, and what exactly makes Mark tick. As an experienced teacher and coach, Mark started the incredible Twitter account 'The Primary PE Cook Book' from which he produces and curates incredible threads of ideas and top tips for anybody working in the PE field. I for one am always looking out for his posts as sources of inspiration and ideas! - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is the secret sauce to your own lessons? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? - What is your favourite PE resource? - Can you give us any small space teaching tips? ALL of that and SO much more as Mark and I travel down the usual rabbit holes on our PE conversation! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 182 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by specialist Primary PE teacher Victoria Bull. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Victoria as we reflect on her journey into and then through teaching to her current role now. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? - What is your favourite PE unit to teach and why? ALL of that and SO much more as Victoria and I travel down a couple of rabbit holes too! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Lachie McLellan is a proud Kiwi and Ex New Zealand Sprinter who is currently in his 6th year of teaching Upper Elementary Physical Education at Stamford American International School in Singapore. He has previously taught an iPad Class at Grade 5 at Raha International School in Abu Dhabi, which has lead to an interest in the different way devices can be used as a tool to share knowledge and help students gain a deeper understanding of topics taught. Ha has a passion for coaching athletics and touch rugby and has completed Post Graduate studies on athlete centred coaching and leadership. We spend a good amount of time discussing his time as an elite athlete and how that supports him in the classroom, and some good examples of the way he uses technology in Primary PE. Follow LJ on Twitter.

Lachie McLellan is a proud Kiwi and Ex New Zealand Sprinter who is currently in his 6th year of teaching Upper Elementary Physical Education at Stamford American International School in Singapore.He has previously taught an iPad Class at Grade 5 at Raha International School in Abu Dhabi, which has lead to an interest in the different way devices can be used as a tool to share knowledge and help students gain a deeper understanding of topics taught. Ha has a passion for coaching athletics and touch rugby and has completed Post Graduate studies on athlete centred coaching and leadership.We spend a good amount of time discussing his time as an elite athlete and how that supports him in the classroom, and some good examples of the way he uses technology in Primary PE.Follow LJ on Twitter.

Welcome to episode 174 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by a Primary PE specialist with over 17 years experience, Brendan Rouse. On this episode, we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Brendan as we reflect on the highs and lows of his 17 years working across the primary age range. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What has been a stand out career highlight for you and how did it impact you? - Coaches in PE? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as Brendan brings the Primary PE fire! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

In this podcast, Head of Coach & Volunteer Development at Little Athletics, NSW Australia Darren Wensor, County Coach Developer at the FA Jackie Bushell and Head of Primary PE and Academy Coach Anthony Lands discuss coaching children aged 5-8. Darren, Jackie and Anthony explore: what to expect from children at this age our priorities as coaches when working with this age group what to include in your practice design to make the experience exciting and engaging. Want to be part of the Curious Coaches' Club? Fuel your curiosity by joining our experts every Monday for an engaging and insightful online coaching discussion at ukcoaching.org/curious. Whatever your role, if you're helping people to be active and improve, we're here for you. Visit UKCoaching.org to grow your coaching skills and be part of the community.

Welcome to episode 171 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary School PE teacher Tom Feighan. I had the pleasure of hearing Tom speak earlier this year at the Dream Big Sports Conference, in which he shared the incredible work that he and his school have done with the Primary School PE & Sport Premium and I knew immediately I wanted to speak with him on the podcast. On this episode, we chat about ALL things PE and how things have been going for Tom through the Covid-19 pandemic. He tells us about his expectations and preparations for returning to school and how he things the PE landscape may change. Of course, we also take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Tom and his hands-on experience teaching Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as Tom shares some tremendous advice that you can try for yourself. So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 167 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary School PE specialist Ben Kirk. On this episode, we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Ben and his experience teaching both secondary and Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as Ben brings shares some cracking advice for you. So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 165 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary PE teacher at a SEND school Evelyn Roberts. Evelyn was born with Cerebral Palsy, a condition that impacts her muscles, in particular making it difficult for her to walk. In this episode, Evelyn takes us on a journey through her negative childhood experiences of PE into ultimately playing professional sport and now teaching PE herself. She opens up about her struggles and successes and ultimately how her condition positively impacts on all of the students she teaches. Not only were my eyes opened further, but I was truly inspired. As well as that, we also take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Evelyn, particularly centred around her role working in a SEND school. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 164 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary PE, health and wellbeing advisor Karen Breen On this episode we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out stories and experience from across Karen's career that are applicable to you and your PE lessons. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as we venture down PE shaped rabbit holes to talk about the subject we love so much! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 162 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary PE consultant Steve Busby. On this episode we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Steve and his many years experience teaching Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - Why is EYFS Critical? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as Steve really brings his A-game to the show. Not to mention the odd rant cannon from me thrown in there for good measure too! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 161 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by coach for the Ebor Academy Trust Steven Jeff. On this episode, we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Steven and his experience teaching Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - Describe yourself as a teacher in 3 words? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as Steven shares some real pearls of wisdom! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 158 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Teacher and founder of Motion Dance Initiative Jessica Livock. On this episode, we simply chat about ALL things Dance in relation to primary PE and the wider reach it can have around a school. We dive into the past experiences Jess has faced in teaching, her favourite dance warm-up activities and how a typical unit of work would be structured for dance, contrasting KS1 & KS2 expectations. Not only this, but we share top tips throughout for winning over those reluctant learners, including dance in creative ways throughout the curriculum and so much more! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 157 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined for a second stint on the show by Elementary PE teacher Cliff Roop. On this episode, we squeeze in questions that we simply couldn't fit in first time around to understand better how Cliff works and thinks. We then jump in and focus on the importance of team building and cooperative type activities and units to set your students up for success in the coming year and build solid foundations. Cliff shares his recent success in using my 'crack the codes' activity and details the modifications and learning that both he and his students got from it. Not to mention the several rabbit holes and tangents we venture down, this makes for a fascinating listen and brings the PE knowledge bombs... So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 155 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary PE consultant Owen Denovan. On this episode we simply chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Owen and his many years of experience teaching Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - Describe yourself as a teacher in 3 words? - What is your ideal PE lesson recipe? - What was your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as Owen brings YOU the knowledge bombs that you seek! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Liam Clohessy (@liam_clohessyPE) comes on to discuss the Irish primary PE curriculum and the changes that are about to be made in the new curriculum that is currently being re-developed. Liam is the co-chairperson for the Irish Primary PE Association which you can follow (@IrishPrimaryPE). There is more information on www.irishprimarype.com a website that is discussed in the podcast.

Welcome to episode 149 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by superstar teacher of Primary School PE, Stuart McKenzie. On this episode we simply chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Stuart and his experience teaching Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - How would you describe yourself as a teacher in 3 words - What is your worst ever PE lesson and what did you learn from it? ALL of that and SO much more as we venture down a few rabbit holes along the way! So what are you waiting for? Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 139 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the CEO for the AfPE, Sue Wilkinson. On this episode, we simply chat about ALL things primary PE and where we currently are on our journey as professionals to continue striving for improvement. I could go into all of the details here, but that would be spoiling it. Want to know more? Then come and join us! Jump under the umbrella with us and join in the conversation by tweeting me @thepeumbrella. Note pad ready!

Welcome to episode 136 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week is Primary PE Teacher, Dominic Tollan. Dominic has taught PE for 15 years with secondary PE training and has worked in an ASN (Additional Support Needs) school as part of his journey towards becoming a Primary PE teacher. During this episode, we jump into the discussion about WHO should be teaching Primary PE? Class teacher? PE Specialist? Coaches? We sift through the pros and cons for all of these! Dominic also describes himself as a teacher in 3 words only and tells us his recipe for a perfect Primary PE Lesson! Not only that, but he even takes the time to talk us through some show favourites including his top class-management tip, favourite warm-up and the worst lesson that he ever taught! As always, get that note pad and pen ready... Come on over and join us Under the PE Umbrella.

Welcome to episode 135 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week is Brianne Turner. Brianne has a background of Primary Teaching and being a PE lead in a primary setting before joining her current role as head of Primary School engagement at Burnley FC in the Community. During this episode, Brianne describes herself as a teacher in 3 words only, she provides us with a recipe for her perfect Primary PE Lesson and we talk about PE in the Early Years setting! Not only that, but she even takes the time to talk us through her top class-management tip, her favourite warm-up activity and the worst lesson that she ever taught! Get that note pad and pen ready for some Primary PE sharing... Come and join us Under the PE Umbrella.

Welcome to episode 133 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week is Rich Allman. Rich is THE guy when it comes to Primary PE. I spent a long time working around North Yorkshire and kept hearing his name. "You have to speak with Rich" or "He is the best Primary PE teacher around", were phrases I regularly heard. I simply had to connect with him. Rewind to May 2019 and at long last, I met Rich in person at the Active Schools Conference in Leeds. Safe to say he didn't disappoint and we had a great connection. He agreed to appear on the show and I'm delighted to finally be bringing you our chat for episode 133. During this episode, Rich describes himself as a teacher in 3 words only, he gives us tips for maximising a small teaching space, he tells us all about Physically Active Learning and provides us with a recipe for a perfect Primary PE Lesson! Not only that, but he even takes the time to talk us through his top class-management tip, favourite warm-up and the worst lesson that he ever taught! You will understand after only a few minutes that Rich is the real deal, so you best get that note pad and pen handy! Come on over and join us Under the PE Umbrella.

I would like to congratulate the Primary FOBISIA Team on their achievements at the FOBISIA Games in Phuket last week. We are very proud of our athletes, who all did their very best. We saw some fantastic individual results, as well as a 1st place in U11 Boys’ football and a 3rd place in the U10 Boys’ football. I would like to thank our Primary PE teachers for their hard work in the preparations for the games and the parents who travelled to Phuket to show their support.

Welcome to episode 125 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week is Seth Foster. With over 15 years of experience working with the children and young people of Yorkshire schools, Seth has accumulated a wealth of knowledge when it comes to PE. He uses his experience being a disability sports coach, a mindfulness paws B teacher and his extensive PE teaching experience to share with you his thoughts Under the umbrella today. Much of our conversation talks about the current PE landscape in the UK and how it has evolved during his 10 years working for the Pennine Sports Partnership. We share ideas of how being present and mindful should be a focus of our lessons and how to create a great learning environment. Not only that, but he even takes the time to talk us through his top class management tip and favourite warm up! As always, this is simply one knowledge bomb after another, so get the note pad and pen ready! Come on over and join us Under the PE Umbrella.

Presented and produced by Seán Delaney Theme tune by David Vesey On this week's programme I bring you some interviews I recorded at the 2019 annual conference of the Irish Primary PE Association which was held in the Watershed, Kilkenny on 9 March. First I spoke to Dr. Liam Clohessy, who is chair of the Association and Cameron Stewart who is a member of the Scottish Association of Teachers of Physical Education. Among the topics we covered were Adapting games for use in PE Using PE to develop leadership, resilience and fair play Why physical education is more than physical activity Time allocated to teaching physical education The place of physical education in Scotland Motivating children who are reluctant to engage in physical education class Benefits and drawbacks of specialist teachers for physical education Cameron recommended Joey Feith's website and Liam recommended the websites Move Well and Move Often and the PE section of the PDST website. Next I spoke to Dr. Frances Murphy from Dublin City University. The topics we discussed included: Evaluating the Irish Primary PE Association today Strengths and challenges of PE in Ireland today The benefits of integrating physical education with other school subjects How physical education can contribute to addressing obesity among children Frances recommended checking out the Primary Schools' Sports Initiative resource.

Welcome to episode 121 of The PE Umbrella podcast and another absolute belter of an episode! This week, I welcomed Victoria Randall to the show, a key figurehead behind the writing and then publishing of the report into the Primary PE and Sport Premium, that sought to unpick how effective it truly has been! This episode dives deep into many of the findings from the report and we discuss some key recommendations that have been subsequently put forward. - Teacher training - Use of coaches - Teacher workload - Getting core status - What is a 'specialist' and is this dangerous? As the interview progresses, many interesting points are raised, and as a classroom teacher myself, one who empathises with teacher workload and how schools view PE, I was keen to throw my opinions into the hat. Even more so than other episodes, I'd like this to spark off some professional dialogue over social media, so please get in touch @ryansporting to let me know your thoughts on any of the topics raised in this episode! What are you waiting for? I'll see you Under the Umbrella!

Matt and Colin discuss how to ensure that any investment made in your Primary PE curriculum can be measured to ensure impact and improvement. In step 4, we specifically discuss how each area of spending can be reviewed and monitored to ensure maximum impact is achieved.

In this episode, Matt and Colin discuss Step 2 of the 5 step plan to maximising the impact of your Primary PE & School sport spending. Following on from last weeks audit and review, they discuss setting your plan for the current academic year.

Welcome to episode 116 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today are two of the finest PE minds in Yorkshire right now, boasting a wealth of experience and knowledge in Primary PE. They are Niall O'Brien and Dan Wilson! During this episode we discuss the role and importance of Health & Wellbeing in schools today, and if it is given high enough priority over other areas. We also dive into what things we can do to have the greatest impact on the trajectory of a school and how it utilises PE as part of its ethos. In addition to this, we talk about healthy competition & preparing children for life! Not only that, but we have the usual show favourites to sink our teeth into as well... - Their top, class management tip - The worst lesson they have ever taught/seen - Their favourite warm-up activity EVER! - Their biggest learning curve this past year So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us Under the PE Umbrella.

Welcome to episode 111 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is Primary PE teacher, straight out of Yorkshire, Gareth Jones. Doing wonderful things just down the road from me in York, Gareth works alongside 21 schools to improve their offering of PE provision and is making a real difference. During this episode, we reminisce about our classroom teaching roles, the current state of primary PE and where we think it needs to head. Not only that but we dive into the show favourites as Gareth talks about: - His top, class management tip - The worst/best lesson he ever taught - His favourite warm-up activity EVER! So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us Under the Umbrella for some Primary PE knowledge bombs!

Welcome to episode 106 of The PE Umbrella Podcast and part two of my interview with Stuart Owen. This week we continue our quality conversation and turn our attention to Sport Diddy and skill acquisition in children. We talk about nature vs nurture and decide whether ANYBODY can truly master a SKILL. Through this discussion, we elaborate on the 3 stages of skill acquisition and the importance of Stuarts ten golden rules as a means to promote the best possible environment to learn. Underpinning all of this, we make strong links as to how this would look in the Primary PE classroom and highlight areas in which there are clear opportunities for crossover. So what are you waiting for? Come and join us Under the Umbrella!

Welcome to episode 101 of The PE Umbrella Podcast. As we embark on the post 100 leg of The PE Umbrella journey I am delighted to welcome Craig Harrison to the show for episode 101! During this episode we dive deep into the psychological aspect of physical activity in younger children. The cornerstone of our discussion is centred around confidence and how we can hope to foster this as a desirable trait in our students. We also chat about the role of parenting and if there are pitfalls of over praising as a parent, perhaps we're setting our children up to fail? All in all, this is another belter of an episode that I'm certain you'll take plenty away from! What are you waiting for? Come on over and join us Under the PE Umbrella.

Welcome to episode 95 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is Primary PE Co-ordinator, Andrew Gregory. During this episode, we discuss... - His aims for his school as a PE co-ordinator - How Andrew would best describe himself as a teacher. - What could I expect as a student in Andrews class? - The worst lessons that Andrew has ever taught and what he learned from it. - Favourite warm up activity. So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us Under the Umbrella!

Welcome to episode 89 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today for his second stint on the show is Physical Education teacher and technology rockstar Adam Llevo. During this episode, we discuss... - What inspired Adam to become a PE teacher - What PE looked like during his days as a student - What constraints impact on the quality of Primary School PE. How we overcome them? - The best/worst lessons that Adam has ever taught. - Coaches vs Teachers If you heard the first episode that Adam joined us (episode 22) then you can expect some more knowledge bombs this time around too! So what are you waiting for? Come on over and join us Under the Umbrella!

Welcome to episode 70 of the PE Umbrella podcast. This week marks a very special episode as I welcome my older brother Rob to the show. The inspiration behind much of my own career path, Rob is a Secondary physed teacher of over ten years now and has experienced being head of years 7-13. In this episode I seek to understand how secondary PE teachers view what is going on in Primary PE and if it is good enough. The fact is, you may be triggered by some of what we discuss in this episode, but remember, we are not generalising the whole population, rather speaking from our own experiences. So sit back and enjoy a brotherly chat about all things physed Under the Umbrella!

Welcome to The PE Umbrella Podcast, Episode 65! In the first episode of 2017, I interview David Hazelgrove and Jonathan Moore, the brains behind SucceedIn, an online platform that is a one stop shop for all of your Primary PE needs. Providing a platform for the planning, delivery and assessment for your entire program of work, David and Jonathan explain how SucceedIn has helped transform the delivery of PE in many schools and why it can be a real asset to any primary teacher that has had little to no training in PE. Worry no more and dive in to see how SucceedIn can help you! I'll see you 'Under the Umbrella'

In this very special episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I am joined by Professor Damian Hughes. Damian is an the author of several best selling books including 'Liquid Thinking' 'Liquid Leadership' and 'The Five Steps To A Winning Mindset' to name but a few. On top of this, Damian has worked as a change management consultant and sport psychologist for Sale Sharks, West Bromwich Albion FC, France Rugby League, Warrington Wolves and the England & GB Rugby teams too! In this episode we stray in a completely new direction from past interview episodes and delve into the mindset of children in Primary PE. How much praise is too much? How important is goal setting? Should we rehearse visualisation techniques with our class? All of this and more is answered in this action packed episode! You simply don't want to miss this! It was a genuine pleasure to speak with Damian. He was such a humble and welcoming man, willing to share his wealth of knowledge & experience, describing in actionable terms how we can apply it in Physical Education. So what are you waiting for? Grab your note pad and pen because you will need it! I'll see you 'Under the Umbrella'

In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I share my equipment list that absolutely MUST be in any primary school PE cupboard. With the PE funding in full flow there are no more excuses for having a sub par PE cupboard that lacks equipment. However, the equipment, or lack of it, is still a barrier to high quality PE in many primary schools. In this episode I take you through the bare minimum 'must have's' for your school PE cupboard and explain why it is essential! I would love to hear your thoughts on any items that I have missed and what your own 'must haves' are too so please get in touch! What are you waiting for? Come and join me 'Under the Umbrella'

In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on the impact (positive and negative) that rewards can have on the motivational drive of children. Specifically, I discuss the implications of using contingent 'If-then' rewards and the outcomes of doing so. I delve into 3 elements that drive intrinsic motivation and share thoughts on how, as teachers, we can incorporate them into our PE lessons to nurture self directed, intrinsically motivated children, and not disengaged, compliant externally motivated individuals. How do you manage this at your school? I would love to hear your own views on my reflections so what are you waiting for? Come and join me 'Under the Umbrella'

In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by elementary PE teacher, tech enthusiast and the founder of www.iphys-ed.com Nathan Horne. He has taught around the world and experienced a diverse landscape of education that is often changing. In this episode we talk about the 'true' aims of primary teachers, share opinions on the inevitable physical activity drop off that lots of our children suffer from and as always, he shares his favourite warm ups, games and resources. It was a real pleasure recording this episode and as always there is so much useful advice to take away and apply! So what are you waiting for? Come and join us 'Under the Umbrella'

In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Primary PE Co-ordinator, rugby enthusiast and co-author of 'Sport Education in the Primary Games Curriculum' Ryan Forwood. As the first PE co-ordinator that I have interviewed, I discuss the implications of the PE budget and how Ryan himself is using it at his school to ensure maximum impact. He shares his must have activities, resources and explains all about a 'Sport Education' approach to Primary PE and how you can try it out too (including a FREE give away!) You simply don't want to miss this in depth, knowledge filled episode with plenty of actionable advice for you to take away! So what are you waiting for? Come and join us 'Under the Umbrella'

Today, I bring you another superb resource ready for the Summer term and a spot of Tennis. The Aegon Tennis Activity Packs 1 & 2 are filled with brilliant warm up games, skills and activities that will ensure you have enough ideas for a whole terms worth of tennis! This high quality resource is highly accessible and is simply a MUST HAVE for all Primary teachers and PE specialists. In this episode I share with you my TOP 3 activities from these packs, but there really are so much more as I only really scratch the surface! / What are you waiting for? Come and join me 'Under the Umbrella' today , and head over to www.peumbrella.com to download the FREE PDF of the Aegon Tennis Activity Packs so you can start your own unit of work this week!

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Primary Education student Rob Shaw.  Specialising in Primary PE, Rob has a vision of becoming a PE co-ordinator and is also a voting member of the International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA).  It was incredibly refreshing to hear the views of somebody starting out on their journey as a teacher and their opinion of the Primary PE landscape as it currently stands.  As always, we chat ALL things Primary PE as Rob shares his favourite resources, fun warm up and go to activity!  What are you waiting for? Come and join us 'Under the Umbrella' 

In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by Ben Landers, known by his online name 'The PE Specialist'.  Ben is a Physical Education teacher from South Carolina, and has been teaching K-5th grade for seven years! Running his website www.thepespecialist.com alongside his day to day career, Ben is a treasure trove full of phased knowledge.  We open up this trove to chat ALL things Primary PE, as always including his top tips, must have warm ups, killer games and behaviour management strategies!  So what are you waiting for?  Come and join us 'Under the Umbrella' for an episode that is simply filled with actionable content for YOU to take away and try!

Today, I bring you yet another magnificent team game, ideal for both KS1 and KS2 aged children.  Inspired by my time coaching at UKElite soccer, I have adapted this football activity and created a variation non sport specific that can be played as a result of a unit of work, or just as easily as a one off competition.  This game is HERO WARS!  Although the game centres around a 'tag' focus, there really are so many learning outcomes and discussion points that can be raised from playing it and strong links with traditional sports can be made.  All of this and more is discussed 'Under the Umbrella' today so come and join me to listen, and head over to www.peumbrella.com to download the FREE PDF so you can start playing this awesome game with your class NOW!

Today, I share with you a resource that is not only what I believe ALL primary PE cupboards should have, but also one of the most under utilised by the schools that currently do have them!  The equipment in question is a SPEED LADDER.  They are a real hook to your lessons and give the children the opportunity to challenge themselves in Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) challenges.  With uses in KS1 and KS2, come and see how you can dust them off this week to start your lessons with a bang.  Fear not if your school doesn't have any, I provide you with an alternative that you can all access.  So what are you waiting for?  Come and join me 'Under the Umbrella' to grab your FREE downloadable PDF and put it into action yourself!

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by  PE teacher Adam Llevo.  Originally from from the North West of England, Adam currently works as a PE teacher and athletic director in Saudi Arabia.  In addition to this, he runs a successful blog and resource website www.mradampe.com packed full of great content.  We delve into his vast experience to chat ALL things Primary PE including his top tips, favourite resources and how bin liners and basketballs exposed some children to an otherwise unaccessible sport!  So come and join us 'Under the Umbrella' for an information packed episode.

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Jarrod Robinson, otherwise known as The PE Geek.  Jarrod is a Physical Education teacher from County Victoria, Australia, with a passion and enthusiasm for the role emerging technologies play within teaching and learning.  Jarrod runs his online community at www.thepegeek.com and has his own amazing podcast of the same name, sharing top advice all year round!   We delve into his vast experience to chat ALL things Primary PE including his top tips, favourite resources and how the Physed landscape compares across the globe!  So come and join us 'Under the Umbrella' for an episode you simply do not want to miss!

Join me today for the first episode of 2016!  I chat with Dave Bamber, a lead Primary PE teacher and the founder of Primary Energise, a wonderful wake up shake up resource that is hassle free and packed with benefits for children in both KS1 and KS2.  In addition to this, Dave talks about the PE activity he couldn't live without and shares his advice for all primary teachers who may feel like they are in a rut with their PE teaching.  So come on over and join me 'Under the Umbrella'

Today, I discuss the importance of 'variety' in the development of children in sport and physical activity during their primary years.  I share with you my personal experience and 'aha' moment in seeing first hand, how exposing children to a diverse range of activities can open your eyes as a teacher, allowing you to see your children in a different light.  So why wait, come on over and join me 'Under the Umbrella'

In this episode I share some top PE teaching tips for current and trainee primary school teachers. I explain how these tips have helped improve my own teaching practice and shaped me into becoming a better practitioner. "Many a false step was made by standing still"

Today I bring you a superb indoor Primary PE activity for those days when poor weather means going outside is simply not an option.  This activity can be done in even the most spatially challenged schools with enormous success.  Problem Solving, Leadership and Communication are just some of the key skills your children will be working on.  Don't worry about lack of space again and have your class playing the Team Maze Challenge!

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Simon Blower, a former primary school teacher, deputy headteacher and co-founder of a wonderful resource called 'Pobble' that uses an online platform to share children's writing with a worldwide audience.  We delve into his experience to chat ALL things Primary PE including his top tips, favourite resources, how physical activity impacts on attainment and how it is used to enrich Pobble writing days!  So come and join us Under the Umbrella. 

Today, I am joined by Kate Thornton-Bousfield.  Kate is the primary lead and development manager for physical literacy at the Youth Sport Trust and has teaching experience that spans both primary and secondary schools.  We chat about all things primary PE, sharing her favourite teaching practice, helpful resources and her thoughts on where primary PE will be in 5 years time!  You simply don't want to miss this!

Today, I discuss the one activity/drill I simply couldn't live without as a primary PE teacher.  I explain how it can be best used, and how its versatility has served me well over the years! Visit www.peumbrella.com for the write up of this drill on the blog.