Movement vs Technology: The dilemma facing Physical Education
Physical Education has continually adapted to meet the needs of students. Over the years, our subject has evolved from military drills and traditional gymnastics to…
Physical Literacy Begins Before PE: Reflections from Baby Swimming
As PE teachers, we spend a lot of time talking about physical literacy. We often discuss how we can develop confidence, competence and motivation within…
Beyond 25m: rethinking school swimming and water safety for every child
Trigger Warning: This blog contains some content that may be triggering around the important subject and statistics around drowning, please read on with care. Why…
What LGBTQ Students Taught Me About Physical Education: Reflections from My Research.
Author Information: Mrs Lauren Perkins, Postgraduate Researcher at the University of East Anglia As educators, we often strive to create inclusive learning environments where all…
Beyond the Whistle: Unlocking High-Quality Teaching in PE
Introduction: The Science, Art and Craft of Physical Education When we think of “high-quality teaching” in Physical Education, our minds often jump to the mastery…
Rethinking the Traditional Sports Day and Celebration Events
For many students, the traditional sports day can feel less like a celebration of talent and more like an anxiety-inducing public spectacle. 7 years on…
Episode 83: Chris Welburn and Chris Brammall – The FA’s Future Fit and the 3v3 format
Introduction In Episode 83, host Nathan Walker records on location at St. George’s Park, the home of English football. He sits down with Chris Welburn…
Paradigm Shift: Why education has to scrap flight paths
Imagine being told at age 11 exactly where you’ll be at age 16, based on a single test score. For years, schools have relied upon…
The Confidence Shift: Why Your PE Lessons Need a Heart Transplant
We’ve all been there: standing on a windswept field, clipboard in hand, obsessing over whether Year 9 can demonstrate effective use of space or the…