Are Team Invasion Games Still Central to School PE?
Tom Manley, Head of PE and MA Education student at the University of Buckingham, conducted a two-year research project exploring the decision-making processes of PE…
New and Updated Resource Directories – Supporting the Next Generation of Physical Education Teachers
For many pre-service teachers beginning a primary initial teacher education programme, physical education often amounts to just six hours of taught input. While this may…
From Outsourcing to Insourcing: Recognising the potential that lies within us all
Physical education (PE) teaches children how to move, learn through movement, and how to build lifelong relationships with physical activity. Yet, a critical question looms:…
PE Insights Episode 55 – Mo Jafar: Blacks Can’t Swim, challenging stereotypes and driving change
Introduction and Background In this episode of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker welcomes academic and educator Mo Jafar to discuss physical education with…
Mentoring with meaning: Supporting PGCE Trainees and ECTs
This academic year, I’ve had the opportunity to mentor both a PGCE trainee and an Early Career Teacher (ECT). While both are at the beginning…
Creating a National PE Curriculum for the Modern Age: Meeting the Needs of Every Student
By Kate Reynolds In today’s increasingly diverse and fast-changing society, there’s a growing need for a national physical education curriculum that meets the needs of…
Harnessing AI in PE: Enhancing Engagement and Performance in Education
By Kate Reynolds My journey into AI was sparked by Phil Mathe’s insightful blog on AI in PE last year. I have been discovering how…
PE Insights Episode 54 – Kate Thornton-Bousfield: The New afPE, opportunities and developments
A New Chapter for PE Leadership In this episode, Nathan Walker speaks with Kate Thornton-Bousfield, the newly appointed CEO of the Association for Physical Education…
Cooperative Learning in Physical Education
Introduction Cooperative learning in physical education (PE) is a powerful instructional approach that promotes collaboration, teamwork, and social interaction among students. Unlike traditional PE models…