Liz Durden-Myers
Recent Posts
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I have never…
A few years ago, whilst on a long, tedious car journey, my travelling companions and I engaged in a game of ‘I have never…’ where…
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Movement and Music Matters: Joining the Dots Between Life, Music, and PE
By Paul Burrows Mmmm… where to start? Sometimes, the answer is right under your nose. The Power of Music and Movement Music has an incredible…
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PE Insights Episode 58 Martin Brockman: ‘Performance’ in Physical Education
Introduction In this enlightening episode of the physical education podcast, host Nathan Walker meets former international decathlete and founder of Performance Pathways, Martin Brockman. Their…
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PE Insights Episode 57 Russell McCluskey: Independent school PE and sport – leadership, curriculum, opportunities
Introduction to the Episode In this episode with host, Nathan Walker, we hear from passionate PE teacher, Sport Coach, Director of Sport and Consultant, Russell…
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Embedding Physical Literacy in PE and Dance: Supporting the Findings of the Curriculum Assessment Review
The release of the Curriculum and Assessment Review marks the first comprehensive analysis of how Physical Education (PE) and Dance might be reformed to meet…
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Shaping Holistic Physical Education: My Journey to a K-12 Curriculum Map
Throughout my career as a physical educator, I have been deeply motivated by a single question: “How can we make physical education meaningful, engaging, and transformative…
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Where the Spark Becomes a Flame: NQTs Fuelling the Future of PE
By Gwenno Iolo Davies There’s a unique magic that comes with being a newly qualified teacher. You arrive in the profession full of energy and…
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PE Insights Episode 56 – Jan Dossett: The importance of play, STEP, superpowers and Move It!
Introduction to the Episode In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, host Nathan Walker engages in an inspiring conversation with Jan Dossett, focusing on…
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Tech and Track: Empowering Students with Digital Competency through Athletics
By Gwenno Iolo Davies Let’s be honest, traditional athletics lessons are a bit outdated, with repetitive drills, stopwatch times and little real-world relevance. For those…
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The Future of Physical Education: Insights from Professor Liz Durden-Myers on Curriculum, Policy, and Positive Experiences
A Defining Moment for Physical Education The PE Insights Podcast has recently celebrated its second anniversary, and to mark the milestone, host Nathan reconnected with…
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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…
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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…
