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…
Making Sense of Game Sense in Physical Education
Introduction A Game Sense approach to physical education (PE) prioritises the development of students’ game understanding and decision-making abilities. Game Sense seeks to immerse students…
PE Insights Episode 53 Dr Irfan Khawaja – Ramadan guidance for PE, schools and educators
Introduction: Spirituality and Community in Focus Aaminah Hussain introduces this special episode of the PE Insights Podcast, released on the first Jummah of Ramadan. She…
Key features of Teaching Games for Understanding
Introduction Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) is a progressive approach to physical education (PE) that prioritises the development of students’ game understanding and decision-making abilities.…
PE Teachers – taking Pride in what we do
Why Pride matters? Pride Month is a global celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) community. It is held in June to commemorate…
Models-based practice: Health based PE explained
Introduction: Empowering a physically active life Physical education (PE) has traditionally focused on developing skills in sports and games. However, a growing movement emphasises a…
A day in the life of a gender diverse student in PE
Dr Lois Ferguson & Dr Kate Russell School of Education and Lifelong Learning, University of East Anglia The following vignette is a fictionalised story based…
PE Insights Episode 52 Daniel Lycett – Coddiwomple: learning is an open world journey. The story of an ordinary human trying their best.
Introduction In this insightful episode, Nathan Walker speaks with Daniel Lycett, Head of Physical Education at St David’s College in North Wales. Dan reflects on…
Re-thinking GCSE PE: A GCSE Curriculum for Genuine Physical Education
By Dr Liz Durden-Myers and Lee Sullivan Physical Education (PE) around the world is often confused with sport, and this confusion has influenced how PE…
