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…
Episode 86 – Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 4 – Cambridge National in Sports Studies/Sports Science with Kate Thompson and Mark Johnson
Introduction In Episode 86 of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker and co-host Will Swaithes continue their series on examination Physical Education. They are…
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…
PE Insights Podcast: Episode 84 – Ian Shrubsole – Visible and Invisible Fundamentals and a focus on Movement
Introduction In Episode 85 of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker sits down with Ian Shrubsole. Ian is a highly experienced physical education teacher…
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…
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…
Leading with Impact: 10 Essential Tips for the Primary PE Subject Lead
Leading Physical Education (PE) in a primary setting is a significant responsibility, but we know it often comes with a to-do list that feels impossible…