Embracing the Mess: Why Your PE Lessons Need a “Chaos Agent”
As PE teachers, we work hard day in and day out on “Levelling the Playing Field” but in doing so, are we removing vital learning…
PE Insights Podcast: Episode 81 – Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 3 – NCFE Award in Health and Fitness with Kieran Palmer
Introduction In this episode of the PE Insights podcast, host Nathan Walker and co-host Will Swaithes continue their mini-series on examination Physical Education (PE). They…
Have you considered applying SOLO Taxonomy in practical PE lessons?
SOLO (Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes) Taxonomy is an approach that I have explored primarily through the teaching of gymnastics. In my experience, a typical…
Episode 79 – Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 1 – AQA GCSE PE with Jackie Brookes
Introduction Jackie Brookes, a specialist in academic PE and the founder of PE Active, joins the podcast alongside Will Swaithes to discuss the often-challenging subject…
Episode 78 – Amy Kovic – Making Physical Education Meaningful
Introduction Amy joins the podcast to discuss her role leading Physical Education (PE) in a large secondary school and her efforts to transform a traditional…
Episode 77 – Dr Emma Whewell – Becoming a PE Teacher: Identity, Power and Possibility
Introduction Emma joins the podcast to discuss her extensive experience in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) and her insights into the complex development of a PE…
Book Review: Contemporary Issues in Primary Physical Education
Chapters 1–3: Framing the Contemporary Condition of Primary Physical Education The opening chapters establish the conditions within which primary Physical Education currently operates. Rather than…
Episode 76 – David Wallace – Move to Learn: Primary PE, Inclusion and the International Classroom
Educational Journey and Context in Bangkok The episode introduces David Wallace, who joins the conversation from Bangkok, Thailand, where he works teaching Junior PE at…
Episode 75 – David Redfern – Why Physical Education should be enlightening
Overview of David’s Journey and Current Role The guest for Episode 75 is David Redfern, who currently works as a Senior Lecturer at Birmingham City…