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…
Representation: Why Seeing Themselves in Sport Matters for Young People
By Aaminah Hussain, Head of Physical Education at Astrea Academy, Sheffield “I don’t want to be with him; I want to be like him.” That…
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…
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…
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By Gwenno Iolo Davies Let’s be honest, traditional athletics lessons are a bit outdated, with repetitive drills, stopwatch times and little real-world relevance.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…
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…
Padel in Schools: Building a Sporting Future with Lasting Impact
A New Sport Takes Root in UK Education In recent years, padel has experienced explosive growth across the UK. Once a little-known racket sport, it…
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…
