The PE Umbrella | Practical conversations for Primary PE teachers
The PE Umbrella is a podcast for primary teachers and PE specialists who want practical, actionable ideas they can use straight away. Hosted by Ryan Ellis, each episode features honest conversations with educators from around the world, sharing real strategies, lessons, and experiences from the field. With over 200 episodes to date, the focus is simple: cut through the noise and help you deliver better PE with confidence, clarity, and impact.
Episodes
Confirmed, Challenged, Deepened - Reflections Under the Umbrella
I have spent the last year in conversation with researchers, academics, and practitioners from across primary PE and beyond and somewhere in the middle of all of it, I realised something, I was being taught as much as he was teaching.This week I am back to my PE Umbrella roots. No guest, no interview chair. Just me reflecting honestly on what recent conversations have done to how I think about pri
Under the Umbrella with Kev Sanders - PE That Matters
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Kev Sanders, Lecturer in Primary education at Liverpool Hope University.Kev and I have a brilliant conversation about what really makes primary PE meaningful, going beyond simply planning and delivering a lesson. We chat about engagement, the power of games, giving children meaningful choices and creating experiences that leave them wanting
Under the Umbrella with Zoie Golding - What If We Called It Movement?
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Zoie Golding MBE.Zoie and I get stuck into a fascinating conversation about dance, movement and some of the perceptions that can surround them. We explore why dance can sometimes feel like a difficult word to use in education, particularly for boys, and how challenging those perceptions can open up some really powerful experiences for child
Under the Umbrella with Kate Thornton-Bousfield - The PE We Want
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by AfPE CEO Kate Thornton-Bousfield.We have a wonderful conversation about where primary PE is heading, the changes taking place across the curriculum, and what all of this might mean for the experiences children have in PE.We explore physical literacy, inclusion and what it really means to put the learner at the heart of our decision-making.
Under the Umbrella with Gill Connell - The Body Teaches the Brain
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Gill Connell for a conversation about something that sits at the heart of everything we do in PE, movement.Gill shares her fascinating perspective on how movement helps shape the developing brain, and why it matters so much for children's learning, development and readiness for school. We explore everything from crawling and the development
Under the Umbrella with Nicola Cosgrove - Who owns PE?
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Nicola Cosgrove for a fascinating conversation about student ownership and what can happen when we give children more of a say in their PE experiences.Although Nicola teaches secondary PE, there are plenty of ideas here that can translate directly into primary settings. We explore what genuine ownership actually looks like, moving beyond si
Under the Umbrella with Daniel Lycett - What Do Children Really Need From PE?
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Daniel Lycett for a thought-provoking conversation about what great primary PE can look and feel like for children.We explore the importance of physical competency, helping children see themselves as capable movers, and creating PE experiences that give them opportunities to explore, make choices and challenge themselves.We also get into ga
Under the Umbrella with Dominic Tollan - What is PE really for?
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Dominic Tollan for a wide-ranging conversation about what primary PE is really for, and what we might be missing when we reduce it to sport and physical skills.We talk about the role of the primary teacher, the lasting impact of COVID-19 on children's movement experiences, and why fundamental movement skills still matter, but perhaps not in
Under the Umbrella with Dr Emma Powell - Rethinking School Swimming
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined again by Dr Emma Powell for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about the role of swimming within primary physical education and why we may need to rethink what success in school swimming really looks like.Together, we explore the place of swimming within the wider PE curriculum, discussing how we can move beyond a narrow focus on
Under the Umbrella with Mike Kuczala & Lynne Kenney - Move More, Learn More
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Mike Kuczala & Lynne Kenney for a fascinating conversation exploring one of the most important relationships in education: the connection between movement, the brain and learning.Together, we explore why movement is not simply something children do during PE or at break time, but a fundamental part of how they develop, learn and engage
Under the Umbrella with Ben Holden - Primary PE Leadership
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Author of Wanna Teach PE and Wanna Lead PE, Ben Holden, for a rich conversation exploring the realities of primary PE leadership and what it takes to create meaningful, consistent experiences for every child.Together, we unpack some of the biggest questions facing PE leaders today. How do we ensure PE reflects the unique context of our scho
Under the Umbrella with Dr Gerald Griggs - The Real Purpose of Primary PE
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Dr Gerald Griggs for a thought-provoking conversation about what meaningful learning in primary PE really looks like.Together, we explore how we can create lessons that are more than just physically active, considering how children think, connect, grow in confidence and, most importantly, enjoy the experience of learning through movement.We
Under the Umbrella with Dr Cameron Van der Smee - Why Primary PE Must Be Learning-Focused
On this episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast I am joined by lecturer of Health and Physical Education at Deakin University, Cameron Van der Smee.Amongst many things, we delve into the essence of great primary physical education, emphasising a learning-focused approach, engaging lessons, and the impact of negative experiences on student engagement.The conversation covers inclusive teaching strategies
Under the Umbrella with Gareth Williams - Building Inclusive Primary PE That Every Child Can Enjoy
On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by primary PE teacher and founder of Play Folke, Gareth Williams.The conversation covers Gareth's journey to teaching, the concept of Playfolke and changing perceptions of PE. Key takeaways include the importance of inclusive and engaging primary PE, building confidence in teaching PE, and the significance of relationship-building.If you're lo
Under the Umbrella with Damian Hughes - The Key to Creating High-Performance Environments in PE
On this special episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by best-selling author and co-host of the enormously successful High Performance podcast, Damian Hughes.In this conversation, Damian and I discuss the power of consistency, the definition of high performance, the concept of the say-do gap, and the building of confidence and resilience in children. We also talk about the power of feedb
Under the Umbrella with Vicky Randall - The Four 'C's for Enhancing Movement Skills in Primary PE
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Education research consultant, Vicky Randall.This episode discusses the topic of movement competence and delves into fundamental movement skills, transitional movement skills, the proficiency barrier, the impact of upbringing on movement competency, transitional movement skills in PE lessons, and signs of progress in movement learning. We a
Under the Umbrella with Dr Tom Quarmby - One Routine Change That Makes PE a Safer Space for Pupils
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by reader in PE & sport pedagogy at the Carnegie School of Sport, Dr Tom QuarmbyThe conversation explores trauma-informed practice in primary PE, discussing the impact of trauma on children's behaviour and the role of physical education in supporting pupils who have experienced trauma. Tom shares insights on trauma, its manifestations, and
Under the Umbrella with Rhys Meredith - Primary PE, Done Better
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Elementary Physical Education Teacher at the American International School of Budapest, Rhys MeredithThe conversation explores the key elements of great primary PE, focusing on student voice, choice, and meaningful experiences. It delves into the concept of just right challenges, student autonomy, and the impact of student feedback. The dis
Under the Umbrella with Matt Magowan - Why Your PE Lessons Might Be Missing a Critical Element
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by primary PE teacher at the United Nations international school of Hanoi, Matt MagowanIn this episode we explore what excellent primary PE looks like, including show favourite questions from years gone by. The conversation covers the importance of transitions in PE lessons, the concept of student agency and choice in learning, effective class
Under the Umbrella with Josh Candy - The Imagination-Driven Approach That Transforms Early Years PE
This week I am joined by Josh Candy joins me for another conversation on all things Physical Development.In this podcast episode, the conversation covers the definition of physical development in early years, the transition from secondary to primary PE, the distinction between PE, sport, and physical activity, the role of sports in PE lessons, and the importance of creating a consistent environmen
Under the Umbrella with Dominique Chiquet - The Power of Play-Based Learning in Physical Development
This week, Dominique Chiquet (founder of the motor skill learning academy in Switzerland) joins me for a conversation on all things Physical Development.This conversation delves into the philosophy and practical application of physical development in the early years, emphasizing the importance of exposure to diverse movement experiences. It explores the balance between structure and free explorati
Under the Umbrella with Dr Shane Pill
In this conversation of The PE Umbrella podcast, Shane Pill and I discuss the key elements of great physical education, including pedagogical content knowledge, challenges for general primary teachers, and the impact of previous generations on physical competencies.Shane also explores the game-based approach and the importance of designing the environment for play, providing valuable insights for
Pobble - Literacy through Sport and Inspiring a Generation!
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Simon Blower, a former primary school teacher, deputy headteacher and co-founder of a wonderful resource called 'Pobble' that uses an online platform to share children's writing with a worldwide audience. We delve into his experience to chat ALL things Primary PE including his top tips, favourite resources, how physical activity impacts on attain
Kate Tiffen | Independent vs State Physical Education
Welcome to episode 75 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is Physical Education teacher from here in the UK, Kate Tiffen. As a teacher of 17 years, Kate has experienced working on both sides of the fence, both in State schools and Independent school, where she currently teaches. As the first Independent school PhysEd teacher I have had on the show, I was keen to find ou
Are YOU Promoting 'Learned Helplessness' in YOUR lessons?
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on my teaching and whether or not it is promoting 'Learned Helplessness' amongst the children I work with.
Having recently read 'essentialism' by Greg McKeown, I was intrigued by the term 'learned helplessness' and actually, how prevalent it is, not only in education, but every day life.
I explore the meaning behind the term, how it relates clo
Michael Farnell | BBC Super Movers
Welcome to episode 108 of The PE Umbrella Podcast and another superb episode as I interview assistant producer for BBC Learning Michael Farnell. This episode seeks to unpick the ins and outs of the wonderful Super Movers Initiative launched by the BBC and English Premier League, seeking to get children moving more in their school day. Michael talks about what the 'initiative' actually is and share
Under the Umbrella with Greg Dryer (Part 1)
Welcome to episode 195 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by director of the centre for PE, Sport & Activity at Kingston University and the founder of the Mi Move app Greg Dryer. The conversation with Greg was so incredible and eye-opening that it had to be split into two parts, just to give you time to digest what he has to say before indulging in more! Talking points of our ch
Engaging & Challenging | Are these hidden in your Primary PE cupboard?
Today, I share with you a resource that is not only what I believe ALL primary PE cupboards should have, but also one of the most under utilised by the schools that currently do have them! The equipment in question is a SPEED LADDER. They are a real hook to your lessons and give the children the opportunity to challenge themselves in Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) challenges. With uses in K
Under the Umbrella with Eve Murphy
Welcome to episode 201 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by former teacher and founder of Dance to School Eve Murphy. On this episode we once again dive deep into the world of Primary PE, with a particular focus on the area of dance, drawing out some incredible advice on delivering your own unit of work! Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconce
Under the Umbrella with Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan
Welcome to episode 216 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by lecturer and researcher Rachael Jefferson-Buchanan. On this bumper length episode, we dive into all things Primary PE with a mixture of rabbit holes explored too! From PE misconceptions, the importance of FMS to finding the balance between challenge and exclusion, there is something in here for you! Not to mention the show
SEND PE and Inclusion with Simon Roadley
Welcome to episode 186 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the head of PE in a SEND school, Simon Roadley. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE, with a particular focus around inclusion and teaching students with SEND. Talking points include: - What currently excites you about PE? - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished? - What is your ideal PE l
Under the Umbrella with Victoria Bull
Welcome to episode 182 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by specialist Primary PE teacher Victoria Bull. On this episode, we chat about ALL things Primary PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Victoria as we reflect on her journey into and then through teaching to her current role now. This means you can expect answers to ques
Under the Umbrella with Ilse Brockling
Welcome to episode 198 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by former primary school teacher and founder of The Children's Health Project Ilse Brockling. On this episode we delve into all things health & wellbeing on the back of our 3rd lockdown in the UK and look ahead to the coming year. Talking points include: - Health & Wellbeing at home - Healthy Habits we should all be a
Under the Umbrella with Chris Willan
Welcome to episode 214 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the headteacher of Water Primary and now a two-time guest of the show Chris Willan. His first appearance on the show back in episode 123 was a huge hit and changed the way that many viewed the PESSPA landscape in their schools. Now, Chris is back to talk us through how he's coped in the Covid pandemic and why PESSPA remain
Nikki Linsdell | Breaking down barriers to Primary Gymnastics
Welcome to episode 119 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today for this episode is gymnastics consultant and PE teacher Nikki Linsdell as we look to further break down the barriers to primary gymnastics and build upon the discussion I had with Gemma Coles in episode 117! In this episode, Nikki breaks down exactly what gymnastics should look like across the primary age range
Aaron Beighle | Physed, Class Management & Finding the Balance as a Teacher
Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast, episode 51, in which I am joined by Physed Teacher, teacher trainer, author and all round fountain of knowledge Aaron Beighle. In this episode we dive into a whole host of topics including how to find a better balance as a physed teacher, specialist PE teachers, top tips for managing a class and we even find out how Aaron would start a lesson with a class he has
Dale Sidebottom | Living the Jugar Life
Welcome to episode 128 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined again by Mr Energetic Education himself, Dale Sidebottom! As you would expect, Dale brings the energy, passion & knowledge bombs to the show in this action-packed episode. I'm excited for you to hear all about Jugar Life, Dale's latest adventure of wellbeing, kindness and play. We could all do with more of this in our lif
The Butterfly Within - Under the Umbrella with Rachel Bown - Part 2
Welcome to episode 177 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined for part 2 of my interview with special ed PE teacher, YST inclusion lead and GB age group athlete Rachel Bown. In part 2, we explore Rachel's life in more detail, from her early PE experiences to her early career into teaching and her battle with her brain tumour 'Tooties'. This episode is as much a chat about mindset, chara
Dale Sidebottom | Bringing the Energy to Education & Learning
Welcome and prepare yourself for episode 100 of The PE Umbrella Podcast. I had to mark the occasion with an ALL STAR guest, and the one I chose certainly does not disappoint. In this very special episode I am joined by Dale Sidebottom as we converse all things Physed, Books, Ice Breakers and Moving to Learn! During this episode Dale really brings the ENERGY to the show and I feel there was a mutua
Cliff Roop | Team Building & Cooperatives in Primary PE
Welcome to episode 157 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined for a second stint on the show by Elementary PE teacher Cliff Roop. On this episode, we squeeze in questions that we simply couldn't fit in first time around to understand better how Cliff works and thinks. We then jump in and focus on the importance of team building and cooperative type activities and units to set your stude
Resources - Sport Education
Welcome to episode 147 of The PE Umbrella podcast! This week I am fired up to bring you probably my best resource to date and one that I'm immensely proud of. This 40-page PDF pack provides you with everything you need in order to start and set up your own SportEd unit of work, from team sheets, reflection sheets, team roles and activity cards, it's all here! During this episode, I take you throug
The Role of Movement in Teaching & Learning with Mike Kuczala
Welcome to episode 143 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by the superstar of ALL things Moving & Learning, international speaker and co-author of The Kinesthetic Classroom, Mike Kuczala. On this episode, we simply chat about ALL things Moving and Learning and how movement itself is absolutely critical to the teaching and learning process. We dive into some knowledge bombs all a
All Inclusive PE with Tim Mills
Welcome to episode 151 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by PE teacher Tim Mills. On this episode, we simply chat about ALL things PE with the show favourites followed by a focus on inclusion and creating positive experiences for children with SEND. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What misconceptions about our subject should be banished to room 101? - What
Under the Umbrella with Dan Vigliatore
Welcome to episode 154 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by PE teacher from across the pond in Canada, Mr Dan Vigliatore! On this episode we simply chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Dan and his many years of experience teaching Primary/Elementary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such
Reflections | Year Review 2019
Welcome to episode 142 of The PE Umbrella Podcast, and the last episode of this decade! This week I am bringing you a reflection of the year gone by with some of my most thought-provoking discussions and clips from guests of the show! I urge you to go back and tune in to the full episodes with these guests and every other person who has jumped under the umbrella with me. It's been quite a ride and
Alex Ogden | Burn2Learn
Welcome to episode 153 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by ex Primary School Teacher, PE Lead and founder of Burn2Learn Alex Ogden. On this episode, we take a trip down memory lane and chat about ALL things PE from his time leading the subject. We find out what his favourite warm-up activity is, which PE misconceptions he would banish forever and what he considered to be his worst
Rachel Ford | PE Tales from China
Welcome to episode 137 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week, all the way from China, is Rachel Ford. Having spent her whole career, since qualifying as a PE teacher, abroad, Rachel has a great depth of experience teaching in different settings and with children ranging from secondary to primary. This week, we take a deeper look at her recent venture into teaching kin
Youth Sport Trust - Primary PE, Physical Literacy & Looking to the Future
Today, I am joined by Kate Thornton-Bousfield. Kate is the primary lead and development manager for physical literacy at the Youth Sport Trust and has teaching experience that spans both primary and secondary schools. We chat about all things primary PE, sharing her favourite teaching practice, helpful resources and her thoughts on where primary PE will be in 5 years time! You simply don't want
Active Learning - Maths of the Day
"From below the national average to the TOP 10% nationwide"
Join me as I talk to Maths of the Day founder Jon Smedley and discuss how active learning helped transform attitudes and attainment in maths at his old school!
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Cliff Roop | High Definition PE
Welcome to episode 130 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week is Elementary Physed teacher, Cliff Roop. This week I'm excited to return to more of a 'regular' show format as I interview Cliff and dive into his teaching experience. He shares with us his PE philosophy and how he turned a corner in his life and profession and fell back in love with teaching PE again. Not
Reflections | A Class Full of Kites
Welcome to episode 87 of The PE Umbrella podcast! This week, I bring you some in depth reflection of managing the Pride and Ego of the children you teach as a result of reading the book 'Ego is the Enemy' by Ryan Holiday. Is too much Positive really a Negative? What brought me crashing down to Earth when I was 10? How can you possibly fly 30 kites at once? Lots of food for thought and an opportuni
Christina Polatajko shares her PE story Under the Umbrella
Welcome to episode 90 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is another Aussie Physed rockstar who is always providing great value in the online space, Christina Polatajko. During this episode, we discuss... - What inspired Christina to become a PE teacher. - What has Christina fired up in the world of PE right now. - What could I expect as a student in Christina's class?
A must have Primary PE drill
Today, I discuss the one activity/drill I simply couldn't live without as a primary PE teacher. I explain how it can be best used, and how its versatility has served me well over the years!
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Sarah Gietschier-Hartman | Mind, Body and Ki-O-Rahi
Welcome to episode 68 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is middle school Physical Educator and PHYSEDagogy collaborator, Sarah Gietschier-Hartman! During this episode we discuss how Sarah keeps herself fulfilled outside of teaching with mind and body, before diving head first into her teaching experience, with knowledge bombs and actionable takeaways for you to try! N
Mind, Body, Teach
Hello and Welcome to episode 67 of The PE Umbrella Podcast. This week, you have me all to yourself as I reflect and preview some changes that are coming to the podcast interviews in the coming months, testing out some of the content on myself first. I am a firm believer of: "Live What You Preach" During this episode I talk about my mind and body in particular, and how I keep myself fulfilled and i
Variety | Diversifying experiences in Primary PE and throughout School
Today, I discuss the importance of 'variety' in the development of children in sport and physical activity during their primary years. I share with you my personal experience and 'aha' moment in seeing first hand, how exposing children to a diverse range of activities can open your eyes as a teacher, allowing you to see your children in a different light. So why wait, come on over and join me 'U
Neila Steele | Mindfulness & Visualisation in Education
Welcome to episode 96 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is Neila Steele, a real superstar in education, mindfulness and PE. During this episode, we discuss the importance of taking time for yourself, ensuring you are in the best place both mentally and physically to teach your students. We also dive into the benefits of bringing mindfulness to the classroom, how we ca
Primary Energise - Wake up and Shake up your class in 2016!
Join me today for the first episode of 2016! I chat with Dave Bamber, a lead Primary PE teacher and the founder of Primary Energise, a wonderful wake up shake up resource that is hassle free and packed with benefits for children in both KS1 and KS2. In addition to this, Dave talks about the PE activity he couldn't live without and shares his advice for all primary teachers who may feel like they
Richard Cheetham | Teaching, Coaching, Play & The Power of Noticing
Joining me Under the Umbrella this week for episode 132 is Richard Cheetham MBE. With numerous years in his field, Richard is currently the leader of coach education, research & development at the University of Winchester. He draws upon and reflects on his role and those he has worked most closely with to drop some serious value bombs under the umbrella today. We start off by diving into a coa
Resources | 15 Awesome PE Warm ups to kick off 2018!
Hello and Welcome to The PE Umbrella Podcast Episode 92! In this episode, I bring you a collection of my top 15 warm ups, as shared by the amazing guests of the podcast. Selecting only 15 wasn't easy but I'm sure you'll agree there is a great variety here and the featured guests all have an interesting take on what their favourite ever warm ups are. I'm certain you can pick some great actionable o
Resources | SHHH! Don't Wake The Bears
Welcome to episode 113 of The PE Umbrella podcast! This week I am fired up to bring you yet another awesome resource activity, PLUS my warm-up of the week, a last-minute inclusion into today's show! SHHHH! Don't wake the bears is a unique twist on the old classic 'Rob the Nest' and seeks to fully engage the students in some wonderful learning. Best suited to EYFS/KS1 age groups, your students will
Mike Ginicola | Gamification and Growth Mindset in PE
Welcome to episode 78 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is K-6 Physical Education teacher, Mike Ginicola. During this episode, we discuss... - How Mike lives what he preaches and serves from a full vessel! - What I could expect from my first day in Mike Ginicola's Physed class. - What Gamification means to Mike and how it benefits his class. - How he fosters Growth Mi
A 10 year old's perspective on Primary PE
With me under the umbrella this week is another one of the most high-profile guests I have ever had on the show. He is the other half of the Ellis clan, Jiu Jitsu savage, master doodler, and all-round kind-hearted soul, my son, Oliver. In this episode I learn about how he views PE as he approaches his final few months of primary school and summarise how these may have been shaped. I'm very proud
Dance Advice for Your Physed Classroom with Caroline The Dance Lady
Welcome to the half century episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, Number 50! For the first time in the short history of The PE Umbrella I welcome a dance specialist to the show. In this episode I talk to Caroline 'The Dance Lady' Newman, A specialist from Wiltshire, England that delivers CPD, Cheer and Fun Fitness Sessions across a number of Primary Schools across the region. During this episode we
Jorge Rodriguez | The Global PhysEd Umbrella
Welcome to episode 120 of The PE Umbrella podcast and a very special episode indeed! This week, I teamed up with Jorge Rodriguez from The Global PhysEd Voxcast for his second appearance on The PE Umbrella! The rulebook for the usual interview format is somewhat ripped up this week as we take on a less structured interview and general PE chat around the transitions that Jorge has made in the past y
Dan Popescu | Real PE Talk & Learning from Failure
Welcome to episode 88 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is Physical Education teacher Dan Popescu. During this episode, we discuss... - The Best and Worst Lessons Dan has EVER taught! - How he continues to learn from failure. - His favourite warm up/instant activities. On top of this we just have a cracking chat based around all things PE. You're sure to pick up some
Andy Hair| PE Past, PE Present & PE Future
Welcome to episode 91 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is Aussie Physed legend and now repeat guest of the show, Andy Hair! During this episode, we discuss... - What inspired Andy to become a PE teacher. - What could I expect as a student in Andy's class? - The best/worst lessons that Andy has ever taught. -What units he has enjoyed teaching this year that we can try
Victoria Randall | The Primary PE and Sport Premium Report
Welcome to episode 121 of The PE Umbrella podcast and another absolute belter of an episode! This week, I welcomed Victoria Randall to the show, a key figurehead behind the writing and then publishing of the report into the Primary PE and Sport Premium, that sought to unpick how effective it truly has been! This episode dives deep into many of the findings from the report and we discuss some key r
Seth Foster | Meeting them where they're at - Primary PE Masterclass
Welcome to episode 125 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella this week is Seth Foster. With over 15 years of experience working with the children and young people of Yorkshire schools, Seth has accumulated a wealth of knowledge when it comes to PE. He uses his experience being a disability sports coach, a mindfulness paws B teacher and his extensive PE teaching experience to sh
Kyle Bragg | The Reflective Practitioner
Welcome to episode 122 of The PE Umbrella podcast! Joining me Under the Umbrella today is National Board Certified PE teacher Kyle Bragg. As the 2018 Arizona Elementary teacher of the year, Kyle brings lots to the table for this PhysEd chat. During this episode we talk about the importance of student voice/choice and how undertaking his NBC qualification has supercharged his teaching, amongst othe
Physed Reflections | Practice Makes Boring...
Welcome to episode 61 of The PE Umbrella Podcast. This week, I dive into more reflections and delve into the world of language and motivation, dancing around both issues as I seek to suggest ways in which the language you use can impact your students. In the episode I cover thoughts around Carol Dweck's Growth Mindset concept and guide you towards The Physical Educator to become a YETI as well as
Ryan Forwood | Models Based Practice, Dodgeball and Is Learning Fun?
Welcome to episode 60 of The PE Umbrella Podcast. In this episode I am joined by our second EVER repeat guest, Primary School PE Co-ordinator and models based practice advocate, Ryan Forwood. It was a real pleasure to speak with Ryan again and this episode runs as more of an informal discussion than a Q+A. I check in with what Ryan has been doing at his school in the past 9 months and discover how
Physical Education, Movement & Music in the Early Years with Helen Battelley
Welcome to episode 163 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Early Childhood Movement consultant Helen Battelley. On this episode, we chat about ALL things PE, movement and music in the early years setting and beyond. There is no doubting the importance of 'getting it right' in the early years in order to cement positive attitudes mentally towards Physical Activity and prepare the b
Primary PE Uncovered with Steve Busby
Welcome to episode 162 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary PE consultant Steve Busby. On this episode we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Steve and his many years experience teaching Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you about PE? -
Resources | Ellis Ball - Striking and Fielding Madness!
Welcome to episode 77 of The PE Umbrella podcast! This week I bring you a wonderful resource episode and share with you a game born out of a recent activity camp I worked on...Ellis Ball! Inspired by Joey Feith on his recent appearance on the show, and mentions of 'Calvin Ball', a game with rules that are essentially made up as you go along, I thought I'd give the concept a go myself and the resul
Under the Umbrella with Ben Kirk
Welcome to episode 167 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Primary School PE specialist Ben Kirk. On this episode, we chat about ALL things PE, and take a trip down the regular show questions, seeking to draw out knowledge bombs from Ben and his experience teaching both secondary and Primary PE. This means you can expect answers to questions such as: - What currently excites you a
SucceedIn | Organise Your Curriculum Planning, Delivery and Assessment...
Welcome to The PE Umbrella Podcast, Episode 65! In the first episode of 2017, I interview David Hazelgrove and Jonathan Moore, the brains behind SucceedIn, an online platform that is a one stop shop for all of your Primary PE needs. Providing a platform for the planning, delivery and assessment for your entire program of work, David and Jonathan explain how SucceedIn has helped transform the deliv
Under the Umbrella with Jacqui Oatley
Welcome to episode 181 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am joined by Sports Broadcaster, Journalist and Presenter Jacqui Oatley. During this episode, we dive into the recent concerns that Jacqui has expressed over social media regarding PE in our children's primary schools. Not only do we talk about how she entered this space, I seek to unpick some of the findings her questions have uncover
The PE Umbrella Library
Welcome to episode 175 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am delighted to tell you all about The PE Umbrella Library and the incredible downloadable content that will change the game for you and your PE teaching! So what are you waiting for? Come and join me Under the Umbrella!
Reflections | Whatever it Takes
Welcome to episode 145 of The PE Umbrella Podcast! This week I am podcasting solo and incredibly excited to bring you this reflection episode. Without exaggeration, this week was one of my most favourite few days teaching that I've probably had in at least 2 years, and I'm going to share with you why! It took courage and a realisation that I needed to push myself out of my comfort zone, and I mean
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