The PE Umbrella | Podcasting ALL things Primary Physical Education

Welcome to episode 58 of The PE Umbrella Podcast. This week I delve right into step four from 'The Five Steps to a Winning Mindset', as highlighted by Professor Damian Hughes in his latest bestselling book. This episode is all about 'Practical Language'. I stress the importance of not only 'simplicity' when giving instructions, but the practicality of the language we use with the students we teach...

In Episode 57 of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I delve right into the third step from 'The Five Steps to a Winning Mindset', as highlighted by Professor Damian Hughes, but with a slight twist. Initially, my focus was going to be all around 'Emotion', but after digging deeper into the book, I decided to base my reflection around 3 key points that contribute towards delivering a powerful lesson and creat...

Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast, episode 56. In todays show, I am joined by Physed Teacher and founder of @PEPEPtalk Bob Knipe, AKA Coack K! During this packed episode, we delve into the meaning behind The PE Umbrella, how we can continue stoking the fire in our practice and discover the origins of PEPEPtalk. Plus, I delve into the regular show favourites with Bob, including his class managemen...

In Episode 55 of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I delve right into the second step from 'Five Steps to a Winning Mindset', as highlighted by Professor Damian Hughes This episode is all about 'Thinking'. Did you know that in any given day our brains make up to 10,000 trivial decisions? Exhausting work! As I began thinking about thinking I devised a series of key questions to build this episode around and...

Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast, episode 54, in which I am joined by my first EVER repeat guest Aaron Beighle. As a quick reminder, Aaron is a Physed Teacher, teacher trainer and author with a number of years experience under his belt! In this episode, we deviate from our standard Q+A format and simply discuss some of the finer points about classroom management. The discussion itself is formed...

In Episode 53 of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I embark on the first of what will be a series of episodes that explores the 'Five Steps to a Winning Mindset' as described in Damian Hughes latest book. During this episode I explore step one, Simplicity, and how the worlds best leaders and teachers are able to articulate instructions and directions in their simplest form. I reflect on my teaching week go...

Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast, episode 52. In this episode I am joined by Physed Teacher and IronMan competitor Andy Hair. In this bumper episode we discuss a whole host of physed topics including goal setting, risk taking and teaching philosophies. Want to hear how Andy incorporated skateboarding in his curriculum? Want to play 'Finding Nemo' as an ice breaker? Then look no further! Plus, I...

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...

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...

Welcome to episode 49 of the PE Umbrella Podcast! In this episode, I share with you my Physed Masterclass, detailing what I consider to be one of the best PE lessons that I've ever taught. I breakdown the build up, warm up, skill progressions and main focus of the session with the hope of inspiring you to take snippets of it to use yourself. As an accompaniment to the new PE Umbrella Academy YouTu...

Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast, episode 48! In this episode I am joined by PE development and Technology specialist Naomi Hartl. In this episode we delve into her favourite uses of tech, must have warm up (IT IS SUPERB!), reflect on her best lesson ever as I gear up for the launch of The PE Umbrella Academy YouTube channel and discuss her highlights from PEInstitute16, including her keynote to...

In this very special episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I am joined by Professor Damian Hughes. Damian is an the author of several best selling books including 'Liquid Thinking' 'Liquid Leadership' and 'The Five Steps To A Winning Mindset' to name but a few. On top of this, Damian has worked as a change management consultant and sport psychologist for Sale Sharks, West Bromwich Albion FC, France...

Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast. In this episode I am joined by K-12th grade PE teacher and 7th-12th grade Health teacher Ryan Armstrong. In this episode we reflect on ALL things primary/elementary PE including his highlights from PEInstitute16, Pokemon themed warm ups and killer class management advice. The enthusiasm that Ryan has for PE is contagious and it was evident from the outset that h...

In episode 45 of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by PE teacher and lover of being physically active, Jo Bailey. In this episode, Jo talks about her PEInstitute16 highlights, why and how we can help children find their fun as well as regulars such as her favourite activities and best class management tips! As always, it was a genuine pleasure to talk with somebody with the experience and prese...

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by K-8th grade PE teacher Adam Metcalf. In this episode we chat ALL things primary PE including his highlights from PEInstitute16, favourite uses of tech in PE, must do warm up activities and even class management tips! We even talk about his early career transition from a business accounts manager to becoming an outstanding PE teacher! It was a plea...

In this episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I am joined by Early Years Physical Development Specialist, Tania Swift. As the director of B Inspired, a company specialising in training, tools and resources for teachers delivering early years PE, Tania has years of experience delivering CPD and workshops that improve the quality of provision in Early Years Physical Education. I feel that early years...

In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by PE teacher Daniel Zito. Currently living and working in Melbourne, Australia, Daniel is a huge supporter of IPad education in the PE setting and Parkour enthusiast! In this episode we chat ALL things primary PE including the best use of IPads in the PE classroom, introducing Parkour in your teaching and even his #peexpressionsessions. You simply d...

Episode 41 is the third and final part of my '8 Minute Musings' series of podcasts. During this episode, I discuss the concept of keeping and displaying school sport and athletics records from KS2 (8-11 years old) upwards. Inspired by a recent sports day at a private school that I worked on, my eyes were opened to the fact that every other state school that I have/still do work in do not have such...

Episode 40 is the second of a three part series of my '8 Minute Musings'. During this episode, I discuss the statistics behind a recent Twitter Poll that I conducted. Primary Teachers, Do You Enjoy Teaching PE? I voice a breakdown of the answers I received and offer my take on what this means for the current state/future of Physical Education for our children. So what are you waiting for? Come and...

In episode 39, the first of three special '8 minute episodes' I talk about the app BAM Video Delay. Although the app itself has been around for some time, I myself am still relatively new to the scene and finding ways to maximise its use in my classroom. After my interview with Jarrod Robinson in episode 19 in which he shared this as his MUST HAVE app, I knew I had to take the plunge. This week, I...

In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Amanda Stanec. Born in Canada, her journey in education has led her to founding Move, Live, Learn, speaking at a number of physed and sport events in the USA and working as a Physical Education and Sport Contractor. In this episode we talk about Physical Literacy, the importance of motivation and goal setting, and share books and article...

In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by 1:1 health and PE teacher, presenter and iBook writer Andy Milne. Originally from England, his teaching journey has seen him teach across the globe before finally settling in the Chicago suburbs. In this episode we talk about the importance of health education, how writing iBooks has revolutionised the way he teaches and his top things t...

On this episode 'Under the Umbrella', I bring you yet another tremendous activity that is perfect for our sunny summer afternoons and complements traditional summer sports perfectly! The game has a central focus on throwing and catching but you will soon discover there is so much more to it than that. I explain how the game is set up, how to play, draw out key teaching points and even sprinkle in...

In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on the importance of 'Enthusiasm' as a key teacher trait and argue that true enthusiasm is only achieved if you Love what you are doing. I use the example of the famous quote" 'A fish will forever think it's stupid if it's judged by its ability to climb a tree' Why do so many people focus on improving their weaknesses rather than perfecting the...

In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I share my equipment list that absolutely MUST be in any primary school PE cupboard. With the PE funding in full flow there are no more excuses for having a sub par PE cupboard that lacks equipment. However, the equipment, or lack of it, is still a barrier to high quality PE in many primary schools. In this episode I take you through the bare minimum 'mu...