The Supersized PhysEd Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation! Ever wondered how to turn a simple school gym into an electrifying sports arena? Join me as I uncover the behind-the-scenes magic of our fifth-grade Tchoukball Sport Ed unit's grand finale. This episode promises a masterclass in event planning, as students step into roles such as photographers, artists, and announcers, all working together to create...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation! What if you could transform a simple physical education class into a vibrant, inclusive sports tournament that fosters teamwork, leadership, and life skills? Join me on the podcast as we embark on a journey to create an unforgettable Tchoukball sport education tournament for fifth graders. Drawing inspiration from the sport education units of Nathan Horn...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation!!! I'm eager to share the high-flying world of parachute games that's been lighting up my Florida PE classes! Discover how these vibrant activities are not only a blast but also a clever way to sneak in fitness and teamwork skills. I'll be walking you through the best ways to keep things safe and spirited, whether your students are leaping on a lush...

Send us Fan Mail Step right up and listen as I take you through the whirlwind that is planning the perfect field day. With the same excitement as a kid in a candy store, I reminisce about the glory days as a participant and the thrills of bringing the event to life now. Whether you're soaking up the sun or bundled up in snow gear, I've got you covered with creative and thematic event ide...

Send us Fan Mail Ahoy, mateys! Get ready to climb aboard the adventure of "Man Overboard," a game that's steering the waves of excitement in elementary PE classes. As your captain and host, I'll guide you through this playful journey where kindergartners and first graders dash from stern to bow, all the while fine-tuning their listening skills. Imagine a basketball court-turned...

Send us Fan Mail Are your outdoor adventures with the kids feeling a bit stale? Say "Ahoy!" to Porch Pirates, the game that's taking the high seas of play to new horizons. In our latest episode, we unveil a treasure trove of fun, adapted from Coach Gelardi's original game, to get students of all ages up and moving. Learn the ropes of setting up this dynamic game with just hoops...

Send us Fan Mail As a PE teacher with a front-row seat to the chaos of dodgeball, I've witnessed firsthand the way it can spiral from fun to ferocious. Flashes of head injuries and the sting of exclusion still resonate with me, as well as the echo of my wife's childhood fears regarding the game. On Super SizedPhysed, we're tackling the enduring controversy of dodgeball in schools, q...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how breaking the four-minute mile seemed impossible until Roger Bannister made it a reality? Our latest episode is a testament to the limitless potential within us all, as I recount tales of extraordinary individuals who've redefined the boundaries of human capability. I take you through a journey of inspiration, from Roger Bannister's historic run to James...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation! (Check out this AI summary!) Ever found yourself with meticulously laid plans for a sunny day, only to have storm clouds roll in and rewrite your entire schedule? That's a regular occurrence for me, where the weather has a mind of its own. Tune in as I recount the trials and triumphs of managing outdoor activities amid these sudden shifts. I'll...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! Welcome to 2024! I hope you're doing well and refreshed for the new year ahead. In this episode I go over my focus and what i think is my purpose moving forward in my life and career as a physical educator. Here's the cliff notes: What are you passionate about? What are you great at? How can you help others? Where those 3 things intersect migh...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! I wanted to share one of my students' favorite games called Rollout. It's like GaGa Ball without the walls. We play it when it's hot, the fields are wet, or we get relocated at a moment's notice. It's a great game to have in your toolkit. There's minimal equipment and maximum fun! Grab your FREE PDF that shows the setup and...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! As I'm writing my second book, I'm putting together new concepts to go along with my original PE-9. My second one is " Enjoy the Process ". As I came up with ideas for it I thought of Mike Wazowski from " Monster's Inc." and " Monster's University" . I'm focusing this podcast on what he did and how...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! As I'm writing my second book, I'm putting together new concepts to go along with my original PE-9. My first one is "be a Risk Taker". Nothing profound, but there are many examples of people (including you!) doing amazing things because they took a risk. In this episode I cover the following: 1. My former principal 2. My former house...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! Once in a while I like to share some interesting ideas, games, podcasts, books, and other cool stuff with you. This episode is one of them. These my top 5 "things" from the past month. In this episode is my favorite: book podcast TV series Low-key game Game of all-time (top 3) Enjoy, Dave Website for the book: https://www.teacherchefhockeyplay...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! Things are getting better after day 9 of school (and kindergarten), but I've learned some more things that have helped me survive and see a light at the end of the tunnel! Here's part 2 of my tips to help you in your kinder adventures ! Dave Website for the book: https://www.teacherchefhockeyplayerbook.com/ Email me at dcarney1017@gmail.com I&...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! So I'm back at school and things are going well with my 1st-5th grades. Kinder? Well, it's going ok. Because I've taught K-5 for 12 years I know it will get better with each passing day, so here are 5 tips to help get through your first week with the little ones! Dave Website for the book: https://www.teacherchefhockeyplayerbook.com/ Emai...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! I've been thinking about a post in one of the PE groups recently. It was a teacher who was offered a job teaching large (100+) groups at a time.  I looked at the previous replies to this post and saw a bunch of people saying "NO WAY! Don't do it", and "That's not legal", and all sorts of things. They're not wrong...

Send us Fan Mail What's up PE Nation!!! I have to tell you about the Savannah Bananas! My family went to see them recently and they had my head spinning as to all the amazing things I can add to my PE program. Give this a listen and let me know what you think. Happy Summer!!! Dave Website for the book: https://www.teacherchefhockeyplayerbook.com/ Email me at dcarney1017@gmail.com I'd lov...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation!!! I wanted to let you know that I am running a sale on my digital copy of "The Teacher, the Chef and the Hockey Player" during the month of June. It is normally $7.99, but is now $4.99. My goal for this book has never been about the money, rather it has always been to inspire people (especially PE teachers) to reach their highest potential. There is also...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation!!! My book entitled "The Teacher, the Chef and the Hockey Player" is finally out!!! I'm really excited to share this with you and go through my writing process this past year. My goal was to inspire as many young and older teachers as I could using my experience as a guide along the way. I hope you enjoy the listen and the book! Website for the book:...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation! Unfortunately my book is still being approved across all the major platforms, so instead I'd like to tell you about the book, the reason I wrote it, and the basic summary of it. I'm really excited to get this thing going! Update: The book is out!!! Here's the link: Website for the book: https://www.teacherchefhockeyplayerbook.com/ Email me at dcarne...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation!!!! I hope you're doing well. Today I want to share with part 3 of my new book.  Today I discuss the book and principles 7-9 in my story that the main character learns. Go back and listen to parts 1 and 2 if you haven't already. Let me know what you think! Dave Email me at dcarney1017@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you! Large Group Start from Scratc...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation!!!! I hope you're doing well. Today I want to share with part 2 of my new book.  Today I discuss the book and principles 4-6 in my story that the main character learns. Go back and listen to part 1 for principles 1-3 if you haven't already. Let me know what you think! Dave Email me at dcarney1017@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you! Large Group Start...

Send us Fan Mail Hello PE Nation!!!! I'm back with a new computer and a new book for the new year!!! I hope you're doing well. Today I want to share with you a glimpse into my new book. It's a scary thing because I've been working on this book for about a year and didn't tell anyone except my family. Since you’re also my family, I think it's time. Today i discuss the...

Send us Fan Mail Well hello everyone! Between the hurricane that changed our lives recently to my computer crashing (literally) it’s been a crazy couple of months! For now I’m back to my old IPad and microphone but I hope you Ike this light-hearted episode. This is 5 sports stories that inspired me in my lifetime. There are many more but I encourage you to listen and share these and other stories...