

PE Insights Podcast
PE Insights Podcast - PE Scholar
Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast, brought to you by the fantastic team at PE Scholar.
Conversations about Physical Education with Nathan Walker | @NWalkerPE
A podcast for those dedicated to physical education - join the conversation. #PEInsightsPod 🙌🏼🎙️✨
Sponsored by Sports Directory, the leading supplier of PE and sports equipment to schools.
If you are interested in coming on the podcast, message @NWalkerPE or @PEScholar on Twitter/X.
Conversations about Physical Education with Nathan Walker | @NWalkerPE
A podcast for those dedicated to physical education - join the conversation. #PEInsightsPod 🙌🏼🎙️✨
Sponsored by Sports Directory, the leading supplier of PE and sports equipment to schools.
If you are interested in coming on the podcast, message @NWalkerPE or @PEScholar on Twitter/X.
Episodes
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Nov 20, 2024 • 39min
Episode 42 - Sam Horton - PE, Swimming and Leadership
Welcome back, here is another midweek bonus episode. I delve into the catalogue and bring you a conversation with Sam Horton - PE and Swim Lead at a primary school in England. We discuss PE, swimming, planning, leadership and expectations. Sam has also started his own podcast recently, so if you like what he has to say, you might want to have a listen. Enjoy!

Nov 8, 2024 • 46min
Episode 41 - Louise Hacking - Periods, Sports Bras, Barriers for girls, and male allyship
Today, I am joined by Louise Hacking - lecture of PE at Leeds Beckett University, Associate for PE Scholar, previous HOD and PE teacher passionate about empowering teachers and removing barriers. In this powerful conversation we discuss periods and sports bras as barriers for young girls and what we might do to address this, including practical solutions and male allyship. Hope you enjoy the episode. Please share :)

Nov 6, 2024 • 44min
Episode 40 - Olivia Flemons - Physical Literacy in the community and PE experiences.
Welcome back - here's a bonus, midweek episode. A few months back I had the pleasure of having a chat with Olivia Flemons about her PE experiences and her current PhD on Physical Literacy. Hope you enjoy it!

Nov 1, 2024 • 37min
Episode 39 - Nicola Cosgrove - Empowering students through ownership and responsibility
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. Today, we are joined by Nicola Cosgrove, a PE teacher and leader who is currently working in Switzerland. In our conversation today, we explore student voice, ownership and responsibility. Nicola speaks passionately about nurturing independent young learners, and some case studies from her current school. Hope you enjoy it!

Oct 18, 2024 • 45min
Episode 38 - Dr Will Patz - PE, the Affective Domain, and Curriculum Design
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast - bought to you by PE Scholar. Today's episode is a conversation with Dr Will Patz, head of Early Years and Lower School (DUCKS) PE. He has recently finished his PhD on the affective domain in PE, and in this episode we explore his studies in further detail and consider the impact on PE practice and curriculum design.

Oct 4, 2024 • 57min
Episode 37 - Aaminah Hussain - Challenging stereotypes and unconscious bias
Happy Birthday to the PE Insights Podcast, 1 year old today!Welcome back, today's guest is this inspirational Aaminah Hussain - Head of Physical Education in Sheffield. This conversation is powerful and will ask you to reflect on your own practice, and challenge you to consider your unconscious bias and any stereotypes in your PE practice. Hope you enjoy it!

Sep 20, 2024 • 45min
Episode 36 - Grant Huddleston - PE and Personal Professional Development
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. A huge thank you shout out at the beginning of this episode! Your support means everything. Join me, as I have a conversation with Grant Huddleston - Senior Lecturer, Physical Educator and Professional Development Lead at Birmingham City University. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Aug 23, 2024 • 47min
Episode 35 - Tom Darby (Leadership Skills Foundation) - The importance of leadership and the influence of leaders
Welcome to episode 35 of the PE Insights Podcast. Today, I am joined by Tom Darby - Business Development Officer at the Leadership Skills Foundation. Listen to Tom share his experiences and reflect on the importance and value of leadership. Hope you enjoy the episode!

Aug 9, 2024 • 45min
Episode 34 - Professor Aaron Beighle - A simple message: connections first
Welcome back, I hope you’re having a fantastic summer. Episode 34 is a conversation with that wonderful, Professor Aaron Beighle. In this conversation, Aaron shares his years of experience and reflections on PE teacher education and PE as a subject. Hope you enjoy it!

Jul 26, 2024 • 36min
Episode 33 - Marcus Down - Universal Design for Learning as a framework in Physical Education
Marcus Down, a vice principal and PE teacher, shares his transformative journey in physical education. He discusses the shift from traditional approaches to adopting Universal Design for Learning principles, enhancing engagement and support for all students. Down emphasizes fostering kindness and emotional safety in PE settings, advocating for personal connections to boost participation. The conversation highlights the need for ongoing research and collaboration to inspire innovative educational practices that promote inclusivity and holistic development.


