So here it is, the final episode of the PE Insights Podcast for this academic year.

A conversation with Mike Lowery, Director of Sport at a large British international school in Dubai.

We discuss high performance, Mike's vision for PE and school sport, what makes effective teams, and of course, the quick fire questions.

Hope you enjoy the episode! More episodes will return in September 2025. Enjoy some time to rest and recover, but by all means plug in a podcast when you're by the pool, out on a walk, in the gym or the car. I'm always keen to hear your thoughts!

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.

Today's episode welcomes the return of Will Grove to the podcast. We had a conversation previously about their thoughts on PE curriculum, and in this chat, I catch up with Will to see how these developments are taking shape. Lots of ground covered in this episode, and hopefully, it will be thought-provoking for anyone who is engaged in designing, amending, leading PE curriculum in other settings.

As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on this.

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast!

Episode 67 is a conversation with the excellent, Lee Sullivan.

Many of our listeners in the PE space will know of the work Lee has contributed, but if you don't here is a great opportunity to find out more.

We reflect on Lee's first book 'Is PE in Crisis?', we discuss his current thoughts on Concept Curriculum in PE. Then we are introduced to his two latest publications: 'The Movement Monster', and 'From PE Dread to Delight'.

You can find these publications here: https://www.pescholar.com/product-category/books/

Hope you enjoy the episode, and as always, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast!

Today, I am joined by the wonderful Dr Aspasia Dania - Associate Professor of Physical Education and Teacher Education at the the University of Athens, Greece.

In our conversation today, we talk about games, playfulness, social responsibility, meaningfulness and pre-service teachers. Lots covered and I was inspired by Aspasia as she shares her thoughts, philosophy and experiences.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

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Hello everyone… welcome back to the PE insights podcast. Conversations about physical education with me your host NW bought to you by the fantastic team at PE Scholar. I hope you’re well. As I release this episode on the week which held the UK’s National Thank a Teacher’ day, I’d like to give a shoutout to every teacher, for their endless hard work and selflessness in striving to improve the lives of every young child. Sincerely, thank you.  Let’s talk about today’s episode - in this conversation I catch up with the brilliant Ben Shields, we discuss all things PE; international perspectives, curriculum design and our shared 4 C’s. In the episode we make reference to the PYP curriculum and if you’re sat there wondering what this is, I’ve put a link in the show notes for you to take a look at.

https://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/

We discuss how HPE has the potential to reduce movement time in PE, what would your thoughts be on this? I’d love to hear them, so feel free to leave a comment on social media. That said, and as always, grab a drink, a notepad, sit back, relax, or keep moving… let’s dive in!

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.

Episode 64 is a conversation with Daniel Miller, head of PE in Doha, Qatar. We chat about his journey to date and his changing philosophy. We unpack how he has applied a conceptual approach to curriculum design in his previous and current schools.

As always, sit back, relax and enjoy! If you feel like it, why not drop the podcast a review, every little helps!

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.

Today, I am joined by PE Teacher, Nathan Joyce. In our conversation we discuss his PE philosophy and his journey so far. Particularly the tensions he has felt around assessment in PE, fitness testing and outcomes. As always, we would love to hear your thoughts.

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.

This week's episode is the second in our book review series. I am joined by Dr Vicky Randall as we unpack the book 'Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher' by author, Gary Zaharatos.

I hope you enjoy our conversation. Sit back, relax and as always, I would love to hear your thoughts.

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Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.

In episode 61, I have a conversation with Matt Hyde from Elephant Counselling. As a previous PE teacher, Matt shares his insights on PE whilst discussing wellbeing for staff and students alike. Highlighting some of the methods he uses and the great work he has done with schools and educators. Hope you enjoy it!

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In this episode of PE Insights, I'm joined by Tom Manley – an experienced PE teacher and passionate advocate for holistic physical education. We explore why team games remain a favourite among students and educators alike, the evolving landscape of PE teaching, and the importance of adaptability in meeting the diverse needs of learners. Tom shares reflections on his own practice, discusses how to strike a balance between tradition and innovation in curriculum design, and offers thoughtful insights into what makes PE meaningful and memorable. Whether you're a trainee, a seasoned teacher, or simply passionate about physical education, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and inspiration.

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