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Our purpose is to engage in conversations with those enacting Meaningful Physical Education (research, practice and everything in between). Part of the LAMPE (learning about MPE) project, our goals for the podcast are as follows.
1) Through conversation and discussion, explore the whys, hows and whats of Meaningful PE in a variety of contexts.
2) Seek to understand the underpinnings and outcomes of prioritizing meaningful experiences in physical education.
3) Share a variety of perspectives on the theory and practice of Meaningful PE for growth and learning.
4) Help ensure that the evolving framework for Meaningful PE is accessible, available and adaptable.
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Send us a text Ingrid Elnan works at the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. She is currently working on a doctoral project titled 'Meaningful Experiences in the Context of Outdoor Aquatic Education.' In 2020, the Norwegian curriculum for physical education moved parts of aquatic education outdoors to let pupils practice and learn in the outdoor environment, where almost all drowning accidents in Norway occur. The ...
Send us a text Nicola Cosgrove is a passionate Physical Education educator with over 13 years of experience, including nine internationally. Currently teaching at Leysin American School in Switzerland, she emphasizes learner agency and process-driven growth. Nicola has worked as a department head, mentored new teachers, and volunteered with NEASC accreditation teams. She champions holistic learning that prioritizes soft skills and fostering inclusive environments where students build confiden...
Send us a text This episode features Professor Déirdre Ní Chróinín and Dr. Richard Bowles from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland. We talk about their Erasmus+ research project on Meaningful PE, student and teacher reflection and more of their initial findings. Show Notes: Erasmus+ https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/ https://www.mic.ul.ie/research/research-at-mic/research-projects/champions-of-inclusion-and-diversity-using-meaningful?index=0https://meaningfulpe.wordpress.c...
Send us a text Dr. Marcos Godoi is a professor at the School of Physical Education at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, located in Cuiabá, Brazil. Marcos also worked as a PE teacher in schools for twenty years, and currently supervises four Master's students who are interested in exploring Meaningful PE in their contexts. Marcos's research interests are related to the analysis of physical education pedagogical and curricular practices, the professional development of physical education t...
Send us a text O professor Marcos Godoi é docente na Faculdade de Educação Física da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), localizada em Cuiabá, Brasil. Marcos também trabalhou como professor de Educação Física em escolas por vinte anos e, atualmente, orienta quatro alunos de mestrado interessados em explorar a Educação Física Significativa (Meaningful PE) em seus contextos. Seus interesses de pesquisa estão relacionados à análise das práticas pedagógicas e curriculares na educação físi...
Send us a text Episode 2 features Dr. Kristi Mally (bio below). We talk about all things Meaningful PE, PE Teacher Education, a romantic view of movement/ PE and dive into Kristi's methods, passion, excellence and heart! Kristi is a professor at Winona State University in Winona, MN, where she prepares future physical education teachers. Before joining WSU, she taught at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI. Kristy has been preparing teachers since 2003. Her Ph.D. is in deve...
Send us a text Jorge Rodriguez is originally from McAllen, Texas. He attended the University of Houston where he was a high jumper on the track team and earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology . Jorge later went to receive his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education. Jorge spent time as a PE teacher and Activities Coordinator in his 7 years at the The KAUST School in Saudi Arabia. He is also the host of the Unfinished Thoughts podcast (formerly Global ...
Send us a text Will is a veteran elementary Physical Education teacher who presents on the Meaningful Physical Education framework across the United States. Additionally, Will has a background in Human Motor Learning, research, sports coaching, and strength & conditioning. All these experiences put together give Will a unique ability to make movement science practical. Come listen to how Will tries to make his class a place where students are "Moved to Move". X: @WillWestphal Show ...
Send us a text Well folks - that's a wrap to Season 1! This episode features Ty and Doug recapping our first (but not the last!) season of the podcast. We share some details about Season 2 (yes, there will be a Season 2!) and then leave listeners with reflections on Meaningful PE from participants in the recent ‘Champions Sharing Day’ at Brock University. A brief reminder about the FANMAIL feature on Buzzsprout - we love it and are always happy to hear from you! BUT, if you want a respo...
Send us a text Spencer Briggs is a former physical education (PE) teacher with five years of international teaching experience in Sweden and Australia. He completed his Master’s degree at Brock University (Ontario, Canada) in 2022, where his research explored the professional transition from classroom PE teacher to teacher educator through the lenses of teacher identity and self-compassion. Spencer has served as an executive board member on the PHE Canada Research Council for the past two yea...
Send us a text Zack Smith has been an international early childhood educator since 2005. He taught preschool homeroom and early years PE at Shanghai Community International School between 2005 and 2014. From 2014 to 2024, he was an early years PYP PE teacher at the KAUST School in Saudi Arabia. In the 2024-25 school year, he is excited to take on a new challenge in upper elementary PE at Korea International School Jeju. As an educator, Zack is dedicated to foundation skill development, transd...
Send us a text This episode features a recording from the Research Forum at PHE Canada's recent National Conference in Niagara Falls. This is our first time trying a 'live' event like this so buckle up! The session was presented by Tim (mostly) with help from Déirdre and Anita - all friends of the podcast! What is a ‘champion’ teacher and why does it matter? Implications for innovation and continuous professional development in PE. Authors of the work include: Stephanie Beni, Tim Fletcher, Dé...
Send us a text In this episode Ty, Tori and Kelly reflect on and talk about their recent implementation of meaningful PE in a badminton unit. We chat about ways to engage students, the features of meaningful PE, difference between middle and high school students, adapting on the fly, reflection and much more! Ty, Tori and Kelly are all members of the Champions for Meaningful PE research project as it’s manifested in Alberta, Canada. Links: Blog by Alex Beckey: drowningintheshallow - Ha...
Send us a text In this episode, Greg Dryer joins the podcast to discuss what constitutes good data in Physical Education and, more importantly, how can we use that data to improve the quality of student experiences in PE. Greg is the co-founder of miMove- the world’s first app designed specifically for schools to help young people develop physical activity habits. Previously, Greg also founded and served as the Director of the Centre for Physical Education, Sport and Activity at Kingston Univ...
Send us a text Episode EIGHT introduces Jo Bailey, a high school Physical Education teacher in Wisconsin, USA. Originally from the UK, Jo spent much of her life in Hong Kong and taught in both the UK and Hong Kong for several years before moving to the USA in 2004. Jo is a keynote speaker, a National Board Certified Teacher was the 2013 Midwest SHAPE America High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Jo has shared her experience implementing MPE with her high school students as part ...
Send us a text This episode features Lauren Sulz and Jonathan Mauro talking about school sport - specifically, a framework called School Sport for All. We discuss the intersections between it and Meaningful PE, how school sport can be an opportunity for meaningfulness and much more. Dr. Lauren Sulz is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta with a focus on healthy school communities. Lauren's research includes physical and health literacy, school sport and school-based physical ac...
Send us a text Episode SEVEN introduces Andy Vasily, a curriculum coordinator in Antwerp, Belgium. Andy is the author of the second chapter in the Meaningful Physical Education book which explores Meaningful PE pedagogy in an individual pursuits unit. Andy has spent many years as a teacher and pedagogical coach at schools around the globe and has spoken in more than 20 countries regarding his passion for physical & health education and leadership. His blog, formerly PYP with Andy (now www...
Send us a text This episode introduces Dr. Hayley Morrison, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. She teaches health and physical education curriculum and pedagogy courses to undergraduate students and instructs graduate courses in educational research and inclusive health and physical education. Her research areas include inclusive/adaptive physical education, health and physical education teacher education, and professional development. Check out h...
Send us a text Episode SIX introduces Leticia Cariño, an Elementary (PYP) Physical Educator in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. In this episode, we discuss opportunities and challenges related to implementation and how the way we implement MPE is contextual. Leti shares several reflective strategies she uses with her learners and how she uses those reflections to shape her instruction to meet her student's needs. Leticia Cariño is a passionate physical educator from Spain, dedicated to promo...
Send us a text Episode FIVE introduces Andy Milne and Megaera Regan, two outstanding Physical Educators from the United States. In this episode, we discuss the interest in Meaningful PE through their engagement in online discussions through social media, reflective practice, the new SHAPE America standards and as usual, we conclude the episode with some great advice from our guests. Andy Milne has been a health and physical educator for the past 29 years and currently teaches in Illinoi...
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