In this episode of the Physed Q&A Show, Ben shares and interview he did on the Pizza and PE podcast, we he chat all things Physical Education—from practical classroom strategies to big-picture thinking. He shares insights on the origin of The PE Specialist along conversations on navigating work/life balance. Whether you're a new or seasoned PE teacher, this episode is packed with ideas you can take straight to the gym floor! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, we dive into common questions from educators about Standards-Based Report Cards. Using an AI tool we discuss how to align PE assessments with standards, ways to clearly communicate student progress to families, and strategies for making grading more meaningful. Plus, we shares tips for managing challenges like limited class time and diverse student abilities—all while keeping the focus on student growth! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! https://www.thepespecialist.com/podcast/standards-based-report-cards-examples-from-pe-class-podcast/ Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben breaks down questions from Instagram. The questions involve coping with stress, dealing with behaviors, lesson closures and more! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben and Marcus explore a variety of questions from member forums and Instagram. Hopefully you find some resources for dealing with behaviors, sub plans, and lesson structure! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben and Marcus dive into a variety of questions from members, Twitter, and emails. You can find anything from Staying Organized, Small Spaces Activities, Program Advocacy to ways of keeping lesson fun! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
In this episode of The Phys Ed Q&A Show, Ben and Marcus discuss using technology in PE class. We share advice on how to incorporate technology and some applications we enjoy using in our teaching! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
Hey Everyone! Here's a Bonus Episode for you! I jumped on with Ryan Ellis of the PE Umbrella Podcast to discuss all things Physical Education! He gave me the episode to also post for you guys as well. Hope you enjoy! Check out Ryan's Podcast at: https://peumbrella.com/ Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
In Part III of Teaching During a Pandemic, Ben and Marcus shared tips for face to face instruction. They discuss games, activities, and mindset as we navigate students returning to the gym. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
On this episode of The Phys Ed Q & A Show, Ben and Marcus are continuing their discussion on teaching during a pandemic. Part II covers tips for virtual instruction and some classroom activity ideas. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
Ben and Marcus are back with tips of how to "Teach On" during the pandemic. They discuss routines, procedures, and their overall mindset on this episode of The Phys Ed Q & A Show! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
Want tips on teaching Locomotor movements to your students? Listen to Ben and Marcus as they share some ideas on what they do for fundamental movements. From route practice to activities like "Lucky Square", all is discussed on this episode of The Phys Ed Q & A Show! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
The school year is about to begin, now what? Ben and Marcus discuss how they navigate through the first week of school with students. Listen as they describe what they cover in the first week and how to balance rules and procedures with activity time. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook
We are back! Season 2 is here! Ben and Marcus are kicking this second session off by discussing tips for the week before school starts. Listen as we give advice on to set yourself up for an awesome school year. Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
Another Bonus Episode coming your way! This is Q&A I did for some future professionals (university students who are getting certified to teach Physical Education) I hope you get some value out of it - Have Fun and Teach On! Question answered in the podcast: How long have you been teaching? How old are your students? How many hours per week do you spend teaching? When did you start making videos and why? Do you think PE is a good way to teach other subjects? What does a normal PE lesson look like for you? How do you choose your units of instruction? How do you make groups? How do you deal with misbehavior? More Frequently Asked Questions on our FAQ Page: https://www.thepespecialist.com/faq Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
Bonus Episode! Don't worry...Ben and Marcus will be back to answer your question on Physical Education. I just wanted to share with you an interview I did with an awesome PE teacher Dave Carney! We discuss Physical Education, teaching, and life. Hope you enjoy! In This Episode Ben and Dave Discuss: How Ben got started in PE Where Ben and Dave get the motivation to create resources for others Overview of the Conflict Corner Some of our favorite activities Some of our favorite folks to follow on social media Some of our favorite podcasts Some of our favorite books Some of our Goals for the future How we maintain Work Life Balance You can find Dave Carney "The Supersized PhysEd Podcast" at the link here! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
It's that time of year...Field Day! In this episode, Ben and Marcus discuss tips, tricks, and strategies they use for organizing and running a successful Field Day! We hope you enjoy the conversation. For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
One of our favorite units of the year! In this episode, Ben and Marcus dive into the world of Gymnastics! Listen with us as we discuss how we prepare, teach, and assess educational Gymnastics! Hope you enjoy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
We are excited to kick off part 2 of season 1 of the Phys Ed Q & A Show! In this episode, Ben and Marcus tackle Jump Roping in Physical Education. If you want to hear about tips to help your students become better jump ropers than check out this podcast! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
In this episode, Ben and Marcus discuss scope and sequence. They give tips on how to fit all the content in and what you can do to find material to teach in your gym. Take what you can use and trash what you don't want to use! Bring the energy! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast)! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube
Having trouble getting students to stop talking in class? In this episode, Ben and Marcus explore the different strategies they use to curb the talking and distraction in class. Hopefully, you can find something you can use in your classroom! For full show notes and links click here (ThePEspecialist.com/Podcast) ! Want to connect with us? Follow us on Social Media @thePEspecialist! Twitter Instagram Facebook Youtube