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The Supersized Physed Podcast is dedicated to providing new ideas, activities and inspiration to our physical education field. Each week a new episode about various physed topics comes out, sometimes with a guest, sometimes it's just me!
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Send us a text Let's go PE Nation! Today I want to share with you three kindergarten PE games that keep kids moving, teach boundaries, and build early math skills while staying safe and simple to run. We also answer listener questions about the PE9 book series and the ongoing saga of our inflatable mascot, Webster. • top 10 kindergarten games overview and eBook link • "Treasure Hunters" rules, sorting by color, and math add-ons • "Gotham City" for teaching boundaries through story • "Rollout...
Send us a text Let's wreck things PE Nation! We turn a simple throwing drill into a Wreck-It Ralph game that hooks K–2 and scales to older grades with smart rules, roles, and safety. Clear setups, rebuild roles, and distance tweaks keep the action fast while teaching form, teamwork, and boundaries. • using a movie theme to boost engagement • safe setup with midline and mat buffers • roles for Wreck-It Ralphs and Fix-It Felixes • rotation timing for fairness and flow • throwing cues and age-b...
Send us a text What's up PE Nation! MJ vs. Lebron- It's not even close!!! We explore the concept of becoming a "generational teacher" - an educator whose impact extends beyond a single academic year to influence generations of students through meaningful connections and holistic teaching approaches. • Go big with your ideas - don't be afraid to rock the boat for a greater cause • Help make great human beings, not just athletes - focus on developing character alongside skills • Build relations...
Send us a text What's up friends! Let's talk outside PE! Teaching PE outside presents unique challenges from weather monitoring to wildlife encounters, requiring specific strategies and equipment to ensure effective instruction. Here are some things to consider: • Weather conditions • Unforeseen events • The physical toll on teachers • Specialized supplies • Multiple backup plans ready at a moment's notice • Proper gear • Transitions and procedures Grab my copy of the Outside PE Checkl...
Send us a text Join the Galactic Battle PE Nation! Let's transform your PE class with Space Battle, a target game using four-square grids as "spaceships" where students defend their pins while trying to knock down their opponents'. This game combines strategy, teamwork, and skill development while keeping all students actively engaged throughout. • Setup requires four-square grids (painted, chalked, or taped) representing spaceships • Bowling pins serve as "engines" • Teams of 4-6 students p...
Send us a text What's up PE Nation! Don't let kindergarten scare you! Teaching kindergarten PE requires a thoughtful approach centered on structure, simplicity, positive reinforcement, basic games, and genuine enjoyment. When these five elements come together, kindergarten classes transform from potentially chaotic experiences into joyful learning environments where young students thrive. • Structure forms the foundation for kindergarten success • Students need consistent routines and expect...
Send us a text What's up PE Nation! Today we dive deep into "Level 3" equipment for physical education programs, exploring how to dream big and significantly elevate your PE offerings beyond the basics. From securing $9,000 obstacle courses to writing effective grants, this episode provides a roadmap for transforming your program with strategic equipment investments. • Define your "why" before investing in major equipment • Create a list of "moonshot" equipment dreams you'd like to pursue • ...
Send us a text What's up PE Nation! Let's talk "Game Changers" today! Scotty Scheffler, the world's #1 golfer, offers a refreshing perspective on success, prioritizing faith and family over trophies and fame. His approach stands in stark contrast to other sports heroes who often disappoint fans through personal failings. • Winning isn't Scheffler's identity – his faith provides his foundation regardless of golf outcomes • Trophies and accomplishments are fleeting – Scheffler questions why wi...
Send us a text Let's Travel PE Nation! Who doesn't love "The Amazing Race"? After an unsuccessful first attempt years ago, I'm bringing back a more structured, inclusive version with carefully formed teams and diverse challenges. • Theme is vitally important • Teams will be created to include everyone • Challenges divided into three types: technical skills, logical reasoning, and communication • Point system for grades 4-5 • Younger grades focus on completion rather than competition • ...
Send us a text Welcome back to school PE Nation! I created a new e-book "Team Building Games and Activities in PE," featuring games that help physical education teachers build culture and community in the first weeks of school. The 21-page resource contains engaging activities for grades K-5 that get students moving while developing teamwork skills. • Getting-to-know-you games like "Pass Your Name" help students and teachers learn names while participating in movement challenges • Large grou...
Send us a text Greetings PE Nation! Today I discuss essential "Level Two" equipment additions to enhance any physical education program, highlighting nine versatile items that balance cost with educational impact. • Cup stacking and bucket stacks serve multiple functions from dedicated stacking activities to targets for games • Deck rings work as frisbees, collectible items, and ball holders • Hockey/soccer nets provide clear goals and enhance game experiences • Rubber "critters" add fun ele...
Send us a text Welcome PE Nation! Today I want to explore five traditional PE games that need makeovers to increase student engagement, maximize participation, and ensure all students benefit regardless of athletic ability. • Tic-Tac-Toe relay and other relay races need smaller groups of 3-4 students to prevent excessive standing around • Hula Hoop Rock-Paper-Scissors games should include multiple pathways with fewer students per team • Full-class team sports should be replaced with small-si...
Send us a text Welcome aboard PE Nation! New to teaching Physed? Or are you always growing and learning? Either way, this episode is for you! • Space - Define your teaching boundaries both indoors and outdoors, assess storage areas, and create a vision for your program • Equipment - Categorize into keep, discard, and maybe piles; focus on items that benefit the most students • Time - Structure your day with consistent routines for class beginnings, transitions, and endings • Size - Kno...
Send us a text Greeting PE nation! Let's talk Mean Girls! Specifically, Gretchen Weiners trying to get "fetch" to happen. You can make it happen in your PE program, and kick Regina George out of the Plastics for good! • Identify your "fetch" – a bold, new teaching idea you want to implement • Create your masterpiece by combining ideas from various sources • Convince others your idea will work using Steve Jobs' "reality distortion field" concept • Make it stick through consistent implementati...
Send us a text Greetings PE Nation! Ready to start a new school year or new program? Today we explore the nine essential equipment pieces needed to start an effective PE program from scratch, based on experience establishing two programs with minimal resources. • Sound system is the top priority for making activities more engaging and fun • Cones serve countless purposes from boundaries to stations to improvised equipment • Tennis balls provide exceptional value, especially when acquired thr...
Send us a text What's up PE Nation! I've been thinking about legacy a lot lately. I think it matters in education because our impact extends far beyond our teaching careers, affecting how students approach life long after they've forgotten specific lessons. here's how I plan on leaving a legacy that matters: • Be present by greeting students daily, learning their names, showing genuine interest in their lives, and putting away digital distractions • Create meaningful experiences students won...
Send us a text Welcome PE Nation! Let's talk headline vs. cover bands today! Find your original teaching voice by drawing inspiration from mentors but creating something uniquely yours instead of just copying others' work. The difference between being a "cover band" teacher versus a headliner is developing personalized approaches from multiple influences. • Working part-time at Hertz Arena exposed me to Brit Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band making millions without creating anything original ...
Send us a text Happy summer, PE Nation!!! I'm excited about the new program I want to start in the fall. The Next Level Leadership program transforms PE grading through a martial arts-inspired wristband system that recognizes and develops student leadership qualities beyond athletic skill. • Designed to reward students who demonstrate leadership, helpfulness, and good character • Five belt levels (white, green, orange, purple, black) with increasing leadership requirements • Program benefits...
Send us a text Happy summer PE Nation! In today's episode I encourage you to enjoy your summer break, while adding professional development to enhance your PE program before the next school year begins. • Supersizedphysed.com serves as the hub for all resources, articles, and courses • Free resources include Substack and Medium articles with PE tips, games, and strategies • A free video course on the "PE-9": principles for improving your PE program • Free ebook on setting up your PE...
Send us a text Hello PE Nation! Let's create something special. Field days create magical end-of-year experiences for students, requiring thoughtful planning and creativity to master. With proper preparation, themes, games, and volunteer support, these special events become memorable celebrations of physical activity. • Breaking field days into K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 grade groups for manageable 2-2.5 hour sessions • Optional themes like Star Wars, Olympics, or water games can enhance the experien...
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