Stay ConnectedThe PE Umbrella is a podcast for primary teachers & those working in the primary PE space who want practical, actionable ideas they can use straight away.
Hosted by Ryan Ellis, each episode features honest conversations with educators from around the world, sharing real strategies, lessons, and experiences from the field.
With over 200 episodes to date, the focus is simple: cut through the noise and help you deliver better primary PE with confidence, clarity, and impact.
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Rob Wilkinson. Rob is the Director of 'Moving Matters', a London based company who are responsible for delivering high quality PE to over 40 primary schools across the city. As well as sharing his top tips, advice and resources, we talk about the inspiration behind Moving Matters through research conducted in a document named 'Designed to Move'. This document holds stark truths about the possible future pathways for our children if we don't act on the current 'inactivity' crisis now. Moving really does Matter. So what are you waiting for? I'll see you all 'Under the Umbrella'
Today, I bring you a truly wonderful activity called Hula Hut Throwdown. Inspired by Ben Landers @thepespecialist, I have adapted his amazing game and created a variation that is accessible for most primary schools, but still keeps all of the excitement, engagement and inspiration of the original! The true beauty of this game is how inclusive it really is. Centring around a variety of 'roles' in a team, children of all ages can compete together and each play a part towards their teams success. So come and join me 'Under the Umbrella' to listen, and head over to www.peumbrella.com to download the FREE PDF.
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Jarrod Robinson, otherwise known as The PE Geek. Jarrod is a Physical Education teacher from County Victoria, Australia, with a passion and enthusiasm for the role emerging technologies play within teaching and learning. Jarrod runs his online community at www.thepegeek.com and has his own amazing podcast of the same name, sharing top advice all year round! We delve into his vast experience to chat ALL things Primary PE including his top tips, favourite resources and how the Physed landscape compares across the globe! So come and join us 'Under the Umbrella' for an episode you simply do not want to miss!
In this very special episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Mary Corder and Simon McLoughlin. Mary is the content marketing manager for a magnificent classroom resource called 'GoNoodle' and Simon is a busy Primary School teacher who uses it on a daily basis! We delve into how the 'active learning' inspired videos can help transform your classroom and provide your children with not only healthy bodies, but healthy minds too. So come on over and join us Under the Umbrella!
Join me today as I chat with Kurt Boyd. Kurt is the president of 'Stack 52', a unique card based exercise game with the aim of making fitness fun! Kurt shares his own experiences linking physical activity and happiness and why 'functional' bodyweight exercises are so important. So come on over and join me 'Under the Umbrella'
In this episode, I share a simple yet effective PE assessment tool that can be used across primary school. This gives teachers a hassle free and simplistic method to visually see how their children are performing! So what are you waiting for? Come and join me 'Under the Umbrella' to hear all about it!
Grab the FREE PDF of the assessment tool and success criteria at www.peumbrella.com
Today, I share with you another one of my favourite warm up activities! This activity, called 'Shark Attack' has served me brilliantly over the past year working with 'Sporting Influence' and yet again It really is one of those teaching activities that I couldn't live without. It works equally well with KS1, KS2, KS3 and even with adults! So what are you waiting for? Come and join me 'Under the Umbrella' to grab it and put it into action yourself!
Join me today for the first episode of 2016! I chat with Dave Bamber, a lead Primary PE teacher and the founder of Primary Energise, a wonderful wake up shake up resource that is hassle free and packed with benefits for children in both KS1 and KS2. In addition to this, Dave talks about the PE activity he couldn't live without and shares his advice for all primary teachers who may feel like they are in a rut with their PE teaching. So come on over and join me 'Under the Umbrella'
Today, I discuss the importance of 'variety' in the development of children in sport and physical activity during their primary years. I share with you my personal experience and 'aha' moment in seeing first hand, how exposing children to a diverse range of activities can open your eyes as a teacher, allowing you to see your children in a different light. So why wait, come on over and join me 'Under the Umbrella'
Today, I share with you another one of my MUST HAVE PE activities. This activity, called 'cone to cone' has served me well for over 7 years. It has been used by myself as a coach and as a PE teacher with equal success and enjoyment! It really is one of those teaching activities that I couldn't live without and is essential for any PE teachers locker!
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