The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)
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.
Podcasting since 2024 • 33 episodes
The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)
Latest Episodes
Bonus 5: Sport is a Way to Care for People w/ Tim Adams
Tim Adams is the founder and Executive Director of Free Play for Kids (started as Free Footie) based in Edmonton, Canada. Their mission is to: Provide programs and spaces that are safe, accessible, and inclusive, where communities are empowered...
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Season 2
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55:49
S2E05 - It's Like a Marriage: Co-Teaching towards Meaningfulness w/ Josh Berghuis & Rhys Meredith
Josh Berghuis & Rhys Meredith are currently Elementary PE teachers at the American International School in Budapest where they leverage their co-teaching relationship to promote meaningful experiences for their students. Before coming toget...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:06:46
Bonus 4: The Boxing Day Special w/ Dr. Steph Beni Answering Your Questions.
In this episode, we discuss YOUR questions (posted on LinkedIn and X) about Meaningful PE with Dr. Steph Beni.Stephanie Beni is an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Her research interests lie primari...
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Season 2
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1:08:24
S2E04 - Cold Water Sets Emotions in Motion w/ Ingrid Elnan
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:21
Bonus 3 - Done WITH, Not Done TO: Student Agency in PE w/ Nicola Cosgrove
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. ...
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Season 2
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52:54