The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
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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Episodes
332 episodes
Four Square Progressions For K-5
Hello PE Nation!Today we bring back four square and show how we teach it from kindergarten through the upper grades without losing kids to confusion, long lines, or constant arguments. I share the exact progressions, key rules, and the c...
Level-up Leadership Program Part 2
Welcome PE Nation!Today I share a part-two update on my martial arts style leadership program for elementary PE and how the belt levels are working in real life. I break down the benefits, the problems I did not expect, and what I want t...
Jump Rope Stations That Kids Love
Let's jump PE Nation!Today we map out engaging jump rope stations that scale from kindergarten to fifth grade, tie movement to heart health, and keep classes flowing with limited staff. From Chinese jump rope patterns to long rope timing...
Old School PE: What Were They Thinking?
Welcome back PE Nation!Today I revisit the PE practices many of us grew up with—public showers, shirts versus skins, elimination games, captains’ picks—and show how small changes create safer, more inclusive classes. Stories from the 70s...
Nine Films That Spark Creativity
Welcome PE Nation!Today I share nine creative documentaries and series that fueled my teaching and creative work, from sushi perfection to sky-high walks, rock faces, pyrotechnics, street art, chess, and reopening an elite dining room. T...
Reindeer Games For PE Teachers
Jingle Bells, PE Nation!Today I share how to run Reindeer Games, a winter-themed PE event that trades endless laps for creative stations, safe movement, and real learning. We cover setup, scheduling with large classes, inclusive music, b...
Midyear Check-In For PE Teachers
What's up PE Nation!Today I take a hard look at what’s working and what needs work across our PE program, from a new student leadership system to weather-bent units, a missed grant, a messy Turkey Trot tally, and a post-surgery plan that...
Turkey Trot Game Plan
Gobble, gobble friends!Today I share a clear, low-stress plan for running a school-wide turkey trot with fairness, safety, and fun at the center. Let's have fun!• six-day rotation compressed into a one-day event• track layout...
From Stranger Things To PE: Finding Your “Max” Song, Game, And Go-To Moves
Welcome to the Upside Down,Today we use a Stranger Things hook to build a practical “Max” list for PE: the song, games, instant activities, warmups, attention grabs, and unit we can repeat without losing joy or learning. The aim...
"Stranger Things": Connecting Education and the "Upside Down"!
Welcome to Hawkins PE Nation!Today we turn fan joy into teaching fuel, using Stranger Things as a lens for building classroom culture, designing our own teaching genre, empowering teams, and fighting the daily “demogorgons.” A r...
Six Principles For Better Teaching
Hello PE Nation!Today I wanted to share six new principles that guide our teaching and our lives: take risks, embrace the journey, no limits, Kaizen, love your craft, and change the game. Stories range from a final hello to a principal t...
Instant Activity: "Tractor, Buoy, Sea Monster"
Let's play, PE Nation!A camp classic from 1999 gets new life in our PE classes as we teach Tractor Buoy Sea Monster, a fast, no-equipment game that borrows the logic of rock, paper, scissors. We explain the gestures, the rules and a quic...
Kindergarten PE Games and Activities
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...
"Wreck-it Ralph" for Elementary PE
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 ...
Becoming a Generational Teacher
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 meaningfu...
Outside PE Checklist
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 ...
Space Battle: A Team Target Game For Elementary PE
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 co...
Kindergarten PE Blueprint for Success
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 c...
Level 3 Equipment: Taking Your PE Program to New Heights
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 e...
Faith Over Trophies - The Scottie Scheffler Way
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 oth...
Creating a PE "Amazing Race"!
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 vital...
Team Building Games: Starting Your School Year Strong
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 cont...
Building Your PE Program: 9 Must-Have Equipment Upgrades
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...