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
327 episodes
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 274
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15:11
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 273
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22:08
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 272
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14:35
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 271
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18:39
"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...
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Season 5
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Episode 270
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25:03
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 269
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29:01
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 268
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6:51
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 267
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19:32
"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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 266
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9:26
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 265
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15:54
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 264
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15:08
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 263
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9:36
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 262
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17:54
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 261
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16:31
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 260
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22:27
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 259
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16:14
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 258
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9:20
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 257
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19:37
5 PE Games That Need a Makeover
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 an...
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Season 5
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Episode 256
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24:41
PE Blueprint Strategy #1: "S.E.T.S."
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 cre...
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Season 5
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Episode 255
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12:24
Make “Fetch” Happen in Your Classroom
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 "fe...
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Season 5
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Episode 254
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15:27
What's in Your PE Toolbox? Equipment Essentials for Day 1
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 re...
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Season 5
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Episode 253
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22:32
The Legacy We Leave: Teaching with Purpose and Impact
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 less...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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14:02
Great Teachers Don't Just Copy—They Create
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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22:32
Next Level Leadership: From White Belts to Ninjas!
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 leader...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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33:30