MAHPERD "Voices From The field"
MAHPERD "Voices From The field"
Podcast Description
In this podcast, you will hear from educators and professionals in the field sharing their insights and experiences in the HPE (Health Physical Education) and allied fields. I hope you find this podcast informative, and inspiring. Learn about best practices and tools that you can implement in your teaching practice. We want to know not only what you do, but also the action steps you took to get you where you are. The Status Quo is not in our vocabulary folks, my guests are leaders in the field who are taking action to make an impact in their respective fields. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show email [email protected]"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got" Henry Ford
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Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes in HPE including experiential learning, peer mentoring in mental health, innovative assessment strategies, trauma-informed practices, and the promotion of inclusivity in physical education. Notable episodes feature topics like Dr. Jenny Linker’s 'Let’s Move in Homeschool' initiative and Jill Foley’s peer leadership program aimed at middle schoolers.
In this podcast, you will hear from educators and professionals in the field sharing their insights and experiences in the HPE (Health Physical Education) and allied fields. I hope you find this podcast informative, and inspiring. Learn about best practices and tools that you can implement in your teaching practice. We want to know not only what you do, but also the action steps you took to get you where you are. The Status Quo is not in our vocabulary folks, my guests are leaders in the field who are taking action to make an impact in their respective fields. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show email [email protected]
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” Henry Ford
If you’ve ever walked into a gym with 80 plus students and thought, “How am I supposed to teach real skills, keep everyone safe, and still meet state standards?” you’re not alone. I sit down with longtime educator Wendi Daniels to unpack what it actually takes to run a high-quality elementary physical education program and why “just rolling out the ball” remains a damaging practice that continues to negatively affect kids.
Wendi shares the story behind her book, Revolutionary PE, created when Texas TEKS standards changed and she wanted new and veteran teachers to have lesson plans that truly work. We talk through how she structures a year with clear expectations, warm-ups, cooperative games, and sport-based units that follow seasons while still staying flexible. You’ll hear practical ideas for differentiation by grade level, equipment modifications, and what it looks like to manage massive classes without losing movement time.
We also get specific about inclusive PE. Wendy explains simple adaptations like the “magic ball,” plus other strategies that keep students with disabilities participating instead of watching from the sideline. Then we dig into assessment and grading systems that reward participation and growth, along with documentation and parent communication that holds up when questions come in.
If you’re searching for elementary PE lesson plans, aligned PE curriculum support, health resources, or digital tools like clickable video demos, this episode is for you!
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