Welcome to The real PE podcast - a friendly space for primary school educators passionate about transforming Physical Education and creating positive relationships with physical activity for EVERY child.
We’re here to empower fellow educators. Join us as we explore ideas tailored for teaching 4-11 year olds:
1. Innovative approaches to engage, challenge and support EVERY child
2. Inclusive strategies to help EVERY child feel valued and included
3. Insights from our professional learning experiences to enrich your PE lessons
4. Practical ideas to create meaningful impact through Physical Education
We’ll share experiences and success stories, discuss creative methods and offer helpful tips to refresh your PE curriculum. Whether you’ve been teaching for years or are just beginning your journey, The real PE podcast is a supportive community for educators committed to nurturing active, confident and healthy young people.
Come and join us as we explore new possibilities in Physical Education and inspire a lifelong love of movement in our pupils.
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Welcome to The real PE podcast - a friendly space for primary school educators passionate about transforming Physical Education and creating positive relationships with physical activity for EVERY child.
We’re here to empower fellow educators. Join us as we explore ideas tailored for teaching 4-11 year olds:
1. Innovative approaches to engage, challenge and support EVERY child
2. Inclusive strategies to help EVERY child feel valued and included
3. Insights from our professional learning experiences to enrich your PE lessons
4. Practical ideas to create meaningful impact through Physical Education
We’ll share experiences and success stories, discuss creative methods and offer helpful tips to refresh your PE curriculum. Whether you’ve been teaching for years or are just beginning your journey, The real PE podcast is a supportive community for educators committed to nurturing active, confident and healthy young people.
Come and join us as we explore new possibilities in Physical Education and inspire a lifelong love of movement in our pupils.
real nonsense episode 14: From Nonsense to Sense: How Holistic PE Transforms Learning
The real PE podcast
22 minutes 19 seconds
3 months ago
real nonsense episode 14: From Nonsense to Sense: How Holistic PE Transforms Learning
In this passionate episode of real Nonsense, hosts Toni Smyth, Ronnie Heath, and John Parsons discuss whether focusing on holistic development—personal, social, and emotional skills—distracts from core physical outcomes in PE.
The trio explore the "cog theory" of learning, demonstrating how different areas of development work together like interconnected cogs. When one cog sticks, the whole system fails.
They argue that far from being a distraction, holistic approaches actually accelerate learning and make PE more inclusive for all pupils.
The real PE podcast
Welcome to The real PE podcast - a friendly space for primary school educators passionate about transforming Physical Education and creating positive relationships with physical activity for EVERY child.
We’re here to empower fellow educators. Join us as we explore ideas tailored for teaching 4-11 year olds:
1. Innovative approaches to engage, challenge and support EVERY child
2. Inclusive strategies to help EVERY child feel valued and included
3. Insights from our professional learning experiences to enrich your PE lessons
4. Practical ideas to create meaningful impact through Physical Education
We’ll share experiences and success stories, discuss creative methods and offer helpful tips to refresh your PE curriculum. Whether you’ve been teaching for years or are just beginning your journey, The real PE podcast is a supportive community for educators committed to nurturing active, confident and healthy young people.
Come and join us as we explore new possibilities in Physical Education and inspire a lifelong love of movement in our pupils.
