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The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
David Carney
329 episodes
1 week ago
Send us a text 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 and 80s meet modern fixes that keep kids moving without shame. • why public showers and rigid swimming norms erode psychological safety • how pinnies replace shirts versus skins without fuss • designing re-entry rules so elimination games kee...
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Send us a text 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 and 80s meet modern fixes that keep kids moving without shame. • why public showers and rigid swimming norms erode psychological safety • how pinnies replace shirts versus skins without fuss • designing re-entry rules so elimination games kee...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/329)
The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Old School PE: What Were They Thinking?
Send us a text 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 and 80s meet modern fixes that keep kids moving without shame. • why public showers and rigid swimming norms erode psychological safety • how pinnies replace shirts versus skins without fuss • designing re-entry rules so elimination games kee...
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1 week ago
15 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Nine Films That Spark Creativity
Send us a text 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. The thread is obsession, process, and building something that lasts. • Spinning Plates • Jiro Dreams of Sushi • Skywalkers and Man on Wire • Exit Through the Gift Shop • Skyladder • Free Solo • Magnus •...
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2 weeks ago
26 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Reindeer Games For PE Teachers
Send us a text 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, budget decor, and a full menu of flexible, fun games. • two-day versus one-day event planning • mirrored station tracks for large groups • safety choices for outdoor and indoor spaces • winter-themed stations that build skills • inclusive music...
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1 month ago
15 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Midyear Check-In For PE Teachers
Send us a text 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 turns warmups into student-led moments. Reflection sets the tone, action steps make it real. • leadership program wristbands • weather disruptions forcing spiraled units and flexible pacing • missed grant prompting fundraisers and sharper pro...
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1 month ago
22 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Turkey Trot Game Plan
Send us a text 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 and grade-level scheduling • dynamic warm-up and pacing reminders • splitting runners to reduce congestion • index cards and stamps for accurate lap counts • midpoint cutoff to ensure a fair finish • medals as recognition without pressure • roles for P...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
From Stranger Things To PE: Finding Your “Max” Song, Game, And Go-To Moves
Send us a text 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 is alignment between what we love and what students actually want. • defining a “Max” list that anchors planning • Max game: Rollout for tight spaces • Max instant activity: Tractor Buoy Sea Monster • Rainy day Max activity: cup stacking for focus and...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
"Stranger Things": Connecting Education and the "Upside Down"!
Send us a text 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 real-life tour from Detroit to Vecna’s house sets the stage for practical PE strategies and a call to legacy. • building Hawkins as a strong, inclusive classroom culture • blending genres to design a unique teaching program • small-sided, game-centered ...
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2 months ago
25 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Six Principles For Better Teaching
Send us a text 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 to the Savannah Bananas’ reinvention of baseball, with clear takeaways for any classroom. • why taking smart risks reduces regret • embracing process and momentum over titles • removing false limits for ourselves and students • Kaizen as daily,...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Instant Activity: "Tractor, Buoy, Sea Monster"
Send us a text 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 quick partner activity that fills three to five minutes with fun and fair play. Check out this game if you’d like, and more games in my team building activities for PE. It’ll be in the show notes, and it helps support the show if you’d like to mo...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Kindergarten PE Games and Activities
Send us a text 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 series and the ongoing saga of our inflatable mascot, Webster. • top 10 kindergarten games overview and eBook link • "Treasure Hunters" rules, sorting by color, and math add-ons • "Gotham City" for teaching boundaries through story • "Rollout...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
"Wreck-it Ralph" for Elementary PE
Send us a text 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 while teaching form, teamwork, and boundaries. • using a movie theme to boost engagement • safe setup with midline and mat buffers • roles for Wreck-It Ralphs and Fix-It Felixes • rotation timing for fairness and flow • throwing cues and age-b...
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2 months ago
9 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Becoming a Generational Teacher
Send us a text 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 meaningful connections and holistic teaching approaches. • Go big with your ideas - don't be afraid to rock the boat for a greater cause • Help make great human beings, not just athletes - focus on developing character alongside skills • Build relations...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Outside PE Checklist
Send us a text 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 consider: • Weather conditions • Unforeseen events • The physical toll on teachers • Specialized supplies • Multiple backup plans ready at a moment's notice • Proper gear • Transitions and procedures Grab my copy of the Outside PE Checkl...
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3 months ago
15 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Space Battle: A Team Target Game For Elementary PE
Send us a text 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 combines strategy, teamwork, and skill development while keeping all students actively engaged throughout. • Setup requires four-square grids (painted, chalked, or taped) representing spaceships • Bowling pins serve as "engines" • Teams of 4-6 students p...
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3 months ago
9 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Kindergarten PE Blueprint for Success
Send us a text 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 come together, kindergarten classes transform from potentially chaotic experiences into joyful learning environments where young students thrive. • Structure forms the foundation for kindergarten success • Students need consistent routines and expect...
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3 months ago
17 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Level 3 Equipment: Taking Your PE Program to New Heights
Send us a text 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 effective grants, this episode provides a roadmap for transforming your program with strategic equipment investments. • Define your "why" before investing in major equipment • Create a list of "moonshot" equipment dreams you'd like to pursue • ...
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4 months ago
16 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Faith Over Trophies - The Scottie Scheffler Way
Send us a text 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 other sports heroes who often disappoint fans through personal failings. • Winning isn't Scheffler's identity – his faith provides his foundation regardless of golf outcomes • Trophies and accomplishments are fleeting – Scheffler questions why wi...
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4 months ago
22 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Creating a PE "Amazing Race"!
Send us a text 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 vitally important • Teams will be created to include everyone • Challenges divided into three types: technical skills, logical reasoning, and communication • Point system for grades 4-5 • Younger grades focus on completion rather than competition • ...
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4 months ago
16 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Team Building Games: Starting Your School Year Strong
Send us a text 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 contains engaging activities for grades K-5 that get students moving while developing teamwork skills. • Getting-to-know-you games like "Pass Your Name" help students and teachers learn names while participating in movement challenges • Large grou...
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4 months ago
9 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Building Your PE Program: 9 Must-Have Equipment Upgrades
Send us a text 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 serve multiple functions from dedicated stacking activities to targets for games • Deck rings work as frisbees, collectible items, and ball holders • Hockey/soccer nets provide clear goals and enhance game experiences • Rubber "critters" add fun ele...
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5 months ago
19 minutes

The Supersized PhysEd Podcast
Send us a text 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 and 80s meet modern fixes that keep kids moving without shame. • why public showers and rigid swimming norms erode psychological safety • how pinnies replace shirts versus skins without fuss • designing re-entry rules so elimination games kee...