PE Insights Podcast
Episodes
Episode 81 - Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 3 - A deep dive into NCFE's Technical Award in Health and Fitness with Kieran Palmer
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast!After taking a short break due to moving house, my new role and a recent Ofsted visit. We are back with episod...
Episode 80 - Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 2 - A deep dive into OCR/CNAT Phyiscal Education with Wayne Hill and James Long
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of examination Physical Education through an honest and practical conversation with James and Wayne —...
Episode 79 - Exam PE Series: Deep Dive 1 - A deep dive into AQA GCSE Physical Education with Jackie Brookes
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Examination PE doesn’t have to feel like a minefield.In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, we’re joined by Jackie Brookes, founder of PE Act...
Episode 78 - Amy Kovic - Making Physical Education Meaningful
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean for Physical Education to be fit for purpose?In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, I’m joined by Amy, Head of Physica...
Episode 77 - Dr Emma Whewell - Becoming a PE Teacher: Identity, Power, and Possibility
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, I’m joined by Dr Emma Whewell, Associate Professor at the University of Northampton, for a rich and refl...
Episode 76 - David Wallace - Move to Learn: Primary PE, Inclusion and the International Classroom
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 76 of The PE Insights Podcast, I’m joined by David Wallace, speaking to us from Bangkok, Thailand, where he currently teaches Junior Phys...
Episode 75 - David Redfern - Why Physical Education should be enlightening
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Senior Lecturer David Redfern (Birmingham City University) joins us to explore what truly shapes positive experiences in Physical Edu...
Episode 74 - Bilal 'Bill' Saddik - Ripping up the textbook - a focus on holistic development in Physical Education
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast!Epsiode 73 is a conversation with Bilal Saddik. Bill is super passionate and a real advocate for holistic developme...
Episode 73 - Dr Josie Perry - Unpacking Neurodiversity, Motivation, and the 'Speedy Brain' in PE and Sport
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the PE Insights Podcast, Nathan speaks with Dr Josie Perry, chartered sport psychologist, author of six books and director of Perfo...
Episode 72 - Carla Howard - Redefining Curriculum and Collaboration at the Coal Face
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PE Insights, Nathan Walker is joined by Carla Howard, Head of PE and founder of the Heads of PE Network. Together, they explore how...
Episode 71 - James Tuthill - Trauma Informed Physical Education and a focus on Wellbeing - RISE UP in action.
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. Thank you for your continued support.Episode 71 is a conversation with James Tuthill of Charles Darwin Primar...
Episode 70 - Professor Liz Durden-Myers - Trains rolling into the station: is your suitcase packed?
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast!Season 3 is now LIVE!Join me, as I have a conversation with the fantastic Professor Liz Durden-Myers. Lots of ...
Season 3 - A Brief Update!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone and welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast - Season 3!Listen out of the call to action, and get ready for another year of amazing insi...
Episode 69 - Mike Lowery - 'High performance' and a vision for PE & Sport
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So here it is, the final episode of the PE Insights Podcast for this academic year.A conversation with Mike Lowery, Director of Sport at a large Briti...
Episode 68 - Will Grove - Returning to a conversation about PE curriculum development
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.Today's episode welcomes the return of Will Grove to the podcast. We had a conversation previously about their...
Episode 67 - Lee Sullivan - From PE Dread to Delight
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast!Episode 67 is a conversation with the excellent, Lee Sullivan.Many of our listeners in the PE space will know ...
Episode 66 - Dr Aspasia Dania - Play is not a reward, play is a human right
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast!Today, I am joined by the wonderful Dr Aspasia Dania - Associate Professor of Physical Education and Teacher E...
Episode 65 - Ben Shields - Connection, Challenge, Choice, Curiosity
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone… welcome back to the PE insights podcast. Conversations about physical education with me your host NW bought to you by the fantastic ...
Episode 64 - Daniel Miller - Changing the focus of physical education
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.Episode 64 is a conversation with Daniel Miller, head of PE in Doha, Qatar. We chat about his journey to date ...
Episode 63 - Nathan Joyce - From Fitness Testing to Holistic Outcomes
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.Today, I am joined by PE Teacher, Nathan Joyce. In our conversation we discuss his PE philosophy and his journ...
Episode 62 - Book Review Series (2) - Becoming a Distinguished Physical Education Teacher by Gary Zaharatos
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.This week's episode is the second in our book review series. I am joined by Dr Vicky Randall as we unpack the ...
Episode 61 - Matt Hyde - Wellbeing for staff & students and kettle conversations
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.In episode 61, I have a conversation with Matt Hyde from Elephant Counselling. As a previous PE teacher, Matt ...
Episode 60 - Tom Manley - Team games in PE, still the favourite?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PE Insights, I'm joined by Tom Manley – an experienced PE teacher and passionate advocate for holistic physical education. We ex...
BONUS Episode - Exciting Partnership Announcement
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to share that we have formed a partnership with Sports Directory which includes sponsorship of our PE Insights Podcast. This will enabl...
Episode 58 - Martin Brockman - 'Performance' in Physical Education
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast! Episode 58 is a conversation with ex-GB athlete and founder of Performance Pathways, Martin Brockman. In this...
Episode 57 - Russell McCluskey - Independent School PE & Sport - Leadership, Curriculum, Opportunities
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back everyone, apologies for my poor voice in the intro! Here is another cracking conversation for you to enjoy.Russell McCluskey, PE Teacher ...
Episode 56 - Jan Dossett - The importance of play, STEP, super powers and Move It!
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone, welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast.Episode 56 is a conversation with the incredible Jan Dossett.We talk about everything PE, play...
Episode 55 - Mo Jafar - Blacks can't swim - challenging stereotypes and driving change
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, episode 55 is a conversation with a the brilliant, and a good friend, Mo Jafar.We talk about; Blacks can’t swim. Challenging stereotyp...
Episode 54 - Kate Thornton-Bousfield (CEO of the Association for Physical Education) - The new afPE, opportunities and developments.
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back!Join me as I have a brilliant conversation with afPE CEO, Kate Thornton-Bousfield. We talk about her journey so far, her move into this n...
Episode 53 - Dr Irfan Khawaja - Ramadan guidance for PE, schools and educators
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I discuss the groundbreaking guidance developed by Dr Irfan Khawaja which will help create a more inclusive school environment for Muslim s...
Episode 52 - Daniel Lycett - Coddiwomple: learning is an open world journey... the story of an ordinary human trying their best
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast, in today's episode I have a chat with the brilliant Daniel Lycett (St David's College Llandudno).We have a co...
Episode 51 - Will Swaithes & Catherine Fitzpatrick - Building the Oak National Academy PE Curriculum
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back... Episode 51 is a conversation with Will Swaithes (PE Scholar) and Catherine Fitzpatrick (Complete PE). In this episode we discuss the k...
Episode 50 - Dr Julie Pearson - Do we CARE too much about PE?
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 50 of the PE Insights Podcast and Happy Valentine's Day.Today's episode is a conversation with Dr Julie Pearson. Julie shares her e...
Episode 49 - Vinny Halsall - PE = Play Explore & The Power of 3!
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast! Today I am joined by Vinny Halsall from The FA's PE Team. I was fortunate to ask Vinny to come and work with ...
Episode 48 - Carrie Irwin & Ella Shinner - Life as a PE ECT and advice for PE trainees and mentors
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast! Today's episode is a conversation with two fantastic PE ECTs. In the chat, both Carrie and Ella share their PE phi...
Episode 47 - Keira Wylie & Teign School PE Ambassadors - Using pupil voice to shape PE experiences and the benefits of leadership & responsibility
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast! Happy New Year. Here's to a successful, happy and healthy 2025 for everyone.Today's episode is brilliant. I w...
Episode 46 - Katie Fitton-Davies - Motivational climates in PE (and more!)
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of 2024. What a year! Thank you for your support.This is a chat with Katie Fitton-Davies (Senior Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores U...
Episode 45 - Book Review Series (1) - Making Every PE Lesson Count by James Crane - Meet the author
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone and welcome to the first episode of our book review series; Making Every PE Lesson Count by James Crane - Crown House Publishing.As alw...
Episode 44 - Simon Scarborough & Dan Hine - Physical Education for ALL.
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, join me as I have a wonderful conversation with Simon Scarborough and Dan Hine. Two inspiring people who have great stories share and an...
Episode 43 - Rhian Mannings MBE - The power of physical activity & dealing with bereavement
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before we dive in, I’d like to issue a brief content warning. In today’s episode, we discuss sensitive topics, including bereavement, loss, and me...
Episode 42 - Sam Horton - PE, Swimming and Leadership
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, here is another midweek bonus episode. I delve into the catalogue and bring you a conversation with Sam Horton - PE and Swim Lead at a p...
Episode 41 - Louise Hacking - Periods, Sports Bras, Barriers for girls, and male allyship
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am joined by Louise Hacking - lecture of PE at Leeds Beckett University, Associate for PE Scholar, previous HOD and PE teacher passionate abo...
Episode 40 - Olivia Flemons - Physical Literacy in the community and PE experiences.
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back - here's a bonus, midweek episode. A few months back I had the pleasure of having a chat with Olivia Flemons about her PE experiences and...
Episode 39 - Nicola Cosgrove - Empowering students through ownership and responsibility
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. Today, we are joined by Nicola Cosgrove, a PE teacher and leader who is currently working in Switzerland. In ...
Episode 38 - Dr Will Patz - PE, the Affective Domain, and Curriculum Design
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast - bought to you by PE Scholar. Today's episode is a conversation with Dr Will Patz, head of Early Years and Lo...
Episode 37 - Aaminah Hussain - Challenging stereotypes and unconscious bias
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Birthday to the PE Insights Podcast, 1 year old today!Welcome back, today's guest is this inspirational Aaminah Hussain - Head of Physical Educa...
Episode 36 - Grant Huddleston - PE and Personal Professional Development
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the PE Insights Podcast. A huge thank you shout out at the beginning of this episode! Your support means everything. Join me, as I hav...
Episode 35 - Tom Darby (Leadership Skills Foundation) - The importance of leadership and the influence of leaders
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 35 of the PE Insights Podcast. Today, I am joined by Tom Darby - Business Development Officer at the Leadership Skills Foundation. ...
Episode 34 - Professor Aaron Beighle - A simple message: connections first
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, I hope you’re having a fantastic summer. Episode 34 is a conversation with that wonderful, Professor Aaron Beighle. In this conversati...
Episode 33 - Marcus Down - Universal Design for Learning as a framework in Physical Education
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast brought to you by PE Scholar. This episode, I have a conversation with the fantastic Marcus Down. He shares his jou...
Episode 32 - Dr Emma Powell - How PE and physical activity can support individuals with cystic fibrosis
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast, brought to you by PE Scholar. In this fantastic episode, the wonderful Dr Emma Powell shares her PE insights and h...
Episode 31 - Rachel Ford - The power of storytelling in physical education
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, episode 31 is a conversation with passionate physical educator, Rachel Ford. Rachel discusses her journey, experiences and how she is us...
Episode 30 - Andy Vasily - Checking in with your students - connections, curiosity & challenge
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Insights Podcast - Episode 30 is here! Join me as I have a conversation with the fantastic Andy Vasily. Andy shares his insights and...
Episode 29 - Phil Cocks - Four Mantras for Teaching and Learning
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I have a conversation with the fantastic, Phil Cocks. Phil is a physical education and now senior leader with a responsibility for teaching...
Episode 28 - Dale Sidebottom - The importance of play, being brave and taking risks
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dale Sidebottom and I as we explore his PE Insights. Dale is an inspiration, through his energy, motivation and actions, he is a positive driver ...
Episode 27 - Anna Sheppard - A conversation about PE Curriculum
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As mentioned briefly at the beginning of this episode... apologies for the delay. We welcomed our second child (son) to the world last week and things...
Episode 26 - Professor Ash Casey - PE, Pedagogy and a Models-based Approach
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I have a conversation with the brilliant Professor Ash Casey - Course Director of PGCE PE at Loughborough University and Professor of PE &a...
Episode 25 - Steve Waide - Taking PE Beyond the Physical
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This week's episode is a conversation with Steve Waide (Beyond the Physical). Steve shares his journey, insights around PE and the conce...
Episode 24 - Will Swaithes - SAFE PE, PE Scholar & Oak National Academy and time for reflection
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for this midweek special podcast episode as I catch up with Will Swaithes from PE Scholar. Will shares his insights on PE whilst discussing th...
Epiosde 23 - Greg Dryer - MiMove, Motivation & Movement Competence
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another PE Insights Podcast episode!Meet Greg Dryer, a physical education expert with a wealth of experience in leadership and PE teacher e...
Episode 22 - Jordan Wintle - Meaningful experiences in PE through lifestyle sports - a perspective on praxis
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, welcome to another PE Insights Podcast episode. Today, I talk to Jordan Wintle (Associate Head of the School of Education and Science at the Un...
Episode 21 - Kate Reynolds - Trauma-informed practice in action: changing rooms, uniform, RISE Up = IMPACT.
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fantastic episode, I speak with Kate Reynolds (Subject Leader for Physical Education and Whole School Enrichment Coordinator at The Belvedere ...
Episode 20 - Tommy Bell - Challenging the status quo.
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Episode 20 is a conversation with Director of Sport, Tommy Bell. Tommy is an experienced PE teacher, HOD, and Director of Sport, with in...
Episode 19 - Jon Campbell - A holistic view of PE & wellbeing and the Curriculum for Wales
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! I hope 2024 is a positive and successful year for you. Welcome back to previous listeners and a warm welcome if this is your first epi...
Episode 18 - Neil Moggan (Future Action) - Trauma-Informed Physical Education & RISE Up.
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with Neil Moggan about PE and trauma-informed practice. Neil is passionate about transforming young people’s life chances and has ...
Episode 17 - Alec Masson & Will Grove - Movement at the heart of a PE Curriculum
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with two incredibly passionate and knowledgeable PE teachers, Alec Masson & Will Grove. In this episode, they discuss their insi...
Episode 16 - Sam Moinet - Checking in with your mental health and wellbeing
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Moinet qualified as a History teacher but now he is the founder of Student Breakthrough & the Educators Coaching Academy. His aim now is to re...
Episode 15 - Dr Shane Pill - Mosston & Ashworth's Spectrum of Teaching Styles
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a conversation with the incredibly knowledgeable Dr Shane Pill (Associate Professor in PE and Sport Coaching at Flinders University...
Episode 14 - Tristan Muller-Forster - A Principal’s Perspective
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! Today’s episode is a conversation with Tristan Muller-Forster. Tristan is the Principal of Tavistock College in Devon, part of the Dar...
Episode 13 - Dr Liz Durden-Myers - Physical Literacy and the 'Combination Lock'.
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Nathan Walker and Dr Liz Durden-Myers discuss Physical Literacy and Physical Education. Liz is the founder of PE Scholar and PGC...
Episode 12 - Andrew Milne - Meaningful experiences in Physical Education
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, this episode, Andrew Milne reflects on his development as a teacher of Health & Physical Education. He demonstrates his passion for ...
Episode 11 - Faith Newton - Inclusive PE for SEND Children
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a conversation with Faith Newton about how we can make PE inclusive for SEND children. Faith is an occupational therapist and a mot...
Episode 10 - Rhys Meredith - Student voice and the use of exit tickets
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a conversation with Rhys Meredith. Rhys started as a primary school teacher who worked in London before venturing overseas. He is...
Episode 9 - Alexandra Brown - Make sure its fun!
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a conversation with Alexandra Brown. Alex is a lecturer in initial teacher education at the University of Sunderland. She works pre...
Episode 8 - Dr Vicky Randall - Children first & movement language
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky is a teacher-educator, researcher, and consultant in physical education. She is the co-editor and author of the book ‘An Introduction to Prima...
Episode 7 - Phil Mathe (Author of Happiness Factories) - A holistic approach to PE
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a conversation with Phil Mathe - PE Teacher and leader with 20 years of experience and author of 'Happiness Factories: A Holistic A...
Episode 6 - Jack Rolfe (The Coaching Lab) - Engaging learners through games & creating lifelong memories.
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6 is a brilliant conversation with Jack Rolfe - Jack is the founder of The Coaching Lab (https://www.thecoachinglab.org/). In this conversatio...
Episode 5 - Megan Lockett - Knowing your why and involving the community.
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is Megan Lockett. Megan is a PE Teacher, currently teaching at NIST in Bangkok, Thailand. She has previously studied and taught in Malay...
Episode 4 - Ben Holden (@WannaTeachPE) - Self-care, positivity and consistent reflection
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to episode 4 of the PE Insights Podcast.Today's episode is a conversation with Ben Holden. Ben has been a PE teacher for 15 years and was prev...
Episode 3 - Sue Wilkinson MBE (AfPE) - Celebrating our subject
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Sue Wilkinson MBE, CEO of the Association for Physical Education. As an ambassador for PE in the UK, Sue received her MBE for servi...
Episode 2 - Dr Gary Standinger - Feedback Literacy
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Dr Gary Standinger. Gary is a teaching fellow in physical education at the University of Edinburgh. With twelve years of experience...
Episode 1 - Grace Cardiff - Meaningful PE in action (Democratic and Reflective Practice)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Grace Cardiff. Grace is a qualified primary school teacher with 7 years of teaching experience in both Ireland and the US. She love...
PE Insights Podcast (Trailer)
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas