The PE Umbrella | Podcasting ALL things Primary Physical Education
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Naomi Hartl | Reactive to Proactive Teaching and Beyond
02 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast, episode 48! In this episode I am joined by PE development and Technology specialist Naomi Hartl. In this episode w...
Professor Damian Hughes | Physed Goals, Visualisation & Mindset
27 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I am joined by Professor Damian Hughes. Damian is an the author of several best selling books...
Ryan Armstrong | Physed, Pokemon Warm Ups and Classroom Contradictions!
19 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the PE Umbrella podcast. In this episode I am joined by K-12th grade PE teacher and 7th-12th grade Health teacher Ryan Armstrong. In this e...
Jo Bailey | Loving Physed and Finding Your Fun
13 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 45 of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by PE teacher and lover of being physically active, Jo Bailey. In this episode, Jo talks about h...
Adam Metcalf | Pursuing YOUR Passion, PEinstitute16 and Tech Tips!
06 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by K-8th grade PE teacher Adam Metcalf. In this episode we chat ALL things primary PE including his hi...
Tania Swift | How Good is YOUR Early Years PE Provision?
26 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I am joined by Early Years Physical Development Specialist, Tania Swift. As the director of B Inspired, a ...
Daniel Zito | #Aussiephysed Masterclass
17 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by PE teacher Daniel Zito. Currently living and working in Melbourne, Australia, Daniel is a huge supp...
8 Minute Musing | School Sport Records
09 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 41 is the third and final part of my '8 Minute Musings' series of podcasts. During this episode, I discuss the concept of keeping and displayi...
8 Minute Musing | Primary Teachers, Do You Enjoy Teaching PE?
05 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 40 is the second of a three part series of my '8 Minute Musings'. During this episode, I discuss the statistics behind a recent Twitter Poll t...
8 Minute Musing | BAM Video Delay
03 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 39, the first of three special '8 minute episodes' I talk about the app BAM Video Delay. Although the app itself has been around for some t...
Amanda Stanec | Move, Live and Learn with Passion
25 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Amanda Stanec. Born in Canada, her journey in education has led her to founding Move, Liv...
Andy Milne | A Passion for Health and PE
18 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by 1:1 health and PE teacher, presenter and iBook writer Andy Milne. Originally from England...
King Ball | Who Will Reign in Your School?
11 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode 'Under the Umbrella', I bring you yet another tremendous activity that is perfect for our sunny summer afternoons and complements trad...
Are You a Fish Trying To Climb A Tree?
04 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on the importance of 'Enthusiasm' as a key teacher trait and argue that true enthusiasm is only ...
The Great Primary PE Cupboard Epidemic
28 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I share my equipment list that absolutely MUST be in any primary school PE cupboard. With the PE funding i...
Four Square | Developing Key Skills during Playtime
21 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I talk about the game of Four Square. A staple of playgrounds of Elementary and Middle schools ...
Primary PE reflections on Rewards and Motivation
14 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on the impact (positive and negative) that rewards can have on the motivational drive of childre...
Nathan Horne | Primary PE Masterclass
07 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by elementary PE teacher, tech enthusiast and the founder of www.iphys-ed.com Nathan Horne. ...
Ryan Forwood | A Primary PE Co-ordinators outlook
30 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Primary PE Co-ordinator, rugby enthusiast and co-author of 'Sport Education in the Primar...
A Spot of Tennis? Superb Primary PE Tennis Activities
23 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I bring you another superb resource ready for the Summer term and a spot of Tennis. The Aegon Tennis Activity Packs 1 & 2 are filled with brill...
Are YOU Teaching PE With A Critical Eye?
16 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Primary Education student Rob Shaw. Specialising in Primary PE, Rob has a vision of becoming a PE...
Harnessing Small Wins | Creating Positive Habits and Momentum in PE Lessons
09 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on the importance of celebrating small wins to help contribute towards positive classroom manage...
The PE Specialist | Primary PE Knowledge Bombs with Ben Landers
02 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by Ben Landers, known by his online name 'The PE Specialist'. Ben is a Physical Education te...
Hero Wars | Enjoy this incredible Primary PE game with YOUR class
26 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I bring you yet another magnificent team game, ideal for both KS1 and KS2 aged children. Inspired by my time coaching at UKElite soccer, I ha...
Are YOU Promoting 'Learned Helplessness' in YOUR lessons?
19 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on my teaching and whether or not it is promoting 'Learned Helplessness' amongst the children I ...
Engaging & Challenging | Are these hidden in your Primary PE cupboard?
13 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I share with you a resource that is not only what I believe ALL primary PE cupboards should have, but also one of the most under utilised by th...
Adam Llevo | Top PE teaching advice and resources
05 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by PE teacher Adam Llevo. Originally from from the North West of England, Adam currently works as ...
Moving Matters | Are you eroding human potential by not doing enough?
28 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Rob Wilkinson. Rob is the Director of 'Moving Matters', a London based company who are responsibl...
The best game that you're not playing? | Hula Hut Throwdown
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I bring you a truly wonderful activity called Hula Hut Throwdown. Inspired by Ben Landers @thepespecialist, I have adapted his amazing game a...
The PE Geek - Striving to Improve Our PE Practice
14 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Jarrod Robinson, otherwise known as The PE Geek. Jarrod is a Physical Education teacher from Coun...
GoNoodle - Activate Your Classroom
06 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Mary Corder and Simon McLoughlin. Mary is the content marketing manager for a magnif...
Stack 52 - Functional development through bodyweight exercises
31 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today as I chat with Kurt Boyd. Kurt is the president of 'Stack 52', a unique card based exercise game with the aim of making fitness fun! ...
PE Assessment Web
16 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a simple yet effective PE assessment tool that can be used across primary school. This gives teachers a hassle free and sim...
Action Packed Warm Up | Grab their attention from the word go!
10 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I share with you another one of my favourite warm up activities! This activity, called 'Shark Attack' has served me brilliantly over the past...
Primary Energise - Wake up and Shake up your class in 2016!
03 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today for the first episode of 2016! I chat with Dave Bamber, a lead Primary PE teacher and the founder of Primary Energise, a wonderful wak...
Variety | Diversifying experiences in Primary PE and throughout School
19 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I discuss the importance of 'variety' in the development of children in sport and physical activity during their primary years. I share with ...
A MUST HAVE activity for your PE locker!
12 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I share with you another one of my MUST HAVE PE activities. This activity, called 'cone to cone' has served me well for over 7 years. It ha...
Top Tips for Teaching Primary PE
05 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share some top PE teaching tips for current and trainee primary school teachers. I explain how these tips have helped improve my own...
The MUST HAVE indoor Primary PE activity | Team Challenge Maze
29 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today I bring you a superb indoor Primary PE activity for those days when poor weather means going outside is simply not an option. This activity ca...
Pobble - Literacy through Sport and Inspiring a Generation!
21 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Simon Blower, a former primary school teacher, deputy headteacher and co-founder of a wonderful res...
Reflective Teaching Using the Six Thinking Hats
14 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This week Under the Umbrella, I use the concept of the 'Six Thinking Hats' and share with you how it has helped clear my mind when reflecting on my PE...
Youth Sport Trust - Primary PE, Physical Literacy & Looking to the Future
07 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am joined by Kate Thornton-Bousfield. Kate is the primary lead and development manager for physical literacy at the Youth Sport Trust and h...
Tagtiv8 - Active Learning, Walking Taller & Creating a Lasting Impact
01 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by the founder of Tagtiv8 himself, Bryn Llewellyn, as we talk about active learning and a whole lot mo...
Little LEG-A-THON - Getting children Physically Active for a GREAT cause!
25 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how you can host your own LEG-A-THON fundraising event in your school to support Sue Ryder hospices across the country. L...
Intervening vs Exploring - Finding the balance as a teacher
18 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the fine balancing act that teachers must play in enhancing the fundamental physical skills of a child in their class while...
KS1 Themed PE
18 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join me today as I share with you my 'aha' moment that has inspired me to teach KS1 PE a different way. I share my ideas on how I enthuse, engage an...
Active Learning - Maths of the Day
11 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
"From below the national average to the TOP 10% nationwide" Join me as I talk to Maths of the Day founder Jon Smedley and discuss how active learning...
The PE Umbrella
11 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A warm welcome to The PE Umbrella. All about me, your host, Ryan Ellis. I take you through a whistle stop tour of my humble beginnings in Leeds, t...
A must have Primary PE drill
11 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I discuss the one activity/drill I simply couldn't live without as a primary PE teacher. I explain how it can be best used, and how its versa...