The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we return to one of the most popular topics: meaningfulness and the outdoors. Dr. Shannon Kell joins the show to share her research and experiences on outdoor solo time and how nature can foster self-awareness. Bio: Dr. Shannon Kell is an associate professor in the Faculty of Education at St. Francis Xavier University. Dr. Kell in the Department of Teacher Education and the Department of Curriculum and Leadership. Her research is focused on supporting teacher wellness by exploring the benefits of outdoor teaching and learning, physical and mental health literacy, and fostering school community health. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, with her first teaching gig in Regina, she later moved to Calgary to teach at Mount Royal University and was there for 12 years. Shannon and her family of four only recently moved to Nova Scotia, but they are loving the East Coast life and everything nature has to offer.Show Notes: University Students’ Perceptions of a 30-Minute Break During Class: A Realistic Practice for Wellness? https://doi.org/10.20343/teachlearninqu.12.1Kell, S.D., & Harney, C. (2019). Outdoor Solo Time: What Do Elementary Students Think? Physical and Health Education (PHE) Canada Journal, 85(2). https://phecanada.ca/professional-learning/journal/outdoor-solo-time-what-do-elementary-students-think Kell, S.D. (2022). 1000 Hours Outside: Invest in Your Wellness. The Runner, 53(1), 23 – 25. Kell, S.D. (2019). Practicing solo time: how and why. The Runner, 50(1), 9–11.Related EpisodesS1 B2: The Great (& Meaningful) Outdoors I w/ Dale and Court https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358344/episodes/15914728S2 E04: Cold Water Sets Emotion in Motion w/ Ingrid Elnan https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358344/episodes/18274536 Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this cross posted episode with the PE Huddle host Aaron Beighle, we chat about all things Meaningful PE. What it is, why you might consider including a lens of  meaningfulness in your teaching and how you might begin - or progress further if you've already started. Just note, if you’re listening to the intro on THIS podcast and worry that you don’t hear Ty or Doug’s dulcet tones right away at the introduction - never fear - we are there! Aaron Beighle holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University. He teaches classes in physical education teacher education, coaching education, and youth physical activity promotion. Dr. Beighle regularly collaborates with a variety of organizations interested in youth physical activity and has been a leading advocate for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs since its inception in 2006. Aaron has written more than 85 research-based and practical articles as well as six books, most notably Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children. He recently collaborated with Dr. Bob Pangrazi and Gopher to make their widely used lesson plans available for free via dynamicpeasap.com. He also hosts the PE Huddle where he chats with a variety of PE-focused guests. You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn.Show Notes:https://meaningfulpodcastexperience.buzzsprout.com Learning about Meaningful PEMeaningful Experiences in Physical Education and Youth Sport: A Review of the Literature. Beni et al.,  2017Dr. Steph Beni’s boxing day episode, December 26, 2025Pedagogical principles that support the prioritisation of meaningful experiences in physical education: conceptual and practical considerations. Fletcher & Ní Chróinín, 2021Kilborn et al., 2016  https://meaningfulpe.wordpress.com/2021/11/23/what-meaningful-pe-isand-is-not-part-two/ An Actor-Oriented Perspective on Implementing a Pedagogical Innovation in a Cycling Unit. Vasily et al., 2021.Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailJosh Ogilvie is a high school PE teacher in Victoria, British Columbia, with over 24 years in education. Assessment and meaningful experiences in PE have been at the centre of his work throughout his career. In addition to teaching, he works with schools and districts across North America to strengthen assessment and grading practices, with a specialized focus on helping PE teachers make assessment meaningful, manageable, and connected to student learning. He led the development of British Columbia's K-12 Physical and Health Education curriculum and is a contributing author to two books on assessment, including an upcoming book where he highlights how to implement standards-based grading in physical education. His work has been recognized by PHE Canada as a National Quality Physical Education Champion and by ASCD as an Emerging Leader in Education.Website: https://www.jogilvie.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-ogilvie/Show NotesPHE Canada Assessment ResourcesAIESEP position statement on PE AssessmentS1E03 w/ Dr. Jodi Harding-KurigerS2E07 w/ Dr. Javier Fernández-RíoThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we chat with Mel Hamada, an extraordinary PE teacher turned assistant principal. We discuss learning about and implementing Meaningful PE as a teacher, mentorship, moving to leadership and how meaningfullness (and the Meaningful PE framework) weave through it all. And yes, Mel called us 'sage-like'. We are honoured.Mel's Bio: Originally from Canberra, Australia, I have been fortunate to work in China, Japan, UK, Tanzania, Vietnam and Australia. I have worked in the Elementary, Middle and High School as a Physical Education and Health teacher in the International Baccalaureate (IB) and using Ontario Standards.  I moved into an Admin Leadership role in 2023. Currently, I am living and working in Beijing, China at the International School of Beijing. I am a triathlete and runner and I love training and racing. I look forward to new events and distances in China and beyond. I actively train both inside and outdoors and coach students too. I am a believer in Blue Dragon Children’s Fund (www.bdcf.org) who do amazing things in Hanoi and Vietnam to support the ongoing work in advocating for children’s rights. I am always interested to learn with others. As a leader, I use a lot of my PE experiences to guide my actions and reflections, and am humble enough to know there is always a lot of learning to do. I am super grateful to my family and to the amazing colleagues, mentors, leaders, PE teachers and more I have been fortunate enough to learn from and with. Show Notes:Meaningful PE into Leadership - Mel’s blog postShane Pill - Game Sense PHASE - International School Conferences - a great place to connect!Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we chat with Dr. Javier Fernandez Rio about his papers that identify support for new features of novelty, relief and interpersonal style. Dr. Javier Fernández-Río is a full professor in the Department of Education Sciences at the University of Oviedo, where he specializes in physical education, pedagogical models, motivation, and health. His work includes extensive research and publication on innovative teaching strategies and meaningful physical education. For those of you asking when "new" features might be confirmed, this one is for you!Show NotesChasing Meaningfulness in a Spanish PE Context: Old and New FeaturesMeaningful Physical Education: Design and Validation of a Measurement InstrumentHarding-Kuriger, Gleddie, Ni Chroinin & Lessard (2024). Using Group Concept Mapping to Conceptualize Meaningfulness in Physical Education with Secondary Students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailThis bonus episode features Dr. Amanda Stanec and Richard Way, authors of the new book, Protect the Joy - A Positive, Collaborative Approach to Youth Sport. We discuss joy, competition, coaches, parents, developmental goals and all things youthy sporty.Dr. Amanda Stanec was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada where she attended and played soccer for St. Francis Xavier University. Through these years, she developed a strong work ethic to accompany her active lifestyle and positive outlook on life. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she attained a Masters of Science with an emphasis in Physical Education Pedagogy and Sport Psychology. Later, Amanda earned a PhD program from the University of Virginia where she was recognized as the outstanding doctoral student in her graduating year. Further achievements include the publication of more than twenty articles as well as co-authoring several book chapters related to physical education, sport, health, and wellness topics. She has served as a Director on Boards of various sport organizations and past clients include the International Olympic Committee, True Sport, and the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation. Amanda and her partner, Jim Stanec, live in St Louis, MO and are the proud parents of three daughters. As a family, they enjoy mountain biking, surfing and snowboarding as a family, and cheering each other on in various sporting events. movelivelearn.comRichard Way is the former CEO of the Sport for Life Society and the Physical Literacy for Life Charity, an architect of the Long-Term Athlete Development Framework, and co-author of the book Long- Term Athlete Development. Way is a founding member of the International Physical Literacy Association and served as director of sport for Vancouver’s successful 2010 Winter Olympic Games bid. He has been a commission member of the International Luge Federation, a Canadian Luge Association board member, and was a founder of the Calgary Luge Club and B.C. Luge. As an athlete, Way represented Canada in nine natural luge world championships and was an All-Canadian West in soccer for the University of Calgary. In 2022, he was inducted into the Victoria Sports Hall of Fame. Way is a husband and father of three children, each of which have enjoyed sports at many levels including two who played university sport while the third represented their province at national championships. One daughter now plays soccer professionally in Europe.Long Term Athlete DevelopmentSport for Life CanadaAmerican Development Model - Kids (Richard’s reference to USA Hockey’s materials and evidence)Blog post on the Meaningfulness in Youth Sport projectTrue Competition - by David Light Shields and Brenda Light BredemeierIf you must cut athletes from schooThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailWhat if the way to help girls love running is to remove the pressure and ask them what a running program that met their needs would look like ? We sit down with Dr. Joanne Hill (University of Bedfordshire), Dr. Laura Gubby (Canterbury Christ Church University), and Mel Bound, founder of This Woman Runs, to discuss how they co-designed a running program with 11-13 year old girls that swapped distance and pace targets for minutes moving, and measure success by feelings of safety, belonging, and joy. This episode highlights the importance of meeting students where they are, not where adults think they should be, through a continual process of listening and responding. Bio: Dr. Joanne Hill is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire and Co-Deputy Director of the Institute of Sport and Physical Activity Research (ISPAR). Her research interests include meaningful engagement in physical activity and the impact of space on embodiment and meaning as well as women's running safety. You can connect with Joanne at [email protected]. Laura Gubby is a Senior Lecturer in the Sociology of Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sport and the PG Research Lead for Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University. Her main areas of interest are the sociology of PE, sport, and physical activity, and qualitative research methods. You can connect with Laura at [email protected] Bound is the founder of This Woman Runs, an organization devoted to the idea that no woman should feel that being active is a struggle. Mel is a pioneer in women’s grassroots sport, recognized globally for her ability to build & lead connected communities that drive lasting change and deliver measurable impact at scale. You can connect with Mel at [email protected] Notes:Run 30: Co-Designing a Run Walk Program with Adolescent Girls (Dr. Hill’s Website)Azzarito, L. and Hill, J. (2013). Girls looking for a “second home”: Bodies, difference and places of inclusion. Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy 18(4), 351-375. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17408989.2012.666792#.U5yyZPldWSoGubby, L., & Hill, J. (2025). Women trail runners’ encounters with vulnerability to male harassment in rural off-road spaces. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 17(1), 17–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2024.2393318Gubby, L. and Hill, J. (2024). Women trail runners’ encounters with vulnerability to male harassment in rural off-road spaces. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 17(1), 17-31. doi: 10.1080/2159676X.2024.2393318Hawes O, Hill J, Phillips B, Smith T, Roberts K, Chater A. "MoveScape": Informing Active Landscape Planning to Improve Physical Activity and Well-Being. J Phys Act Health. 2025 Oct 16;23(2):179-190. doi: 10.1123/jpah.2024-0690. PMID: 41101729.Hill, J., and Flemons, O. (2024). Creating space for meaningful physical activity at home: women’s stories of social interaction, micro-adventure, and the joy of feeling strong. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 16(4), 333-351. Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailTim Adams is the founder and Executive Director of Free Play for Kids (started as Free Footie) based in Edmonton, Canada. Their mission is to: Provide programs and spaces that are safe, accessible, and inclusive, where communities are empowered through play. https://www.freeplayforkids.com/about-us https://sportforlife.ca/blog/free-footie-program-growing-exponentially/ School Sport for All Framework: paper & episodeThe health and educational impact of removing financial constraints for school sport (paper)True Competition - by David Light Shields and Brenda Light BredemeierThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailJosh Berghuis & Rhys Meredith are currently Elementary PE teachers at the American International School in Budapest where they leverage their co-teaching relationship to promote meaningful experiences for their students. Before coming together in Budapest, Josh spent 11 years in Asia (Singapore / South Korea) working as an Elementary Athletics Director, Aquatics Director and PE teacher. Rhys began his teaching career in the United Kingdom before venturing overseas to teach in the Middle East and later in South Korea where he has gained experience as both a homeroom teacher and a PE specialist. Connect with Rhys on X SHOW NOTESJosh & Rhy’s Long Range Planning Draft Kretchmar (2008), The Increasing Utility of ES PEMeaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching & Learning (Book)Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we discuss YOUR questions (posted on LinkedIn and X) about Meaningful PE with Dr. Steph Beni.Stephanie Beni is an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. Her research interests lie primarily in understanding the ways young people experience meaningfulness in physical education and physical activity and identifying practical tools by which physical education teachers and coaches can foster meaningful experiences for students. Her research also focuses on supporting teachers’ professional learning and studying her own practice as a teacher educator and researcher.Connect with Steph on LinkedIn Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching & Learning (Book)The Meaningful Physical Education Approach: A Scoping Review. 2025. Strittmater, Fletcher & RichardsSwitch - How to Change Things When Change is Hard - book by Chip & Dale Heath Nicola’s Episode Will’s Episode Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIngrid Elnan works at the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. She is currently working on a doctoral project titled 'Meaningful Experiences in the Context of Outdoor Aquatic Education.' In 2020, the Norwegian curriculum for physical education moved parts of aquatic education outdoors to let pupils practice and learn in the outdoor environment, where almost all drowning accidents in Norway occur. The focus of Ingrid’s research is on pupils' meaningful experiences in aquatic education, on how teachers perceive outdoor aquatic education as a meaningful activity in school, and on the factors that influence its implementation. The data is generated in a lower-secondary school.For information on Ingrid’s Doctoral project: https://www.ntnu.edu/ilu/research/meaningful-physical-education-outdoor-swimming-lower-secondary-schoolElnan, I. (2025). Pupils’ experiences of aquatic education as a meaningful activity in physical education. Sport, Education and Society, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2025.2532137 Andy Vasiliy’s Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358344/episodes/16694058 Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailNicola Cosgrove is a passionate Physical Education educator with over 13 years of experience, including nine internationally. Currently teaching at Leysin American School in Switzerland, she emphasizes learner agency and process-driven growth. Nicola has worked as a department head, mentored new teachers, and volunteered with NEASC accreditation teams. She champions holistic learning that prioritizes soft skills and fostering inclusive environments where students build confidence and agency. Nicola is committed to helping educators grow and support their learners so they can thrive beyond the classroom.Connect with Nicola on LinkedInShow NotesStudent Agency Starter MapMost likely to succeed (movie about education - student agency - in the resource above).Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailThis episode features Professor Déirdre Ní Chróinín and Dr. Richard Bowles from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland. We talk about their Erasmus+ research project on Meaningful PE, student and teacher reflection and more of their initial findings. Show Notes:Erasmus+ https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/ https://www.mic.ul.ie/research/research-at-mic/research-projects/champions-of-inclusion-and-diversity-using-meaningful?index=0https://meaningfulpe.wordpress.com/champions-for-inclusion-diversity/ New case studies from this work - coming soon to the LAMPE siteThe reference to Chasing Chickens or Fixing Fences is from Paul Kilgannon in the CARVER Coaching and Performance Newsletter shared with us by Richard.Kristi Mally’s episode on our podcastThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailDr. Marcos Godoi is a professor at the School of Physical Education at the Federal University of Mato Grosso, located in Cuiabá, Brazil. Marcos also worked as a PE teacher in schools for twenty years, and currently supervises four Master's students who are interested in exploring Meaningful PE in their contexts. Marcos's research interests are related to the analysis of physical education pedagogical and curricular practices, the professional development of physical education teachers, and of course, meaningful physical education. In this episode, we discuss contextual challenges and opportunities in the Portuguese-speaking countries of Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique, where Marcos conducts his studies. Marcos shares some of the recurring and new features that have emerged from his exploratory study. Show Notes:Ang Chen - Meaningfulness in Physical Education: A Description of High School Students’ Conceptions  The translation mistakenly describes Chen as a Hawaiin researcher, than the research being conducted in Hawaii. Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailO professor Marcos Godoi é docente na Faculdade de Educação Física da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), localizada em Cuiabá, Brasil. Marcos também trabalhou como professor de Educação Física em escolas por vinte anos e, atualmente, orienta quatro alunos de mestrado interessados em explorar a Educação Física Significativa (Meaningful PE) em seus contextos. Seus interesses de pesquisa estão relacionados à análise das práticas pedagógicas e curriculares na educação física, ao desenvolvimento profissional de professores da área e, é claro, à educação física significativa. Neste episódio, discutimos os desafios e as oportunidades contextuais nos países de língua portuguesa — Brasil, Portugal e Moçambique — onde Marcos realiza seus estudos. Ele compartilha algumas das características recorrentes e novas que emergiram de seu estudo exploratório.Show Notes:Ang Chen - Meaningfulness in Physical Education: A Description of High School Students’ Conceptions Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode 2 features Dr. Kristi Mally (bio below). We talk about all things Meaningful PE, PE Teacher Education, a romantic view of movement/ PE and dive into Kristi's methods, passion, excellence and heart!Kristi is a professor at Winona State University in Winona, MN, where she prepares future physical education teachers. Before joining WSU, she taught at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse, WI. Kristy has been preparing teachers since 2003. Her Ph.D. is in developmental kinesiology from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining higher education, she taught both middle school and elementary school, and has several years of experience coaching. Kristi's superpower is her curiosity, love of learning, and willingness to ask herself why. She enjoy thinking deeply about her craft! She believes that PE could be so much more than it is - not only for individual children, but for the entire school community - but we have to be willing to think and do differently. Kristi has five children (four boys and a girl), four grandchildren (in 2nd grade to 7th grade), and is married to a middle school science teacher and high school Cross-Country coach.  Stuart Brown - Play (the book where play personalities come from) Andy’s EpisodeJo’s EpisodeLearning about Meaningful PEThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailJorge Rodriguez is originally from McAllen, Texas. He attended the University of Houston where he was a high jumper on the track team and earned his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology . Jorge later went to receive his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from American College of Education. Jorge spent time as a PE teacher and Activities Coordinator in his 7 years at the The KAUST School in Saudi Arabia. He is also the host of the Unfinished Thoughts podcast (formerly Global PhysEd) a podcast featuring educators from around the world. Jorge absolutely loves his profession and is dedicated to do all he can to make it better! Jorge currently teaches at an international school in Chengdu (China) where he is slowly and deliberately introducing his students to the world of Meaningful PE. Episode Notes Check out the Unfinished Thoughts podcast. Jorge’s micro-blog about ‘The Journey’Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching & Learning (Book)More About Andy Vasily - Andy features on Season 1 Episode 7 of the MPE podcast. More About Matt YoungMore about SenecaThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailWill is a veteran elementary Physical Education teacher who presents on the Meaningful Physical Education framework across the United States. Additionally, Will has a background in Human Motor Learning, research, sports coaching, and strength & conditioning. All these experiences put together give Will a unique ability to make movement science practical. Come listen to how Will tries to make his class a place where students are "Moved to Move".X: @WillWestphal  Show Notes:Beni, S., Fletcher, T., & Ní Chróinín, D. (2017). Meaningful experiences in physical education and youth sport: A review of the literature, Quest, 69(3), 291 - 312. (See all the MPE publications here on the LAMPE site.)The Captain Class, Sam WalkerHealth and Physical Education MEd Cohort - accepting applications for a Summer 2026 start!Doug Lemov - Teach Like a Champion.Justen O’Connor, Laura Alfrey & Dawn Penney (2024) Rethinking the classification of games and sports in physical education: a response to changes in sport and participation, Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 29:3, 315-328. https://doi.org/10.1080/17408989.2022.2061938 O’Connor, J., Jeanes, R., Magee, J., Spaaij, R., Penney, D., & Miyashita, S. (2025). What is Informal Sport? Negotiating Contemporary Sporting Forms. Journal of Sport and Social Issues, 49(2-3), 153-174. https://doi.org/10.1177/01937235251321855 Kilborn, M., Lorusso, J., & Francis, N. (2015). An analysis of Canadian physical education curricula. European Physical Education Review, 22(1), 23–46.Wikipedia: Nudge TheoryThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailWell folks - that's a wrap to Season 1! This episode features Ty and Doug recapping our first (but not the last!) season of the podcast. We share some details about Season 2 (yes, there will be a Season 2!) and then leave listeners with reflections on Meaningful PE from participants in the recent ‘Champions Sharing Day’ at Brock University. A brief reminder about the FANMAIL feature on Buzzsprout - we love it and are always happy to hear from you! BUT, if you want a response, send us an email. We've added those to the notes below.Show Notes:Don't forget that there is SO much to check out on the LAMPE website - Kelly from Chesapeake - take a look at the case studies! There's also several new blogs and a rich archive of previous posts.Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailSpencer Briggs is a former physical education (PE) teacher with five years of international teaching experience in Sweden and Australia. He completed his Master’s degree at Brock University (Ontario, Canada) in 2022, where his research explored the professional transition from classroom PE teacher to teacher educator through the lenses of teacher identity and self-compassion. Spencer has served as an executive board member on the PHE Canada Research Council for the past two years. He is currently entering the final year of his Ph.D. program. His research interests include Meaningful Physical Education (MPE), with a particular focus on how teachers can support students in transferring their learning and physical activity beyond the PE classroom, as well as promoting well-being for both teachers and students. Outside of academia, Spencer enjoys spending time outdoors—running, cycling, hiking, skiing, and relaxing at the cottage in the summer.Show NotesLearning About Meaningful Physical Education Silseth and Erstad (2018) - Connecting to the Outside: Cultural Resources Teachers Use When Contextualizing InstructionPlanning for Meaningful Experiences that Extend Beyond the Classroom - PHE Canada Slide Deck w/ Spencer, Rosie Kott, Rachel Roper & Ty Connect with Spencer on LinkedInThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailZack Smith has been an international early childhood educator since 2005. He taught preschool homeroom and early years PE at Shanghai Community International School between 2005 and 2014. From 2014 to 2024, he was an early years PYP PE teacher at the KAUST School in Saudi Arabia. In the 2024-25 school year, he is excited to take on a new challenge in upper elementary PE at Korea International School Jeju. As an educator, Zack is dedicated to foundation skill development, transdisciplinary learning, and student empowerment through innovative and continuously evolving pedagogical strategies, making storytelling in PE an impactful tool for him. In this episode, we discuss the position of Zack's approach to storytelling within the MPE framework. Show NotesA Moving Child is a Learning Child - bookPHASEWhat is important? How one early childhood teacher prioritised meaningful experiences for children in physical educationMarylin Fleer - Conceptual PlayworldCheck Out Zack on YouTubeChasing Meaningful in Spanish Physical Education: Old and New FeaturesInterested in pursuing a PhD related to Meaningfulness? Check out the opportunity linked below - applications close June 15th. https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/280424/doctoral-candidate-in-physical-educationThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailThis episode features a recording from the Research Forum at PHE Canada's recent National Conference in Niagara Falls. This is our first time trying a 'live' event like this so buckle up!The session was presented by Tim (mostly) with help from Déirdre and Anita - all friends of the podcast! What is a ‘champion’ teacher and why does it matter? Implications for innovation and continuous professional development in PE. Authors of the work include: Stephanie Beni, Tim Fletcher, Déirdre Ní Chróinín, Anita MacDougall, Ty Riddick, and Spencer Briggs. Links:presentation slidesLearning about Meaningful PEThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this episode Ty, Tori and Kelly reflect on and talk about their recent implementation of meaningful PE in a badminton unit. We chat about ways to engage students, the features of meaningful PE, difference between middle and high school students, adapting on the fly, reflection and much more!Ty, Tori and Kelly are all members of the Champions for Meaningful PE research project as it’s manifested in Alberta, Canada.  Links:Blog by Alex Beckey: drowningintheshallow - Harmful Experiences in Physical Education and Youth SportLiz Durden-Meyers ASPECT Framework - PE ScholarJoey Feith’s ThePhysicalEducator The HPE MEd Cohort website (in case you're interested for a Summer 2026 start!)Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Greg Dryer joins the podcast to discuss what constitutes good data in Physical Education and, more importantly, how can we use that data to improve the quality of student experiences in PE. Greg is the co-founder of miMove- the world’s first app designed specifically for schools to help young people develop physical activity habits. Previously, Greg also founded and served as the Director of the Centre for Physical Education, Sport and Activity at Kingston University (CPESA). He is a highly experienced physical educator and critical thinker who has been lucky enough to work with pre-schoolers through to post-grads. Links from Episodewww.mimoveapp.com An Analysis of Canadian Physical Education Curricula (Kilborn et al., 2016)PE Memories and Sedentary Behaviour (Ladwig et al., 2018) Doug’s Blog - Ticked, Confused and (eventually) MotivatedMichelle Seagar - author of No Sweat & The Joy ChoiceJonathan Haidt - The Anxious Generation More from GregFollow Greg on X MiMove Blog - Student Voice & Meaningful PEThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode EIGHT introduces Jo Bailey, a high school Physical Education teacher in Wisconsin, USA. Originally from the UK, Jo spent much of her life in Hong Kong and taught in both the UK and Hong Kong for several years before moving to the USA in 2004. Jo is a keynote speaker, a National Board Certified Teacher was the 2013 Midwest SHAPE America High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Jo has shared her experience implementing MPE with her high school students as part of the Meaningful PE Symposium hosted by the Norwegian School of Sport Science. In this episode, we discuss how Jo bridges the gap between her PE classes and the local community, puppetry (seriously), as well as how she embeds reflection into her teaching practice - all a part of how she teaches in the Last Chance saloon! Links from Episodes Teaching Using Ideas of Meaningful PE - Jo Bailey (LAMPE)Youtube: Ongoing Journey with Meaningful PE - Jo Bailey (#PhysedSummit)Jo's Presentation on Swimming from NSIS Meaningful SymposiumJoey Feith's Radar Charts Walkthrough *which inspired Jo's MPE adaptationThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailThis episode features Lauren Sulz and Jonathan Mauro talking about school sport - specifically, a framework called School Sport for All. We discuss the intersections between it and Meaningful PE, how school sport can be an opportunity for meaningfulness and much more.Dr. Lauren Sulz is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta with a focus on healthy school communities. Lauren's research includes physical and health literacy, school sport and school-based physical activities, whole-child education, comprehensive school health, and health and physical education pedagogy.  You can learn more about Lauren on her faculty page or follow her on X: @Lauren_Sulz.Jonathan Mauro is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. He currently is the Indigenous Education Services Coordinator for Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. Jonathan has taught high school and middle school physical education and outdoor education and coaches numerous sport teams. He is currently researching the implementation of the SS4A framework. Jonathan can be found on X: @jnlmauro. Resources mentioned in the episode include:Sulz, L., & Gleddie, D.L. (2024). School Sport for All: An Inclusive Developmental Framework to Improve Participation. LEARNing Landscapes, 17(1), 287-304. https://doi.org/10.36510/learnland.v17i1.1133Harding-Kuriger, J. & Gleddie, D.L. (2022). Teacher-coach-mom: An autoethnographic exploration into the clashing cultures of physical education and school sport.Sport, Education and Society.https://doi.org/10.1080/13573322.2022.2131760 Sulz, L., Gleddie, D.L., Kinsella, C., & Humbert, M.L. (2022). The health and educational impact of removing financial constraints for school sport. European Physical Education Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X221104909 Sulz, L.D., Gleddie, D.L., Urbanski, W., & Humbert, L. (2020). Improving school sport: Teacher-coach and athletic director perspectives. Sport in Society. https://doi.org/10.1080/17430437.2020.1755263 Gleddie, D.L., Sulz, L., Humbert, L. & Zajdel, A. (2019). If you must cut athletes from school sport teams: Consider best practices. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 90(2), 24-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2018.1546630 "Jays (as in the Toronto Bluejays) Care Challenger Program"Meaningfulness in Youth Sport - description and resource (in a few different languages!)Jumpstart State of Play Youth Report 2024 (not mentioned in the podcast but a great source of information!Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode SEVEN introduces Andy Vasily, a curriculum coordinator in Antwerp, Belgium. Andy is the author of the second chapter in the Meaningful Physical Education book which explores Meaningful PE pedagogy in an individual pursuits unit. Andy has spent many years as a teacher and pedagogical coach at schools around the globe and has spoken in more than 20 countries regarding his passion for physical & health education and leadership. His blog, formerly PYP with Andy (now www.andyvasily.com) continues to be a go-to resource for teachers looking to improve their practice.  Andy is the founder and host of the Run Your Life podcast, which is dedicated to unpacking excellence in a variety of sport, education, and health & wellness contexts. Links from EpisodeAn Actor-Oriented Perspective on Implementing a Pedagogical Innovation in a Cycling Unit (JTPE)Creating Meaningful Experiences on a Bike (Blog)The Power of Professional Inquiry (Blog)runyourlifeshowwithandyvasily.buzzsprout.comwww.runyourlifepodcast.comwww.andyvasily.comMeaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Amazon)10 to 25 - David Yeager (Andy’s Recommended Reading)Follow Andy on XThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailThis episode introduces Dr. Hayley Morrison, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. She teaches health and physical education curriculum and pedagogy courses to undergraduate students and instructs graduate courses in educational research and inclusive health and physical education. Her research areas include inclusive/adaptive physical education, health and physical education teacher education, and professional development. Check out her faculty profile page for more about Dr. Morrison and you can also find her on X: @Ms_HMorrison. In this episode, we talk about her inclusive HPE work with teachers, EAs and students; 'teaching for all'; connections between principles of inclusion and meaningful PE and much more! Links mentioned in the episode:Morrison, H. & Gleddie, D.L. (2019) Playing on the same team: Getting teachers and educational assistants on the same page in physical education. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 90(8), 34-41. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2019.1644257Morrison, H. & Gleddie, D.L. (2019). In-service teachers’ and educational assistants’ experiences of professional development for inclusive physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. https://doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.2018-0271  "Inclusion" definition: Spencer-Cavaliere, N., & Watkinson, E. J. (2010). Inclusion understood from the perspectives of children with disability. Adapted physical activity quarterly, 27(4), 275-293. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nancy-Spencer-Cavaliere/publication/47459781_Inclusion_Understood_From_the_Perspectives_of_Children_With_Disability/links/5756e1b008ae05c1ec169f63/Inclusion-Understood-From-the-Perspectives-of-Children-With-Disability.pdfLanguage and disability: Spencer, N. L., Peers, D., & Eales, L. (2020). Disability language in adapted physical education: What is the story?. In Routledge handbook of adapted physical education (pp. 131-144). Routledge. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9780429052675-10/disability-language-adapted-physical-education-nancy-spencer-danielle-peers-lindsay-eales Morrison, H. & Hickson, C. (2018) Teaching for all: Diversity and inclusion in physical education. In Gleddie, D. L., Hickson, C., & Bradford, B. (Eds). Physical education for elementary school teachers: Foundations of a physical literacy journey. Victoria: Ripon Publishing.Connor McDavid recovery documentary link (Amazon Prime)Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode SIX introduces Leticia Cariño, an Elementary (PYP) Physical Educator in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast. In this episode, we discuss opportunities and challenges related to implementation and how the way we implement MPE is contextual. Leti shares several reflective strategies she uses with her learners and how she uses those reflections to shape her instruction to meet her student's needs. Leticia Cariño is a passionate physical educator from Spain, dedicated to promoting health and well-being among her students. Currently, she teaches Physical Education (PE) in the Primary Years Programme (PYP) at the International Community School of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Previously, Leti spent 7 years at an international school in Cambodia where she first became interested in the ideas of the Meaningful Physical Education framework. Leti shares her ideas on her blog Inspired by Movement to see examples of the way Leti applies the framework as discussed in the episode, check out a few of her blog posts linked below. Links from EpisodesInspired by Movement - Individual Pursuits & The Meaning PE FrameworkInspired by Movement - MPE Inquiry into Movement & Gymnastics Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Amazon)Re: "Fan Mail" Meaningful PE Strategies (Google Doc)Learning About Meaningful Physical Education (LAMPE) Website Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode FIVE introduces Andy Milne and Megaera Regan, two outstanding Physical Educators from the United States. In this episode, we discuss the interest in Meaningful PE through their engagement in online discussions through social media, reflective practice, the new SHAPE America standards and as usual, we conclude the episode with some great advice from our guests. Andy Milne has been a health and physical educator for the past 29 years and currently teaches in Illinois. He has been recognized for his innovative use of technology in the classroom and in 2017 was named SHAPE America National Health Education Teacher of the Year. Andy runs the #slowchathealth blog site that seeks to amplify the voice of health and physical education teachers across the globe. Megaera Regan is a retired physical education teacher from the Port Washington School District in Long Island, New York. Megaera is the 2020 SHAPE America PE Elementary Teacher of the Year and 2018 New York State AHPERD (NYSAHPERD) Elementary PE Teacher of the Year. Currently, Megaera works with future PE professionals through Southern Connecticut State University. Links from EpisodeMeaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Amazon)Andy’s Blog - Backpocket Question GuideAndy’s Blog - Autobiography AssignmentSHAPE America National StandardsThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this special episode, Dr. Tim Fletcher re-joins the podcast to discuss impressions and takeaways from the first 8 episodes of the Meaningful PE podcast. Other discussion topics include the role of practitioner reflection on their vision for PE, and whether or not MPE is suitable for those who already have found their PE experience meaningful. The episode concludes by setting resolutions of how each of us hopes to continue to explore and pursue ideas related to MPE in 2025. Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this bonus episode, Dr. Risto Marttinen, Associate Professor of Physical Education at George Mason University and host of the Playing with Research in Health & Physical Education podcast joins the show to talk about, well, podcasts! In this conversation, we discuss the changing landscape of the podcast world and the place of podcasts in academia, professional development and teacher education. Links from EpisodePlaying with Research in Health & Physical Education (Risto’s Podcast)Listening.io (PDF to Speech)Conferences Referenced in Episode AIESEP Conference, St. Petersburg, FloridaPHASE Conference (Asia)PHE Canada Conference, Niagara Falls, ONThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode FOUR introduces Kyle Beattie and Riley Derksen - both part of the class of 2022 in the HPE MEd Cohort here at the University of Alberta who teach in Alberta and Saskatchewan respectively. Our discussion dives into the practicalities of teaching through a Meaningful PE lens, changing philosophies, shifting practice, meeting ALL students where they’re at, authentic reflection and more. Kyle L. Beattie,  MEd, is an Associate Principal at a grade 7-12 school in rural Alberta. He has spent most of his career teaching Physical Education, other subjects in grades 7 to 9 and promoting youth sport in his community.  Riley Derksen is a public school high school physical education and health teacher in Saskatchewan. At her school she is a part of the learning council and is the physical education department head. She completed her Kinesiology and Education degrees at the University of Saskatchewan. She has also completed her masters in physical education and health at the University of Alberta. She is passionate about growing as a teacher and infusing the meaningful physical education framework in her classes!Links:“Back to School” - Class of 2022 Book (Amazon) - Christmas special - two books (also the 2020 Cohort book - "Our Journey") for only $19.95 CAD (about $14 USD or $13 EUR)!Kyle’s Chapter (3) and Meaningful PE paper (PHEnex Journal)Riley’s Chapter (5)Joey’s podcast on student feedback (and lots more!) can be found on his website: The Physical Educator.HPE MEd Cohort websiteThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this bonus episode, Dr. Scott Kretchmar joins the podcast to discuss how teachers can lead their students on a journey toward joy & meaning.  Dr. Kretchmar is a Professor Emeritus of Exercise and Sport Science at Penn State University. He has written extensively on the role of games and play in human evolution. His work has featured prominently in the development of the Meaningful Physical Education framework, especially pertaining to the features of joy and delight. In this episode, Dr. Kretchmar discusses how teachers can “grow playgrounds” through the formation of good habits, time, adventure, and creating some ‘delicious uncertainty’ through competition. Links from the episode:Butler & Griffin (2005) Teaching Games for UnderstandingKretchmar (2000) Moving and Being Moved: Implications for PracticeKretchmar (2008) The Increasing Utility of Elementary School Physical EducationThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode THREE Introduces - Jodi Harding-Kuriger. In this episode, Jodi dives into her dissertation research which focused on using Group Concept Mapping (GCM) to unpack what secondary students find most meaningful about physical education. Jodi shares ideas of how teachers can apply the ideas of GCM to better understand how to meet the needs of their students. Jodi Harding Kuriger, PhD, is a dedicated Health and Physical Educator with a passion for promoting the love of movement. Currently coordinating grade 4-6 Arts, Hockey and MultiSport academies in Maskekosak (Enoch Cree Nation) while balancing an active lifestyle with her husband, Mike, and three energetic children. Committed to lifelong learning and professional development, Jodi’s research foci include meaningful PE experiences, group concept mapping, and research as service with Indigenous communities.Show Notes:Jodi Harding-Kuriger (Dissertation, 2023) Conceptualizing meaningful physical education: A secondary school studyHarding-Kuriger, Gleddie, Ni Chroinin & Lessard (2024). Using Group Concept Mapping to Conceptualize Meaningfulness in Physical Education with Secondary Students. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.groupwisdom.com the Group Concept Mapping platform that Jodi used in her research.AIESEP 2024 Poster PresentationMeaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning (Amazon)Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dale Roth & Court Rustemeyer, two Outdoor Educators from Alberta (Canada), join the show to discuss their philosophy related to Outdoor Education and how they facilitate meaningful experiences for students in the outdoors. Topics of discussion include the role of reflective practice in facilitating meaningfulness, as well as 'features' of meaningful outdoor experiences; a connection with nature, belonging, and a sense of adventure.Connect with Court on X (@Rusty1122)Connect with Dale on X (@RothDale)Links from the episode:Global Environmental, & Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC) for the event mentioned by Court after the episode.Hill & Flemons (2023) Creating space for meaningful physical activity at home: women’s stories of social interaction, micro-adventure, and the joy of feeling strongMetheny (1968) Movement and MeaningArnold (1979) Meaning in Movement, Sport & Physical EducationThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode TWO introduces -  Anita MacDougall and Mel Trojanovic. In this episode, Anita and Mel share how they think about and enact meaningful PE has evolved, the metaphors they use to make sense of the meaningful PE framework, and all the successes and challenges along the way. As Champion teachers in Ontario, Mel and Anita conclude the episode with advice for those interested in implementing MPE in their contexts. Anita MacDougall has been a teacher in Ontario for the past 24 years, the most recent 12 have been spent teaching Physical Education at the Elementary and Middle School level. Anita was the 23/24 recipient of PHE Canada’s Teaching Excellence award. Anita is a Champion of Meaningful PE, and works alongside teachers hoping to facilitate for meaningful experiences for their students. Mel Trojanovic has been a physical educator in Ontario, Canada for 28 years, teaching students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. She has had the opportunity to present and develop physical activity resources throughout her career with her local school board and provincial organizations including CIRA Ontario and OPHEA. Mel is a Champion of Meaningful PE, and the author of Chapter 3: Meaningful Physical Education and Immigrant Newcomers in the Meaningful Physical Education book (see show notes).Show Notes:Learning About Meaningful Physical Education Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching & LearningThanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailThis first ever BONUS Episode of the Meaningful Podcast Experience features Sarah Succee and Lila Berg - recent grads of the HPE MEd Cohort here at the University of Alberta. The conversation ranges from their Cohort experiences and advice, Sarah's duoethnography research on burnout as a badge of honour, Lila's research on PE advocacy and much more!Links:Health and Physical Education MEd Cohort websiteSarah's MEd thesis (forthcoming)Lila's paper (forthcoming)Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode ONE introduces our first guests - the OGs of Meaningful Physical Education - Drs Tim Fletcher, Steph Beni (Riedel) and Deirdre Ni Chroinin. We talk about the origins and foundations of the framework, exciting developments and lots more! Dr. Tim Fletcher is an associate professor in physical education pedagogy in the Department of Kinesiology at Brock University. Dr. Fletcher’s research focuses on two major lines of inquiry: teacher learning and self-study of teacher education practices. Dr. Fletcher is interested in the ways that reflecting on experience can inform how teachers learn to teach as well as how it can help his own learning about becoming a teacher educator. Dr. Fletcher has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and monographs.  More information about Dr. Fletcher’s research may be found here.Dr. Déirdre Ní Chróinín is a senior lecturer in physical education at Mary Immaculate College. Dr. Ní Chróinín’s research interests are in teacher education in elementary physical education and on the place and meaning of physical education, physical activity and sport in children’s lives.  Dr. Ní Chróinín is also involved in self-study research reflecting upon her own practices.  Dr. Ní Chróinín has a number of publications in peer-reviewed journal articles. For more information about Dr. Ní Chróinín’s research click here.Dr. Stephanie Beni is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in Oslo, Norway. Her research interests lie primarily in understanding the ways young people experience meaningfulness in physical education and identifying practical tools by which physical education teachers can foster meaningful experiences for students. In addition, she enjoys studying her own practice and the process of supporting teachers in their professional learning.Links from the episode:Beni et al. (2017) Meaningful Experiences in Physical Education & Youth Sport: A Review of the LiteratureBlankenship & Ayers (2010) The Role of PETE in Developing Joy-Oriented Physical Educators Hill & Flemons (2023) Creating space for meaningful physical activity at home: women’s stories of social interaction, micro-adventure, and the joy of feeling strongLearning About Meaningful Physical Education WebsiteMeaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching & Learning (Amazon)Kretchmar (2008) The Increasing Utility of Elementary School Physical EducationAcknowledgmentsThanks to Isaiah Gleddie for the stellar (and original!) guitar intro/ outro.Thanks to our three special guests!This podcast is partially funded by SSHRC.Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca

Send us Fan MailEpisode ZERO introduces listeners to the Meaningful Podcast Experience. Ty and Doug introduce themselves, share the purpose and goals of the podcast, talk a bit about how they came to Meaningful PE. The episode closes with their advice and a hint about who’s coming on next.Douglas Gleddie is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta. He teaches physical education curriculum and pedagogy to undergraduate students. He also teaches graduate courses in health and physical education, reflective practice, physical literacy and research methods. Dr. Gleddie’s research foci include: narratives of physical education; school sport; physical literacy praxis; meaningful physical education and; teacher education.Ty Riddick is a Physical Education teacher at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir school in Okotoks, Alberta. He is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree at the University of Alberta with an emphasis on meaningfulness in Physical Education (PE) and is interested in how applying the MPE framework can impact student experiences in PE. Ty writes and shares about his attempts at implementation and other ideas related to meaningful PE on his blog. Show NotesBlankenship & Ayers (2010) The Role of PETE in Developing Joy-Oriented Physical Educators Learning About Meaningful Physical Education WebsiteMeaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching & Learning (Amazon)Run Your Life Podcast w/ Scott KretchmarKretchmar (2000) Moving and Being Moved: Implications for PracticeKretchmar (2008) The Increasing Utility of Elementary School Physical EducationAcknowledgementsThanks to Isaiah Gleddie for the beauty guitar intro!This podcast is partially funded by SSHRC.Thanks to Isaiah ([email protected]) for the guitar pieces, SSHRC for some funding and our guests for sharing!To contact us:[email protected]@ualberta.ca