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The PE Playground

by cmediate444

Host Colin Mediate and other Physical Educators talk shop and spread tips to help more teachers get educated in the field!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 9 - Longer Units? TGfU?

    Colin met with Owen Coderre, who has just presented at the SHAPE National Conference and got the opportunity to pick his brain. We talk about if we should have longer units in hopes to allow students more time to learn and practice, being at SHAPE America and the benefits, and different teaching...

  2. Episode 8 - 3rd-Year Teacher Reflections

    Colin's first episode as an elementary school teacher! Long time friend and 3rd-year physical educator Zach Alves comes on the show to chat! Talk ranges from adopting teaching styles throughout the years, classroom management, lesson planning, completing TEAM work, and technology in PE! Colin's...

  3. Episode 7 - Purposeful Elementary PE

    2021 CTAPHERD Elementary PE Teacher of the year, Gennaro Gelsi, and Colin discuss the importance of PE at this age, how to teach with a purpose, an introduction of rugby in PE classes, and how to run a field day! Gennaros YouTube: gennarogelsi1975 Colin's Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

  4. Episode 6 - 1st-Year Teacher Tips

    Great friend Jack Costa comes on the pod and spreads some stories and tips from his first year as a high school physical education teacher! Colin's Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

  5. Episode 5 - Instructional Strategies

    Dr. Groccia talks with Colin about the importance of learning the basic instructional strategies as a future teacher, Springfield College's Homeschool PE Program, professional development advice, and answers some questions from fans! Really awesome episode with a ton of great information! Colin's...

  6. Episode 4 - Adapted PE Chat

    Bringing on Professor Nikki Wassell-Taylor from Springfield College to talk about the adapted side of physical education! Lots of stories and tips and tricks to improve being an adapted PE teacher and even a better teacher overall! Colin's Twitter (X): coachmeeds444

  7. Episode 3 - Social Media in the PE World

    In a mostly student-centered episode, it was awesome having Ella Travaligno on the show to talk about her role as a leader in Springfield Colleges PEHE Majors Club and then we go into the importance of Social Media in the field! Skip to 13:56 to get to the social media portion of the interview....

  8. Episode 2 - Fitness Education and Dopamine

    Great having TJ DiPasquale come on the show as the first guest host of the podcast! We talk about how technology is rewiring the human brain by releasing constant dopamine, thus reducing the drive to exercise and get dopamine the natural way. We then bring up Rick Ferkel's Fitness Education model...

  9. Episode 1 - Intro

    Saying hi and explaining what this podcast will be!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Host Colin Mediate and other Physical Educators talk shop and spread tips to help more teachers get educated in the field!

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cmediate444

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What is The PE Playground about?

Host Colin Mediate and other Physical Educators talk shop and spread tips to help more teachers get educated in the field!

How often does The PE Playground release new episodes?

The PE Playground has 9 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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The PE Playground is created and hosted by cmediate444.
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