Gym Shorts

Ophea

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.  

Episodes

  1. How One Size Fits All Didn’t Fit Me

    3D AGO

    How One Size Fits All Didn’t Fit Me

    On today’s episode, we hear from Tammy, who recounts her experience as a high-achieving student who struggled in a gym class that celebrated performance and contributed to negative feelings about her body. Finding her way back to physical activity for the community, she highlights the importance of educators getting to know each student and creating spaces for every student to thrive.  This episode was hosted by Andrea Haefele, Curriculum Consultant at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly.  Resources & Links  Emotional Safety Stop, Start, Consider!: Doing Gender-Inclusive Physical Education and Sport About Gym Shorts  Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.   Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

    25 min
  2. How a Playground Visit Changed the Way I See Accessibility

    MAR 31

    How a Playground Visit Changed the Way I See Accessibility

    On today’s episode, we hear from Andrea, who shares how her experience as a parent shaped her teaching practices. Centering open-mindedness and individual differences, Andrea shows that an inclusion mindset can make gym class a space for every student.  This episode was hosted by Tammy Shubat, Chief Strategy Officer at Ophea. This episode was produced by Mike Meehan. The theme song and music were written and performed by Ron Kelly.   Resources & Links  Disability-Centred Movement: Supporting Inclusive Physical Education Stop, Start, Consider!: Doing Disability-Centred Physical Education (PE) and Sport About Gym Shorts  Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being.    If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers.   Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!

    26 min
  3. Introducing Gym Shorts: Stories from Gym Class

    MAR 11

    Introducing Gym Shorts: Stories from Gym Class

    Introducing Gym Shorts, a new podcast from Ophea! 🎧 ⁠⁠Join us to explore the powerful, personal, and sometimes uncomfortable stories behind early experiences in Health and Physical Education. ⁠⁠In each episode, hosted by Ophea staff, Andrea Haefele or Tammy Shubat, a different guest shares their gym class memories and how these shaped their attitudes towards physical activity as adults. ⁠📅 Season 1 drops March 31 with new episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe through your podcast platform or sign up for our email list to get episodes straight to your inbox!⁠Gym Shorts is currently available in English only. ⁠ Gym Shorts is produced by Mike Meehan and the Gym Shorts Our theme song and music were written and performed by Nice Mosaics.

    1 min

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About

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.  

Information

  • Creator
    Ophea
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Ophea

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