The PE Playground

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

Episodes

  1. Mar 21

    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 styles and pedagogies.  Colin's Twitter (X): @coachmeeds444 Colin's Insta: thepeplayground

  2. 01/19/2025

    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 Twitter (X): @coachmeeds444

  3. 06/28/2024

    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. 05/08/2024

    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. 05/03/2024

    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 Twitter/X: coachmeeds444

  6. 04/18/2024

    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. 04/11/2024

    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. Colin's Twitter (X): @coachmeeds444 Ella's Twitter (X): @ellaatravv

  8. 04/03/2024

    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 and discuss the impacts this could have on every student! Follow Colin on Twitter(X): @coachmeeds444 Follow TJ on Twitter(X): @MrDipasqualePE

  9. 04/02/2024

    Episode 1 - Intro

    Saying hi and explaining what this podcast will be!

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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    cmediate444
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The PE Playground