Move With Purpose

Chris Meyer

Move With Purpose isn't your average Physical Education podcast, it's a wake-up call for educators who believe movement is more than running laps. Hosted by Chris Meyer, educator, consultant, and unapologetic change agent, each episode dives into real talk, fresh ideas, and bold strategies to help you teach, lead, and inspire differently. This one's for the changemakers—the ones leading with heart, hustle, and humanity.

  1. Hey! Are Your Standards Showing?

    May 31

    Hey! Are Your Standards Showing?

    What standard are you really setting in your PE program? Not the standards on the wall. Not the standards in the curriculum guide. The standard students experience every single day. In this episode of Move With Purpose, Chris Meyer challenges educators to stop playing it safe and take a hard look at the expectations, systems, leadership, and culture driving their programs. Discover why average programs stay average, what separates elite PE programs from the rest, and how one decision to raise the bar can transform student outcomes. The question isn't whether your program has standards. The question is: Are you living them? Set the standard. Defend the standard. Live the standard.

    13 min
  2. PE Assessment Has Entered A New Era

    May 20

    PE Assessment Has Entered A New Era

    PE Assessment has entered a new era, and the old model of ranking kids based on genetics is being challenged. In this episode of Move With Purpose, Chris breaks down the history of the Presidential Fitness Test, the 2026 shift in youth fitness testing, and the hard truth about assessment in Physical Education. Are we measuring learning, or just rewarding naturally athletic kids? From the Kraus–Weber Test to modern physical literacy, this episode dives into why PE must move beyond public ranking systems and toward growth, health, confidence, and lifelong movement. If you care about the future of Physical Education, this conversation matters. Listen now, share with another educator, and join the movement to build elite PE programs that develop healthier humans, not just better test scores.

    15 min
  3. Stop Playing Games With Your Evaluation

    Apr 30

    Stop Playing Games With Your Evaluation

    Evaluation season turns teaching into a performance, but it doesn't have to. In this episode of Move With Purpose, Chris breaks down the real purpose behind teacher evaluations, exposes where they go wrong, and shows you how to flip the script. Learn how to use frameworks like Danielson and Marzano as a tool, not a trap, and walk away with three power moves to take control, lead the narrative, and level up your teaching. Stop playing the game. Start using it.

    8 min
  4. Stuck in the Mud? Stop Waiting for Clarity - Move

    Apr 17

    Stuck in the Mud? Stop Waiting for Clarity - Move

    In this episode of Move With Purpose, Chris calls out the real reason you feel stuck, and it's probably not what you think. We dig into the trap of waiting for clarity, comfort, and confirmation, and why that mindset keeps you exactly where you are. If you're ready to stop hesitating and start moving, this episode gives you the mindset and push you need to take action and build real momentum.

    7 min
  5. Run The Gym Or Get Run Over

    Apr 9

    Run The Gym Or Get Run Over

    Let's be real, PE isn't about the lesson you planned, it's about the room you can actually run. In this episode, we break down the 10 truths every PE teacher learns, either fast or the hard way, from building routines and owning your presence to creating real learning (not just activity). We hit classroom management, relationships, structure, advocacy, and what it actually takes to move from survival mode to a program with purpose. If you want tighter classes, better engagement, and a system that actually works, this one delivers.

    10 min
  6. Stop Checking the Box: The PD Wake-Up Call for Physical Educators

    Apr 2

    Stop Checking the Box: The PD Wake-Up Call for Physical Educators

    Fresh off the SHAPE America National Convention, this episode hits a hard truth: the best physical educators aren't the most experienced—they're the ones who refuse to stop learning. Chris breaks down the real power of networking, calls out the "sit-and-get" PD trap, and shows what high-impact, student-centered professional development should actually look like. If you're done checking boxes and ready to build a PE program that drives real engagement, ownership, and results—this is your wake-up call.

    10 min
  7. Your PE Program Is Bigger Than the Gym

    Mar 25

    Your PE Program Is Bigger Than the Gym

    In this episode of Move With Purpose, Chris explores how strong physical education programs can become the driving force behind a schoolwide culture of movement. Through the lens of the Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) framework, she explains why intentional curriculum design is the foundation for expanding physical activity beyond the gym. From building movement competence and fitness literacy to connecting PE learning with activity opportunities throughout the school day, this episode breaks down practical strategies for educators who want to lead change. If you're ready to move beyond isolated PE lessons and start building a coordinated, schoolwide approach to student wellness, this conversation will show you where to start.

    9 min
  8. From Brackets to Banners - Part 2

    Mar 11

    From Brackets to Banners - Part 2

    In this episode of Move with Purpose, Chris takes a deeper look at the Sport Education Model (SEM) and how physical educators can turn traditional units into authentic sport experiences. Building on the excitement of events like the Olympics and March Madness, she explains how SEM creates structure, identity, and shared purpose through seasons, stable teams, and student leadership roles. Drawing from her own early experience with the model, she shares practical strategies for starting small, building balanced teams, embedding assessment, and shifting the teacher's role to the "commissioner" of the season. The episode challenges educators to design classes where students lead, invest, and help build a strong sport culture.

    12 min
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Move With Purpose isn't your average Physical Education podcast, it's a wake-up call for educators who believe movement is more than running laps. Hosted by Chris Meyer, educator, consultant, and unapologetic change agent, each episode dives into real talk, fresh ideas, and bold strategies to help you teach, lead, and inspire differently. This one's for the changemakers—the ones leading with heart, hustle, and humanity.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Meyer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    Move With Purpose