Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education

Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education
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We discuss research, theory and current issues in the fields of health and physical education in an easy to understand way. Our aim is to make research accessible to educators and university students from all over the globe.

  1. 5D AGO

    377: PE teachers’ acceptance and use of a fitness-based software (PLT4M)

    Risto is joined by Dr. Sean Fullerton from Towson University to discuss a recent article in JTPE that covers teachers acceptance and use of a fitness based software, specifically PLT4M Here is the full cite to the article: Fullerton, S. A., Gaudreault, K. L., Simonton, K. L., Shiver, V. N., & Kravitz, L. (2025). Physical Education Teachers’ Acceptance and Use of a Fitness-Based Software. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 1(aop), 1-11.

    45 min

  2. 5D AGO

    376: Theory Breakdown The Universal Theory of Acceptance and use of Technology (UTAUT)

    This is a theory breakdown episode of the universal theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT). It is recorded by Sean Fullerton and is a companion podcast to episode 377 in which he describes research on PE teachers acceptance and use of fitness based technologies where he employed this theory

    8 min

  3. SEP 8

    375: AIESEP PhD Summer School

    This episode covers (in detail) everything you need to know about the PhD summer school held in Taiwan in June 2026 For details on the funding announcement see the blog post https://aiesep.org/aiesep-announces-landmark-10-year-partnership-with-spectrum-institute-for-teaching-and-learning/ You can find the link to apply here https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/98bfuq1jiv7yujrx4u7h1/AIESEP-Summer-School-Application-form-2025-fillable.pdf?rlkey=bhvio74rlrjxmuh6d50hcs50k&e=2&st=fzdo1jsd&dl=0

    35 min

  4. SEP 8

    374: What article most influenced you?

    Risto is joined by a group of colleagues to discuss one article that we feel has been most influential on our current or past research. We're talking about articles that have had a profound impact on where our research went and discuss a little about the back story from each. Here are the APA citations of the articles if you want to look them up: Risto’s article: Oliver, K. L., Hamzeh, M., & McCaughtry, N. (2009). Girly girls can play games/las niñas pueden jugar tambien: Co-creating a curriculum of possibilities with fifth-grade girls. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 28(1), 90-110. Kevin’s article: Sparkes, A. C., Templin, T. J., & Schempp, P. G. (1993). Exploring dimensions of marginality: Reflecting on the life histories of physical education teachers. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 12(4), 386-398. Erin’s Article: Ladson-Billings, G. (1995). Toward a theory of culturally relevant pedagogy. American Educational Research Journal, 32(3), 465-491. Michael’s article: Byra, M., & Karp, G. G. (2000). Data Collection Techniques Employed in Qualitative Research in Physical Education Teacher Education. Journal of Teaching in Physical education, 19(2). Emily’s article: Prusak, K. A., Pennington, T., Graser, S. V., Beighle, A., & Morgan, C. F. (2010). Systemic success in physical education: The East Valley phenomenon. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29(1), 85-106. 👉 Read the full blog here: www.thehpewebsite.com/blog/the-articles-that-shape-us

    53 min

  5. AUG 19

    373: Aussie Book Club The Spectrum of Teaching Styles – Reproduction Cluster Styles.

    The Aussie Book Club takes on the Spectrum of Teaching Styles, well half of it at first...they talk about pros and cons of styles A-E, Where it can be used in Australian Curriculum, Where we have used it in sport coaching Common mistakes/errors for first time users   Next month is “The Production Cluster Styles F-K

    1h 25m

  6. AUG 13

    372: AIESEP Connect Signature Pedagogies

    This is the audio from the June 2025 AIESEP Connect on Signature Pedagogies.

    57 min

  7. JUL 14

    371: Aussie Book Club Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work

    This is the July episode of the Aussie Book Club where our Australian colleagues discuss one article in depth once a month. This month the article discussed is below: Kirschner, P. A., Sweller, J., & Clark, R. E. (2006). Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work: An Analysis of the Failure of Constructivist, Discovery, Problem-Based, Experiential, and Inquiry-Based Teaching. Educational Psychologist, 41(2), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15326985ep4102_1

    1h 3m

  8. JUN 5

    370: Aussie Book Club What’s Right in PE?

    This is the next issue of the Australian Book Club. This week the Aussie “blokes” talk about “what’s wright in PE” Here is a synopisis. Exploring positive narratives in physical education (PE) involves recognizing and highlighting the valuable contributions and positive impacts of PE programs. This includes understanding PE's purpose, its connection to wider school and community contexts, and how inclusive and holistic curriculum practices can create a positive learning environment. Here is the citation: Gray, S., Lambert, K., & Young, L. (2025). What’s right with PE: Exploring positive narratives in physical education. European Physical Education Review, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/1356336X251341749

    1h 12m
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