Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes
Welcome to the Distinguished Physical Education podcast, the show where PE teachers from around the world come to discuss how to create a rigorous, standards-based PE program that is safe and welcoming for all students. Are you passionate about growing as a teacher? Do you find yourself constantly reflecting on your teaching and seeking out new perspectives on physical education? Then you’re in the right place! In each episode, we will dive deep into topics such as: - Equity in PE - Strategies for ensuring that students display on-task behavior - Utilizing standards-based content and language objectives to drive instruction and student learning - Methods for effectively and efficiently assessing student progress towards objectives and tracking data - Providing academically focused and descriptive feedback and next steps to students - What rigorous instruction looks like in PE - How to differentiate for the diverse needs of students - The importance of focusing lessons on standards-based social skills - And much more!
Episodes
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch self-paced graduate courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
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Bryson Davis is a passionate K-5 Physical Education teacher at Ridgeview Elementary in Colorado and an active board member of SHAPE Colorado. He is quickly becoming a leading v...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch self-paced graduate courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Interested in facilitation a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit? Submit a proposal for your session here!
Victoria is in her ninth year of teaching 7-12th grade physical education on Long Island, New York. Three years ago she started teaching a dual enrollment exercise science clas...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Interested in facilitation a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit? Submit a proposal for your session here!
Matt Barker is an award-winning Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher, author, advocate, and creator of JustAdaptIt.com, a leading resource hub for inclusiv...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Interested in facilitation a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit on June 3rd and 4th? Submit a proposal for your session here!
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Queens College his Masters at Brooklyn College. He has been teaching for 16...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Interested in facilitation a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit on June 3rd and 4th? Submit a proposal for your session here!
Sarah Fuller is an award-winning Adapted Physical Educator and author of The Ultimate Adapted P.E. Manual. She taught in the Webster Centra...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Interested in facilitation a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit? Submit a proposal for your session here!
In this episode, David Tian walks us through his imaginative approach to physical education, where student connection and cultural relevance take center stage....
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
This episode takes a look back at some of the most impactful moments from the Distinguished Physical Education Podcast in 2025.
If you’ve been following the show, this is a great chance to revisit some of your favorite conversations. And if you missed a few episodes or are new here, w...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of four, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Today’s guest is Janine Wilkins, a veteran teacher at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, where she’s been inspiring students for more than 23 years. Janine earned her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, along with a Master’s in School Administration ...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Dr Vicky Randall is an educator, researcher and consultant in Physical Education, with over 20 years experience in the field. She holds fellowships in the UK with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at th...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Paddy received his bachelors degree in K-12 PE and a Masters in Physical Education Leadership through SUNY Cortland. He has been teaching elementary PE for 10 years, and is entering year 3 at Van Rensselaer Elementary in the Van Rensselaer City School District.
He is currently the secr...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
After teaching elementary PE for three years, Jake has been teaching junior high physical education for the past 17 years. first in Montana, and currently at North Junior High in the Boise school district.
Jake has presented at state conferences in Idaho and Montana, along with being a...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up ...
In this episode, Kathy Harvey, Jamie Sparks and I talk about the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, whether or not it belongs in a high-quality PE program, and the impact it can have on students. Then we zoom out a bit and explore fitness testing more broadly, including what ...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up ...
This episode is the final installment of the Back to School 2025 series, which is focused on setting a positive tone for the school year and building an inclusive culture in PE that provides meaningful experiences for all students from day one.
In this episode, I’m joined by Jul...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
This episode is part of the Back to School 2025 series, which is focused on setting a positive tone for the school year and building an inclusive culture in PE that provides meaningful experiences for all students from day one.
Courtney Lukasavitz was named the 2025 Shape America Mi...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
This episode is part of the Back to School 2025 series, which is focused on setting a positive tone for the school year and building an inclusive culture in PE that provides meaningful experiences for all students from day one.
In this episode, Rhys and I discuss how to create co-ag...
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It’s the final episode of the first year of the Distinguished PE Podcast — and it’s all about taking time to reflect.
In this episode, I sit down with Adam Mullis to talk about wrapping up the school year with purpose: how to reflect on your teaching, your students’ growth, and the moments that shaped your PE program this year.
We also take a momen...
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What happens when four PE teachers commit to growing their practice together? In this episode, I sit down with Jessie Erikson, Scott Harris, Byron Robinson, and Jen Smith - all participants in the Distinguished PE Book Study - to talk about how the experience reshaped their teaching.
We dive into:
- What sparked their interest in the book stud...
What would you do if 200 new students walked into your gym — most of them speaking a language you don’t understand?
That’s exactly what happened to Kelly Donnelly, a PE teacher in Denver Public Schools. In this powerful episode, Kelly shares how welcoming a wave of Spanish-speaking migrant students changed her teaching, pushed her outside her comfort zone, and strengthened her belief that movement is a universal language.
We talk...
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My guest today is Jen Smith, a passionate PE leader and teacher from Denver, Colorado, who recently returned from the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention in Baltimore. Jen has been teaching for over 20 years and is known for her energy, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to elevating the field of physical education.
In this episode, Jen and...
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Looking for ways to create a calmer, more connected PE environment? In this episode, I talk with Kristen Santos — a certified yoga instructor and Massachusetts Middle School PE Teacher of the Year — about how yoga can help students self-regulate, focus, and feel more included in your program.
We explore:
- The benefits of yoga beyond flexibili...
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