Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes

Gary Zaharatos

Physical Education

Adapted Physical Education

Social-Emotional Learning

Universal Design For Learning

Standards-Based Learning

Content and Language Objectives

Artificial Intelligence

Standards-Based Education

Student-Led Instruction

Locomotor Skills - Leaping

Non-Traditional PE Activities

Movement

SHAPE America Standards

Student Choice

Pop Culture

Inclusive Education

Classroom Environment

Tone and Verbal Cues

Standards-Based Instruction

Physical Education Reputation

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 th... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	47	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Education

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#47 - Helping Every Student Find Their Thing | Amanda Flohrs

For information on our K-5 Curriculum, self-paced graduate courses, ten-session live virtual course, facilitator certification program, book, or merch, visit www.distinguishedpe.com or email gary@distinguishedpe.com

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25 May 2026 • 24 min

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#46 - Building a Student-Driven Fitness Program | Derek Thomas

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11 May 2026 • 30 min

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#45 - Q&A #1: SHAPE KC, Assessment, PETE Programs, Unit Durations, and More | Jen Smith

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27 Apr 2026 • 37 min

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#44 - Would You Want to Be on Your Own Team Today? | Liz Potash

Liz Potash has been teaching sinc... more

13 Apr 2026 • 34 min

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Recent Guests

Amanda Flohrs

Middle School Health and Physical Education teacher

Awetona, Minnesota

Episode: #47 - Helping Every Student Find Their Thing | Amanda Flohrs

Derek Thomas

National Board Certified PE Teacher at Cheyenne High School

Cheyenne High School, North Las Vegas, Nevada

Episode: #46 - Building a Student-Driven Fitness Program | Derek Thomas

Reese Meredith

Participant in the podcast's virtual course and contributor of questions

Distinguished Physical Education

Episode: #45 - Q&A #1: SHAPE KC, Assessment, PETE Programs, Unit Durations, and More | Jen Smith

Liz Potash

K-6 PE teacher, district curriculum coordinator for health and PE in Council Rock School District

Council Rock School District (Bucks County, PA)

Episode: #44 - Would You Want to Be on Your Own Team Today? | Liz Potash

Derek Martinez

Physical education teacher with experience across grade levels; advocate for alternative movement and standards-based PE

Nevada/North Carolina-based education community

Episode: #43 - Assessment and Social Skill Development | Derek Martinez

Bryson Davis

K-5 physical education teacher at Ridgeview Elementary; SHAPE Colorado Young Professional Award winner 2025

Ridgeview Elementary; SHAPE Colorado

Episode: #42 - Leveraging AI in PE | Bryson Davis

Victoria Wink

Long-time PE teacher (Grades 7-12) on Long Island, NY; dual enrollment Exercise Science class; Nassau County Teacher of the Year 2025

Nassau County Schools

Episode: #41 - Leveling the Playing Field with Unique Experiences in Secondary PE | Victoria Wink

Matt Barker

Award-winning Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Advocate and Creator of justadaptit.com

Just Adapt It

Episode: #40 - Just Adapt It: A STEP Framework for Adapting PE So Everyone Can Play | Matt Barker

Christopher Kolb

Physical Education teacher and professor with experience in NYC DOE and Queens College

Queens College; New York City Department of Education

Episode: #39 - Teacher Presence, Tone, and Creating Content and Language Objectives | Chris Kolb

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Gary

Host of the Distinguished Physical Education Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings

First time listener to any PE Podcast. We have a winner !!!
Gary’s podcast is exactly what I need for both my daily PE practice and long-term planning—it’s also a great reminder of why I do what I do. My first experience was Episode 8 with Jen Smith, which delivered valuable insights on standards, objectives, and language in PE. After listening, I was firing on all cylinders—the perfect way to start my workday. Highly recommend!
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Great podcast and topic
Great podcast and legitimizes a very important educational topic
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#34 - Rediscovering the Joy of Movement | Dr. Vicky Randall

Q: What does meaningful movement across the school day look like beyond PE class?

It involves cross-curricular collaboration, allowing students to move, reflect, and discuss in different contexts, and giving teachers adaptable strategies to weave movement into lessons so movement becomes a natural part of learning, not a chore.

#34 - Rediscovering the Joy of Movement | Dr. Vicky Randall

Q: Are you saying then that PE teachers should be spending more time assessing how students feel about physical activity and their level of enjoyment?

Yes, shifting assessment to capture students' experiences, feelings, and social engagement helps connect movement to meaningful learning and supports ongoing motivation, not just metric-based outcomes.

#46 - Building a Student-Driven Fitness Program | Derek Thomas

Q: What does goal setting look like in your program, and how do you help students create and reflect on goals that are realistic and meaningful?

He explains starting with SMART baseline assessments, self-rating, and short-term personal goals, followed by mid-semester reflections and ongoing adjustments based on data and personal progress.

#46 - Building a Student-Driven Fitness Program | Derek Thomas

Q: Can you walk us through any other examples, whether it's a lesson or at the unit level, where you put students in a position to make meaningful decisions about their own learning?

Derek describes how he uses menu choice days to let students choose intensity and activity level, then aligns those choices with standards and personal goals, increasing motivation and ownership.

#47 - Helping Every Student Find Their Thing | Amanda Flohrs

Q: How do you ensure that the value of inclusivity is woven into daily lessons, and what does that look like in your gym?

Amanda describes greeting students, building team-building routines, and openly discussing strengths and weaknesses to create a safe, welcoming environment where every student can find a non-traditional activity that fits their interests and abilities, leading to sustained engagement.

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The show centers on building rigorous, standards-based physical education that is inclusive and welcoming for all students. Across episodes, guests and hosts discuss strategies for equity, clear learning goals, effective assessment, and meaningful feedback, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, differentiation, and student voice. Noteworthy are hands-on, community-connected units, non-traditional activities, and practitioner-driven approaches that connect classroom learning to real-world movement. The format often features practical frameworks (like STEP and CLOs), real-world classroom tactics, and stories from diverse PE programs, making it a practical resource for teachers, curriculum coordinators, and administrators seekin... more

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