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The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)

Ty and Doug
Meaningful PE
Meaningful Physical Education
Physical Education
Student Agency
Free Play For Kids
Assessment
Outdoor Education
Spain
Brazil
Erasmus Plus
Teacher Education
Norwegian University Of Science and Technology
Autonomy
Budapest, Hungary
Just Right Challenges
Run 30
British Columbia
Canada
Portugal
Norway

Our purpose is to engage in conversations with those enacting Meaningful Physical Education (research, practice and everything in between). Part of the LAMPE (learning about MPE) project, our goals for the podcast are as follows.1) Through conversation and discussion, explore the whys, hows and whats of Meaningful PE in a variety of contexts.

2) Seek to understand the underpinnings and outcomes o... more

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Nathan is currently based in Singapore, where he teaches Elementary Physical Education. He has previous teaching experience in both national and international schools across Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Cambodia, and Italy... more

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Our MYSTERY guest recently (and successfully!) defended his dissertation - Moved to Move: Middle School Students’ Stories of Meaningful Physical Education. Our guest’s teaching experiences include stints in Hong Kong and South Korea... more

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In this episode, we return to one of the most popular topics: meaningfulness and the outdoors. Dr. Shannon Kell joins the show to share her research and experiences on outdoor solo time and how nature can foster self-awareness. 

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In this cross posted episode with the PE Huddle host Aaron Beighle, we chat about all things Meaningful PE. What it is, why you might consider including a lens of  meaningfulness in your teaching and how you might begin - or progres... more

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Recent Guests

Ty Riddick
Mysterious guest who is also a practicing PE teacher and researcher, soon to be Dr. Ty Riddick
Strathcona-Tweedsmere School / PhD work in Alberta (unconfirmed)
Episode: Bonus 9: MYSTERY GUEST! Mysterious meaningfulness in middle school.
Dr. Shannon Kell
Professor at St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia
St. Francis Xavier University
Episode: S2E09 - The Great (& Meaningful) Outdoors II w/ Dr. Shannon Kell
Doug Gleddy
Guest expert, University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Bonus 8: Progressing on your Meaningful PE Journey (or, it's time to get out of your 20 year old Crocs...) with Aaron Beighle.
Josh Ogilvie
Assessment and PE guru from British Columbia, Canada
BC, PHE Canada
Episode: S2E08 - It's a Vehicle, Not a Destination: Meaningful Assessment Practices w/ Josh Ogilvie
Mel Hamada
Assistant principal and former PE teacher, advocate for Meaningful PE
International School of Beijing
Episode: Bonus 7: Practicing meaningful PE to practicing meaningful leadership - a conversation with Mel Hamada.
Dr. Javier Fernández-Río
Professor at the University of Oviedo, Spain
University of Oviedo
Episode: S2E07 - Physical Education Con Significado: Old & New Features w Dr. Javier Fernandez Rio
Amanda Stanec
Author, teacher, researcher
Author of Protect the Joy
Episode: Bonus 6: Protect the Joy - A Meaningful Conversation About Youth Sport with Amanda Stanec and Richard Way
Richard Way
Founder of Sport for Life; proponent of long-term development framework
Sport for Life
Episode: Bonus 6: Protect the Joy - A Meaningful Conversation About Youth Sport with Amanda Stanec and Richard Way
Joanne Hill
Senior Lecturer in PE and Sports Sociology at University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire
Episode: S2E06 - Meet Them Where They Are: Co-Creating a Running Program with Adolescent Girls w/ Dr. Joanne Hill, Dr. Laura Gubby and Mel Bound

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Kai; Aaron Beighle; Charlie Mark; Tai; Doug
Multiple hosts and co-hosts who guide deep-dive conversations on Meaningful PE, combining researcher and practitioner perspectives.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
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    The episode with Dr. Kretchmar has been my favourite one so far!

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    Canada2 years ago

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The show is praised for highlighting student voice and democratic practices in PE.
Guests often bring high-level expertise and practical takeaways for teachers.
Listeners value how episodes balance research depth with actionable classroom advice.

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Bônus 2: Educação Física Significativa em Contextos Portugueses: Cultura, Novidade e Muito Mais w/ Dr. Marcos Godoi
Q: So, welcome to you both. Well, let's start with a little bit of an introduction. So, who are you, what do you do, and why do you do it?
Marcos introduces himself and explains his role as a university professor researching and applying Meaningful PE in Brazil, with a focus on training teachers and exploring cultural contexts.
Bonus 8: Progressing on your Meaningful PE Journey (or, it's time to get out of your 20 year old Crocs...) with Aaron Beighle.
Q: Can you start off explaining what meaningful PE is and how you got involved?
Meaningful PE is a framework focusing on features like fun, challenge, social interaction, personal relevance, and motor development; it connects personal experience with structured pedagogy and is contextual rather than prescriptive.
S2E05 - It's Like a Marriage: Co-Teaching towards Meaningfulness w/ Josh Berghuis & Rhys Meredith
Q: How did your collaboration begin and evolve when you first started co-teaching in Budapest?
It started with mutual respect and a willingness to give space to each other's ideas, with Josh often leading instruction while Rhys contributed and supported. Over time, they established routines, clear goals, and frequent reflection after lessons, which helped align their approaches and keep student voice at the center.
S2E09 - The Great (& Meaningful) Outdoors II w/ Dr. Shannon Kell
Q: What do you find meaningful about spending time outdoors, personally and professionally?
For Shannon, meaning comes from slowing down, reflecting, and recognizing that life extends beyond work; outdoor time helps people connect with themselves and others, fostering lasting engagement with nature and learning.
S2E09 - The Great (& Meaningful) Outdoors II w/ Dr. Shannon Kell
Q: What is your succinct philosophy or stance on outdoor teaching, and how has it evolved over time?
Shannon explains that her outdoor teaching philosophy is not fixed; it evolves with the group, context, and partnerships, and centers on sharing experiences with others so that people develop a lasting connection to being outdoors.

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Conversations centers on Meaningful Physical Education (MPE), exploring why and how meaningful experiences emerge in a variety of educational and community contexts. Episodes frequently feature researchers, practitioners, and program leaders who discuss framework features, assessment, inclusion, co-design with students, and leadership pathways. A standout trait is the multidisciplinary mix: university researchers alongside classroom teachers and program builders sharing practical classroom tactics, governance, and scalable strategies for meaningful movement and youth development. The format tends to blend scholarly insight with real-world classroom and program stories, making it useful for educators, PD organizers, and sponsors aiming to re... more

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