
The PE Umbrella is a podcast for primary teachers & PE specialists who want practical, actionable ideas they can use straight away.
Hosted by Ryan Ellis, each episode features honest conversations with educators from around the world, sharing real strategies, lessons, and experiences from the field.
With over 200 episodes to date, the focus is simple: cut through the noise and help you deliver bet... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 260 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||

In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by Dr Gerald Griggs for a thought-provoking conversation about what meaningful learning in primary PE really looks like.
Together, we explore how we can create lessons that are more than just ph... more
On this episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast I am joined by lecturer of Health and Physical Education at Deakin University, Cameron Van der Smee.
Amongst many things, we delve into the essence of great primary physical education, emphasising a learnin... more
On this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast I am joined by primary PE teacher and founder of Play Folke, Gareth Williams.
The conversation covers Gareth's journey to teaching, the concept of Playfolke and changing perceptions of PE. Key takeaways inc... more
On this special episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by best-selling author and co-host of the enormously successful High Performance podcast, Damian Hughes.
In this conversation, Damian and I discuss the power of consistency, the definit... more
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Whenever I finish listening to an episode of The PE Umbrella I always leave it with increased motivation to build on what I have heard in my work as a primary PE specialist.
It also helps me to reflect on my own personal experiences that have informed my practice and over the years I have benefited greatly from hearing the ideas and perspectives of a wide range of guests that Ryan has interviewed and to use them in my lessons.
The podcast definitely helps you to feel that you are not alone in w... more
Great content, I am using the podcasts for Professional Development and it’s exactly what I need!! Keep up the awesome work!!
This is such a good podcast with great insights and general PE chat. I’m a secondary PE teacher in Australia (originally from London) and love to hear the changes and new ideas coming through primary PE- it makes me really question what I do in secondary and why. How am I helping kids progress as people? Thanks for all your efforts!
The PE podcast is an excellent resource for our teacher trainees providing a wide range of speakers, opportunities for reflection on practice and top tips from experts.
I love listening to the PE Umbrella, I have been in the PE world for over 20 years and yet I learn something new from every episode. A must listen for anyone involved in PE and school sport, including trainee teachers, teachers, coaches, parents.
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The show centers on practical, actionable ideas for primary physical education, often featuring international educators and practitioners who share real classroom strategies, lesson structures, and activities that can be implemented right away. Episodes frequently cover student-centered learning, differentiation for diverse abilities, movement literacy, and the blurred lines between PE, physical activity, and sport. Notable threads include frameworks for meaningful engagement, autonomy and agency in the classroom, and maximizing participation through practical tools and minimal equipment. A standout aspect is the emphasis on applying academic and experiential insights to everyday teaching, with guests who bring hands-on experience from scho... more
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1. PE Insights Podcast
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5. The High Performance Podcast
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Recent guests on The PE Umbrella include:
1. Gareth Williams
2. Damian Hughes
3. Vicky Randall
4. Tom Quarmby
5. Rhys Meredith
6. Matt Magowan
7. Josh Candy
8. Dominique Chiquet
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