96 – Learning, Assessment and Belonging in Physical Health Education (w Josh Ogilvie)

Is participation the only thing that can be assessed in Phys Ed class? How might health be integrated as a goal alongside physical activity? Nat joins Canadian PHE and assessment expert Josh Ogilvie to explore what’s possible for Phys Ed when we embrace conversation, personal inquiry and belonging.

Show Notes:

• The shift to Physical “Health” Education (PHE) was an intentional one to explore the intersection between movement and mental health.
• The ideal goal of a PHE program is for each student to arrive at an awareness of the type of “mover” they are and what personal benefit it provides.
• There is no equity in assessing participation in PHE as it does not consider the competence, confidence, and satisfaction each learner is experiencing in that space.
• PHE teachers have more to offer than being a glorified recreational facilitators. 
• Competition is an important concept to explore in PHE, albeit within the context of student voice and choice.
• PHE teachers cannot assess every student at once, but they can practice sound assessment by embracing more conversation as an artifact of learning.

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