The PE Umbrella | Podcasting ALL things Primary Physical Education
Ryan Ellis here, the founder and host of the PE Umbrella, a Primary Physical Education podcast and short blog that discusses all things PE. Interviewing inspiring practitioners from the primary education sector, I will be sharing the latest in excellent practice and discussing what makes PE and Sport such an important tool to engage and enhance the learning of children (across the curriculum) so they are ready to leave school with a solid platform to lead a healthy lifestyle and enjoy lifelong physical activity!
I will share insights into what makes the top practitioners of today tick, asking about their favourite PE resources, what activities are a must have in the locker for any teacher and success stories about WHAT REALLY WORKS!
All in all, the PE Umbrella is about inspiring YOU in YOUR own teaching practice and providing you with the tools, ideas and resources to take ACTION!
So come and join me under the PE Umbrella!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 249
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2024
Are YOU Teaching PE With A Critical Eye?
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Primary Education student Rob Shaw. Specialising in Primary PE, Rob has a vision of becoming a PE co-ordinator and is also a voting member of the I…
Harnessing Small Wins | Creating Positive Habits and Momentum in PE Lessons
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on the importance of celebrating small wins to help contribute towards positive classroom management and progress. If harnessed correctly and per…
The PE Specialist | Primary PE Knowledge Bombs with Ben Landers
In this episode of The PE Umbrella podcast, I am joined by Ben Landers, known by his online name 'The PE Specialist'. Ben is a Physical Education teacher from South Carolina, and has been teaching K…
Hero Wars | Enjoy this incredible Primary PE game with YOUR class
Today, I bring you yet another magnificent team game, ideal for both KS1 and KS2 aged children. Inspired by my time coaching at UKElite soccer, I have adapted this football activity and created a va…
Are YOU Promoting 'Learned Helplessness' in YOUR lessons?
In this Episode of The PE Umbrella Podcast, I reflect on my teaching and whether or not it is promoting 'Learned Helplessness' amongst the children I work with.
Having recently read 'essentialism' by…
Engaging & Challenging | Are these hidden in your Primary PE cupboard?
Today, I share with you a resource that is not only what I believe ALL primary PE cupboards should have, but also one of the most under utilised by the schools that currently do have them! The equip…
Adam Llevo | Top PE teaching advice and resources
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by PE teacher Adam Llevo. Originally from from the North West of England, Adam currently works as a PE teacher and athletic director in Saudi Arabia.…
Moving Matters | Are you eroding human potential by not doing enough?
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Rob Wilkinson. Rob is the Director of 'Moving Matters', a London based company who are responsible for delivering high quality PE to over 40 primar…
The best game that you're not playing? | Hula Hut Throwdown
Today, I bring you a truly wonderful activity called Hula Hut Throwdown. Inspired by Ben Landers @thepespecialist, I have adapted his amazing game and created a variation that is accessible for most…
The PE Geek - Striving to Improve Our PE Practice
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Jarrod Robinson, otherwise known as The PE Geek. Jarrod is a Physical Education teacher from County Victoria, Australia, with a passion and enthusi…
GoNoodle - Activate Your Classroom
In this very special episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Mary Corder and Simon McLoughlin. Mary is the content marketing manager for a magnificent classroom resource called 'GoNoodle' and Sim…
Stack 52 - Functional development through bodyweight exercises
Join me today as I chat with Kurt Boyd. Kurt is the president of 'Stack 52', a unique card based exercise game with the aim of making fitness fun! Kurt shares his own experiences linking physical a…
PE Assessment Web
In this episode, I share a simple yet effective PE assessment tool that can be used across primary school. This gives teachers a hassle free and simplistic method to visually see how their children …
Action Packed Warm Up | Grab their attention from the word go!
Today, I share with you another one of my favourite warm up activities! This activity, called 'Shark Attack' has served me brilliantly over the past year working with 'Sporting Influence' and yet ag…
Primary Energise - Wake up and Shake up your class in 2016!
Join me today for the first episode of 2016! I chat with Dave Bamber, a lead Primary PE teacher and the founder of Primary Energise, a wonderful wake up shake up resource that is hassle free and pac…
Variety | Diversifying experiences in Primary PE and throughout School
Today, I discuss the importance of 'variety' in the development of children in sport and physical activity during their primary years. I share with you my personal experience and 'aha' moment in see…
A MUST HAVE activity for your PE locker!
Today, I share with you another one of my MUST HAVE PE activities. This activity, called 'cone to cone' has served me well for over 7 years. It has been used by myself as a coach and as a PE teache…
Top Tips for Teaching Primary PE
In this episode I share some top PE teaching tips for current and trainee primary school teachers. I explain how these tips have helped improve my own teaching practice and shaped me into becoming a …
The MUST HAVE indoor Primary PE activity | Team Challenge Maze
Today I bring you a superb indoor Primary PE activity for those days when poor weather means going outside is simply not an option. This activity can be done in even the most spatially challenged sc…
Pobble - Literacy through Sport and Inspiring a Generation!
In this episode of The PE Umbrella, I am joined by Simon Blower, a former primary school teacher, deputy headteacher and co-founder of a wonderful resource called 'Pobble' that uses an online platfor…