Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes
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 the right place! In each episode, we will dive deep into topics such as: - Equity in PE - Strategies for ensuring that students display on-task behavior - Utilizing standards-based content and language objectives to drive instruction and student learning - Methods for effectively and efficiently assessing student progress towards objectives and tracking data - Providing academically focused and descriptive feedback and next steps to students - What rigorous instruction looks like in PE - How to differentiate for the diverse needs of students - The importance of focusing lessons on standards-based social skills - And much more!
Episodes
Lucy Harris was our keynote speaker at the 2026 PE and Health Summit in June. Her speech about her journey as a seated student athlete, her experience in PE class, and the teachers who are supporting her along the way was so impactful to the two hundred or so PE teachers in the audience, I just knew that more teachers needed to hear it.
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My guest today is Amy Friedhaber.
Amy received a bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in Speech Pathology from State University of New York College at Fredonia, and Masters from University of Col...
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Amanda Flohrs has been teaching physical education for 14 years. She is currently a middle school health and physical education teacher in Owatonna, Minnesota. She graduated in 2011 with her degree in Health and Physi...
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
Derek Thomas is a national board certified PE teacher at Cheyenne High School in North Las Vegas and the 2024 Shape Nevada and 2025 Shape America Western District High School teacher of the year. His teaching philosoph...
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
Distinguished PE has officially launched new self-paced courses! You can take them for graduate credits, for hours toward renewing your teaching license, or simply for your own professional growth and reflection.
Each ...
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
Liz Potash has been teaching since 2002 and is currently an Elementary PE teacher at Goodnoe Elementary School in the Council Rock School District located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Liz is beginning her 5th year at...
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
My guest today is Derek Martinez. Derek was born and raised in northern NV, then moved to Boise where he earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in K-12 Physical Education. After teaching for seven years in Nevada at the ...
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
Bryson Davis is a passionate K-5 Physical Education teacher at Ridgeview Elementary in Colorado and an active board member of SHAPE Colorado. He is quickly becoming a leading voice on the intersection of technology and...
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
Victoria is in her ninth year of teaching 7-12th grade physical education on Long Island, New York. Three years ago she started teaching a dual enrollment exercise science class where high school students can earn coll...
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
Matt Barker is an award-winning Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher, author, advocate, and creator of JustAdaptIt.com, a leading resource hub for inclusive PE. Now an itinerant APE teacher in Virginia’s larg...
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
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Queens College his Masters at Brooklyn College. He has been teaching for 16 years, spanning both general and special education PE. His Experience includes...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Come see us this June at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit. Register here for free!
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Sarah Fuller is an award-winning Adapted Physical Educator and ...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Come see us this June at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit. Register here for free!
Interested in facilitating a session at the Colorado Health and PE Council Summit? Submit a proposal for your session here!
In this episode, David Tian walks us through his imaginative ap...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
This episode takes a look back at some of the most impactful moments from the Distinguished Physical Education Podcast in 2025.
If you’ve been following the show, this is a great chance to revisit some of your favorite conversations. And if you missed a few episodes or are n...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of four, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Today’s guest is Janine Wilkins, a veteran teacher at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, where she’s been inspiring students for more than 23 years. Janine earned her degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, along with a Master’s in Schoo...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Dr Vicky Randall is an educator, researcher and consultant in Physical Education, with over 20 years experience in the field. She holds fellowships in the UK with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and serves as a Visiting Associate Professor at the...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
Paddy received his bachelors degree in K-12 PE and a Masters in Physical Education Leadership through SUNY Cortland. He has been teaching elementary PE for 10 years, and is entering year 3 at Van Rensselaer Elementary in the Van Rensselaer City School District.
He is currently the secre...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up.
After teaching elementary PE for three years, Jake has been teaching junior high physical education for the past 17 years. first in Montana, and currently at North Junior High in the Boise school district.
Jake has presented at state conferences in Idaho and Montana, along with being a ...
Distinguished PE is excited to announce the launch of three, self-paced, graduate level courses! See below for more information on how to sign up ...
In this episode, Kathy Harvey, Jamie Sparks and I talk about the return of the Presidential Fitness Test, whether or not it belongs in a high-quality PE program, and the impact it can have on students. Then we zoom out a bit and explore fitness testing more broadly, including w...
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