Episode 3: Is PE still failing too many?

In this compelling episode of the real PE Podcast, Greg, Toni and Ronnie dive deep into the current state of Physical Education, challenging conventional practices and exploring what true success looks like for young learners. They candidly discuss the systemic issues in PE, from outdated teaching methods to the critical need for child-centered, learning-focused approaches. With passionate insights and a commitment to transforming Physical Education, they argue for a paradigm shift that prioritises individual progress, joy in movement and meaningful learning experiences over traditional, one-size-fits-all methodologies. 

About the guest speaker: 

Greg Dryer, Co-Founder, miMove  
Greg is a distinguished physical educator with extensive experience in the field, working with three-year olds through to postgraduates. He led the PE departments of three large inner London secondary schools before moving into Higher Education. He was Founder and Director of CPESA (the Centre for Physical Education, Sport and Activity) at Kingston University, London. He has authored resources and curricula for students in India and the UK. His ongoing research and practice in supporting young people develop a physical activity habit, highlights the need for practitioners to be able to measure the impact of their work. miMove is the solution. 

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Ronnie Heath, CEO, real PE 
Ronnie leads an incredible team who are finding ways to provide the best possible early experiences for 4-11 year olds, supporting over 7,500 schools so far to make a proven impact and create positive relationships with physical activity for life. Ronnie, a former leader in education, award-winning National League coach and National Trainer, established Create in 2006 to inspire teachers and coaches to better include, engage and challenge all young learners. In addition to being an innovative and groundbreaking author and speaker, Ronnie provides inspiring thought leadership to change the culture of PE and Sport. As an international keynote speaker, Ronnie has influenced practice and practitioners in countries across the world including China, Malaysia, South Africa, South Korea and United Arab Emirates. 

Toni Smyth, Insight and Impact Manager and Learning Specialist, real PE 
Former Head of Secondary PE, Toni gained a Masters in PE and went on to become a higher education lecturer in Sport and PE. After a number of years working for professional rugby clubs developing their community programmes, she returned to education in the South West. Toni spent many years working with real PE in her role as Education Lead at Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership employing her breadth of skills and knowledge to help schools include, challenge and support all children in PE and Sport. Now working for real PE as Insight and Impact Manager, Toni leads on establishing Market Leading Authority around Professional Learning through rich, meaningful customer insights and the generation and celebration of a variety of valuable impact reports and measures. 
 
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