Movement as a force for good! We speak with Coaches, Teachers and Educators across the world to discover how movement has transformed people’s lives. During this podcast we aim to unite a community and discover the key messages on how we can inspire others to develop meaningful and lifelong relationship with movement.
In this episode, we’re joined by Zach Michell, Head of Lower School PE at Harrow International, Bangkok. Zach shares how his teaching philosophy has been shaped by a variety of influences, from his early career experiences to innovative approaches in Physical Education.
We also dive into how a leap of faith during COVID led Zach to his first international teaching role—an experience that changed his career path forever!
Tune in as we discuss:
✅ The key influences that have shaped Zach’s PE approach
✅ The challenges & rewards of teaching internationally
✅ How to create engaging and inclusive PE experiences for young learners
🌍 Whether you're a PE teacher, coach, or educator looking for fresh perspectives, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!
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28 Oct 2024
Creating a culture of movement
Ben Merry is the Lead tutor at Beyond the Physical for the Primary PE Specialism and Subject Leadership qualification. Ben is also a Senior Lecturer at Bath Spa University. In this podcast, Ben discussed how movement led him to pursue a career in teaching and helping to empower others to move with meaning.
29 Sept 2024
Teachers of children, PE is our vehicle...Dr Shrehan Lynch and Sean Anthony Sherwood
Dr Shrehan Lynch and Sean Anthony Sherwood join Paul and Steve from Beyond the Physical for this latest episode of the Beyond the Physical podcast. Recorded at the British School of Manila in the Philippines the conversation covers various topics including the personal barriers Sherhan and Sean faced in their experiences of Physical Education and movement.
Dr.Shrehan is a Senior Physical Education Lecturer at the University of East London and Founder of Socially Just PE & YS, a network focused on equitable messages for movement spaces. Sean is currently working at a School in Manchester, is the founder of Sean Wellness and a SAS: Who Dares Wins Finalist.
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19 Jun 2024
Let them create their own puddle, Dr Julie Peason
Julie has worked within primary, secondary and higher educational settings for over
30 years, within a range of subject and pastoral areas and levels of leadership. Her
passion for developing more careFULL learning environments has been
strengthened by the completion of her PhD and continues to drive her pedagogy and
thinking. She offers a range of CPD activities to plan and deliver lessons and
activities that are safe, inclusive and active. This focus extends into her involvement
with initiatives and projects in the fields of education, physical education, teacher
education and wellbeing. Her hope is that everyone finds something that gives them
joy in, through and because of movement
10 May 2024
Ryan Ellis - Movement is my life!
Ryan Ellis, founder of the PE Umbrella and PE Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University joins our host Paul Quinn for the latest episode in Season 1 of the Beyond the Physical podcast.
Ryan gives a very honest and open account of his relationship with the movement and how it has played a pivotal role in both his personal and professional life.
Recorded at the Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University Ryan shares his vast experience in the world of Physical Education, Sport and Physical Activity.
3 May 2024
Bonus episode! Professor Damian Hughes
Damian Hughes is an international speaker and best-selling author who combines his practical and academic background within sport, organisational development and change psychology, to help organisations and teams to create a high performing culture.
He is the author of eight best-selling business books which have been translated into ten languages, including The Five Steps to a Winning Mindset and How to Change Absolutely Anything . Damian has recently co-authored the Sunday Times bestseller, High Performance, and he was nominated for the 2007 William Hill Sports book of the year award for Peerless, his biography of boxing great Sugar Ray Robinson. Damian has also co-authored two other critically acclaimed biography of boxing legends, Thomas Hearns in Hitman: the Thomas Hearns Story and his biography of Marvelous Marvin Hagler, which became the UK’s best-selling sports biography.
He was appointed as a Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour for Manchester Metropolitan University in September 2010.
Damian is the co-host of The High Performance Podcast, an acclaimed series of interviews with elite performers from business, sport and the arts, exploring the psychology and behaviours behind sustained high performance.
He has served as a member of the coaching team for England Rugby League, Scotland Rugby Union and a wide range of international and national sporting teams.
His innovative and exciting approach has been praised by Sir Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali, Sir Terry Leahy, Sir Roger Bannister, Tiger Woods, Jonny Wilkinson and Sir Alex Ferguson.
27 Apr 2024
Play is the only way - Dale Sidebottom
Dale Sidebottom is a Play Consultant, Author, TEDx Speaker & Podcaster. Dale is also Founder of https://theschoolofplay.co (https://t.co/5CZrJQF2Tp) & http://Jugar.life (https://t.co/rxYmFNwbFy)
From his experiences working in a Prep school in London to working with Schools and Businesses across the world, this conversation unearths Dale's journey and relationship with movement. Dale discusses how we should prioritise relationships and engagement over content. Enjoy!
16 Apr 2024
Connect before you Correct - Sally Needham
In this episode, we are joined by Thrive Practioner, Sally Needham. Sally discusses the power of Yoga, Connection and Neuro Science to help us create a meaningful relationship with movement. Sally is a Performance and Human Development Consultant who has worked with children in the formative years up to Senior Elite athletes.
What lessons can you take forward in to your environment from this conversation?
31 Mar 2024
Martin Brockman - How a positive school ethos inspired me
Martin is currently helping teachers and coaches deliver engaging Athletics following his career as a Decathlete. Martin's journey in helping others goes right back to the start of his Athletics career. He cites his involvement in coaching at a young age as a pivotal learning tool for his own Athletic performance.
Based in Qatar, Martin works with Schools across the world and we find out how he created a meaningful relationship with movement. From a shy, reserved child - a positive Primary School PE ethos was the catalyst for his engagement in movement.
What lessons can you take forward from this podcast? Enjoy!
28 Mar 2024
Standing on the shoulders of giants
In this first-ever episode of the Beyond the Physical Podcast we are joined by Steve Waide. Recorded in the hustle and bustle of Bangkok city, the Co-founder of Beyond the Physical gives us an insight into how this podcast aims to unite a community.
We all have experienced and continue to experience movement and the impact it has on our lives. In this episode, we set the scene for a diversity of thinking around how we inspire others to develop a love of movement!
Steve discusses how he was previously caught in a bubble and spent little time reflecting on his practice, over the last seven years he has prioritised reflection and asked a deep question? Is what we've been doing the right approach for all?
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