Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.
Gym Shorts
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Podcast Overview
Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.
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May 19, 2026
When the Star Athlete Steps off the Track
<p>On today’s episode we hear from Deniece, a teacher, academic, and athlete who shares her reflections on finding her identity outside of high-performance recognition and awards. She highlights the importance of building connections and educators getting to know their students, to support their relationship with physical activity moving forward. </p><p>This episode was hosted by Tammy Shubat, Chief Strategy Officer at Ophea. This episode was was produced by <a href="https://mikemeehanmedia.com/">Mike Meehan</a>. The theme song and music were written and performed by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/nicemosaics">Ron Kelly</a>. The Gym Shorts logo was created by <a href="https://fredgalang.com/">Fred Galang</a>, a secondary school educator in York Region, Ontario. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources & Links</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://ophea.net/stop-start-consider-student-centred-practices-hpe/doing-gender-inclusive-physical-education-and-sport">Stop, Start, Consider!: Doing Gender-Inclusive Physical Education and Sport</a> </li><li><a href="https://ophea.net/stop-start-consider-student-centred-practices-hpe/disrupting-anti-black-racism-physical-education-and-sport">Stop, Start, Consider!: Disrupting Anti-Black Racism in Physical Education and Sport</a> </li><li><a href="https://safety.ophea.net/tools-resources/emotional-safety">Emotional Safety</a> </li></ul><p><strong>About Gym Shorts</strong> </p><p>Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers. </p><p>Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/ADFE79FC5ABA51522540EF23F30FEDED?utm_source=ShowNotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=GymShortsEmail">Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!</a> </p>
May 12, 2026
How a Pandemic Shaped my First Teaching Community
<p>On today’s episode, we hear from Niviesha, who recounts leaving her office job for a career in teaching and how she lost, and regained, her community along the way. She shares her lessons learned from an influential high school Phys Ed. teacher who shaped her approach to teaching in today’s world. </p><p>This episode was hosted by Andrea Haefele, Curriculum Consultant at Ophea. This episode was produced by <a href="https://mikemeehanmedia.com/">Mike Meehan</a>. The theme song and music were written and performed by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/nicemosaics">Ron Kelly</a>. The Gym Shorts logo was created by <a href="https://fredgalang.com/">Fred Galang</a>, a secondary school educator in York Region, Ontario. The Gym Shorts logo was created by <a href="https://fredgalang.com/">Fred Galang</a>, a secondary school educator in York Region, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Resources & Links</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://ophea.net/culturally-responsive-and-relevant-pedagogy-health-and-physical-education">Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy in Health and Physical Education</a> </li><li><a href="https://ophea.net/hpe-online-learning">H&PE Online Learning</a> </li><li><a href="https://ophea.net/50-fitness-activity-gifs">50 Fitness GIFs</a> </li><li><a href="https://ophea.net/product/ready-steadybalance">Ready, Steady...Balance!</a> </li></ul><p><strong>About Gym Shorts</strong> </p><p>Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers. </p><p>Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/ADFE79FC5ABA51522540EF23F30FEDED?utm_source=ShowNotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=GymShortsEmail">Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!</a> </p>
May 5, 2026
Why Do I Have to Ask to Be Included?
<p>On this episode, we hear from Jacob, a youth advocate for disability-inclusion in sports. Needing to advocate for his own inclusion in the gym from a young age, Jacob shares the importance of educators listening to their students and actively making space for students who would otherwise stay on the margins. </p><p>This episode was hosted by Andrea Haefele, Curriculum Consultant at Ophea. This episode was produced by <a href="https://mikemeehanmedia.com/">Mike Meehan</a>. The theme song and music were written and performed by <a href="https://soundcloud.com/nicemosaics">Ron Kelly</a>. The Gym Shorts logo was created by <a href="https://fredgalang.com/">Fred Galang</a>, a secondary school educator in York Region, Ontario. The Gym Shorts logo was created by <a href="https://fredgalang.com/">Fred Galang</a>, a secondary school educator in York Region, Ontario.</p><p><strong>Resources & Links</strong> </p><ul><li><a href="https://ophea.net/disability-centred-movement-supporting-inclusive-physical-education">Disability-Centred Movement: Supporting Inclusive Physical Education</a> </li><li><a href="https://ophea.net/stop-start-consider-student-centred-practices-hpe/doing-disability-centred-physical-education-and-sport">Stop, Start, Consider!: Doing Disability-Centred Physical Education (PE) and Sport</a> </li><li><a href="https://safety.ophea.net/tools-resources/disability-centred-safety">Disability-Centred Safety</a> </li></ul><p><strong>About Gym Shorts</strong> </p><p>Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. </p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us grow and reach more educators, students, and change-makers. </p><p>Want to connect with us and stay up to date on future Gym Shorts episodes? <a href="https://confirmsubscription.com/h/r/ADFE79FC5ABA51522540EF23F30FEDED?utm_source=ShowNotes&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=GymShortsEmail">Sign up to get new episodes straight to your inbox!</a> </p>
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