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The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)
Our purpose is to engage in conversations with those enacting Meaningful Physical Education (research, practice and everything in between). Part of the LAMPE (learning about MPE) project, our goals for the podcast are as follows.
1) Through conversation and discussion, explore the whys, hows and whats of Meaningful PE in a variety of contexts.
2) Seek to understand the underpinnings and outcomes of prioritizing meaningful experiences in physical education.
3) Share a variety of perspectives on the theory and practice of Meaningful PE for growth and learning.
4) Help ensure that the evolving framework for Meaningful PE is accessible, available and adaptable.
Podcasting since 2024 • 23 episodes
The Meaningful Podcast Experience (MPE)
Latest Episodes
Moved to Move - NOT Made to Move, with Will Westphal
Will is a veteran elementary Physical Education teacher who presents on the Meaningful Physical Education framework across the United States. Additionally, Will has a background in Human Motor Learning, research, sports coaching, and strength &...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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52:51

Bonus: Season 1 Wrap-up; A Look Ahead and; Reflections from the Meaningful PE Sharing Day.
Well folks - that's a wrap to Season 1! This episode features Ty and Doug recapping our first (but not the last!) season of the podcast. We share some details about Season 2 (yes, there will be a Season 2!) and then leave listeners with reflect...
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Season 1
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38:53

Bonus: Contextualizing Instruction to Promote Meaning in PE w/ Spencer Briggs
Spencer Briggs is a former physical education (PE) teacher with five years of international teaching experience in Sweden and Australia. He completed his Master’s degree at Brock University (Ontario, Canada) in 2022, where his research explored...
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36:42

Ep. 10 - The Hero's Journey: Storytelling in PE w/ Zack Smith
Zack Smith has been an international early childhood educator since 2005. He taught preschool homeroom and early years PE at Shanghai Community International School between 2005 and 2014. From 2014 to 2024, he was an early years PYP PE teacher ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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