PE Insights Episode 21: Kate Reynolds – Trauma-informed practice in action
Introduction In this episode, Kate Reynolds shares her educational journey that led her as a PE enthusiast to become Head of Physical Education at Belvedere…
PE Insights Episode 18: Neil Moggan – Trauma Informed PE and RISE Up
Introduction In this conversation, Nathan Walker delves into the inspiring educational journey of Neil Moggan, who not only found his way through the challenges of…
Online Book Launch! Time to RISE Up: Supporting Students’ Mental Health in Schools
Wednesday 26th of June – 16:30-17:00 BST Are you ready to transform your approach to education and student wellbeing? If so, join us for our…
PE Insights Episode 16: Sam Moinet – Checking in with your mental health and wellbeing
In this episode, founder of Student Breakthrough, Sam Moinet, talks about education and mental health. He discusses his own journey from struggles to breakthroughs before…
Episode 8: Dr Vicky Randall – Children First and Movement Language
Episode eight of the PE Insights podcast featured a conversation between Nathan Walker and Dr. Vicky Randall, a teacher, educator, researcher, and consultant in physical…
What role should PE teachers play in protecting and building mental health?
Trigger Warning – Suicide / Self-Harm / Mental Health Illnesses Introduction As a PE teacher since 2004, I have been alarmed by the decline in…
Think Better, Be Better: How Psychology can enhance PE
Introduction As a PE teacher, have you ever talked about the brain and how it can help your pupils during their PE lessons? More specifically,…
Benefits of Exercise in Relation to Mental Health
Reduce Stress – Exercises increased concentrations of norepinephrine, a chemical that can moderate the brain’s responses to stress. Boost Happy Chemicals – Exercise releases endorphins…
The Relationship Between Mental Health And Physical Activity
Research suggests that taking part in sports may help to combat the increasing numbers of mental health issues observed in children and adolescents.