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Unfinished Thoughts

Jorge Rodriguezwww.globalphysed.net

Unfinished Thoughts is a podcast that is dedicated to providing educators around the world a platform to learn and share best practices. We use our podcast to showcase some of the top educators in our field and attempt to analyze their success. Unfinished Thoughts has included topics such as standards-based instruction, neuroscience, mindfulness, and social justice. We attempt to bring you topical issues that will improve your teaching and ultimately help our students live happy, healthy and active lives.

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Glenn Young

Glenn retired after 35 years of educational experience as a District Curriculum Coordinator, Department Head, Athletic Director, Teacher, and Coach in the largest school district in British Columbia serving 101 elementary schools, 20 secondary schools, 73K students, 8-10k teachers. He has been a sessional lecturer at all 3 major post-secondary institutions in the Metro Vancouver Region working with both practicing teachers in post-degree diploma programs as well as pre-service teachers. Currentl...

Jan 10, 202359 minEp. 253

Youth Development with Matt Young

Matt Young Matt is a Business in Vancouver Top 40 Under 40, and Caldwell Partners Canadian Top 40 Under 40 business award winner. This serial entrepreneur graduated with a Kinesiology Degree from the University of British Columbia and started his first start-up company, a boutique health & fitness business: Innovative Fitness. Matt’s ability to distill complex constructs into bite-sized pieces that can be understood has made him a sought-after business consultant. Matt is Globally recognized...

Dec 14, 20221 hrEp. 252

Unfinished Thoughts

In this show, we are trying out a new format and calling it Unfinished Thoughts. Andy Vasily, Joey Feith, and I all bring one topic to the table and discuss. We don't have the answers and aren't really looking for them either. We are just having a messy conversation about things that interest us. In this episode, we talk about professional growth. Hope you enjoy the show!

Nov 24, 20221 hr 14 minEp. 251

Tweet, Tweet

In this episode, Andy Vasily and I talk about how we can help facilitate more dialogue on Twitter. Help support the show by visiting our Patreon page.

Nov 14, 202225 minEp. 250

#PhysEdU with Joey Feith

Joey Feith is the founder of ThePhysicalEducator.com . In this episode, Joey and I talk about #PhysEdU, How social media has changed the game, and the importance of ongoing professional development and coaching. Follow Joey Feith on Twitter: @JoeyFeith and @phys_educator Help support this podcast: https://www.globalphysed.net/donate

Oct 14, 20221 hr 13 minEp. 249

Fitness Assessment with Ben Landers

In this episode, Ben and I talk about some of the pros and cons of fitness testing in elementary school. Check out Ben's blog to get a full rundown on how he conducts fitness assessments at his school. Ben's Fitness Assessment Blog Here are also the link to the video and article discussed on the show. Dr. Robert Pangrazi at the PE Institute Video How student voice and agency can transform fitness testing into fitness education by Dr. Laura Alfrey...

Sep 26, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 248

Hyper Healing with Avigail Gimpel

Avigail is a College lecturer, a practitioner in private practice, a parent educator, and the author of HyperHealing. "HyperHealing is your complete ADHD coaching program and parenting guide in one book." Check out Avigail's website at, https://www.hyperhealing.org/ Help support this podcast, https://www.patreon.com/globalphysed

Sep 03, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 247

Meaningful Conversation with Andy Vasily

Meaningful Conversation with Andy Vasily Andy has been in education for over 20 years and has taught in 4 different countries. Andy has presented and spoken in over 20 countries throughout the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, Australia, North America, and the Middle East over the years. Check out his work at http://www.andyvasily.com/ Help support Global PhysEd: https://www.patreon.com/globalphysed

Aug 28, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 246

Pep Talk with Dr. Bob Knipe

Dr. Knipe is an advocate for Physical Education and for the passionate Teachers who teach students to live a healthy and active lifestyle for life. Bob Knipe founded PE Pep Talk to help serve the Physical Education Teachers around the world who are working to create a generation of healthy and active family members, citizens, and leaders. Follow Dr. Knipe on Twitter: @kniper1 Help support Global PhysEd: https://www.patreon.com/globalphysed...

Aug 14, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 245

Social Media and Education with Guy Danhoff

Guy Danhoff has been teaching at Missouri Baptist University (MBU) in St. Louis, Missouri, since 2008. He currently serves as coordinator of the graduate fitness management program within the health and sport sciences division. His doctoral research capstone project is titled “Social Media Marketing Strategies to Increase Revenue in the Health and Fitness Industry.” Since February 2018 Danhoff has served on the board of directors for the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recre...

Aug 06, 20221 hrEp. 244

Executive Function with Dr. Lynne Kenney

Dr. Lynne Kenney is a pediatric psychologist on the language and executive functions team at Wellington-Alexander Center for the Treatment of Dyslexia in Scottsdale, Arizona. YouTube presentation: Comming Soon Help support the show: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

Jun 30, 202242 minEp. 243

Making a Connection with Mark Friedrich

Making a Connection with Mark Friedrich In this episode, Mark and I talk about his career as a physical education teacher, transition into adventure education, and the lessons he has learned along the way. Follow Mark on Twitter: @AdventureEdGuy Help support the show: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysed

May 23, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 242

Cycling Unit

In this episode, Andy Vasily and I break down our recent elementary cycling unit. Help support the show, patreon.com/globalphysed

Mar 26, 202256 minEp. 241

Importance of PLAE

In this episode, I talk to Jace Ferguson about his new adventure, opening a new business, PLAE Educations. Follow Jace on Twitter: @MrJaceFerguson Help support the show: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

Mar 12, 20221 hrEp. 240

Journey of a Champion with Andy Hrovat

Andy Hrovat is an American wrestler who specializes in freestyle wrestling. He was a 3-time NCAA All-American and wrestled in the 2008 Olympic Games. @AndyHrovat

Feb 19, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 239

The Peak Performing Teacher

The Peak Performing Teacher 5 Habits for Success with Mike Kuczala Help support the show: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

Feb 05, 202257 minEp. 238

Ch 6 Meaningful PETE

Ch 6 Meaningful PETE A conversation about physical education, teacher education with Jorge Rodriguez, Dr. Kristi Mally, Jo Bailey, Dr. Julie Pearson.

Jan 29, 20221 hr 4 minEp. 237

Ch. 4 Committing to MPE

Chapter 4: Committing to the idea of Meaningful Physical Education in teaching practice. With Leticia Carino, Zack Smith, Dr. Kristi Mally, Cliff Roop, and Jorge Rodriguez Help support the show: Patreon.com/GoldalPhysEd

Sep 08, 20211 hr 29 minEp. 235

Ch 3: MPE with Immigrant Newcomers

In this episode, Zack Smith, Jo Bailey, Megaera Regan, and I talk about Chapter 3, Meaningful Physical Education with immigrant newcomers, from Meaningful Physical Education: An Approach for Teaching and Learning. Purchase the book on Amazon, here Help support the show: patreon.com/globalphysed...

Sep 01, 20211 hrEp. 234

Ch 2: MPE in an individual pursuits unit

In this episode, Zack Smith, Leticia Carino and I talk to the author of the chapter, Andy Vasily about he used the Meaningful PE framework in an elementary cycling unit. Purchase the book on Amazon, here Help support the show: patreon.com/globalphysed

Aug 22, 20211 hr 9 minEp. 233

Ch 1: The why, what and how of MPE

Part 1 of 9 in the Meaningful PE book study. In this episode, we explore the why, what, and how of MPE with Julie Pearson, Jo Bailey and Zack Smith. Get the book by clicking here . Help support the show by checking out our Patreon page: patreon.com/globalphysed

Aug 16, 20211 hr 30 minEp. 232

Rustle your PhysEd Backpack with Julie Pearson

In this episode, Julie Pearson and I talk about her growing up as an international student, her new passion for PE, and the potential of a quality physical education program where we "care with" our students. Follow Julie on Twitter: @Jools_CP Help support the show by checking out our Patreon page. Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

Jul 07, 20211 hrEp. 231

Reflection in PE with Ty Riddick

In this episode, Ty and I talk about how he uses the Meaningful PE framework in PE, how he uses assessment, and the importance of reflection in PE. Follow Ty on Twitter: @TyRiddick TyRiddick.com Help support the show: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

Jun 24, 20211 hrEp. 230

Reflections in PE with Ty Riddick

In this episode, Ty and I talk about how he uses the Meaningful PE framework in his class, assessment in PE, and the importance of reflection in PE. Follow him on Twitter: @TyRiddick TyRiddick.com Help support the show: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

Jun 24, 20211 hr

Making Sense with Greg Dryer

In this episode, Greg Dryer, Andy Vasily, and I (Jorge Rodriguez) talk about the new MiMoves app, assessment in PE, and how we can create opportunities for more meaningful experiences for our students. For more information about MiMoves, check out the website, MiMoveApp.com Help support Global PhysEd Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd

May 23, 20211 hrEp. 229

Making Sense Pt2

Making sense of Meaningful PE with Andy Vasily and Jorge Rodriguez. In this episode, Andy and I talk about how we can help create the conditions for students to reflect on meaningful experience in PE.

May 02, 202145 minEp. 227

Making Sense of Meaningful PE

In this episode, Andy Vasily and I have a conversation about Meaningful PE. This is the first episode in a series of ongoing conversations we will be having throughout the year about the Meaningful PE framework and how we can best implement it in our PE setting. Meaningful PE Website: https://meaningfulpe.wordpress.com/ Help support the show: patreon.com/globalphysed

Apr 17, 202138 minEp. 226

Henry and the Gym Monster with Ben Lancour

Ben Lancour is a physical education teacher and author of Henry and the Gym Monster. More than just a fun story, Henry and the Gym Monster is a wonderful way to start meaningful conversations with kids about self-control and making thoughtful choices in gym class and in life. Help support the Kickstarter campaign from April 15 to May 15. HenryAndTheGymMonster.com Help support the Global PhysEd: Patreon.com/GlobalPhysEd...

Apr 10, 202145 minEp. 225

Democratic PhysEd with Nate Babcock

I this episode, I talked to Nate Babcock. Nate and I discuss How he became an educator, The idea of democratic physical education, his philosophy of "play everywhere" and we even have a nice discussion about dodgeball. @coachnateb https://emanciplaytion.wordpress.com/ https://medium.com/@coachnateb Help support the show: patreon.com/globalphysed...

Mar 20, 20211 hr 38 minEp. 224
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