#8: PE Scholar

Outstanding resources, expert-led courses, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Helping physical education thrive.

About PE Scholar

PE Scholar is a website and professional community that aims to promote high quality, meaningful and positive PE experiences. We offer a range of resources, courses, research, insights, and contact with experts all aimed at supporting PE teachers become the best possible educators.

Our Ethos

We are passionate about the value of physical activity, physical education and school sport in transforming and enriching people’s lives. We strive to support teachers of physical education and sports coaches in providing meaningful and inclusive PE and School Sport experiences that engender a love of learning and promote physical activity for life.

We are guided by the following key principles:

• Connecting with Experts

• Making a Difference

• Supporting Practitioners

• Elevating the Profession

SPEA and PE Scholar

After some exciting conversations with Mr Louis Ho at SPEA, we are pleased to announce that we are exploring collaboration opportunities. We are looking forward to sharing our resources and insight from the UK and also learning from colleagues in Singapore. 

All members are entited to 10% off PE Scholar Membership (both Individual and Team plans). Email enquiries@spea.org.sg and louishojyen@gmail.com for the discount code. 

Our Top Picks

Books Reviews

• Book Review: Threshold Concepts in Physical Education

• Book Review: The Spectrum of Teaching Styles in Physical Education

Blogs

• Nurturing Students to Flourish in PE

• A Quick Introduction to Physical Literacy

Online Courses

• Awesome PE in 5 wAys

• Introducing Physical Literacy

For More information

For more information about PE Scholar please visit our website by clicking this link.

Article Contributed by: 

Dr Liz Durden-Myers

Liz is a physical education researcher and teacher educator with over 15 years’ experience within education across the primary, secondary and higher education sectors. She is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Gloucestershire & Bath Spa University, and Past Chair of the International Physical Literacy Association (IPLA). Liz is a qualified teacher and holds a PhD in Physical Literacy, a MA in Education, a MSc in Psychology and a BA (Hons) in Physical Education. Her research interests include Education, Physical Education, Philosophy, Health, Sport and Wellbeing. She has specific expertise in Physical Literacy, Teaching Pedagogy, Curriculum Design and Teacher Professional Development. Liz is an international speaker, passionate educator and physical activity advocate who champions the value of physical activity for life, for health, wellbeing and human flourishing.

Will Swaithes

Will Swaithes is an experienced teacher, teacher educator and leader of teaching and learning. With over 20 years’ experience in education, he is currently a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at Birmingham City University leading the secondary PGCE programme whilst also contributing to Initial Teacher Education at several other institutions including Loughborough and Buckingham universities. Will is Education Director at PE Scholar, a Specialist Leader of Education (SLE) for Redhill Academy, previous Head of Physical Education and Achievement for Youth Sport Trust (YST), previous Assistant Head for Teaching and Learning and author of an OCR GCSE PE textbook. He achieved Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) status in 2006 and also holds a Masters in Educational Leadership. Will has a reputation for high-quality consultancy services, mentoring support and training with an ambition to ensure PE stands for Positive Experiences for all children in all schools.