The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell

#174 Primary PE: What a Good One Really Looks Like

Most primary teachers were never taught how to teach PE. They were handed a ball, pointed at an oval and told to get on with it. So it is no wonder that so many feel underprepared, under-resourced and unsure of what a good lesson even looks like. This episode changes that. Kelly breaks down the five elements of an excellent primary PE lesson, from fundamental movement skills to student leadership, equipment, space and joy. Grounded in Australian research and the new PDHPE K-6 Syllabus 2024, this is the practical, honest conversation that primary teachers have needed for a long time. Show notes and resources: thelearnnet.com/174 [http://thelearnnet.com/174] Want resources and support? thelearnnet.com/primary [http://thelearnnet.com/primary]

#173 Stop Picking Random HMS CI Topics: How to Connect Year 11 to Year 12

If you and your Health and Movement Science students are picking Collaborative Investigation topics that feel disconnected from the rest of the course, this episode is for you. The CI is one of the most powerful tasks in Year 11 Health and Movement Science but only when the topic is chosen well. In this episode, Kelly walks you through 8 content-connected CI topic ideas, 4 from Focus Area 1 and 4 from Focus Area 2, that don't just meet the Year 11 requirements. They actively build the knowledge and research skills your students need heading into Year 12. You will learn how to help students choose a topic that sits firmly in the Year 11 Health and Movement Science syllabus, generates real primary data and scaffolds forward into Year 12 content. Kelly also shares a suggested CI Focus Question for each topic so you can hand this straight to your students. Download the free resource mentioned in this episode at thelearnnet.com/ci [http://thelearnnet.com/ci] Learn more about The HMS Membership with The Learning Network at thelearnnet.com/hms [http://thelearnnet.com/hms]

#172 Teaching the New K-6 & 7-10 PDHPE Syllabus: Kickstart here

In this episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell, Kelly is joined by PDHPE mentors Lyndelle Batten and Tara Steinbeck to unpack the new K-6 and 7-10 PDHPE syllabuses for NSW teachers. Designed for busy educators, this episode explores key syllabus changes, practical planning strategies, and ways to reimagine PDHPE with a stronger focus on movement, health, wellbeing, respectful relationships and lifelong physical activity. Kelly also acknowledges the pressure teachers are facing during curriculum reform and offers encouragement, clarity, and classroom-ready support to help teachers feel more confident as they prepare for implementation.

#171 Stop Teaching PE Like Sport

This week on The PDHPE and CAFS Podcast, we’re sharing a special repurposed interview where Kell joined Ash from Rainbow Sky Creations to talk all things movement, primary PDHPE and classroom confidence. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m not sporty” or felt nervous about teaching PE, this episode is for you. Kell unpacks why physical education is not the same as sport, how simple movement breaks can support student focus and wellbeing, and why small, practical shifts can make PDHPE feel far less overwhelming for busy NSW primary teachers (some gems in there for high school PDHPE too). You’ll walk away with fresh encouragement, simple ideas you can use straight away, and a reminder that movement does not need to be complicated to make an impact.

#170 Netball in Schools: Simple Strategies to Build Skills and Confidence

This week on The PDHPE and CAFS Podcast, I’m joined by Jade Wholohan from Netball NSW and we’re unpacking how to confidently bring netball into your PDHPE lessons, even if you don't love netball or have not played it before. We talk about where to start, how to simplify the rules and why netball is one of the most powerful ways to build teamwork, fundamental movement skills and student confidence in both primary and high school settings.  Jade shares practical strategies, simple game ideas and how to foster a love of movement through the lens of netball with your students.