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Gym Shorts

by Ophea
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Latest episodes

  • How I learned the language of coaching

    October 20, 2026 · 28 min

    On this episode, we meet Jennie, a longtime French educator who discovered a passion for coaching upon moving to Canada. Originally from the UK, Jennie’s relationship to physical education drastically changed when she was assigned an H&PE…

  • Why Should I Choose Between Theatre and Sports?

    October 13, 2026 · 30 min

    On this episode, we meet Andrea, who shares her experience growing up as both a performer and an athlete. Forced to choose between her physical and creative interests, Andrea thinks of a world where students can explore and find balance…

  • When the Star Athlete Steps off the Track

    May 19, 2026 · 24 min

    On today’s episode we hear from Deniece, a teacher, academic, and athlete who shares her reflections on finding her identity outside of high-performance recognition and awards. She highlights the importance of building connections and…

  • How a Pandemic Shaped my First Teaching Community

    May 12, 2026 · 24 min

    On today’s episode, we hear from Niviesha, who recounts leaving her office job for a career in teaching and how she lost, and regained, her community along the way. She shares her lessons learned from an influential high school Phys Ed…

  • Why Do I Have to Ask to Be Included?

    May 5, 2026 · 22 min

    On this episode, we hear from Jacob, a youth advocate for disability-inclusion in sports. Needing to advocate for his own inclusion in the gym from a young age, Jacob shares the importance of educators listening to their students and…

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  • Why Can't the Girls Play?

    April 28, 2026 · 21 min

    On today’s episode, we hear from Yumi, a Health and Physical Education (H&PE) teacher candidate who shares her journey in creating her own path to physical activity that centers on belonging, respect, and inclusion. She explores the…

  • How I Survived My First Time Teaching "Gym"

    April 21, 2026 · 29 min

    On today’s episode, we hear from Rowan, who recounts his experience as a new teacher leading a Physical Education class for the first time. Rowan questions the “why” behind practices, noting that teaching is an ongoing process that is most…

  • What if Your Teacher Was Your Bully?

    April 14, 2026 · 21 min

    On today’s episode, we hear from twins George and Anna, who share their experiences and perspectives, reflecting on moments where expectations and inclusion felt challenging to them. They highlight the importance of physically and…

  • How One Size Fits All Didn’t Fit Me

    April 7, 2026 · 25 min

    On today’s episode, we hear from Tammy, who recounts her experience as a high-achieving student who struggled in a gym class that celebrated performance and contributed to negative feelings about her body. Finding her way back to physical…

  • How a Playground Visit Changed the Way I See Accessibility

    March 31, 2026 · 26 min

    On today’s episode, we hear from Andrea, who shares how her experience as a parent shaped her teaching practices. Centering open-mindedness and individual differences, Andrea shows that an inclusion mindset can make gym class a space for…

  • Introducing Gym Shorts: Stories from Gym Class

    March 11, 2026 · 1 min

    Introducing Gym Shorts, a new podcast from Ophea! 🎧 ⁠⁠Join us to explore the powerful, personal, and sometimes uncomfortable stories behind early experiences in Health and Physical Education. ⁠⁠In each episode, hosted by Ophea staff…

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About the show

Gym Shorts is a podcast from Ophea that explores the powerful and personal stories behind our earliest experiences in gym class. In each episode, we speak with guests about moments from school that shaped their future relationship with physical activity and well-being. These stories offer honest reflections on how we can all work together to create happier, healthier, and more inclusive futures for every student.