#166 The 5-Minute Shift in PE Every Teacher Needs to Hear
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Release Date: 03/17/2026
#167 Applying Biomechanics and Technology in HMS to Improve Movement, Efficiency and Performance
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
If you’re teaching Health and Movement Science, you know this challenge… How do we take concepts like biomechanical principles, movement efficiency and technology and actually apply them within the course in a meaningful way? In this episode, I sit down with Patrick Lancaster from Proform Institute to explore how these key concepts can be brought to life within the HMS syllabus. This conversation focuses on application not just understanding theory, but how teachers can confidently integrate biomechanical principles, analyse movement and use technology in ways that align with course...
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#166 The 5-Minute Shift in PE Every Teacher Needs to Hear
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Primary teachers and PDHPE teachers everywhere are using brain breaks. But most are missing a huge opportunity. In this episode, I share a simple 5-minute shift that can transform classroom movement breaks into powerful learning moments. We explore the latest Australian research on children’s physical activity, why many kids are not developing fundamental movement skills, and how short bursts of movement can improve: • engagement • focus • physical literacy • confidence in sport and movement. If you’re a primary teacher who wants practical ideas you can use tomorrow, this...
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#165 Fundamental Movement Skills Made Simple in Primary PE
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
This week on The PDHPE and CAFS Podcast, I’m joined by Lyndelle, primary PE RFF teacher and K–6 Primary PDHPE Mentor, to simplify Fundamental Movement Skills under the new NSW K–6 PDHPE syllabus. We unpack what demonstrate, apply and refine actually look like in practice, how to explicitly teach movement using I Do, You Do, We Do, and how to shift from “just playing sport” to purposeful Physical Education that builds lifelong skills. If you’ve been wondering where FMS fits in your weekly planning, this episode will give you clarity and confidence. 🎥 Watch the replay: 🎁 Grab...
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#164 Maximising Marks in CAFS & HMS: 20 Years of Lessons From HSC Marking
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
What actually separates average responses from high results in CAFS and Health and Movement Science? After spending 20 years involved in HSC marking, I’ve seen clear patterns in how students gain and lose marks. In this episode, I unpack the practical lessons learned across two decades of working within the HSC marking space and supporting teachers and students to achieve stronger outcomes. We explore: What HSC markers are really looking for in responses The most common mistakes costing students marks How students can better interpret key words and syllabus language Strategies...
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#163 Teaching PE With Confidence in NSW Schools (Even If You’re Not a PE Teacher)
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Teaching PE in your NSW primary school can feel overwhelming, especially when confidence is low, ideas run dry and the curriculum is already packed. In this episode, we chat with Ash from Rainbow Sky Creations about how to build confidence teaching PE in NSW schools without adding more to your workload. We unpack why so many classroom teachers feel unsure about PE, how to stop reinventing lessons each week and simple ways to integrate movement into Numeracy and Literacy. You’ll walk away with practical ideas, mindset shifts and realistic strategies you can start using straight away. ...
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#162 Overwhelmed by the New K-6 Primary PDHPE Syllabus? Start Here
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
The new K-6 Primary PDHPE syllabus is in its plan and prep statge, but many NSW primary teachers in implementing and as a result feeling overwhelmed before they even begin. In this episode, we break down where to start with K-6 Primary PDHPE so you can move from confusion to clarity without adding more to your already full workload. We unpack what is actually changing, the biggest challenges primary teachers are talking about, and simple steps you can take right now to begin planning and teaching with confidence. If you have ever wondered how to fit K-6 Primary PDHPE into crowded...
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#161 How to Survive Another Year Teaching PDHPE, CAFS & HMS (without burning out)
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
Another year of primary PDHPE, PDHPE, CAFS and Health and Movement Science is here and if you’re already tired, you’re not alone. In this episode of The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast, we get real about what it actually takes to survive another year in the classroom without running yourself into the ground. We unpack burnout, boundaries, workload pressure and the mindset shifts that help you reclaim your afternoons, weekends and holidays without guilt.
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#160 7 Teaching Lessons I Didn’t Expect to Learn This Year
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
This final episode for the year is a personal reflection on big lessons that shaped me and my work supporting busy teachers of PDHPE, Community and Family Studies and Health and Movement Science across NSW. This year stretched me. It challenged how I work, how I lead and how I protect my energy. From the importance of support and systems to knowing when to ask for help and stop playing small, these lessons all point to one thing: sustainability. If you’re a teacher who wants to keep doing this work well, without burning out or doing it alone, this episode is for you. And if you...
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#159 Why Primary PE Matters: Building Strong Foundations for Every Child
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In this episode, we explore why PDHPE in primary schools is far more than sport and nutrition it’s a critical foundation for every child’s health, wellbeing and learning. With only 26% of Australian children meeting daily activity recommendations and one in seven experiencing mental health challenges, the role of PDHPE has never been more important. We unpack the research, the rising need for movement in classrooms, and how inclusive primary PDHPE builds confidence, resilience and lifelong healthy habits. Whether you’re a teacher, school leader or parent, this episode will reshape the...
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#158 Transforming NSW PDHPE: Empowering teachers for this Change
The PDHPE & CAFS Podcast with Kelly Bell
In this episode, we chat with Jamie Gerlach CEO of 4 CTL as we unpack what real transformation looks like in schools and why primary and high school teachers of PDHPE are uniquely placed to lead it. We explore how learning shifts when teachers focus on agency, connection and the 4Cs creativity, critical reflection, communication and collaboration. Jamie highlights the importance of teaching beyond the PDHPE content; it’s a powerful space for shaping identity, wellbeing and human connection. Even within tight systems, teachers can act as change agents through small, intentional practices that...
info_outlinePrimary teachers and PDHPE teachers everywhere are using brain breaks.
But most are missing a huge opportunity.
In this episode, I share a simple 5-minute shift that can transform classroom movement breaks into powerful learning moments.
We explore the latest Australian research on children’s physical activity, why many kids are not developing fundamental movement skills, and how short bursts of movement can improve:
• engagement
• focus
• physical literacy
• confidence in sport and movement.
If you’re a primary teacher who wants practical ideas you can use tomorrow, this episode is packed with strategies you can implement immediately.
Plus, I’ll share simple movement activities you can run in under five minutes.