I really enjoyed reading your post on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its application in physical and health education. Your breakdown of the three main categories, What, How, and Why, made it easy to understand how UDL can create a more inclusive and personalised learning experience for students. I especially liked how you tied the concept back to your own experiences in PE. It’s so true that standardised tests like the mile run don’t always capture a student’s full potential or interest in fitness.
Your example of how students could demonstrate cardiovascular fitness in different ways; whether through running, biking, swimming, or dancing—really reinforced the importance of choice in learning. I also appreciated your reflection on how having more flexibility in PE might have influenced your lifelong relationship with fitness. It’s a great reminder of how education doesn’t just impact students in the classroom but also in their long-term habits and well-being.
I think your point about setting clear goals is really valuable. Have you come across any specific strategies or tools that educators can use to help students identify their strengths and set meaningful fitness goals? It would be interesting to hear more about how goal-setting can be implemented in a UDL-based PE class.