A chat with Mo Jafar (Pt1)

ABOUT THIS Episode

Mo Jafar is an emerging superstar in the field of physical education. In this, the first of his two part conversation with our CEO, Greg, they talk about:

• Mo's unusual career path from not completing his first degree to community coaching for West Ham FC to HoD and then into his current role at UEL. 
• His learning journey along the way - What is subject knowledge? What do PE teachers need to know? - Seeking and applying knowledge and the importance of 'dwelling in the discomfort' 
• Teaching and learning in PE
• The student journey in PE 
• The Ofsted Research Review and Mo's co-authored piece on PE as a Knowledge Rich Subject 
• Inclusion and exclusion in PE  

You can follow Mo on Twitter @mojafarPE If you want to email write to [email protected] In the second part, Mo refers to a film called Blacks Can't Swim. You can access the films at https://blackscantswim.com/