Podcasts about adapted physical education

Hello to the What's New in Adapted PE listeners! We have been on a little bit of a hiatus for the last few months as we felt it was time to rethink the direction of the podcast and give it a fresh focus. Over the past few months, we've been reflecting on how to make the content more impactful, and decided to take a more focused approach. We will be attempting to create "seasons" where we'll be zeroing in on the research-to-practice gap in Adapted Physical Education—how we can better connect the latest research with practical application in the field. I'll try to consistently release episodes every two weeks until the season wraps up, featuring insightful discussions with experts and educators. This podcast has some of these insights into these reflections and plans. Stay tuned for new content in two weeks!

In this episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education we have special guest hosts podcast Dr. Brock McMullen and Dr. Garth Tymeson (UW-Lacrosse) who interview three parents - Marlis, Pam, and Andrea - about their experiences with adapted physical education for their children with disabilities. Each parent represents children at different ages and places within the APE and special education process. Specifically in this conversation, they discuss how APE and physical activity provide enables social participation with non-disabled peers, the quantifications they look for in an APE teacher, and their constant need to advocate for APE to their schools. Further in the podcast, they discuss several different organizations and associations that can be used to effectively advocate for APE services.

We have explored the topic of autism and exercise on the Wellness Paradox previously, in episode 69. This time we do it through the unique lens of translating research into practice.In episode 102 we're once again joined by David Geslak, a pioneer in the realm of autism and exercise who was on the podcast in episode 69. David is joined by Dr. Haylie Miller, an acclaimed researcher on autism and exercise from the University of Michigan. Our conversation is an eye-opening exploration of the theory and research on exercise and autism, aimed at equipping fitness professionals with the knowledge to successfully bridge the gap with the autistic population.Dive right in as we illuminate the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism and how the research informs an evidence-based methodology for working autistic individuals.  A focal point of our conversation is the service cliff that autistic people encounter post-schooling, and how the fitness industry can extend an essential lifeline.  David and Dr. Miller's unique perspective make this a thought-provoking and highly practical conversation that you won't want to miss!Show Notes Page: https://wellnessparadoxpod.com/episode102Our Guests: Dr. Haylie L. Miller is an assistant professor of Movement Science and director of the Motor and Visual Development Laboratory at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology.Dr. Miller's program of research investigates visuomotor integration—the use of visual information to plan, execute, and modify movement—in typical development, autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions.Dr. Miller graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2006 with a BA, double-majoring in Psychology and Music. She completed her graduate studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, earning an MS in 2008 and a PhD in 2012 in the Experimental Psychology program. She also completed postdoctoral fellowships focused on sensorimotor functioning in autism at the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and University of North Texas Health Science Center.David S. Geslak is a former paraeducator and Fitness Coordinator at a school for children with autism who experienced first-hand the challenges of teaching exercise. By understanding that students with autism learn differently, he developed a system that has become a breakthrough in effectively teaching exercise. Twelve universities have incorporated his programs into their Adapted Physical Education and Special Education Programs. As a pioneer in the field, Dave gives his insightful and inspiring presentations around the world, including, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Barbados, Singapore, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Bahrain, Russia and Canada. Coach Dave is also a published author, writes Autism & Exercise research articles, and is a columnist for HELEN – The Journal of Human Exceptionality.Coach Dave graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Promotion. He is a Certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and ConditioFollow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

For our latest episode of PGCE Research Bites, Dr. Sally Bethell is joined by Meredith Bawks from our PGCE Secondary PE programme. Meredith's research was sparked by seeing a pupil with autism in her PE class who was distressed and unable to participate in the lesson. Meredith saw an opportunity to put her assignment to good use in looking for strategies to support her pupil, and today's presentation is the result.Meredith's recommendations are relevant to subjects across the curriculum, and it's especially good to see Meredith presenting today, as she was a Research Bites viewer before coming on the PGCE programme, and wasn't expecting to be called up to contribute!Thanks to Meredith for making her visual summary available, which you can download here.If you'd like to see the video version of this episode, you can head over to our YouTube channel, Professional Learning with the Cardiff Partnership.Meredith's main sources are:Dillon, G.V., Underwood, J.D. and Freemantle, L.J. (2016) “Autism and the U.K. Secondary School Experience,” Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 31(3), pp. 221–230.Lamb, P., Firbank, D. and Aldous, D. (2014) “Capturing the world of physical education through the eyes of children with autism spectrum disorders,” Sport, Education and Society, 21(5), pp. 698–722.Grenier, M. (2014) “Accessing the Curriculum Through the Inclusion Spectrum,” in Physical Education for students with autism spectrum disorders: A comprehensive approach. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, pp. 17–25.Houston-Wilson, C. (2022) “Chapter 10 - Autism Spectrum and Social Communication Disorders,” in J.P. Winnick and D.L. Porretta (eds) Adapted Physical Education and Sport. 7th edn. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, Inc., pp. 195–212.Dieringer, S.T. et al. (2017) “Increasing physical activity in children with autism through music, prompting, and modeling,” Psychology in the Schools, 54(4), pp. 421–432Gordon, V. and Pennington, C.G. (2022) “Tips for including individuals with autism in Physical Education,” Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 93(1), pp. 58–60.-----------------------------------------------------------Recorded in studio B2.16 at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed Campus on 17th March 2023

Within this podcast, friends of the show (Amanda Young and APE graduate students at California State University-Long Beach) lead a very professional IN-PERSON discussion with Dr. Michelle Grenier about her background, journey through her career, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Dr. Grenier is the past President of the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID), and professor of physical education at the University of New Hampshire. In this discussion they also discuss UDL principles and training physical educators to work with children with disabilities. Dr. Michelle Grenier has an extensive background in both the Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education (APE) field, having worked with students at every level as well as students with disabilities in both regular and adapted environments. Dr. Michelle Grenier, a former professor at the University of New Hampshire, has earned a master's degree in special education along a PHD in education at UNH, and is now the APE representative for the New Hampshire Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

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Tune into today's podcast featuring Dr. Andrew Colombo-Dougovito of the University of North Texas, to discuss a variety of big picture issues within the fields of Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education including societal issues, systematic issues, and inclusivity. Additionally, we discuss the book he recently co-edited "Not Playing Around: Intersectional Identities, Media Representation, and the Power of Sport". Dr. Colombo-Dougovito is a renown scholar in APE and serves as the Director of the Physical Activity & Motor Skills Program and as the Head of the Disability & Movement Research Collective. He also serves on the Advocacy and Policy Committee for NCPEID, and is a member of the editorial board for PALAESTRA and Revista de Sobama: Journal of the Brazilian Association of Adapted Motor Activity.

Listen in on Dr. Kevin Richards and Dr. Scott McNamara as they discuss their shared research around the Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education fields. This podcast will address many findings in their research, specifically focusing on the article recently published entitled "Adapted Physical Educators' Experiences With School Administration and Marginalization". They discuss how school administrators' impact on APE and PE services and how PE and APE teachers can navigate these situations . Dr. Kevin Andrew Richards (@KARRichards14), from the University of Illinois – Champaign is highly experienced and dedicated in the field of Physical Education. He has done a lot of work around the occupational socialization theory and is a big contributor to the “Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education” podcast.

As the fitness industry seeks to become more embedded in the healthcare delivery system, becoming more inclusive is a critical priority. An element of this inclusivity is developing an evidence-based understanding of the populations we can best serve. In episode 69 of the Wellness Paradox we talk with David Geslak, the founder of the Exercise Connection, an organization that has developed evidence-based practice for working with autistic and special needs individuals (they've also developed a certification in conjunction with the ACSM based on their expertise). As David will attest this population is in significant need of our expertise, but they also provide significant fulfillment and an excellent business opportunity all at the same time. Show Notes Page: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/podcast/episode/69Our Guest: David S. Geslak BS, ACSM EP-C, CSCSAs a Fitness Coordinator at a school for children with autism, Coach Dave experienced first-hand the challenges of teaching exercise. By understanding that students with autism learn differently, he developed a system that has become a breakthrough in effectively teaching exercise. Nine universities have incorporated his program into their Adapted Physical Education and Special Education Programs. As a pioneer in the field, Dave gives his insightful and inspiring presentations around the world, including, Egypt, Dubai, Barbados, Russia and Canada. Coach Dave is also a published author, writes Autism & Exercise research articles, and has a TV Show “Coach Dave” on the Autism Channel.Coach Dave graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Promotion. He is a Certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is a former assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Iowa Football Program and co-founder/President of Right Fit. He is also a member of the State of Illinois Autism Taskforce.

Matthew Barker was born in England, and grew up playing a variety of sports. After a 6 year career in the British Army, he went traveling around the world and back to college. He made his way over to the US to work on a summer camp with kids with special needs and has now been in the US for over a decade. The camp changed his life and now he has his dream job working as an Adapted PE teacher in Alexandria, Virginia. He loves to get creative and utilize technology to share his love of sport and fitness to his students. EnrichEd is a small family-owned company that seeks to create education opportunities through unique sports programming. Run by Matt and Erica Barker and based in Alexandria, Virginia, EnrichEd aims to provide programs for youth players across Northern Virginia. Matt is a passionate Adapted Physical Education teacher (A.P.E.) for Fairfax County Public Schools and a graduate student at George Mason University. Erica is an executive with the federal government, is an experienced lawyer, and blogger at Little Old Town. Rudy and Remy, their sons, do not yet contribute to the family business although they are ready to put the boys to work! mjbarker1@fcps.edu --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-furtado/support

David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical activity for those on the autism spectrum. (40 mins) David S. Geslak BS, ACSM EP-C, CSCS is the Founder and President of Exercise Connection. As a Fitness Coordinator at a school for children with autism, Coach Dave experienced first-hand the challenges of teaching exercise. By understanding that students with autism learn differently, he developed a system that has become a breakthrough in effectively teaching exercise. Nine universities have incorporated his program into their Adapted Physical Education and Special Education Programs. As a pioneer in the field, Dave gives his insightful and inspiring presentations around the world, including, Egypt, Dubai, Barbados, Russia and Canada. Coach Dave is also a published author, writes Autism & Exercise research articles, and has a TV Show “Coach Dave” on the Autism Channel. Benjamin D. Boudreaux, M.S. is an autism self-advocate, a researcher, and a full-time graduate student at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. There he is pursuing a PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology. Ben's research interests include physical activity measurement, the 24-hour activity cycle, and the application of multiple wearable technology devices. He has previous clinical experience working in cardiology as an exercise specialist, and has worked with different collegiate sports teams. For more about Exercise Connection: https://exerciseconnection.com/ For the article by David and Ben mentioned in the interview click here: https://exerciseconnection.com/wp-content/uploads/Exercise_is_a_Life_Changer_for_Those_with_Autism-2.pdf Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

Travis Davis remembers the first time he realized the impact of sharing his story -- a simple lunchtime conversation that encouraged him to start talking about his life with cerebral palsy. Since that pivotal conversation, Travis has become a TEDx speaker, podcaster and local disability advocate in New Mexico. He has a bachelor's degree in English, a master's degree in Adapted Physical Education, and is ADA Coordinator certified. In this episode, Travis talks about that lunchtime encounter, as well as: When he was a substitute teacher, why he encouraged his students to ask him questions about his disability The chance meeting on an airplane that introduced him to wheelchair basketball Why he started his "Off The Crutch Podcast" about his experiences with cerebral palsy To learn more about Travis and his work, you can find him at the following links: TravisDavis.net Facebook Instagram EqualSteps.org consulting services Off the Crutch Podcast   Watch the video of this interview on YouTube! Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes! Click here for the episode transcript.   *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not represent those of my employer or other organizations.*

In this episode, let's talk about autism in sport. References: Coster, W., Law, M., Bedell, G., Khetani, M., Cousins, M., & Teplicky, R. (2012). Development of the participation and environment measure for children and youth: Conceptual basis. Disability and Rehabilitation: An International, Multidisciplinary Journal, 34(3), 238–246. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2011.603017 Darcy, S., & Dowse, L. (2013). In search of a level playing field—The constraints and benefits of sport participation for people with intellectual disability. Disability & Society, 28(3), 393–407. https://doi.org/10.1080/09687599.2012.714258 Ferguson, B. R., & Shapiro, S. K. (2016). Using a naturalistic sport context to train social skills in children. Child & Family Behavior Therapy, 38(1), 47–68. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317107.2016.1135700 Matson, J. L., & Goldin, R. L. (2013). Comorbidity and autism: Trends, topics and future directions. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 7(10), 1228–1233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rasd.2013.07.003 Links: Teachers Including Children with Autism in General Physical Education: Eight Possible Solutions by Zhang and Griffin - https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ794569.pdf A Teacher's Guide to Adapted Physical Education by Martin Block - http://archive.brookespublishing.com/documents/four-key-steps-to-including-adapted-sports.pdf High-Quality Physical Education for Pupils with Autism - https://www.afd.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/AUTISM-BOOKLET_v5.pdf Parents Exercising with Autism: What Parents Need to Know - https://exerciseright.com.au/exercising-for-kids-with-autism-what-parents-need-to-know/ https://exerciseright.com.au/kids-autism-spectrum-disorder/ https://www.carautismroadmap.org/choosing-a-sport-for-your-son-or-daughter-with-asd/ Autism Parents' Handbook Peers https://bourgase.com/teaching/special-education/autism/ For more information, head over to Aspect Australia - www.autismspectrum.org.au. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional, just a student with a passion for autism.

Megan Hale is a blind college student-athlete who breaks down barriers and leaps over hurdles. Born with Leabers Congenital Amaurosis, a rare eye condition that affects the retina. She does not let that get in the way of her love for sports. Finding a Camp in Saratoga, New York called Camp Abilities, Megan found her calling and never looked back. She joined the high school track team as a middle schooler and continued it through high school. Now she's working with the Capital Region Nordic Alliance and Microsoft Soundscape to make Trail Orienteering accessible for the blind. A recent graduate of Hudson Valley Community College Megan has earned her associate's degree in Physical Education and is moving on to SUNY Brockport for her master's in Adapted Physical Education. Megan and her guide dog Hero show no signs of stopping any time soon. Megan recently started a YouTube Channel called Blind Physical Education which I highly recommend subscribing to - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtI5TxfAT-h-ItUeYL7_1Tw

This episode is about Chapter 11 in the upcoming book on SEL in PE. The guest is Dr. Wes Wilson from the University of Utah The chapter title is: Social Emotional Learning in Adapted Physical Education This episode is part of a special series devoted to a new edited book entitled "Social and emotional learning in physical education: Applications in school and community settings". Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning in cooperation with SHAPE America, this book is edited by Dr. Paul Wright of Northern Illinois University and Dr. Kevin Richards of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Available for Fall 2021 instruction, this text will integrate well into physical education teacher education coursework and is a great resource for teachers looking to increase the focus on social and emotional learning in their classes. This special series is sponsored by the Physical Activity and Life Skills Group in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Northern Illinois University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pwrhpe/support

This pedagogy seminar led by Dr. Ben Dyson from UNCG features Dr. Michelle Grenier - you can find more information on Dr. Grenier here: https://chhs.unh.edu/person/michelle-grenier Professor Michelle Grenier, Ph.D., C.A.P.E., is an internationally recognized expert in the field of inclusion and adapted physical education. She served as editor for a Human Kinetics publication entitled Physical Education for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Comprehensive Approach. She is coordinator of the Health and Physical Education Option in the Department of Kinesiology and oversees the adapted physical education concentration at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Dr. Grenier has presented her research on inclusion and best practices at the state, national and international levels and acts as a consultant to schools throughout the country. She is the Adapted Physical Education representative for the New Hampshire Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, former chair of the national AAHPERD association and is a representative on APE/A interest group for SHAPE America. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pwrhpe/support

Carli Ross is the founder of Mindful Warrior Yoga. Carli is a lifelong learner of kinesthetics and she also possesses her Masters in Kinesiology, as well as an Adapted Physical Education teaching credential. She has been teaching for over 15 years and is a former D1 athlete and certified Yoga Instructor. Her ultimate goal as an educator has been to help her clients connect their body and mind. Connect with Carli and sign up for a yoga class: www.mindfulwarrioryoga.com Instagram: @mindfulwarrioryogi Connect with Rebranded Athlete www.rebrandedathlete.com Instagram: @rebrandedathlete Facebook: @rebrandedathlete LinkedIn: @slepe Pre-Order Books www.sarahlepebooks.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebrandedathlete/support

Today, Maria talks with her friend Brandi Heather, Chief Knowledge Officer at AMPED2PLAY and author of the book Return To Play: Rebuilding Resilience, Risk and Reconnection. Brandi is an award-winning Disability and Inclusion Educator and Therapeutic Play Specialist with over 25 years of experience. She began her career as a college and university professor in Kinesiology and Sport Studies specializing in Adapted Physical Education and has been building solutions that meet the physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs of every person. Brandi utilizes the power of play to navigate diversity, inclusion, change management, self-care, and mental and physical health. She reveals how play is the catalyst to igniting and developing innovation and productivity and the foundation of moving from diversity to belonging. People and organizations that can play in both times of challenge and success will flourish because they have learned how to build from the unexpected and unknown, a skill built first in play.Can play be the answer to our most complex social challenges of the 21st century? Play is when we are most open to taking risks because we feel our most capable and confident. In these moments, we are in a state of self-discovery and expression. We are learning, reaching, and attaining new experiences and skills. Being immersed in creative change, we are adapting and developing resilience.Tune in for a lively conversation between two women passionate about playing and learning! Listen to this episode and explore:Introducing Brandi Heather and highlights of today’s episode (1:24)Learning through play and fort-building in her childhood (2:54)How her dad inspired her creativity through art (4:10)Her relationship with school; being the helper and caring for others (5:22)The decision to study education in college and her experience teaching young kids (7:20)Creating a new program for students and kids with disabilities (10:38)Building the course The Integrated Arts Approach to Movement (11:42)Researching play therapy and designing play-based learning (14:20)The mission of AMPED2PLAY: the role of movement in our body and mind (17:32)The role of play in our biological and developmental process (19:25)How AMPED2PLAY is serving all generations (20:34)The role of play for our cognitive development through sensory experiences (22:00)How playing in nature enables self-discovery in children (25:40)Building skills playing Hide and Seek (27:18)Why children choose to play in war zones and post-traumatic experiences (28:22)The social aspect of play: how children choose how to engage (30:50)The underdeveloped skills in play deprivation (34:08)Unpacking the implications on mental health in young adults (37:12)Maria’s reflection on the role of play growing up while attending industrial education (39:04)How teachers can engage in play-based teaching and learning in their classrooms (40:58)How to invite adults to participate in play by creating safety and cultivating trust (43:10)The two different types of play for adults (44:54)How to create effective team-building activities around play: build a common ground (46:46)Why play is more essential for employees and organizations today than ever before (49:24)What Brandi wants to leave her mark on during her lifetime (53:22)How we can pass on the joy of play (54:13) Where to find more about Brandi Heather:Brandi on LinkedIn AMPED2PLAYAmped Training Mentioned in this episode:Brandi's NEW book: Return to Play: Rebuilding Resilience, Risk and Reconnection  Production team:Host & Producer: Maria XenidouIntroduction Voice: David Bourne  Contact us:impactlearningpodcast(at)gmail.com  Music credits:Like Lee performed by The Mini VandalsTransition sounds: Swamp Walks performed by Jingle Punks

In this special episode, we had Dr. Lauren Liberman from SUNY Brockport college to discuss how to teach students with visual impairments (VI) in a physical education setting. Dr. Lauren Lieberman is a a Distinguished Service Professor in the area of adapted physical education. Prior to graduate school, she taught at the Perkins School for the Blind in the Deafblind program for five years. In addition, Dr. Lieberman founded and currently runs Camp Abilities, a sports camp for children with VI, each summer in Brockport, NY. She has helped start fourteen Camp Abilities programs in the United States and other countries. Specifically in this podcast, we discuss the different types of VI and how this may affect their physical education experiences, teaching strategies specific to working with children with VI, and applying universal design principles with students with VI. The direction of this podcast discuss was guided by a chapter written by Dr. Liberman in the Winnick and Porretta textbook called "Adapted Physical Education and Sport". In addition, please go to this link (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lj_jNMmwCaHZD6p-HLW-Hyjx3JxVJzsV/view?usp=sharing) to access a transcript of this podcast interview. I am going to begin to add transcripts to older podcasts as well!

In this episode we discuss justice pedagogy and the need for diversity and representation within the field of PE/APE. This podcast features three panelists from The Ohio State University, which included Dr. Samuel Hodge who is a full professor of physical education and adapted physical education, and two of his PhD candidates: Thomas Wilson and Ross Jordan. Specifically within this podcast the panelists discuss their experiences of living as Black Americans and how this experience constantly shapes their perceptions and lived experiences. In addition, we define and discuss the importance of justice pedagogy, as well as the need to have continued discussions about race and intersectional identities within a variety of spaces within the field of PE/APE.

Today Ms. Haley Whyte talks to us about some of the impactful students she has had and how she runs her class. This is an inspiring talk if you have been a teacher because she will stir up memories about students you have had that inspired you. At the end Miles goes over a student he had that made an impact on his teaching and life.

Tecca Kilmer holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical and Health Education from West Virginia University and a Master's degree in Adapted Physical Education from the University of South Florida. She has taught at Turkey Creek Middle School in Plant City, FL for the past twenty-six years. Tecca was instrumental in leading her school to be one of the nationally recognized STARS schools and has created many programs and events in her school and community to further wellness and physical activity. She has served on the Southern District Leadership council, the Southern District Advocacy Committee, and the Southern District LMAS state coordinator chair. She is a Past-President of SHAPE Florida and was awarded Florida and Southern District Middle School Teacher of the Year. Additionally, Tecca represented SHAPE America as one of the TOY's that was invited to work with NASA to develop Train Like an Astronaut curriculum/materials. It was a joy having Tecca chat with us about leadership, service, and quality physical education.

This week we have a great interview with Adapted Physical Education teacher Ms. Haley Whyte. She is in her 3rd year teaching Adapted physical education at the middle school and high school level and in the first portion of the interview she gives a great breakdown of IEP's. An IEP is crucial for all educators to understand and be a part of so this is a great lesson for all teachers. Take a look at some of her districts content on their YouTube Channel... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbwvzjGKZVj4BjZmk7nNfTw/videos Follow Valuable Coaching on Facebook, @valuablecoaching on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hello APE Viewers! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with two scholars who recently authored a chapter in the textbook "Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education" called Public Health Research. These scholars included Dr. Byron Lai, an assistant professor within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Dr. Heidi Stanish an associate professor of Exercise and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Within their co-authored chapter, they define public health as "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and prompting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals" (Winslow, 1920, p. 30). During this podcast episode we discuss the relationship between public health and adapted physical activity (APA) and the existing research related to physical activity and sedentary behaviors among people with disabilities that currently exist. We also highlight the lack of research in these areas, what we can do with the research available, and why it is important to use a public health lens when promoting the field of APA and adapted physical education.

Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Travis Davis and they discuss the importance of self-advocacy in the disabled population and the importance of role models.Travis Davis is from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born with cerebral palsy. Disability advocacy is important to him and uses his voice to promote awareness through his podcast, "Off The Crutch Podcast". Travis studied undergrad at Azusa Pacific University and received a Masters of Adapted Physical Education from the University of New Mexico. https://www.offthecrutch.com/

 Dr.David Legg is a Professor of Physical Education and President of The International Federation Of Adapted Physical Activity. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta, an MHK from the University of Windsor, and a BPE from McMaster University.  He is also the Past President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee and past board member for the 2015 Pan Parapan American Games in Toronto. David has also served on the International Paralympic Committee’s Sport Science Committee and, recently as a consultant, David worked with the Calgary BidCo for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Listed below are some of his publications and presentations: Selected PublicationsMisener, L., McPherson, G., McGillivray, D. & Legg, D. (2019). Leveraging Disability Sport Events: Impacts, Promises, and Possibilities, Routledge.Legg, D. & K. Gilbert (2011). Paralympic Legacies, Commonground Publishing, Illinois, USALegg, D., Misener, L & Fay, T. (2019) Olympic and Paralympic Sport. In M. Li, G. Bravo, & E. MacIntosh (Eds.), International Sport Management. (2nd Ed). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.Legg, D. (2018). Paralympic Games: History and Legacy of a Global Movement, Special Issue of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America on Para and Adapted Sports Medicine, Eds Drs. Y. A. Tuakli-Wosornu & W. Derman.Gerard, S., Legg, D. & Zintz, T. (2019). The governance of the Paralympic Movement: An Institutional Perspective, In Winand, M. & Anagnostopolous, C., Chapter 12, Research Handbook on Sport Governance, Alger. Selected PresentationsLegg, D. (2019). Sport for Persons with Disabilities: from Selection and Inclusion to Optimal Performance, Keynote Presentation at the Khorfakan International Conference for Persons with Disability and Adapted Physical Education, Sharjah, UAE.Legg, D. (2019). The future of Paralympic Sport, Keynote Address at the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium, University of Virginia.Legg, D. (2018). The IPC and UN Creating a Better Future, Korean Paralympic Committee Forum, Gangneung, Korea.Su Jung, K., Legg, D., Tajima, H. & Chappelet, J. (2017). The Conceptualisation of Medical and Health Legacies, 26th Japan Disability Sports Conference , Tokyo.Legg, D., Panikowiak, A., & Higgs, C. (2016). Understanding the Para Sport Athlete Pathway: Focus on Participation, Presentation at the International Convention on Science, Education and Medicine in Sport Conference, Santos, Brazil.David can be followed on LinkedIn and Twitter @davidfhlegg 

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Nancy Spencer and discuss some of her work and perceptions towards disability and disability models. Disability models are used to view and conceptualize disability, as well as to understand how society interacts and impacts disability. Dr. Spencer is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation. Dr. Spencer has written numerous articles questioning how we view disability in the field of adapted physical activity. Recently she wrote a book chapter called "Disability Language in Adapted Physical Education", along with Drs. Peers and Eales, in the Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education. In addition to her work on disability models, Dr. Spencer's research interests are in the areas of adapted physical activity and children’s physical activity. According to her faculty page, she is "committed to understanding how to facilitate inclusive and meaningful experiences in play, sport (parasport) and recreation for children and specifically people who experience disability, using qualitative approaches to research".

Part Two of Two: If you missed last week's episode, go back and listen. This week's guest is Dr. Langston Clark, an Assistant Professor at UT-San Antonio. We connected through his group A&T to PhD and Langston been a part of my extended support system ever since. What was supposed to be a typical interview turned into a pretty raw and uncut vent session mixed with lots of sage advice/wisdom from someone who has already been through the process. Listen for a hard dose of reality and of course advice and inspiration to keep pushing. A little more about Langston: Langston Clark is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Education and Human Development. Langston completed his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to obtaining his Ph.D., he received his M.A. in Adapted Physical Education from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Physical Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T). Given his experience as an undergraduate at A&T, his research focuses on the training of Black teachers at HBCUs from the perspective of PETE. His other research examines Black history in sports, and the intersection of athletics, race, and education. Instagram & Twitter Handle: @LangstonDClark **Don't forget** Show Bolden Skin Care, this week's sponsor, some love. Use code 'BLK+INGRAD20' for 20% their products at boldenusa.com or follow them on Instagram @boldenusa

This week's guest is Dr. Langston Clark, an Assistant Professor at UT-San Antonio. We connected through his group A&T to PhD and Langston been a part of my extended support system ever since. What was supposed to be a typical interview turned into a pretty raw and uncut vent session mixed with lots of sage advice/wisdom from someone who has already been through the process. Listen for a hard dose of reality and of course advice and inspiration to keep pushing.   A little more about Langston: Langston Clark is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio's College of Education and Human Development. Langston completed his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) at The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to obtaining his Ph.D., he received his M.A. in Adapted Physical Education from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Physical Education from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (A&T). Given his experience as an undergraduate at A&T, his research focuses on the training of Black teachers at HBCUs from the perspective of PETE. His other research examines Black history in sports, and the intersection of athletics, race, and education. Instagram & Twitter Handle: @LangstonDClark **Don't forget** Show Bolden Skin Care, this week's sponsor, some love. Use code 'BLK+INGRAD20' for 20% their products at boldenusa.com or follow them on Instagram @boldenusa

Rebecca Foster, Principal Lecturer for Adapted Physical Education at the University of Worcester, joins the program to discuss the work that she has done creating an inclusive approach to PE and sports.

For the 5th, and likely final episode of this COVID series, I sat down to discuss how COVID has impacted the day-to-day life of Dr. Kristi Roth, a full professor at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and one of the co-authors of Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education and Recreation. In addition, we discuss how to use her app to find APE activities and how-to videos. She details how she has created this app, as well as other technologies to curate quality content for others to easily use in order to find useful content. To further drive home the point that these mediums allow experts to curate and provide easily accessible resources to those who need it. Finally, Dr. Roth and I discuss best practices in online learning, and some advantages of using online learning.

As a Para-Educator and Fitness Coordinator at a school for children with autism, Dave Geslak (Coach Dave) experienced first-hand the challenges of teaching exercise. By understanding that students with autism learn differently, he developed a system that has become a breakthrough in effectively teaching exercise. Twelve universities have incorporated his program into their Adapted Physical Education and Special Education Programs. Coach Dave regularly speaks at autism conferences around the world. On today's podcast, Coach Dave shares about the effectiveness of exercise for people with autism. He also tells us how we can become certified as an autism exercise specialist next October in Kuala Lumpur. If you are interested in this certification, please go here. OR visit our SENIA website. Connect Twitter Website Instagram Facebook Bio As a Para-Educator and Fitness Coordinator at a school for children with autism, Coach Dave experienced first-hand the challenges of teaching exercise. By understanding that students with autism learn differently, he developed a system that has become a breakthrough in effectively teaching exercise. Twelve universities have incorporated his program into their Adapted Physical Education and Special Education Programs. Coach Dave regularly speaks at autism conferences around the world. Coach Dave graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in Health Promotion. He is a Certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a former student assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Iowa Football Program. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniapodcast/message

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We're so excited to have Sharon Moscowitz, Manager of Mass Participation programs at the USA Rugby National Office. Sharon works to get grass-roots rugby programs up and running and driving growth of non-contact, youth and partner-supported rugby throughout the US by focusing on removing barriers to play. In addition, she's a Strength and Conditioning coordinator for the USA Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby team. In this interview we're talking about: Sharon's history and how she got started working with the Adaptive Community The role that interaction plays in eliminating barriers Ways that the fitness community can grow to meet the need for Adaptive Athlete strength and conditioning Sharon's "new normal" when she moved from the law-enforcement community to work with USA Rugby The lessons that Piikea and Megan have learned during their work in the Adaptive Community and so much more! Gifts from Partners HYLETE: 40% off retail price; USE Code: NEWNORMAL40 Rx Smart Gear: 15% off; USE CODE: NHLBRX Adaptive Functional Fitness Trainer Course: 15% off via TRS; USE CODE mynewnormal15 Classes Available ADAPTIVE Functional Fitness Classes in San Diego; FREE for veterans with disabilities Courses Available Adaptive Trainer Course   Sharon's Bio Originally a Philadelphia native, Sharon moved to the Denver area in May 2017 with her wife, Katie, and two dogs.  She is solar-powered and loves an enthralling book almost as much as she loves musical theatre and the sound of a full orchestra tuning their instruments just before a performance.  In Denver, Sharon is the full-time Manager of Mass Participation Programs at USA Rugby's National Office, driving growth of non-contact, youth and partner-supported rugby throughout the US by focusing on removing barriers to play.  She is the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the USA Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic program, a Curriculum Writer and National Presenter for National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA), writing and instructing workshops in areas of strength and conditioning, group exercise and specialty fitness instructor certifications throughout the US.  Sharon is a Strength and Conditioning Educator for World Rugby and is formerly a SWAT Operator and SWAT Fitness Training Coordinator for Jefferson County, West Virginia.  She also holds her CrossFit Level 2 among other CF and fitness related certifications and still moonlights at Prospect CrossFit.  Sharon has a B.A. from Northeastern University and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Northern Illinois University with an additional graduate certificate in Adapted Physical Education.  She has been working in various sport and fitness industry roles for 15 years and is deeply passionate in helping to grow the world of educated fitness professionals and intelligent strength and conditioning for all.

This is part 3 of a 3 part series where Dr. Barry Lavay, an adapted physical education (APE) professor at California State University, Long Beach and longtime contributor to the podcast, interviews Dr. Jeff McCubbin about his career in the field of APE, as well as his insights on the status of APE and where we are going. Dr. Jeff McCubbin is a pioneer in the field of APE and has many noteworthy achievements. More specifically, Dr. McCubbin served as the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University from 2011-2019. Prior to that he was a University Distinguished Professor of Exercise Science and Executive Associate Dean in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. Dr. McCubbin is also a past president of the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities. The third and final episode of this interview series has Dr. Lavay and Dr. McCubbin discussing a wide range of topics with regards to the field of APE. Dr. McCubbin first begins by discussing his experience as an administrator. This conversation dives into why Dr. McCubbin chose this path, why APE professionals may be uniquely situated to be administrators, and the importance of PETE administrators to advocate for PETE and APE programming. Next, they discuss the vision of physical education and APE, and how a clear vision is needed for the field to continue to survive and thrive.

This is part 2 of a 3 part series where Dr. Barry Lavay, an adapted physical education professor at California State University, Long Beach and longtime contributor to the podcast, interviews Dr. Jeff McCubbin about his career in the field of APE, as well as his insights on the status of APE and where we are going. Dr. Jeff McCubbin is a pioneer in the field of APE and has many noteworthy achievements. More specifically, Dr. McCubbin served as the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University from 2011-2019. Prior to that he was a University Distinguished Professor of Exercise Science and Executive Associate Dean in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. Dr. McCubbin is also a past president of the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities. Within the second episode, Dr. Lavay and Dr. McCubbin give some advice to young faculty members within the field of APE and how to seek and manage grants. In addition, Dr. McCubbin reflects on the importance of mentoring young professionals within the field of APE. Finally, in this episode they discuss the identity crisis within our field of APE. Asking those powerful questions of who are we and where are we going as a field.

This episode of What’s New in APE is extra special, as we have a guest moderator taking the reins today. Dr. Barry Lavay, an APE professor at California State University, Long Beach and longtime contributor to the podcast, has been so kind to bring his expertise and personality to the podcast. In fact, for the next three episodes Dr. Lavay will be interviewing Dr. Jeff McCubbin about his career in the field of APE, as well as his insights on the status of APE and where we are going. Dr. Jeff McCubbin is a pioneer in the field of APE and has many noteworthy achievements. More specifically, Dr. McCubbin served as the Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University from 2011-2019. Prior to that he was a University Distinguished Professor of Exercise Science and Executive Associate Dean in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. For this very first episode, Dr. Lavay talks to Dr. McCubbin about his professional development and training within the field of adapted physical education. Within this topic, they have an in-depth discussion about how Dr. McCubbin became initially interested in health and physical education for individuals with disabilities. Dr. McCubbin also shares his insights on what he learned from pioneers he studied with in the field of APE when he first began his career. Furthermore, they will begin to discuss some of Dr. McCubbin’s research interests, which have focused mainly on the role of physical activity and exercise on improving functional skills and reducing secondary complications of disability.

We spoke with (left to right) Ethan Kramer (High School Senior), Amber Foos (Physical Education Teacher), Eli Tiller (Class of 2018 Graduate), Sara Meade (Special Education Teacher), Seth Rogers (Class of 2019 Graduate), and Lauren Llewellyn (University of Florida Freshman and Class of 2019 Graduate) from Powhatan High School about their adapted physical education program. This program helps provide access to physical education for students with physical and intellectual disabilities by pairing them with peer buddies in the school. Listen to learn more about how this program has connected students across PHS. Hosted by Melissa Cuba (MERC Evaluation Specialist).

This podcast focuses on the social justice within the field of adapted physical education (APE). Social justice is often defined as in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society, and for this podcast we discuss these concepts in relation to APE. More specifically, we discuss how one would be able to create a more inclusive and accepting class culture, barriers to social justice in a physical education setting, language use and social justice, and how to deal with inappropriate language and actions. This podcast features a panel of 3 guests, including Dr. Josephine Blagrave (@blagraveaj)Chico State University; Dr. Kerri Vanderbom from The National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability and Chico State University; and Dr. Andrew Colombo-Dougovito (@amcdphd) from the University of North Texas. You can find out more about Dr. Colombo-Dougovito's research and interests through visiting his website (colombodougovito.com/).

This is part two of a two part series where we are discussing how the field of APE works within the field of PE. In addition, this episode is very special because this episode will once again, also be featured on Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education. If you’re interested in other episodes from Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education, you can stream the podcast on a variety of platforms @ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-research-in-health-and-physical-education/id1434195823?i=1000437405199 The main focus of this episode is the divide between physical education and adapted physical education, and how we as researchers can potentially help to bridge this gap. Dr. McNamara and a panel of 3 experts in physical education discuss what they perceive the divide to be in both research and practice, as well as potential solutions to overcome the divide. This episode features Risto Marttinen, Ed.D., Kevin Andrew Richards, Ph.D., & Terry L. Rizzo

This is a very special episode, as not only do we tackle a rich topic, but in addition this episode was recorded and published on 2 separate podcast platforms! This episode will also be featured on both Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education, which is a podcast that focused on on the fields of health and physical education. If you’re interested in other episodes from Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education, you can stream the podcast on a variety of platforms from: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-research-in-health-and-physical-education/id1434195823?i=1000437405199 The main focus of this episode is the divide between physical education and adapted physical education. Dr. McNamara and a panel of 3 experts in physical education discuss what they perceive the divide to be in both research and practice, as well as potential solutions to overcome the divide. This episode features a panel of 3 experts in Physical Education. Risto Marttinen, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, Fullerton. In addition, he is the host the podcast Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education. Kevin Andrew Richards, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology & Community Health at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Terry L. Rizzo is the Department Chair and a Professor and in the Department of Kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino.

goodathleteproject.com For today's episode we sit down with Beth Hersman, Associate Professor in the Kinesiology and Health Department at Wright State University. In addition to serving as an associate professor she is also the Program Director for the Health and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education programs. As an athlete, Beth played college soccer for three years at Indiana Wesleyan University, and two of the three years won National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) championships. She also competes at the national level in the Bikini division of National Physique Committee competitions. In her free time, she volunteers in local disability sport activities such as Special Olympics, Wheelchair Rugby, and running races with Team Heart and Sole. Follow Beth on Instagram and Twitter: @BethHersman Today's Episode brought to you by Remind Recover. You can find them at Remindrecover.com and on Twitter and Instagram: @ReMindRecover. Use the code: GoodAthlete at checkout for a discount on your next order. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @Coach4Kindness Follow and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/coach4kindness/

This episode discusses APE doctoral programs. Dr. Justin Haegele explains the process of finding a program, the state of APE doctoral programs in the USA and many more topics. Justin A. Haegele, PhD, CAPE, is an assistant professor in the Department of Human Movement Sciences and teaches in the Health & Physical Education program area. His research and teaching interests are in adapted physical education/activity and inclusion. In addition to his work at ODU, he also is the co-director of Camp Abilities Alaska, a one-week development sport camp for youth with visual impairments. In 2012, Dr. Haegele was honored as the New York State Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. More recently, he was selected as the first recipient of the David P. Beaver Adapted Physical Activity Youth Scholar Award, awarded by the National Consortium of Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (2015). He can be found on Twitter @Justin_haegele A profile and more info on ODU: https://www.odu.edu/directory/people/j/jhaegele#profiletab=1

Hello! This episode of What’s New in APE is a second recording from the 47th Annual National Adapted Physical Education Conference (NAPEC). The conference was held November 8-10, 2018 in San Diego, California. It is put on by the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD), who advocates for healthy lifestyles for all. As an annual conference, overarching themes for the weekend change from year to year. The 2018 theme was inclusion, and featured a variety of speakers that addressed the theme in light of numerous APE topics. The main topic discussed in this episode is the history of NAPEC, what it has accomplished since its’ inception, and the future of NAPEC. The guests on this episode include Marci Pope (Lecturer at California State University-Chico), Rebecca Lytle (Professor at California State University-Chico), Barry Lavay (Professor at California State University - Long Beach), Kathy Russell (School Administrator at Los Angeles Unified Schools), and Joanie Verderber (Retired APE professor). In addition, at the end of the episode, the panel took questions from the audience about NAPEC and related items. If you would like to learn more about NAPEC, visit their website at: https://www.cahperd.org/Public/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=2018NAPEC NAPEC’s parent organization, the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD), also has various information and resources for PE teachers, and can be found at: https://www.cahperd.org/Public/Home/Public/Default.aspx?hkey=f7e5386d-b157-46d1-8b67-0e161a1feec0 If you want to hear more from the 2018 NAPEC, check out the previous episode: The power of connectedness as educators and the state of Adapted Physical Education: NAPEC Keynote Please share this podcast and blog with anyone who you think may benefit from learning more about APE. Thank you for continuing to listen and support What’s New in APE!

This is a very different podcast, as it was recorded at the 47th National Adapted Physical Education Conference in San Diego as a Keynote Speech. Scott McNamara begins by discussing how we can use our own platforms to connect with one another and promote our field. In addition, we had a panel discussion with Dr. Beth Foster (California State Polytechnic University, Ponoma), Dr. Rebecca Lytle (California State University in Chico) , Chris Ahrens (APE Teacher in San Diego), & Ann Griffin (APE Consultant for Grantwood AEA. We had a discussion about the current state of APE and inclusion.

This podcast focuses on the APENS - the Adapted Physical Education National Standards. The purpose of APENS is to define standards for APE teachers. Adapted physical educators can take the APENS exam, which is based off of the 15 standards, to become certified adapted physical education. This allows us schools and other education stakeholders (e.g., teachers, parents) to understand who is qualified to teach APE with the special skills and insights needed to properly teach physical education to students with disabilities. This podcast features a panel of 3 guests, including the founder of APENS Dr. Luke Kelly from the University of Virginia; Dr. Tim Davis from SUNY Cortland who currently runs the day to day operations of APENS; and Toni Bader, an APE teacher for the Seattle School District that is passionate about ensuring that APE teachers are qualified to teacher students with disabilities. This is also the first podcast recorded using new podcasting equipment, so also take note of the improved sound quality!

In this episode, I had an in-depth conversation about the need for APE teaching endorsements at the state and national level with Dr. Suzanna Dillon, an APE professor and my dissertation adviser at Texas Woman's University and Toni Bader, a APE teacher for the Seattle School District. In this podcast, we discussed some of the experiences and successes that the panelist have had in advocating for the need for an APE endorsement at local, state, and national levels.

Are your new to JRFH/HFH or a veteran looking for new creative ways to integrate JRFH/HFH into your HPE program? What resources do JRFH / HFH have that support your physical education program? What are some great ways to get your school administration involved? What are some ways to get the community involved? Listen in as SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie are joined by several JRFH / HFH veteran coordinators, as they discuss innovative ideas and easy tips to holding a successful JRFH / HFH event. Guests: *Ashley Pondrom - Ashley Pondrom teaches in Richardson ISD in Dallas Texas. She has been teaching PE for 11 years and has participated in Jump Rope for Heart for 8 years. Last year, her school was ranked #1 in the State and #11 in the nation for JRFH. She is loaded with passion to teach her kids how to love to be active and want to live an active lifestyle for the rest of their lives. *Penny Kroening - SHAPE America’s 2016 National Elementary TOY, Penny has over three decades of experience teaching Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. Penny received her Bachelors of Science in Physical Education from University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and her Master’s in Education from Carroll University. She is an active member on the Board of Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE). Currently, she serves as the Wisconsin JRFH/HFH State Coordinator. She is a SHAPE America member and a presenter for Sportime featuring SPARK. You can follow Penny on social media through Twitter @pkroenin, on Facebook at PEKroening. *Tyler Eichas – With over twenty-seven-year experience teaching physical education, Tyler helped organize the nation’s #1 elementary combo Jump & Hoops event in 2016 & 2017 at Plank South Elementary in Webster, NY. Tyler was also a 2015 JRFH grant recipient in Seattle, WA.

Are you interested in learning more about Jump Rope For Heart (JRFH) and Hoops for Heart (HFH)? What does JRFH / HFH do for your students? Why do over 28 thousand schools participate in the programs every year? What does JRFH / HFH do for your health & physical education program? Listen in as SHAPE America Podcast hosts Collin, Matt, and Stephanie are joined by several JRFH / HFH veteran coordinators, as they discuss the benefits a JRFH / HFH program can bring to your school and your students and the way it complements an effective HPE program. Guests: *Ashley Pondrom - Ashley Pondrom teaches in Richardson ISD in Dallas Texas. She has been teaching PE for 11 years and has participated in Jump Rope for Heart for 8 years. Last year, her school was ranked #1 in the State and #11 in the nation for JRFH. She is loaded with passion to teach her kids how to love to be active and want to live an active lifestyle for the rest of their lives. *Penny Kroening - SHAPE America’s 2016 National Elementary TOY, Penny has over three decades of experience teaching Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. Penny received her Bachelors of Science in Physical Education from University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse and her Master’s in Education from Carroll University. She is an active member on the Board of Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE). Currently, she serves as the Wisconsin JRFH/HFH State Coordinator. She is a SHAPE America member and a presenter for Sportime featuring SPARK. You can follow Penny on social media through Twitter @pkroenin, on Facebook at PEKroening. *Tyler Eichas – With over twenty-seven-year experience teaching physical education, Tyler helped organize the nation’s #1 elementary combo Jump & Hoops event in 2016 & 2017 at Plank South Elementary in Webster, NY. Tyler was also a 2015 JRFH grant recipient in Seattle, WA.

In this 2nd part of a two part episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and have in-depth conversations with multiple experts who were somehow connected to the Minnesota Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) conference. In this episode I was able to meet with two of the DAPE keynote speakers who discussed their presentations and why their topics were of great importance to the field. The two keynote speakers were Lara Brickhouse, the 2017 SHAPE APE teacher of the year; and Dr. Suzanna Dillon, my dissertation adviser :) and the president of the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities. With listening to this podcast, it is my hope that (1) some of the listeners learn about the great things that are occurring at APE conferences and the impact of that leadership has on our field; and (2) that if you are in a state that does not have an APE conference of leadership, that you might consider developing one yourself or with a small group of other passionate APE teachers.

In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down and have in-depth conversations with multiple experts who were somehow connected to the Minnesota Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) conference. In this episode I was able to meet with some DAPE members who discuss why they attend the DAPE conference every year. In addition, I was also able to talk to two board members of the DAPE leadership committee, Mike Doyle and Jennifer Heebink, on why they decided to join the DAPE leadership and what their roles on the leadership committee. Lastly, we found out a little bit about the history of the DAPE conference. With listening to this podcast, it is my hope that (1) some of the listeners learn about the great things that are occurring at APE conferences and the impact of that leadership has on our field; and (2) that if you are in a state that does not have an APE conference of leadership, that you might consider developing one yourself or with a small group of other passionate APE teachers.

Kelly Kennedy is the 2016-2017 SHAPE Central District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. She has just finished her 25th year of teaching and works for the Greeley-Evans School District 6 in Colorado to provide quality physical education services for students with disabilities, grades K-12. She also provides community recreation opportunities for her students such as adapted aquatics and Special Olympics bowling, basketball, snowshoeing, and track & field. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a licensure in Adapted Physical Education from St. Cloud State University and a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Adapted Physical Education from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.

Listen as our guest panel discuss what inclusion is and how to develop a culture of inclusion within a district. This episode analyzes a day in the life on an APE teacher by sharing tips to set up your classroom for inclusion of all students, focusing on curriculum planning/scope and sequence with regard to APE students and how general physical education activities can be adapted to include students with disabilities. Panelists include: *Tim Swensen Received B.S. in Physical Education from UW-Platteville. M.S. from UW-LaCrosse. Taught APE in Black River Falls for 8 years. Currently in my 8th my year at UW-Platteville as Senior Lecturer in Adapted Physical Education. Certified Adapted Physical Education Instructor through APENS. WHPE Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year (2016). *Meredith Morton – Mrs. Morton recently started her 12th year teaching K-12 APE, and is the 2015 Virginia and Southern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Listen as our guest panel discuss what inclusion is and how to develop a culture of inclusion within a district. This episode analyzes a day in the life on an APE teacher by sharing tips to set up your classroom for inclusion of all students, focusing on curriculum planning/scope and sequence with regard to APE students and how general physical education activities can be adapted to include students with disabilities. Panelists include: *Tim Swensen Received B.S. in Physical Education from UW-Platteville. M.S. from UW-LaCrosse. Taught APE in Black River Falls for 8 years. Currently in my 8th my year at UW-Platteville as Senior Lecturer in Adapted Physical Education. Certified Adapted Physical Education Instructor through APENS. WHPE Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year (2016). *Meredith Morton – Mrs. Morton recently started her 12th year teaching K-12 APE, and is the 2015 Virginia and Southern District Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

I am extremely excited to be bringing you all the very first live recording What's New In Adapted Physical Education podcast!! Now when I say live, we mean that it was recorded with a panel of experts and we had a live audience viewing and interacting with the panel. The podcast was able to have this opportunity thanks in large part of being able to present at the 3rd annual Adapted Physical Education conference at Texas Woman's University. The podcast had two parts: one on service delivery and another on behavior management. This is on service delivery

This week's episode focuses again on the utmost important issue of parent advocacy for adapted physical education. The panel discusses the transition process for parents and physical education, adapted physical activity programs in the community, and the somewhat recent Dear Colleague Letter on extracurricular activities.

This podcast was dedicated to learning more about the collaboration process for APE teachers and the IEP process. This episode guest starred two North Dallas APE teachers, Geoben Johnson and Heather Katz. They discussed in-depth their programs and how they use collaboration to inform the IEP process as well as to strengthen their programs.

I am proud to bringing you the 9th episode of Whats New in APE! It has been a tremendous journey so far and I am excited for it to continue. For the 10th episode we were honored to have on two adapted physical educators who are mother and daughter. The mother, Jean Young, is an adapted physical educator in Poway Unified School District in California. Jean's daughter, Amanda Young is an adapted physical educator at TCU in Texas. Amanda is also a colleague of mine at Texas Women's University and is working on her dissertation which focuses on communication with parents of children with Down Syndrome.

For the third episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education, we were joined by the exceptional Brad Weiner, the 2013 AAPHRED Adapted Physical Educator of the Year. Brad has been an amazing asset to the field of APE for many years and has made many contributions to our field. Brad has created and published original assessments for children with special needs, founded Camp Abilities Maryland, is the Vice President for the National Consortium For Physical Education For Individuals With Disabilities(NCPEID), and has presented on the topic of adapted physical education at conferences all across the country. During our interview we discussed a variety of topics including how he became an APE teacher, what the NCPEID is and how it benefits APE teachers, inclusion for kids in a PE setting, and some of the biggest obstacles APE teachers come across.

This very special first episode was conducted with Caryl Dazer and I. Caryl is a very passionate APE teacher in Livonia Public Schools in the state of Michigan. We discussed her views on the field of APE, strategies on how to communicate with parents and other staff and some common obstacles that an APE teacher may find in the field.