Best Educație Podcasts (2024)

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APE Professional’s Journey: Words of Wisdom and Insight with Dr. Ron French 1:12:48

9d ago1:12:48

1:12:48

This podcast episode featured two APE professionals interviewing Dr. French, who has been a professor in APE for many years. Dr. French credits the beginning of his journey with APE to his parent’s philosophy on diversity and inclusion, which led him to UCLA where he studied what is now called adapted physical education. Dr. French has co-authored …

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Behavioral Approaches and Interventions in Physical Education 52:29

25d ago52:29

52:29

This podcast featured an interview lead by Dr. Amanda Young and her Master students from California State University, Long Beach, where they interview educators in the APE field about working with students with behavioral issues. Specifically, one guest works as an APE specialist for charter schools in California, and the one teaches PE at an alter…

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February 2024 NCPEID Collaborative APE Doctoral Programs 59:33

2M ago59:33

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The podcast episode featuring professors from various universities discussing PhD programs in Adapted Physical Education (APE). Dr. Andrew Pitchford from Oregon State University started by highlighting the importance of their interdisciplinary connections between the adapted physical activity program and other departments, such as the Psychological…

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January 2024: NCPEID Collaborative APE Master Programs 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

The podcast episode featuring educators from various universities discussing graduate programs in Adapted Physical Education (APE) continues with an exploration of challenges and opportunities facing these programs. This episode features an insightful discussion with representatives from four outstanding APE graduate programs across the United Stat…

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Parents' Views and Perspectives on the Importance of Adapted Physical Education 46:21

3M ago46:21

46:21

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…

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December 2023 NCPEID Collaborative: Working with Paraprofessionals in APE 1:03:49

3M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Listen in on the December NCPEID APE Collaborative focused on working with paraprofessionals in APE. This episode features guests Dr. Seo Lee (University of Wisconsin Superior), Ginny Reid (Orange County Department of Education), and Wendy Arteaga (Orange County Department of Education). In this podcast they address the challenges faced by paraprof…

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Fit Families: Providing Information and Skills to Parents of Children with Disabilities 36:11

4M ago36:11

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In this podcast, we discuss the Fit Families program, an initiative focused on empowering parents of children with disabilities. Drs. Luis Columna and Laura Prieto (@LaAlma_Prieto) from the University of Wisconsin Madison share insights. Fit Families originated as a program for visually impaired children but expanded to include those with autism. F…

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October 2023 NCPEID Collaborative: "What I learned in my first year of teaching" 59:36

5M ago59:36

59:36

Listen in on the October NCPEID APE Collaborative focused on young teachers and professors experiences in their first year on the job. his episode feature guests Dr. Samantha Ross (West Virginia University), Dr. Layne Case (California State University, Chico), Elsie Gutierrez (LA Unified Schools), and Ivan Reyes-Acosta (LA Unified Schools). In this…

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Dismantling Ableism in Physical Activity Context: A Conversation with Dr. David Howe 1:04:50

6M ago1:04:50

1:04:50

In this exciting episode of What's New in Adapted PE, Dr. David Howe was interviewed about his career journey and the status of ableism (and attempts to overcome it) within physical activity settings. Dr. Howe (@pdhowe9) is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Western Ontario. He is a former Paralympian and has conducted ex…

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Self-Efficacy of PE Teachers to Work with Children with Disabilities 37:07

6M ago37:07

37:07

In another exciting episode of What's New in APE, we interviewed Lindsey Nowland (@LindseyNowland), a PhD candidate from Old Dominion University, about her research expertise in adapted physical education (APE), particularly focusing on self-efficacy when teaching students with disabilities in PE settings. Lindsay shares her journey into this field…

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NCPEID 2023 September Collaborative: Parenting, Professionalism, and Hot Topics in APE 46:40

6M ago46:40

46:40

Listen in on the September NCPEID APE Collaborative focused Parenting, Professionalism, and Hot Topics in APE. This episode feature re-occurring guests Danielle Musser (Colorado APE Teacher), Amanda Young (Assistant Professor, Caledonia State University, Long Beach), and Chris Ahrens (APE teacher and coordinator, San Diego Unfired). This panel delv…

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Journey of an APE Professional: An Interview with Dr. Lisa Silliman-French 28:54

7M ago28:54

28:54

Hello, What's New in APE podcast listeners! In this episode, we highlight the journey and experiences of Dr. Lisa Silliman-French, a Professor Emerita at Texas Woman's University with over 35 years of experience in APE. This interview is conducted by two master's scholars from California State University Long Beach, Nikki and Anthony. Dr. Silliman-…

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NAPEC52: A Preview of the 52nd NAPEC Conference 44:34

7M ago44:34

44:34

In this episode of What's New in APE, special guest host Dr. Melissa Bittner (@ ) takes us backstage for the upcoming NAPEC conference to preview some of the upcoming keynote speakers and special sessions. Specifically, the NAPEC52 co-coordinators, Heidi Ambrosius (Moreno Valley Unified School District; Lecturer CSU San Bernardino) & Lemi Hayashi (…

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Para Report Cards on Physical Activity and Health Around the Globe: A Conversation with Dr. Kwok Ng 50:03

7M ago50:03

50:03

In this podcast, we had an excellent conversation with international APA scholar Dr. Kwok Ng (@kwokwng) about the newly formed Para Report Cards that graded 14 countries, which include the US and Canada, on an assortment of physical activity and health indicators. Dr. Ng is at the University of Limerick, the University of Turku, and the University …

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NCPEID 2023 APE August Collaborative: Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities 49:32

7M ago49:32

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Listen in on the May NCPEID APE Collaborative focused on summer camps for children with disabilities. In this episode, 3 summer camps are highlighted: Camp Webber (Ally Keene), Camp Abilities (Lauren Liberman), and Camp Nugget (Amanda Young). In this episode they describe how these experiences not only provide children with disabilities experiences…

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Disability Sports Coaching and Infusing Disability into Coaching Pedagogy: 47:17

8M ago47:17

47:17

Listen in on this exciting conversation with international APA disability sports scholar Dr. Robert Townsend (@robtownsendPhD) from the University of Waikato in New Zealand. Dr. Townsend's work is largely interdisciplinary, where he works to bridge qualitative research, social science and disability studies to build upon disability and sport coachi…

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Remembering Eli Wolff- A Pioneer in Disability Sport 54:46

9M ago54:46

54:46

Welcome to a unique and special episode of "What's New in APE," where we pay tribute to the remarkable legacy of Eli Wolff, an eminent advocate and leader in the field of disability sports. As a distinguished multiple-time US Paralympian, Eli devoted himself to promoting the inclusion of disabled individuals in sports and physical activities. One o…

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NCPEID May APE Collaborative: Top Teaching Tips from SHAPE APE Teachers of the Year 1:05:02

10M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Listen in on the May NCPEID APE Collaborative that features 3 SHAPE APE Teachers of the Year: Katelyn Smith (Rock Creek School, MD), Jennifer Heebink (Buffalo, MN), and Kasia Givenrod (Brea Unified School District, CA). In this episode they discuss their top teaching tips they have learned over their careers. This includes discussing different teac…

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Best in the Business-APE Master Scholars Interview their Practicum Mentors about Best Practices 1:08:28

11M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

The "Best in the Business" episode was moderated by Project CAPE Master Scholars from the California State University of Long Beach. Scholars observed 3 APE teachers in Southern CA who were purposively selected for their teaching abilities, numerous accolades, commitment to the profession, and diverse student population. During these practicum expe…

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Adapted Aquatics Benefits and Considerations: An Interview with Dr. Monica Lepore 1:08:44

11M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Listen in on this special podcast episode that featured a group of guest moderators from the California State University, Long Beach (e.g., Dr. Melissa Bittner, Dr. Barry Lavay) interviewing Dr. Monica Lepore about her professional journey and adapted aquatics. Dr. Monica Lepore, retired APE professor from West Chester University will be discussing…

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NCPEID APE April Collaborative: APE Interview Tips 53:56

12M ago53:56

53:56

Listen in on the April NCPEID APE Collaborative featuring special guests Katrina McClanahan, Brookes Marindin, Rebecca Lytle, and Melissa Bittner who will discuss APE interview tips! Specifically in this episode, this panels discusses the do's and don't of an APE interview, making yourself as attractive a applicant as possible, and how to navigate …

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Talking Adapted PE: A New APE Podcast 33:33

12M ago33:33

33:33

For this unique episode, we interviewed Christopher Ahrens (@chrisahrens), an APE Teacher for the San Diego Unified School District and former US Paralympic soccer player, who has recently begun his own APE-focused podcast. This new APE podcast, "The Talking Adapted PE Podcast", interviews APE teachers across the US and discusses their day-to-day l…

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NCPEID February Collaborative: APAQ Board & Hot Topics in APE 42:26

1y ago42:26

42:26

Listen in on the February NCPEID APE Collaborative where board members of the academic journal Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) discuss the purpose of research in the field of APA and provide insights into their journal. Specifically, this collaborative is joined by APAQ editors and renown scholars Dr. Andy Pitchford (Oregon State Univers…

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UDL & Adapted Physical Education: A Conversation w Michelle Grenier 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

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 fo…

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An Interview with Dr. Brett Smith- Pioneer in APA, Qualitative Research & Co-Production 1:06:55

1y ago1:06:55

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Listen in on this exciting conversation with international APA superstar Dr. Brett Smith (@BrettSmithProf) from the University of Durham in the UK. In this discussion, we discuss a large range of topics related to disability and APA. These included the language we use to discuss and refer to disability, how we conceptualize disability, and the idea…

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NCPEID January Collaborative: APENS + The Certified APE Teacher 1:01:58

1y ago1:01:58

1:01:58

Listen in on the January NCPEID APE Collaborative where Dr. Tim Davis (SUNY Cortland) and Brad Weiner (Fairfax County Schools) discuss what the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) are, why they were initially developed, and how to become a Nationally Certified APE Teacher. NCPEID is the National Consortium for Physical Education f…

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The Postdoc Experience: Presented by IFAPA 59:26

1y ago59:26

59:26

In this episode, we highlight a recent webinar conducted by the New Emerging Scholars of Adapted Physical Activity (NESAPA), which is a new group organized under the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA). In this webinar, their goal was to generate a space for conversations about experiences with applying and landing a Postd…

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NCPEID December Collaborative: A State's Journey to APE Certification 1:07:39

1+ y ago1:07:39

1:07:39

Listen in on the December NCPEID APE Collaborative with guest speakers – Susan Seman-Wallace, APE teacher from Brighton School District, Kelly Kennedy, APE teacher from Greeley-Evans School District 6, Scott Douglas, Associate Professor from the University of Northern Colorado, and Gina Herrera, CDE Supervisor and Access, Learning and Literacy & Si…

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APE UVA Master's Program: Meaningful Relationships with Local Schools 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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Guest speaker Dr. Martin Block (@MartinBlockUVA) joins us today to talk about the excellent APE Master’s Program at the University of Virginia including its unique qualities and realistic experiences, the funding to keep the program alive, and tips to success from one of his current students in the program. Specially, he discusses how his program w…

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NCPEID December Collaborative: Special Education Law with Dr. Cynthia Vargas 2:25:52

1+ y ago2:25:52

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Listen in on the December NCPEID APE Collaborative with guest speaker Cynthia D. Vargas as she discusses the development of a defensible IEP. This podcast will cover topics such as organizing IEP team meetings, IEP meeting notes, after the IEP meetings, and some thoughts on FAPE.Cynthia D. Vargas is the managing partner for F3 Law Firm’s Inland Emp…

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NCPEID October Collaborative: Pre-School & Post Secondary Transition 42:05

1+ y ago42:05

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Listen in on the October NCPEID APE Collaborative featuring guest speakers Heidi Ambrosius and Steve Eggerichs as they discuss everything Pre-School and Post Secondary Transition. Heidi discusses everything pre-school including APE services during early childhood, different models of delivery, and the importance of assessments. Steve Eggerichs touc…

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Navigating APE Deserts 48:28

1+ y ago48:28

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Listen in on today’s co-facilitator Brad Weiner (@APETeacher) and guest speakers Jenn Vedder (@CoachVedder_HPE) and Danielle Musser (@Musser_APE) as they discuss the highly asked for topic of navigating APE deserts with little to no support or infrastructure. Specifically, we discuss what it’s like to come into a school as a new APE teacher and bui…

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The Subject of Special Olympics through a Critical Lens: An Interview with Drs. Giese & Buchner 47:52

1+ y ago47:52

47:52

Listen in on our international guest speakers Dr. Martin Giese (@MartinGiese5) and Dr. Tobias Buchner (@TobiasBuchner) as they discuss topics within their research article, “The Subject of Special Olympics - Interrogating the Inclusive Potentials of a Sport Movement from an Ableism - Critical Perspective.” Martin Giese is a professor for sport scie…

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September NCPEID Collaborative 42:51

1+ y ago42:51

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Hello What's New in APE Podcast listeners. For this episode, we are featuirng the September NCPEID Collaborative, with special guests David Geslak and Kelly Bonner. David Gelsak has been a guest on the What's New in APE podcast several times and is the founder of Exercise Connection, which provides training, tools, and software to enable exercise a…

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Societal Issues and the Construction of Disability: A Conversation with Dr. Andrew Colombo-Dougovito 56:48

1+ y ago56:48

56:48

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 Aroun…

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APE Teachers Experiences with School Administrators: An Interview with Dr. Kevin Richards 42:06

1+ y ago42:06

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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 Administrat…

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NCPEID Collaborative: Selecting APE Doctoral Programs 57:14

1+ y ago57:14

57:14

For this episode, we were able to recover a "lost episode" of the NCPEID collaborative from this Spring featuring guest speakers Dr. Justin Haeglele and Dr. Joonkoo Yun where they discuss why to get your PhD in APE and how to identify the PhD for you. Dr. Haegele (@Justin_Haegele) is an associate professor at Old Dominion University and a frequent …

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Biomechanics and Motor Learning in APA: A Conversation with Dr. Ron Croce 42:58

1+ y ago42:58

42:58

For this episode we had a discussion with Dr. Ron Croce, a full professor at the University of New Hampshire, about his interesting career that intersected with adapted physical education, neurology, biomechanics, and motor learning. Dr. Croce is a distinguished scholar and professor, and has received several awards for his accomplishments. Dr. Cro…

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Revisiting the Inclusion Illusion: Evolving Thoughts and Issues of Unintentional Harm 45:26

2y ago45:26

45:26

For this episode, I spoke with Dr. Justin Haegele about his most recent research around children with visual impairments and their experiences with inclusion in a physical education setting. Dr. Justin Haegele (@Justin_Haegele) is an associate professor at Old Dominion University, an accomplished researcher in the field of adapted physical activity…

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Impact of OSEP Personnel Development Grants on the APE Profession 1:17:38

2y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Listen in on this very interesting podcast, where we have a different format where myself and our guest co-host Dr. Garth Tymeson (Emeritus Professor @ UW-La Crosse) had several generations of APE professionals on the podcast for a short time to discuss their experiences with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) personnel development gra…

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Adapted Aquatics and APE Teaching Tips 54:25

2y ago54:25

54:25

Listen in on the May NCPEID APE Collaborative, featuring two well-experienced guest veterans in the field of APA, to discuss current issues in adapted aquatics as well as lessons and tips for adapting, innovating, and inventing in the APE field.Dr. Monica Lepore (@MonicaLepore), retired APE professor from West Chester University will be discussing …

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Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in North American and European Contexts 56:22

2y ago56:22

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Listen in on the March NCPEID collaborative featuring a panel of experts in the Adapted Physical Activity (APA) field, as they discuss what’s going on in the field of physical education from services & programs, to inclusion and support, and how these compare from a North American context to a European context. This panel of experts include Hayley …

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The Gatekeepers to Fitness: Fitness Industry Barriers to People with Disabilities 39:58

2y ago39:58

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This podcast features Dr. Sean Healy from the School of Nursing, Psychotherapy, and Community Health at Dublin City University in Ireland. Dr. Healy has studied around the world, receiving his Master’s Degree in Adapted Physical Activity (APA) in Belgium, and PhD at the University of Virginia. Before recently returning back to Ireland, he also work…

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Mentoring New APE Faculty 1:00:35

2y ago1:00:35

1:00:35

A continuation of the podcast discussion on APE hiring and mentoring processes with recurring guest speakers Dr. Barry Lavay (@BarryLavay), Professor Emeritus who recently retired and was a full professor of APE at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the APE coordinator for 33 years and Dr. Melissa Bittner (@MBittner_APE), Assistant…

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Hiring New APE Faculty to Continue a Strong APE Program and Help Preserve the Profession 47:47

2y ago47:47

47:47

In this podcast we talk to Dr. Barry Lavay (@BarryLavay), Professor Emeritus who recently retired and was a full professor of APE at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and the APE coordinator for 33 years and Dr. Melissa Bittner (@MBittner_APE), Assistant professor since 2017 and current APE Coordinator at CSULB, regarding the hiring a…

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February NCPEID Collaborative: APE Fundraising & Grant Funding 53:26

2y ago53:26

53:26

Listen in on the February NCPEID collaborative featuring guest speakers Dr. Rebecca Lytle and Danielle Musser! Dr. Lytle, professor and APE program coordinator at California State University at Chico discusses the key factors to writing successful grant applications and specifically the OSEP grant (Office of Special Education Programs). She has had…

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Kakana: An online fitness program for individuals with disabilities 40:33

2+ y ago40:33

40:33

For this episode of What's New in APE, I led a discussion with Matt Ney, who is the founder of the new company called Kakana. Kakana is a online service that provides physical activity opportunities tailored to meet individuals with disabilities' unique needs. More specifically, Kakana offers a wide range of adapted classes (e.g., yoga, mediation, …

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Revisiting the 2020 Paralympics with Jessi Heims 39:40

2+ y ago39:40

39:40

Hello APE podcast listeners and welcome to another episode/post on the What's New in APE platform! For this episode, I was able to bring back Paralympian Jessica Heims to talk about here recent experiences with competing in the 2020 Paralympics and navigating COVID. Jessica is a recent graduate from the University of Northern Iowa, where she compet…

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APE Collaborative: Assessments 55:07

2+ y ago55:07

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For this episode of the What's New in APE Podcast, we are able to deliver a recording of the December NCPEID APE Collaborative where two highly regarded experts in the field of APA discussed different types of assessments, how to use them, and how they were developed. First Tonya Moore (@mooretonya2003), the Physical Education and Health Coordinato…

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Adapted Physical Activity Journals: Why They Matter 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

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For this episode of What's New in APE, I led a discussion with APE journal editors Dr. Martin Block, Dr. Jeffrey Martin, and Pauli Rintala addressing their experiences within the field of Adapted Physical Activity and as research editors. Discussed in this podcast are a variety of topics including effective strategies for teaching and learning in A…

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