John Foley, a member of the Physical Education Department, has been named a Distinguished Professor by the SUNY Board of Trustees. This title is awarded to individuals who have achieved national or ...

Physical activity can empower children with disabilities, making them stronger and more confident to navigate the world independently, according to Amanda Tepfer, an assistant professor in SUNY ...

Physical educators impact the lives of children daily. Our graduates teach their students about wellness, physical activity and self-care — among other important, health-related topics. UW’s adapted ...

Over the next decade, there will need for over 30,000 teachers trained in special education in Minnesota. That’s according to the state’s Department of Education. One aspect of special education that ...

Jessica Willson, an adapted physical education teacher at Harford Academy, was named an Eastern District 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. “Being named SHAPE ...

There was a time when after-school activities meant riding bikes, shooting hoops in the backyard or even a neighborhood game of hide-and-seek that went on until dusk. In today’s complex world, ...

Arlington Elementary School first graders didn’t question why Mark Markle wanted them to run across the gym on a recent Friday and place craft sticks in the wall pad’s seams. The students completed ...

Why Is Physical Activity Important? Physical activity is an important component of a healthy lifestyle and can improve health outcomes across the lifespan. When we are healthy, we’re more capable of ...

Simon Cooper receives funding from the Waterloo Foundation, Rosetrees Trust, Stoneygate Trust and Education Endowment Foundation. There were 45,000 fewer hours of physical education (PE) delivered in ...