Episodes
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Cripping Knowledge: A Conversation With Dr. Emma Richardson
In this episode of What's New in Adapt PE, we are joined by Emma Richardson a senior research fellow from the University of Worcester. Emma’s research is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: everyone should have the opportunity to participate in physical activities they enjoy. Emma’s leads the...
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Recreation Therapy as an Expectation: An Interview with Crystal Skahan of Northeast Passage
In this episode of What's New in Adapted PE, we have Crystal Skahan from Northeast Passage, a University of New Hampshire affiliated organization providing therapeutic recreation and adaptive sports. Their mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to define, pursue and achieve their...
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Building the Bridge: How Adapted Physical Education Supports the Transition to Adulthood
Our latest podcast episode is hosted by a recent graduate of the UNH APE Graduate program, Jasmine Faniel, and it tackles a big question: how do we help students with disabilities make the jump from high school to adult life? Her answer is that good intentions aren't enough. They have to turn…
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What Does an Adaptive Fitness Gym Look Like? with Brendan Aylward
In this episode of What's New in Adapt PE, we talk to Brendan Aylward as he answers what does it mean to create an inclusive adapted fitness gym. Brendan is the founder of Unified Health and Performance and leader of AdaptX, both non-profit organizations. Brendan created AdaptX to encourages...
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Collaborating with Speech and Language Pathologists in APE
In this episode, Amanda Young from Cal State Long Beach leads a conversation with Lanita Yarborough, a bilingual speech-language pathologist and assistant professor at Texas Christian University, about the practical and ethical dimensions of collaboration between speech-language pathologists…
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Fear and Teaching Disabled Children in Physical Education: A Conversation with Dr. Fabián Arroyo-Rojas
In this episode of the What's New in APE podcast, we dive into a topic that is rarely named out loud in PE and APE: fear. Drawing on a recent qualitative study by Dr. Fabian Arroyo-Rojas (Hofstra University) and his co-author Dr. Justin Haegele (Old Dominion University), our conversation explored...
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Unified PE and Sport: What the research says
In this episode of What’s New in Adapted Physical Education, we had a conversation with Ballie Ollila, a doctoral student at Old Dominion University, about her research examining Unified Physical Education and Unified Sports programs. Her systematic review, “Special Olympics’ UnifiedSports and...
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Co-Producing Adapted PE: Insights from Dr. Ally Keene
In this episode, we talked with Dr. Ally Keene, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Elizabeth City State University, about her journey into Adapted Physical Education (APE) and her dissertation on co-producing resources with blind young adults. Her dissertation centered on co-production, a...
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Dr. Lauren Lieberman and the Camp Abilities Movement
In this episode of What's New in APE, Dr. Lauren Lieberman joins the CSLUB scholars and professors (Dr. Lavay, Young, and Bittner) to discuss her remarkable career and lifelong dedication to promoting inclusive physical activity. From her early experiences at Perkins School for the Blind to her...
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Dr. Lauren Lieberman and the Camp Abilities Movement
In this episode of What's New in APE, Dr. Lauren Lieberman joins the CSLUB scholars and professors (Dr. Lavay, Young, and Bittner) to discuss her remarkable career and lifelong dedication to promoting inclusive physical activity. From her early experiences at Perkins School for the Blind to her...
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Legal Analysis: Adapted Physical Education and the Law
In this exciting episode of What's New in APE, Scott McNamara is joined by co-authors Dr. Wesley Wilson and David Woo to unpack their recent article examining the legal interpretation of adapted physical education (APE) under U.S. law. Together, they explore how the Individuals with Disabilities...
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Dr. Kristi Roth’s Journey: Elevating Adapted PE Through Evidence and Advocacy
The What’s New in Adapted Physical Education podcast kicks off its 10th season with a very special episode with Special Guest hosts Dr. Barry Lavay and Dr. Melissa Bittner (CSU-Long Beach), who are joined by Dr. Kristi Roth, full professor at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and…
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Reflections from APE OSEP Scholars: The Critical Role of OSEP in Training Quality APE Teachers
Welcome to a new episode of What's New in APE! As many listeners know, there is a nationwide shortage of highly qualified APE teachers who are prepared to meet the diverse needs of these students. This is where the importance of targeted federal funding, such as that provided by the U.S.…
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Action Research in APE with Dr. David Adams
In this episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education, we sit down with Dr. David Adams from Humboldt University. Dr. Adams, a graduate of Texas Woman's University, shares his journey from working at an Autism Center to leading a federally funded APE program at Humboldt. He then dives into...
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Adapted Health Education: A discussion with Dr. Maria Lepore-Stevens
In this episode, Dr. Maria Lepore-Stevens, from Rowan University, shares how she’s expanding health education within the realm of disability. In this discussion, we explore the concept of "adapted" health education in relation to teaching health education and students with disabilities. Dr....
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APE Professional’s Journey: Words of Wisdom and Insight from Dr. Terry Rizzo
Welcome to the latest episode of "What's New in Adapted Physical Education," where we delve into the world of Adapted Physical Education (APE) through engaging conversations with professionals shaping the field. In this episode, Drs. Barry Lavay and Melissa Bittner (CSLUB) sit down with Dr. Terry...
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Engaging Parents in Adapted Physical Education: Insights from Dr. Adam Forbes
Welcome back to another exciting episode of What's New in Adapted Physical Education (APE) where we sat down with Dr. Adam Forbes, a new faculty member at Norfolk State University, to discuss his insights and research on parental perceptions of APE and the critical role parents play in enhancing...
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Just Adapt It: Innovating APE with Matt Barker
In this special episode of What's New in APE, Special Guest host Dr. Barry Lavay (CSU-Long Beach) is joined by APE graduate scholars Greg and Kendall to interview Matt Barker, a veteran APE teacher from Fairfax County, Virginia. Together, they delve into Matt’s journey into APE, his innovative...
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Creating Assistive Technology in APE with Nicole McCoy
Welcome back to What's New in Adapted Physical Education, where we shine a light on trailblazers in the field of adapted physical education (APE). In this episode, we interview Nicole McCoy (@NMcCoy_APE ), an APE teacher in Lancaster, Pennsylvania about how she has transformed her teaching by...
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Physical Activity for All Disabled Persons: A Conversation with Dr. Nicole Kirk
In the latest episode of What's New in APE, we interviewed Dr. Nicole Kirk, an assistant professor at the University of Georgia, about their journey and research in Adapted Physical Education (APE). Dr. Kirk shared how they initially stumbled into APE through their background in judo and theater…
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Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice: An Interview with Brad Weiner
We’re excited to launch a brand-new season of What’s New in Adapted Physical Education (APE) with a fresh, research-to-practice focus. Starting with this season, we’ll be releasing episodes every two weeks, each centered on in-depth topics that spotlight how research can directly support and...
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What's New in APE Reformatting and Update
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…
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The APE field through the eyes of a podcaster and teacher: An interview with Chris Ahrens
This podcast episode features an interview of Chris Ahrens of the San Diego Unified School District. After graduating from SUNY Brockport with a degree in physical education and completing a master’s program on an OSEP grant, he has spent the last 15 years working in various positions in the San...
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NCPEID Collaborative April 2024: Concerns & Considerations for the Field of APE
This episode featured a discussion between three emeritus professors in the APE space on the past, present, and future of APE. Dr. Garth Tymeson worked as a professor of APE at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. Dr. Dale Ulrich is a retired professor from the University of Michigan that...
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APE Professional’s Journey: Words of Wisdom and Insight with Dr. Ron French
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...
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Behavioral Approaches and Interventions in Physical Education
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...
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February 2024 NCPEID Collaborative APE Doctoral Programs
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...
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January 2024: NCPEID Collaborative APE Master Programs
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...
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Parents' Views and Perspectives on the Importance of Adapted Physical Education
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...
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December 2023 NCPEID Collaborative: Working with Paraprofessionals in APE
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...
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Fit Families: Providing Information and Skills to Parents of Children with Disabilities
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...
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October 2023 NCPEID Collaborative: "What I learned in my first year of teaching"
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…
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Dismantling Ableism in Physical Activity Context: A Conversation with Dr. David Howe
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...
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Self-Efficacy of PE Teachers to Work with Children with Disabilities
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...
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NCPEID 2023 September Collaborative: Parenting, Professionalism, and Hot Topics in APE
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...
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Journey of an APE Professional: An Interview with Dr. Lisa Silliman-French
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...
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NAPEC52: A Preview of the 52nd NAPEC Conference
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...
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Para Report Cards on Physical Activity and Health Around the Globe: A Conversation with Dr. Kwok Ng
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...
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NCPEID 2023 APE August Collaborative: Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
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…
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Disability Sports Coaching and Infusing Disability into Coaching Pedagogy:
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...
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Remembering Eli Wolff- A Pioneer in Disability Sport
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...
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NCPEID May APE Collaborative: Top Teaching Tips from SHAPE APE Teachers of the Year
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...
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Best in the Business-APE Master Scholars Interview their Practicum Mentors about Best Practices
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...
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Adapted Aquatics Benefits and Considerations: An Interview with Dr. Monica Lepore
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...
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NCPEID APE April Collaborative: APE Interview Tips
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...
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Talking Adapted PE: A New APE Podcast
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...
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NCPEID February Collaborative: APAQ Board & Hot Topics in APE
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...
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UDL & Adapted Physical Education: A Conversation w Michelle Grenier
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.…
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An Interview with Dr. Brett Smith- Pioneer in APA, Qualitative Research & Co-Production
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...
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NCPEID January Collaborative: APENS + The Certified APE Teacher
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.…
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