A monthly podcast featuring teachers and voices from the Adapted Physical Education world sharing the latest happenings in our space, hosted by @chrisahrens

Joined January 2024
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Incredibly honored to be the @SHAPEAmerica Western District Adapted PE teacher of the year. Congrats to my fellow honorees. I'm looking forward to connecting and learning from each of you!
We are proud to announce our 2026 Adapted Physical Education District Teachers of the Year‼️ Central: Tyler Hetland - Fargo, ND Midwest: Korey Kleinhans - Oshkosh, WI Southern: Sharon Gregory - Stanardsville, VA Western: Chris Ahrens - San Diego, CA
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Just finished this episode in which @chrisahrens interviews @AlBocian it’s a tight interview, covering a lot of ground in a little time. My #1 Takeaway: 1. Expose all students to games that were designed for those with disabilities, it’s inclusive and the games are engaging!
Check out Episode 23 with the awesome Alex Bocian @AlBocian. This was a really fun conversation! soundcloud.com/chris-ahrens-…
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Great to hear from someone who approaches #AdaptedPE from a different angle like @Coach_J_Porter His passion for building strength and fitness in all students shines through in this episode. “PVC pipe” as the #1 item to have for class was not on my bingo card!
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Curious if any teachers out there have used iOS shortcuts to automate parts of their professional life? I recently found one that I tailored to be a note completed by me after class regarding what was taught. Each entry is added to the same note and they're all in one spot
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If you are interested in how I teach my APE classes check it out! Thank you Chris for the opportunity! – at Alpharetta, GA
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I really enjoyed this episode. I've noticed the last year I've been very reflective on the environments I create. I still believe a Unified, integrated, or inclusive model can be positive but it requires more nuance than we generally give it.
🎙️New episode! We chat w/ Doctoral Student Bailey Ollila (Old Dominion Univ) about her recent paper on Unified PE & Sports. More specifically, we dig into: 🔹 Policy implications + Research gaps 🔹 How “unified” spaces can still reinforce inequality tinyurl.com/3uv5dfpn
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Replying to @TalkingAPEPod
Thanks @chrisahrens for inviting me to be a guest. It was my first podcast so I was a little nervous but had a blast chatting #APE w you!
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I am excited to talk about what my students Can Do!
Excited to announce that we have scheduled Alex Bocian, @AlBocian and Josh Porter, @Coach_J_Porter as upcoming guests on the podcast. Can't wait to share with you all!
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Playing around with visuals that can fit in my pocket. How are they feeling on one side and a PE version of a core 40 board that I worked on with an SLP. It is double sided and on terra slate paper which is waterproof and can't be ripped. I think I'll do more visuals this size
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You all inspired me to push on & start a version 2.0 of the "Hierarchy of Challenge" As pointed out, there are a lot of gyms in which students start at Lvl 3 & then jump to Lvl 8, hoping this can be a resource of support so all students can learn and grow. Feedback welcome
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Onto the World Cup FINAL! 🇺🇸
🚨FINALS BOUND!🚨 With the win, #UScpWNT secures a spot in the @ifcpf Women's World Cup final for the second consecutive tournament! It'll be a rematch of the 2022 final against Australia, a 4-2 U.S. win. The reigning champs defend their title tomorrow at 8:30 am ET live on IFCPF YouTube.
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Phys Ed/APE teachers, I’m looking to follow some excellent secondary teachers (middle and high school) any suggestions?
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My aim for this school year is to post an #AdaptedPE Newsletter every Monday we are in school. Check out the first one below featuring @LongviewAPE and @TalkingAPEPod! What sort if things would you like to see in a APE newsletter? justadaptit.com/2024/08/12/a…
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Appreciate the takeaways for those looking to move towards a more Unified approach: 1. Greet all students 2. Use peer buddies 3. Communicate with the TA and/or Sp Ed teacher Three elements any PE/APE teacher could implement week 1.
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I took the Summer off from the @TalkingAPEPod but am back with episode 19! Dr. Marty Block from UVA joined the show to discuss teachers seeking out research and we also touch on inclusion. Enjoy! justadaptit.com/podcast/epis…
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It was an honor to be a part of this historic day! @MCKINNEYJOSH9 was the best to have ever done it and his records will be in place for years to come. No one more deserving to be the first!
A trailblazer for all @ussoccer_ENT athletes! Cerebral Palsy National Team Legend and Paralympian Josh Mckinney was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in May as the first member of the extended national teams to earn the honor. Follow him through the experience ⤵️
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It’s really so cool @ussoccer is doing this 🇺🇸
It’s almost here 🤩 Watch the #USdeafWNT, presented by @VW, live on @truTV, @streamonmax, and the Telemundo app! >> ussoc.cr/deafWNTvsAUS
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