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.