What's New In Adapted Physical Education

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 APE, overcoming language barriers, and the importance of research for the adapted field. Dr. Martin Block, editor of Palaestra, is the Program Director of Kinesiology for Individuals with Disabilities at the University of Virginia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 1990. He has also served as past president of the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) and past president of the National Consortium of Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID). Dr. Jeffrey Martin, editor of APAQ, is a professor at Wayne State University. He received his Ph.D. in exercise and sport psychology in 1992 from the Universi