MAHPERD "Voices From The field"
MAHPERD "Voices From The field"
Podcast Description
In this podcast, you will hear from educators and professionals in the field sharing their insights and experiences in the HPE (Health Physical Education) and allied fields. I hope you find this podcast informative, and inspiring. Learn about best practices and tools that you can implement in your teaching practice. We want to know not only what you do, but also the action steps you took to get you where you are. The Status Quo is not in our vocabulary folks, my guests are leaders in the field who are taking action to make an impact in their respective fields. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show email [email protected]"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got" Henry Ford
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes in HPE including experiential learning, peer mentoring in mental health, innovative assessment strategies, trauma-informed practices, and the promotion of inclusivity in physical education. Notable episodes feature topics like Dr. Jenny Linker’s 'Let’s Move in Homeschool' initiative and Jill Foley’s peer leadership program aimed at middle schoolers.
In this podcast, you will hear from educators and professionals in the field sharing their insights and experiences in the HPE (Health Physical Education) and allied fields. I hope you find this podcast informative, and inspiring. Learn about best practices and tools that you can implement in your teaching practice. We want to know not only what you do, but also the action steps you took to get you where you are. The Status Quo is not in our vocabulary folks, my guests are leaders in the field who are taking action to make an impact in their respective fields. If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show email [email protected]
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” Henry Ford
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We sit down with Greg Austin to talk about what happens when you lower barriers, build the right supports, and still train for real strength, real skills, and real progress for neurodivergent athletes.
Greg shares his family’s story, including raising their son Lucas and realizing how few high-quality fitness options existed beyond seasonal sports or short-term activities. From there, we dig into what makes Inclusive Fitness different: year-round coaching, sensory-friendly spaces, and professional standards that mirror what many neurotypical adults expect from gyms and personal training. We also get specific about what “data-driven” means in practice, from detailed intake and assessment to tracking outcomes that include not just strength and endurance, but engagement, self-direction, choice making, communication supports, and the prompts that actually help an athlete succeed.
The biggest takeaway is simple but challenging: presume competence. Greg explains why meeting someone where they are does not mean lowering the bar, and why functional strength training is a life skill that supports independence, confidence, and quality of life for decades. You’ll also hear powerful transformation stories plus ways families, educators, and community members can get involved through referrals, scholarships, and events like local 5Ks.
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