Action Research in APE with Dr. David Adams

About this episode

Dr. David Adams discusses action research in adapted physical education and its impact on teaching practices.

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 his passion for action-based research, explaining how it empowers teachers to systematically meet the diverse needs of their students. We explore his latest publication, Implementing Action Research in Physical Education: A Guide for Physical Educators, and unpack the six critical teaching behaviors that form the foundation of action research—observation, data collection, designing and implementing interventions, analyzing data, reporting data, and reflecting on data. Dr. Adams discusses how these strategies enhance student outcomes, improve IEP meetings, and elevate the professionalism of APE teachers. In addition, he delves into barriers that can deter using action based research in their practices. Tune in to learn how evidence-based methods can bridge the gap between research and practical application in APE!

People in this episode

Guest: Dr David Adams

Topics covered

• action research
• adapted physical education
• teacher empowerment
• student outcomes
• IEP meetings

Keywords

• Humboldt University
• Texas Woman's University
• evidence-based methods
• critical teaching behaviors

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Implementing Action Research in Physical Education: A Guide for Physical Educators

Books & works: Action Research in APE, What's New in Adapted Physical Education, Implementing Action Research in Physical Education: A Guide for Physical Educators

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