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Physical and health education teacher education (PHETE) majors presented to Catholic Diocese K-8 physical education teachers on Thursday, March 8.  The presentation, entitled “Addressing Special Needs in Physical Education” provided useful strategies and interventions for physical educators to consider for a wide range of K-12 students.  Student presenters included Kate Boutet ᾿18, Matt Chase ᾿18, Melanie Linsmair ᾿19, Amber Schiele ᾿18 and Kaley Vazquez-Regan ᾿18. Several alumni were on hand including Nate Longbine ᾿17, Jon Fiegl ᾿07, Robert Duggan ᾿09, Brandon Bratek 16, and James Luppens ᾿16.  The experience provided PHETE majors and program faculty the opportunity to share new ideas with more than 15 physical education professionals from the Western New York area.  Lauren Cavanaugh, PhD, assistant professor of kinesiology, and Clancy Seymour, EdD, assistant professor of kinesiology and director of Physical and Health Education led the group of Canisius students.

Submitted by: Clancy Seymour, EdD, assistant professor/director of Physical and Health Education Teacher Education