A monthly podcast featuring teachers and voices from the Adapted Physical Education world sharing the latest happenings in our space, hosted by @chrisahrens
Joined January 2024
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NEW EPISODE - 2026 SHAPE America Southern District ToY, Sharon Gregory joined the show to talk about her remarkable 40 year career! justadaptit.com/podcast/epis…
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30 Dec 2025
About to go live! Watch here - youtube.com/live/u2RfemmWmh4…
30 Dec 2025
Going live with guest @chrisahrens (who also is the host of the @TalkingAPEPod ) in about 40 minutes! @JenHeebink hosts! Catch it here#physed #adaptedpe
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19 Dec 2025
Congrats to all of these fantastic teachers!
17 Dec 2025
We are proud to announce our 2026 Adapted Physical Education District Teachers of the Year‼️
Central:
Tyler Hetland - Fargo, ND
Midwest:
Korey Kleinhans - Oshkosh, WI
Southern:
Sharon Gregory - Stanardsville, VA
Western:
Chris Ahrens - San Diego, CA
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19 Dec 2025
Check out our host on another podcast!
18 Dec 2025
Mark your Calendars for 12/30/25! Newly announced ‘26 @SHAPEAmerica Western District #adaptedpe teacher, @chrisahrens will be joining us as we close up the year for ep 10 of the @heartbeatsofape podcast hosted by 2022 @SHAPEAmerica National APE TOY @JenHeebink . #physed
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17 Dec 2025
Incredibly honored to be the @SHAPEAmerica Western District Adapted PE teacher of the year. Congrats to my fellow honorees. I'm looking forward to connecting and learning from each of you!
17 Dec 2025
We are proud to announce our 2026 Adapted Physical Education District Teachers of the Year‼️
Central:
Tyler Hetland - Fargo, ND
Midwest:
Korey Kleinhans - Oshkosh, WI
Southern:
Sharon Gregory - Stanardsville, VA
Western:
Chris Ahrens - San Diego, CA
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If you want to learn more about Josh's work check out episode 24 of the show!
15 Dec 2025
Two fabulous peer mentors who do an incredible job supporting their friends 💪
With our crazy schedule, today was their last day this semester—and they went out strong with a student-led workout they created themselves.
Proud of their leadership, creativity, and heart 👏
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11 Dec 2025
Just finished this episode in which @chrisahrens interviews @AlBocian it’s a tight interview, covering a lot of ground in a little time.
My #1 Takeaway:
1. Expose all students to games that were designed for those with disabilities, it’s inclusive and the games are engaging!
1 Dec 2025
Check out Episode 23 with the awesome Alex Bocian @AlBocian. This was a really fun conversation! soundcloud.com/chris-ahrens-…
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15 Dec 2025
Great to hear from someone who approaches #AdaptedPE from a different angle like @Coach_J_Porter
His passion for building strength and fitness in all students shines through in this episode.
“PVC pipe” as the #1 item to have for class was not on my bingo card!
8 Dec 2025
Episode 24 with the fantastic Josh Porter @Coach_J_Porter just dropped on justadaptit.com. Check it out! justadaptit.com/podcast/epis…
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9 Dec 2025
Curious if any teachers out there have used iOS shortcuts to automate parts of their professional life? I recently found one that I tailored to be a note completed by me after class regarding what was taught. Each entry is added to the same note and they're all in one spot
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8 Dec 2025
If you are interested in how I teach my APE classes check it out! Thank you Chris for the opportunity!
8 Dec 2025
Episode 24 with the fantastic Josh Porter @Coach_J_Porter just dropped on justadaptit.com. Check it out! justadaptit.com/podcast/epis…
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8 Dec 2025
Episode 24 with the fantastic Josh Porter @Coach_J_Porter just dropped on justadaptit.com. Check it out! justadaptit.com/podcast/epis…
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2 Dec 2025
Consider giving to Josh! He will be the next episode of the show coming out next week and he tells us about this fantastic program!
2 Dec 2025
On this #GivingTuesday if you would like to donate to some amazing strength athletes with disabilities please follow the link! secure.givelively.org/donate…
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2 Dec 2025
I really enjoyed this episode. I've noticed the last year I've been very reflective on the environments I create. I still believe a Unified, integrated, or inclusive model can be positive but it requires more nuance than we generally give it.
12 Nov 2025
🎙️New episode! We chat w/ Doctoral Student Bailey Ollila (Old Dominion Univ) about her recent paper on Unified PE & Sports. More specifically, we dig into:
🔹 Policy implications Research gaps
🔹 How “unified” spaces can still reinforce inequality
tinyurl.com/3uv5dfpn
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2 Dec 2025
Thanks @chrisahrens for inviting me to be a guest. It was my first podcast so I was a little nervous but had a blast chatting #APE w you!
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1 Dec 2025
Check out Episode 23 with the awesome Alex Bocian @AlBocian. This was a really fun conversation! soundcloud.com/chris-ahrens-…
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19 Nov 2025
Took a minute to get them edited but the @AlBocian episode drops later this week and @Coach_J_Porter will come out early December!
2 Oct 2025
Excited to announce that we have scheduled Alex Bocian, @AlBocian and Josh Porter, @Coach_J_Porter as upcoming guests on the podcast. Can't wait to share with you all!
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3 Oct 2025
I am excited to talk about what my students Can Do!
2 Oct 2025
Excited to announce that we have scheduled Alex Bocian, @AlBocian and Josh Porter, @Coach_J_Porter as upcoming guests on the podcast. Can't wait to share with you all!
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2 Oct 2025
Excited to announce that we have scheduled Alex Bocian, @AlBocian and Josh Porter, @Coach_J_Porter as upcoming guests on the podcast. Can't wait to share with you all!
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2 Oct 2025
Playing around with visuals that can fit in my pocket. How are they feeling on one side and a PE version of a core 40 board that I worked on with an SLP. It is double sided and on terra slate paper which is waterproof and can't be ripped. I think I'll do more visuals this size
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We're back! It has been quite some time but Episode 22 is out with Drs. Amanda Young and Melissa Bittner to discuss @CSULB_APE one day workshop on Nov. 7. justadaptit.com/podcast/epis…
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