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The PE Huddle Welcomes Back Dr. Robert Pangrazi—This Time as Our Guest!

About the Webinar:

Speakers: Dr. Aaron Beighle and Dr. Robert Pangrazi
Date: Tuesday, October 14th 2025
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm CDT

Webinar Description:

If you know physical education, you know Bob Pangrazi. For decades, he has shaped the way teachers approach PE, blending research, practice, and passion into a legacy that reaches every corner of our field. This Huddle is different—Bob isn’t the host, he’s the guest. All aspects of physical education are on the table: from timeless teaching wisdom to today’s challenges, and most importantly, Bob’s take on where PE is heading. Expect candid insights, stories that inspire, and a forward-looking conversation you won’t want to miss.

Join us for a special Huddle that honors the past, challenges the present, and dares us to imagine the future of PE—through the voice of one of its greatest leaders.

Webinar Speakers:

Bob Pangrazi

Dr. Robert Pangrazi

Dr. Robert Pangrazi is a Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University and an Educational Consultant for Gopher Sport. Dr. Pangrazi has been in the education field over 50 years. He began his career as a 5th grade teacher and was an ASU professor of physical education for 32 years. Pangrazi has published over 60 textbooks and 100 research and professional articles. He has been an invited speaker at nearly 500 national and international conferences.

About Dr. Aaron Beighle:

Aaron

Dr. Aaron Beighle

Dr. Aaron Beighle (beat-lee) is an internationally recognized expert on physical education and school-based physical activity promotion at the University of Kentucky. With extensive global experience, Aaron regularly collaborates with schools seeking to elevate their P-12 physical education and physical activity promotion efforts. He has written more than 100 research-based and practical articles as well as six books, most notably Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children, now in its 20th edition. He also contributes extensively to Dynamic PE ASAP (dynamicpeasap.com), a leading resource for evidence-based physical education and activity promotion.

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