J. D. Hughes
J. D. Hughes has been a physical education specialist since 1995. He has authored 6 physical education books and developed, designed and modified all of the material presented. The games and activities shared are classroom-tested and used successfully with children ages 4 to 14. Participants will learn tons of all-inclusive, fun activities to help minimize discipline problems and maximize participation to ensure that every child is provided with numerous opportunities to succeed. JD puts a focused emphasis on movement education; lessons that promote fitness- and sport-related skills, communication, cooperation, personal responsibility, and activities that encourage brainstorming and critical thinking. Come prepared to move, get re-energized and most importantly……have FUN!
J. D.'s Bio
Education: Kennesaw State, State University of West Georgia (Masters, Ed.S)
Certification: National Board Certified- Physical Education: Early/Middle Childhood
Teaching Experience: 24+ years (Elementary)
Presentation Experience: 16 years
Published Books:
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No Standing Around in My Gym: Creative Lesson Plans, Games, and Teaching Tips for Elementary Physical Education (2002)
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PE2theMax: Maximize Skills, Participation, Teamwork and Fun (2005)
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PE2theMax II: Stepping up the “Game” in Physical Education (2008)
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The Best of No Standing Around in My Gym, PE2theMax Volumes 1 & 2 DVD’s (2009)
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PE²: Double the Physical + Double the Education = Double the Fun (2011) and
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The Best of PE² and HyPEd Up Volumes 3 & 4 DVD’s (2013).
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HyPEd Up: Taking Physical Education Games to the Next Level (2017)
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HyPEd Up II: Physical Education Games to the Max (2019)
Awards/Accomplishments:
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Outstanding Specialist in Ed. Student in Physical Education at State Univ. of West Ga, 1999
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Outstanding Cooperating Teacher in Physical Education at State Univ. of West Ga, 2000
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Bright Star Elementary Teacher of the Year, August of 2001-2002 school year
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Named honorable mention in USA TODAY’S 2003 All-USA Teacher Team program, 2003
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Georgia Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year (GAHPERD), 2004-2005
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GAHPERD Acknowledgement Award, 2012
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Share the Wealth Puckett-Merriman Physical Education Professional Award recipient, 2013
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Mirror Lake Elementary Teacher of the Year, May of 2013-2014 school year
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Georgia Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year (GAHPERD), 2014-2015
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Southern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year (SDAHPERD), 2015
Potential Workshop Topics:
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No Standing Around in My Gym: Lesson Plans, games, and teaching tips for physical education
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PE2theMax: Maximize Skills, Participation, Teamwork, and Fun
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PE2theMax II: Stepping up the “Game” in Physical Education; PE²: Double the Physical + Double the Education = Double the Fun
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HyPEd Up! Taking Physical Education Games to the Next Level
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Welcome to Let's Dance! Come Bust some Moves with J.D. Hughes
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