Jeffrey Gehris
Biography
Jeffrey S. Gehris, PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology. He instructs courses in the BS in kinesiology degree focused on physical activity and public health. Dr. Gehris's research interests focus on the role of movement experiences in human health and well-being, including the area of trauma-informed practice.
Education
- PhD, Kinesiology, Temple University
- MEd, Physical Education, Temple University
- BS, Accounting, Villanova University
Courses Taught
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Number |
Name |
Level |
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KINS 1201 |
Introduction to Kinesiology in Public Health |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 2204 |
Motor Behavior |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 2501 |
Physical Activity Across the Lifespan |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 3101 |
Historical and Philosophical Dimensions of Physical Activity |
Undergraduate |
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KINS 4501 |
Program Planning and Leading Physical Activity and Fitness |
Undergraduate |
Selected Publications
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Gehris, J.S., Simpson, A.C., Baert, H., Robinson, L.E., MacDonald, M., Clements, R., Logan, S., & Schneider, S. (2018). Resource to Share with Parents: Helping Your Child Develop Physical Literacy. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 89(6), pp. 50-59. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2018.1478559
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Whitaker, R.C. & Gehris, J.S. (2015). Increasing Movement to Promote Health and Learning in Early Childhood. NAM Perspectives, 5(4). doi: 10.31478/201504g
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Gehris, J.S., Gooze, R.A., & Whitaker, R.C. (2015). Teachers' perceptions about children's movement and learning in early childhood education programmes. Child Care Health Dev, 41(1), pp. 122-131. England. doi: 10.1111/cch.12136
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Gehris, J.S. (2014). It's About the Relationships. Journal of Physical Education Recreation & Dance, 85(5), pp. 5-7. doi: 10.1080/07303084.2014.897564
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Gehris, J., Myers, E., & Whitaker, R. (2012). Physical activity levels during adventure-physical education lessons. European Physical Education Review, 18(2), pp. 245-257. doi: 10.1177/1356336X12440365
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Gehris, J.S., Gooze, R.A., & Whitaker, R.C. (2012). Perceptions of Head Start Teachers About Children's Physical Activity. RESEARCH QUARTERLY for EXERCISE and SPORT, 83, pp. A96-A96. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
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Gehris, J., Kress, J., & Swalm, R. (2010). Students' views on physical development and physical self-concept in adventure-physical education. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 29(2), pp. 146-166. doi: 10.1123/jtpe.29.2.146