J.D. Hughes, 2004-05 Georgia Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, is Author of No Standing Around in My Gym: Creative Lesson Plans, Games, and Teaching Tips for Elementary Physical Education (Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc., 2002), PE2theMax: Maximize Skills, Participation, Teamwork and Fun (Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc., 2005), PE2theMax II: Stepping up the “Game” in Physical Education (2008), The Best of No Standing Around in My Gym, PE2theMax I & II DVD’s (2009), and PE²: Double the Physical + Double the Education = Double the Fun (2011).

J.D. has taught elementary physical education since 1995 in Douglas County, GA. His previous experiences and superior program proved invaluable experience in setting up exemplary programs at various new schools... read more

About J.D. Hughes

J.D. Hughes, 2004-05 Georgia Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, is Author of No Standing Around in My Gym: Creative Lesson Plans, Games, and Teaching Tips for Elementary Physical Education (Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc., 2002), PE2theMax: Maximize Skills, Participation, Teamwork and Fun (Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc., 2005), PE2theMax II: Stepping up the “Game” in Physical Education (2008), The Best of No Standing Around in My Gym, PE2theMax I & II DVD’s (2009), and PE²: Double the Physical + Double the Education = Double the Fun (2011).

J.D. has taught elementary physical education since 1995 in Douglas County, GA. His previous experiences and superior program proved invaluable experience in setting up exemplary programs at various new schools. J.D. provides a challenging yet developmentally appropriate physical learning environment striving for motor skill development, physical fitness and cognitive awareness as recognized by NASPE standards. He goes beyond the call of duty by working with students and families to promote physical fitness before and after school hours through F.I.T.T. Club and Roadrunner’s Club. He promotes a healthy lifestyle by serving as a model and talking to students and parents, also serving as a cooperating teacher and mentor for local colleges. He is a National Board Certified Teacher (2001), holds a Master’s and Education Specialist’s degree. J.D. also provides staff development to local school districts, conducts conference presentations and workshops all over the nation. He is passionate, constantly striving to look for new ways to improve his teaching, to share his practice, and strengthen the teaching profession. J.D. is on the advisory board for the Best Practices and the 3-5 Lesson Plans area of P.E. Central.

J.D. Hughes: Upcoming Events

04/10/2013	Jacksonville State University Address: 700 Pelham Rd N, Jacksonville, AL 36265 Phone: (256) 782-5781
04/12/2013	University of Wisconsin-River Falls Address: 410 S 3rd St, River Falls, WI 54022

J.D. Hughes: Exclusive Offers