Dr. Scott McNamara is an assistant professor at the University of New Hampshire who teaches physical education and adapted physical education (APE) courses. Dr. McNamara is originally from Detroit, Michigan, and has experience as both an adapted physical educator and special educator. Dr. McNamara has developed the “What’s New in APE” podcast which provides insight into the profession through interviews with panels of APE professionals. The podcast provides easily accessible updates and best practices regarding the APE profession. Dr. McNamara received his Ph.D. from Texas Woman’s University, where he examined how to use podcasts to impact special education administrators’ understanding of APE. Utilizing a diverse array of research methodologies, particularly qualitative and survey research, Dr. McNamara is committed to understanding how to provide higher-quality physical education services to disabled children. More specifically, his research interests include knowledge translation of best APE practices, development of research-informed programs to disseminate information about APE, and how a host of important groups (e.g., parents, school administrators) can facilitate access to quality physical education and APE services for disabled children. Along these lines of inquiry, Dr. McNamara has authored/co-authored over 55 peer-reviewed publications, received $1.32 million in grant funding, and presented over 90 referred presentations to local, regional, national, and international audiences. Dr. McNamara is also the coordinator for the fully funded graduate program in Adapted Physical Education, which is a 1 year-long program that prepares students to instruct and assess disabled children.
