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Year of Appointment
2007
Education
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In progress,
Ph.D. in Kinesiology with specialization in Adapted Physical Education &
Special Education, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX
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1999, MS in
Kinesiology with specialization in Adapted Physical Education, Texas Woman’s
University
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1995, BS in
Physical Education with specialization in Exercise Science, Slippery Rock
University
Professional Experience
- 1996 –
Present: Adapted Physical Educator & Autism Support Specialist,
Denton Independent School District, Denton TX
- 2007 –
Present: Adjunct faculty, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s
University, Denton, TX
- 2001 –
Present: Independent Adapted Physical Education Consultant
- 2004 – 2006:
Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of Kinesiology, University of North Texas,
Denton, Texas
- 2005 – 2005:
Instructional Assistant, Dept. of Kinesiology, Texas Woman’s
University, Denton, TX
Research/Teaching Interests
- Pedagogy
- Adapted
Physical Education
- Physical and
Motor Performance of Individuals with Autism
Recent Presentations/Workshops
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Columna, L.,
Trocki-Ables, P., Bowerman, S. (November 2007). Cooking up Success
in the Gym: Recipes for Developmentally Appropriate Movement.
Presented at: 36th National Adapted Physical Education
Conference, San Francisco, CA
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Trocki-Ables, P.
(October 2007). Teacher Tested … All Ages Approved: Games &
Activities that Promote Physical and Motor Development. Presented
at: Ennis Independent School District, Ennis, TX
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Trocki-Ables, P.
(September 2007). Teach Me to Play … But Please Don’t Hold My
Hand. Presented at: 16th Annual State Autism Conference,
Corpus Christi, TX
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Trocki-Ables, P.
(January 2006). Physical Education for Every “Body:” Adapted
Physical Education for the Elementary and Secondary Level.
Presented at: Region 2 Education Service Center, Corpus Christi, TX
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Trocki-Ables, P.
(September 2005). Assessing Children and Writing Effective Lesson
Plans. Presented at: University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Classes Teaching
- KINS 1583:
Foundations of Assessment in Kinesiology
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