Aaron Beighle

Professor, University of Kentucky

Dr. Aaron Beighle is an internationally recognized scholar of physical education and school-based physical activity promotion at the University of Kentucky. Beighle regularly collaborates with schools and organizations interested in maximizing the role of physical education and physical activity to create an active culture for well-being. He presents nationally and internationally on strategies for extending the impact of movement to address the physical, mental, cognitive and social needs of students as well as school communities. He has written more than 100 research-based and practical articles as well as six books, most notably Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children 19e. Aaron recently contributed to make the widely used lessons plans for this book available via dynamicpeasap.com. Beighle holds a steadfast commitment to helping physical education programs guide ALL students on a journey that makes physical activity a meaningful part of their lives