Gina McNeese

Instructor

Education

• M.S. Physical Education
• B.S. Physical Education and Health

Courses Taught

• Health and P.E. Methods K-9
• Creative Movement K-4 and K-9
• Secondary Health Methods
• Gymnastics I
• Swimming I
• Lifetime Wellness Lecture
• Lifetime Wellness Lab
• Motor Development
• Horace Mann Lab School K-6 Physical Education Observation/Practicum

Academic Interests

• Research and Grant opportunities involving youth health and fitness as well as creative teaching techniques and Brain Based Learning and Movement Techniques.

Scholarly Activity

• Multiple presentations on Game/Movement and Brain development and Motor skill acquisition in children as well as presentations on Health concepts and Health game activities for K-12. Present locally and at State – Central District and National Conventions.

Other Professional Experiences

• Lead students in practicum experiences at Horace Mann and at schools in the surrounding area.
• Conduct CPR/First Aid/Lifeguard Training and Water Safety workshops for participants from Missouri, Iowa and Northwest Missouri State University

Other

• Teach multiple church youth groups and involved in community improvement and building projects.
• Leader in summer youth programs and  swimming lessons and community clean-up projects