Episode 43: Episode 43: Skills Themes are the Model

A-Z Health and PE Presented by NYS AHPERD · May 5, 2026 · 52m

In today’s episode we have a treasured guest from the PE Profession. Dr. George Graham began his career teaching and coaching in the public schools of California and Oregon and also served on the faculties of the University of Georgia and the University of South Carolina. In 2007, Dr. Graham was inducted into the NASPE Hall of Fame. Dr. Graham is best known for his work in the development of the Skill Themes Model focused on teaching elementary school aged children. The skill themes approach became a foundation for many elementary physical education curricula. The model centered on locomotor…