Justin Cresser

MYP Physical and Health Education Teacher, International School of Uganda

After completing my Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology at the University of Guelph in Canada, I entered the world of Soccer Coaching where I spent several years mastering my role as a Youth Development Coach. At the same time, I spent a great deal of time trying to establish myself as a Soccer-Specific Strength and Conditioning Coach. My focus had been on bridging the gap between technical training and conditioning. My last position before leaving Canada was as a Kinesiology Lecturer and Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Toronto. My focus now is on teaching Physical Education and coaching High School Sports. I currently teach MYP PHE at the International School of Uganda, in addition to coaching Track and Field and Soccer. I am also the Personal Project Coordinator.

Upcoming Presentations

Using a Duathlon Competition to Teach Knowledge and Skills Relevant to Sports Nutrition and Training to Improve Athletic Performance

This presentation highlights the benefits and challenges of using such a model to teach well-established units in the curriculum.

Bringing Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices to The Physical and Health Education Classroom

This session will focus on how we can bring Culturally responsive teaching to the Physical and Health Education classroom.

Past Presentations

Using Student Feedback and Voice to Improve Teaching Methods and Creating a More Inclusive Learning Environment

Our roles as teachers should be as facilitators, who guide learning, instead of dictating how things should be done. We want to develop proactive and inquisitive learners who have strong critical thinking skills. The importance of developing a student-centered classroom where students have a voice and where their input is valued is a key part of this process.

Strategies and Teaching Techniques to Promote DEI in Physical and Health Education

The presentation will be an interactive presentation and discusses how we can provide equitable opportunities for all our students in our Physical and Health Education classes.