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Dr. Lisa M. Taylor

Lisa M. Taylor (PhD) is a contract faculty member in the Faculty of Health, Community, and Education at Mount Royal University. Lisa is also a former K–12 teacher in Alberta, serving nine years as a physical and health education specialist with the Calgary Board of Education. Lisa’s research focuses on teacher health and health promotion in schools and universities.  

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La Dre Lisa M. Taylor (PhD) est membre du corps professoral contractuel à la Faculté de la santé, de la communauté et de l’éducation à l’Université Mont Royal. Lisa est également une ancienne enseignante de la maternelle à la 12e année en Alberta, ayant exercé pendant neuf ans comme spécialiste en éducation physique et à la santé au sein du Calgary Board of Education. Les recherches de Lisa portent sur la santé des enseignants et la promotion de la santé dans les écoles et les universités.  

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Moving Away From the Beep Test in Physical Education
[ Research ] This article delves into an argument for removing a mandatory Beep Test (i.e., 20 Minute Shuttle Run Test or PACER) in physical education programming. The aim and purpose of education and of various curricula across Canada, as well as the wholistic concepts of health and physical literacy are all discussed. A student-centered, Meaningful Physical Education approach is suggested as a way forward. Solutions to addressing specific barriers to removing the Beep Test from physical education programming are offered using a Meaningful Physical Education framing.
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