Hannah Kipfer

Hannah Kipfer serves as Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education & Recreation at Emporia State University since 2018, teaching undergraduate courses in health, physical education, and adapted physical education.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
• Master's in Physical Education Teacher Education from West Virginia University
• Doctoral degree in Physical Education Teacher Education from West Virginia University

Her research focuses on Physical Education Teacher Education methodologies, with specialization in adapted physical education for diverse learning environments. She integrates international teaching experience from Sweden into her pedagogical approaches.

Dr. Kipfer maintains active professional engagement through:

• Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (KAHPERD)
• Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America)
• Former membership in West Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

She regularly presents at national conferences and workshops, translating research into practical classroom applications for K-12 educators.