Jennifer Reeves

Assistant Research Scientist, Nutritional Sciences Adjunct Instructor Physical Education

1) What is your position title and what are your job responsibilities.

Assistant Research Scientist-
Intervention Coordinator Trial of Activity of Adolescent Girls, Adequate Calcium Today Projects Coordinate all aspects of the grants of physical education, health education, and programs for physical education to include curriculum development, teacher training, lesson support, and staff developments.

Principal Investigator- Pyramid Power
Designed intervention and teacher training to include shift from game-based physical education program to program based on physical activity pyramid including lifestyle activities, aerobic activities, aerobic sports, muscular endurance and flexibility. PE units include rollerblading, golf, step aerobics, kickboxing, jump rope, frisbee games, lacrosse, pickleball, yoga, resistance balls and more.

2) How did you prepare for the work you do? What did you major in? Do you have a graduate degree? Any other special training or experience that helped?

I majored in physical education and health and minored in Spanish and recreation. I was a physical educator grades K-8 for 20 years before moving to the university. Received a M.Ed. in Secondary Education with a physical education emphasis. I am a Physical Best Instructor and have my bilingual endorsement.

3) Any recommendations to students interested in the kind of work you do?

This position requires creativity to develop new programs and ideas and flexibility to work in the schools.

4) Would you be willing to have a student contact you with his/her questions?

Yes- jreeves@u.arizona.edu or 621-8512