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About Peter Rattigan

My research interests all involve pedagogical best practices, primarily in Physical Education.

I have studied goal structures (cooperative, competitive and individual learning). I studied with David and Roger Johnson at the University of Minnesota, internationally renowned experts in the area. My focus has been improving learning in physical education through effective use of goal structures. I am also interested in skill, knowledge and fitness development in Physical Education, including using exercise physiology and kinesiology as a STEM area in K-12 schools. I work with two colleagues on presenting teen driver safety programs in NJ schools, and study the data from pre and post surveys to gauge its effectiveness.

I have recently begun to look into the effectiveness of video modeling as a teaching and learning tool for diverse learners, both for K-12 students (to improve physical skills) and for teacher candidates (to improve pedagogical skills).

Positions

Present Associate Professor, Health & Exercise Science, Rowan University ‐ College of Science & Mathematics
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Associate Dean, Rowan University ‐ College of Science & Mathematics
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Honors and Awards

  • New Jersey Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NJAHPERD) Outstanding Teacher of Higher Education, 2010

Education

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BEd, Avery Hill College ‐ Physical Education
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PhD, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ‐ Kinesiology
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MA, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ‐ Physical Education
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