Undergraduate Activity
Adventure Activities (PED 181)
A hands-on course introducing students to outdoor and adventure-based physical activities, focusing on risk management, leadership, and experiential learning.
Physical Education Lecturer
Ethan Pettengill
I believe movement is the foundation of a full life — and that every student deserves a teacher who shows up for them.
Teaching Philosophy
"Movement isn't just physical — it's how we build confidence, community, and character."
My approach to physical education goes beyond fitness, sports or just the oudoors. I design learning experiences that meet students where they are — building skills, resilience, and a genuine love for being active.
Whether I'm leading a classroom, in the a gymnasium, or out on a wilderness trip, I bring the same energy: curious, encouraging, and deeply invested in every person in the room (or nature).
What I believe
"Every student who walks into my class deserves to leave feeling more capable than when they arrived."
— Ethan Pettengill
Featured Work
Programs & Courses
Undergraduate
Outdoor Education for Future Educators (PED 308)
Exploration of individual growth through the Outward Bound Process Model, while exploring the Adirondacks through a two-week wilderness trip and experiential learning.
Credentials
M.Ed. — University of Alabama, 2021
B.S. Physical Education — SUNY Cortland, 2013
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified, 2020
10+ Years Teaching Experience
Let's Connect
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Whether you're looking for a passionate educator, a curriculum collaborator, or a speaker for your next event — I'd love to hear from you.
