Biography
David Erickson is the Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor in the School of Human Kinetics at Trinity Western University and serves as the Physical Education Coordinator. He has over 30 years of teaching experience in both public and private school education including a variety of educational capacities: teacher, physical education specialist, vice principal, school principal, and university professor. He has extensive experience in coaching youth sports in both school and community programs. David is a member of the nationally recognized Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD) and contributes to the editorial board for the Physical Health and Education Journal. David has participated as part of a B.C. Ministry of Education Curriculum Review Committee for the revision of the K-7 physical education curriculum. David's background and research interests are in the areas of leadership, sport, and physical education instruction.
Education
- M.A.L. Masters of Arts in Leadership (Trinity Western University)
- M.Ed. Masters of Educational Administration (Western Washington University)
- P.B.D. Post Baccalaureate Diploma (Simon Fraser University)
- B.Ed. Bachelor of Education (University of British Columbia)
Publications
- Erickson, D. N. (2004). Creative dance and basketball. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Mar. 2004, Vol. 15, Issue 2, Human Kinetics Publishers.
Memberships & Affiliations
- British Columbia College of Teachers
- BC Teachers Professional Certificate
- Editorial Review Board - Canadian Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD)
- BC Ministry of Education Physical Education K - 7 Curriculum Review Committee
Courses Taught at TWU
- HKIN 190 Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness
- HKIN 325 Sociology of Sport
- HKIN 350 Elementary Physical Education
- HKIN 351 Leadership and Planning in Human Kinetics
- HKIN 360 Instructional Analysis and Design
- HKIN 490 Philosophical and Ethical Issues in Sport