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Virtual Hall of Fame Dr. Rick Bell 1996-1998
Dr. Rick Bell is a prairie boy by birth and a coast dweller by adoption. He was born in Saskatchewan and graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a BAPE and a B. Ed. (with Distinction). He has continued to acquit himself with distinction ever since. While at the U of S, Rick was an outstanding athlete. One colleague writes: "We were fellow athletes…here I knew Rick as a fierce competitor who trained hard, set high goals and standards for himself and his team mates, and excelled at his chosen events… He excelled at his career, just as he had excelled as an athlete." Rick taught for CUSO (Canadian University Service Overseas) in Mambolo, Sierra Leone, West Africa and for the Saskatoon Board of Education. He was Assistant Track and Field Coach for three years at the University of Saskatchewan. He became a Physical Education Consultant with the Department of Education for the Province of Saskatchewan.
Rick has always sought to enrich his knowledge and understanding. He went to the University of North Carolina – Greensboro where he studied with some of the "gurus" of teaching physical education, including Kate Barrett. He completed his Ed. D at Greensboro and was recruited to the University of Victoria.
Dr. Bell has had a profound influence on the teacher education program. He served as the Teacher Education Advisor in the School of Physical Education within the Faculty of Education. He has developed a reputation for working diligently to make theory more meaningful and for modeling what he preaches. Dr. Bell has made a commitment to teach in schools as part of his teacher education courses.
"Games teaching" is an area that Dr. Bell has become renowned for. He has made countless presentations at conferences across Canada and throughout the United States. A colleague says of these presentations: "I had the good fortune to attend a session presented by Rick… it was at that session that I witnessed [his] skill at putting theory into practice. To this day, I have yet to see any better example. Rick is a master teacher, as well as a scholar and unflagging advocate for high quality, daily physical education in schools."
Dr. Rick Bell is a well-known administrator and leader. He serves as Associate Dean and Director of Secondary Teacher Education at the University of Victoria; President of CAHPERD 1996-98; and Board member of the Coalition for Active Living. He was named as a Fellow by both CAHPERD and AAHPERD to the North American Society of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance Professionals.
2002 R. Tait McKenzie Honour Award recipient Banff , Alberta Accolades
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