Jordan A. Weber

Jordan. A. Weber
Associate Professor

Dr. Jordan Weber earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from SUNY Brockport, K-12 Teacher License in Health and Physical Education from UNCW, Master of Health Education & Promotion from East Carolina University, and his Doctor of Educational Leadership and a concentration in curriculum, instruction and assessment. He has spent the last 15 years teaching adapted physical activity at UNCW, and spent 12 years teaching and personal training at various camps, public schools and gym settings (Camp Centerland, NY, After School Teacher at Anderson Elementary, Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor at O2 Fitness and Matt Skelly Training). He created a nonprofit called Train Us Forward Fitness as part of his Doctoral Dissertation. Presently, Dr. Weber serves as an associate professor in the Healthful Living and Fitness Education program in graduate and undergraduate degrees.

Education

B.S. in Science, State University of New York at Brockport, MAED. in Health Education and Promotion from East Carolina University, and his EdD in Educational Leadership with a concentration in curriculum, instruction and assessment.

Specialization in Teaching

Applied learning and leadership strategies in healthful living and fitness education; Organizational wellness development.

Research Interests

Practitioner based research in physical education and adapted physical activity. Wearable fitness technology and college students experience in physical activity programs throughout life.

Professional Service

North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Educators (NC-SHAPE) Professional Member (2010 - Present)
North Carolina Adapted Physical Education Advisor Council Member (2022 - Present)

Community Engagement

I-9 Soccer Coach. Wilmington NC, (2024 - 2025)

New Hanover County Special Olympics & Unified Sports. Service Learning Field Placement Coordinator & Instructor, Wilmington, NC (2013- present)

Train Us Forward Fitness (TUFF). Adapted Group Fitness and Personal Training. 501CS Non-Profit. Position: Creator & Vice President, Wilmington, NC (2017-2021)

Buddy Walk for Individuals with Down Syndrome. Physical Activity and Trophy Coordinator. (2014-2018)

Miracles in Motion 5k for Individuals with Disabilities. School of Health and Applied Human Sciences. UNCW (2014-2015)

Volunteer Surf Instructor. Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church Summer Camp. Wrightsville Beach, NC. (2012)

Isaac Bear Early College. Physical Education Coordinator for HFE 387. (2012-2019; 2022)

SEA Academy. Adapted Physical Activity and Aquatics “I Can Do It” mentorship program. (2016-present)

Transition Program For Young Adults with Disabilities. Adapted Physical Activity “I Can Do It” mentorship program. (2013-present)

Habitat for Humanity. Building Houses Project. Wilmington, NC. (2009)

Yoga Education Program for Individuals with Autism. YEP. Wilmington, NC. (2017)

Camp Starfish. Adapted Physical Activity Educator. International Internship. Pedro, Belize. (2016)

Honors & Awards

NATIONAL

2017 National Telly Award. UNCW’s “I CAN DO IT” Adapted Physical Activity Program


STATE AWARDS

2020 University Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Education (NC-SHAPE)

2019 Certificate of Appreciation. North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Education (NC-SHAPE)

2018 Certificate of Appreciation. North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Education (NC-SHAPE)

2018 Certificate of Honor. North Carolina Society of Health and Physical Education (NC-SHAPE)



COMMUNITY AWARDS

2018 Humanitarian Award. SEA Academy for Autism. Wilmington, NC.

2006 Teacher of the Week. Brockport Swim & Gym Program. Rochester, NY.

2005 Directors Award: For Commitment to the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center. Camp Centerland. Elma, NY.