Alisa R. James, EdD, is an associate professor at the College at
Brockport, State University of New York. Before entering higher
education, James spent 8 years teaching elementary and high school
physical education. She has been working in physical education teacher
education since 2002.
James is a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD); the National Association for
Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) Research Consortium; and New York
State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
(NYSAHPERD). She also served on the executive council of NYSAHPERD for
seven years. In 2011, James received the Chancellor's Award for
Excellence in Teaching and was nominated for the U.S. Professor of the
Year Award at the College of Brockport. She was also named Professional
of the Year by NYSAHPERD in 2011.
In her free time, James enjoys playing racquetball, camping, and
reading. She lives in Brockport, New York.