Bean Bags to Bod Pods: A History of 150 Years of San José State University's Department of Kinesiology

Shirley H. M. Reekie received a B.Ed. (Hons.) degree at I.M. Marsh College of Physical Education/Liverpool University, and an M.A. degree at Leeds University, taught Physical Education, Geography and English at Keswick School, and then earned a Ph.D. degree at The Ohio State University in sport/physical education history and comparative physical education/sport. A one-year appointment to San José State University's Department of Kinesiology turned into a 30+ year career there, and included serving as the chair of the department. In her free time, Shirley is a competitive rower and dinghy sailor, both of which she teaches, along with kayaking. Other classes taught have included sport history, international sport, research methods, and writing workshop, plus a variety of general education and other physical activity classes. She divides her time between Northern California and North Wales.