Thaddeus J. France III

Weather Alert

The Facilities Management Department has scheduled snow removal for Saturday, February 15, 2025 and is requesting all vehicles in the parking lots listed below be moved to an alternate location by Saturday, February 15, at 4:00 p.m. Please use caution when walking or driving on campus during this inclement weather. Snow and rain may create icy conditions, making travel more challenging. Please check your email for the most up to date information.

Impacted Parking Lots: Lot 2 & 2A (Blake Hall), Lot 3B (IT Annex), and Lot 4 (Faculty/Staff Lot)

Contact Info

tfrance@springfield.edu
(413) 748-3774

Office

Room 111
Wellness & Recreation Complex
Campus Map

Department of Physical Education and Health Education

School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership Information

Doctor of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass., 2006
Master of Science, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 1993
Bachelor of Science, Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., 1991

Thaddeus "Ted" France has taught undergraduate and graduate classes in Physical Education Pedagogy, Motor Learning, Experiential/Adventure Education, Youth Development and Coaching over the last 29 years. He has worked as a national consultant with numerous youth development organizations and his programs have been supported with more than $10 million. He has published research articles and book chapters and has presented nationally and internationally in the areas of pedagogy, experiential education, and youth development.

Research Interests

Physical Education Pedagogy
Experiential Education
Youth Development through Sport

Courses Taught

Qualitative Research
Motor Learning
Research on Teaching Physical Education