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Faculty

Jennifer MacKay

  • Assistant Professor of Sport Science & Sport Administration
  • Department of Sport Science and Health Education

Biography

Jen MacKay is an Associate Professor in Physical Education starting at Simpson College in the Fall 2025.  Jen oversees the Physical Education and Health Teaching Education program while working alongside the Teacher Education Department. Jen is from Duluth, Minnesota where she has taught at both the K-12 level and as a faculty instructor in physical education at the community college and major university level. 

Jen specializes in connecting the SHAPE National Standards to learning outcomes in K-12 physical education in order to help guide future physical education teachers for the 21st century of K-12 physical education.  Jen is active in the biking and running community, having done RAGBRAI 11 times and competing in the Grandma’s Marathon weekend races (full and half) every year since 2008. Jen has coached women’s basketball, soccer, and softball at both the high school and college levels. 

SHAPE America Member
WHPE (Wisconsin Health and Physical Educators) Member (2019-2024)
MN SHAPE Member