4376 1229373426 NASPE&#39;s Teacher Toolbox- December 2008 issue NASPE&#39;s Teacher Toolbox all about warming indoor activities. month: NASPE&#39;s Teacher Toolbox new look! Visit site, http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/Toolbox/Dec08.cfm, take survey give feedback. Look Instant Activity - Fitnessgram PACER Team Challenge. Learn Expand idea &#39;teaming&#39; allowing Fitnessgram Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run &#40;PACER&#41; be conducted teams. Download Time activity calendar issue challenge staff members say time exercise. day lists exercise be executed 10 time. Plus Physical Activity calendars early childhood, elementary secondary levels! Teacher Toolbox sponsored : Get Fit Finals MilkPEP NBA teaming launch Get Fit Finals , new fitness nutrition education initiative teens. Visit http://www.MilkDelivers.org today -- chance sure middle school high school list get free Get Fit Finals Kit include special “got milk?” Get Fit banners, posters entire toolkit including tips NBA experts.
4380 1229540986 NASPE wants be ready! Please share colleagues. Request Proposals 2009 PEP Grants scheduled be announced January 15, 2009 U.S. Department Education. deadline applications be March , 2009. According chart estimated 88 new grants be awarded. Scroll Safe Drug Free Schools!! http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html Remember PEP grants may be professional development training. PEP grants, school districts across country selected NASPE&#39;s PIPEline Physical Best workshops help physical education teachers focus best practices. workshops may select : &#42;Instructional Practices: Elementary, Secondary K-12 Physical Education &#42;Assessment Strategies: Elementary Secondary Physical Education &#42;Curriculum Development: K-12 Physical Education &#42;Integrating Technology: K-12 Physical Education &#42;Teaching Dance Physical Education &#42;&#39;s Get Moving: Physical Activity Children Ages - &#42;Physical Best - certification non-certification workshops Call NASPE 800-213-7193, ext 489 visit www.naspeinfo.org/professionalservices program descriptions information scheduling.
4381 1229957729 Join coaching educators across country ninth annual National Coaching Educators’ Conference Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania June 11 – 13, 2009 Sheraton Station Square. conference focus providing coach educators practical information tools use develop, expand, improve programs. Administrators, coaching certification representatives coaching educators across country access latest information about coaching preparation coaches, debate critical issues facing amateur sport, network professionals field. conference presented USA Coaching Coalition be hosted West Virginia University’s Athletic Coaching Education Department. information registration visit www.ncaceinfo.org contact Christine Bolger cbolger@aahperd.org
4382 1229976849 &#40; school&#41; after school running program? track field unit part physical education program? , please know. &#39;re new partnership ING NASPE/ING Run Better program schools. , ’re trying identify experts resources field. look forward hearing . Please contact jprillaman@aahperd.org.
4389 1231509565 Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators released January/February 2009 issue. Along Ideas Exchange discusses include disabled students physical education setting, Advocacy Action column about dealing School Boards, issue covers wide range topics teaching sprints increase student’s physical activity school day. following articles appear issue: &#42; Public Posting Motivation Strategy Physical Education, Sport Adult Exercise Settings – Matt Martin Tom Sharpe &#42;Game Shaping: Tool Teachers – Kath Howarth JoEllen Bailey &#42;Increasing Student Physical Activity School Day – Joan D. Brewer, Shawna D. Shane, Paul E. Luebbers &#42;Sprints: Start Finish – John McNamara &#42;PE Metrics Article: Part – Jennifer L. Fisette NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=nss.htm. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
4390 1231514120 NASPE&#39;s Teacher Toolbox- January 2009 Creative Outdoor Fun http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/Toolbox/Jan09.cfm month: &#42;Celebrate Chinese New Year NASPE&#39;s Elementary Activity -Chinese New Year Fun. Inside ideas add little history about Chinese Culture. &#42;Check Brain Fun section elementary secondary vocabulary builders. &#42;PLUS! Physical Activity Calendars English Spanish Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary grade levels! Call Proposals PETE 2009 Conference Deadline submission: January 16, 2009 invite submit presentation / poster session proposal 2009 PETE Conference be held Myrtle Beach, South Carolina October -10, 2009. Conference programming based primarily Call Proposals, bringing innovative ideas research PETE faculty, researchers, graduate students. variety ways present innovative ideas research: &#42;Lecture presenters &#42;Demonstration &#42;Active participation presentation &#42;Interactive discussion round tables &#42;Panel discussion &#42;Poster session &#42; – be creative!! NASPE encourages presentation graduate student research &#34;work progress&#34; finished study. graduate student proposals, schedule time slot feature graduate student poster presentations receive feedback interact faculty all country. Learn Call Proposals section PETE conference website. http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/pete/template.cfm?template=call.html. Contact Diane Raynes draynes@aahperd.org any questions may . Register AAHPERD&#39;s National Convention Exposition January 15, 2009 qualify early-bird rates take advantage NASPE&#39;s professional development opportunities special events. just events won&#39;t want : Golf great Annika Sorenstam, NASPE General Session Thursday, April . Annika speak about love sports efforts ANNIKA Foundation teach importance healthy active lifestyle nutrition physical fitness Hall Fame Inductee Olympian Dorothy &#34;Dot&#34; Richardson, M.D., Director Medical Director National Training Center Friday, April Physical Education Coordinators C..N. Conference: Challenges-Answers-Networking Learn create sustain strong standards-based PE programs school district. Topics include budget, curriculum, assessment, assessment facilities staffing NASPE PIPEline Physical Best workshops: Physical Best Higher Education: Integrating Physical Best PETE Curriculums Physical Best Health-Fitness Specialist Certification Workshop PIPEline: &#39;s Get Moving: Physical Activity Children Ages - PIPEline: Got Purpose? Planning Instruction K-12 Physical Education PIPEline: teaching Instructional Models ! Don’t wait, pre-registration required events. Register today www.aahperd.org/convention Coaching Educators Conference Register early take advantage discounted pricing National Coaching Educators’ Conference June 11 – 13 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. opportunity network elite coaching educators across U.S. get -depth information about course development implementation. Housing program schedule available online. Register today. http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/ncace/template.cfm?template=main.htm
4392 1232565110 February 2009- Celebrate American Heart Month! Find: - CPR Class -Turn kids WhatMovesU -Cook healthy meals home -Incorporate heart-healthy info lessons all month -Share Heart Trivia students. http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/Toolbox/Feb09.cfm
4400 1233175449 HECAT, PECAT, SHI Workshops Available CDC Centers Disease Control Prevention &#40;CDC&#41;, Division Adolescent School Health &#40;DASH&#41;, created DASH Training Network, “D-Train,” national cadre master trainers provide workshops use DASH school health tools. pleased announce availability workshops designed help work schools improve health policies, programs, curricula. Comprehensive workshops Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool &#40;HECAT&#41;, Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool &#40;PECAT&#41;, School Health Index: Self-Assessment Planning Guide &#40;SHI&#41; available be scheduled 2009! State district agencies organizations invited submit request workshop. selected sites, CDC pay all expenses associated trainer &#40;e.g., travel expenses, lodging, diem, honorarium&#41;. Site coordinators responsible funding securing workshop logistics, including facility, materials, refreshments. Sites also responsible marketing workshop area conducting pre-registration. Workshops be minimum hours length ensure -depth training. SHI workshops may be hours length; HECAT PECAT workshops be days length, depending needs level readiness participants. workshops be held part state professional development meeting conjunction state regional conference. Workshops fall January , 2009 December 31, 2009. Access CDC-supported workshops come, serve. Act secure workshop! learn about initiative request workshop, go : http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/DTrain CDC/DASH pleased announce release new fact sheets report results School Health Policies Programs Study 2006. fact sheet focused Nutrition Services-- be list Components. School Health Coordination, be list Topics. view new fact sheets, go : http://www.cdc.gov/healthyYouth/shpps/2006/factsheets/topic_component.htm any questions, please contact Nancy Brener nad1@cdc.gov 770-488-6184. Release newest SHPPS 2006 Product: District Report Cards CDC/DASH announced release newest SHPPS 2006 product, set District Report Cards, summarize results DASH-funded district presented school health program component. product available electronically : http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/shpps/2006/districtcards/index.htm
4402 1233343341 message forwarded Division Adolescent School Health, NCCDPHP, CDC. Visit DASH wesite http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth. Vacancy Description: Health Scientist, GS-601-13/14 Announcement Number: HHS-CDC-C2-2009-0081 Open Period: 01/28/2009 02/10/2009 Series/Grade: GS-0601-13/14 Promotion Potential: GS-14 person position function Health Scientist DASH&#39;s Research Application Branch, providing consultation scientific technical issues related relationship health disparities adolescent school health, developing program policy guidance Division funded partners, planning strategies manage disparities-related activities. incumbent serve expert prevention chronic disease, particularly adolescents disproportionately-affected populations. Functions include: identifying issues knowledge gaps research prevention strategies be strengthened; providing leadership technical assistance planning conducting research, implementing prevention programs, training activities relevant health disparities adolescents; providing leadership development, formulation, evaluation health disparity-related policies programs; leading coordinating activities translate disseminate research findings effective interventions research application products adolescents schools. information about announcement, apply, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/.
4412 1234213596 CDC&#39;s HECAT Addresses All Key Content Areas interested : Selecting developing appropriate effective health education curricula? Enhancing existing health education curriculum? Improving delivery health education? , CDC&#39;s Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool &#40;HECAT&#41; ! HECAT includes guidance, appraisal tools, resources need conduct clear, complete, consistent examination health education curricula address any all key content areas health education: Alcohol Drugs Healthy Eating Mental Emotional Health Personal Health Wellness Physical Activity Safety Sexual Health Tobacco Violence Prevention HECAT developed partnership health education experts representing state education agencies, school districts, schools, colleges, national organizations. based National Health Education Standards CDC&#39;s Characteristics Effective Health Education Curricula. customize HECAT meet community&#39;s needs curriculum requirements state school district. HECAT materials available, charge, PDF print formats www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/HECAT. Continue check web site updates resources, including final module analyze comprehensive health education curriculum.
4413 1234213764 NASPE Positive Coaching Alliance &#40;PCA&#41; continue encourage engage conversation about quality coaching. January 2009 conversation topic &#34; Nice &#34;. Visit http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=goodCoaching.cfm see month&#39;s case study previous case studies. &#39;s food thought about handle situations parents, athletes fans. addition, check PCA blog Jim Thompson - http://www.positivecoach.org/Responsible-Sports-Blog--Jim-Thompson.aspx. [] 642 K Conversation10_NASPE.pdf &quot;&quot;
4423 1234359391 URGENT—Action Needed!! Contact Senators Representatives TODAY urging maintain House-passed level funding prevention wellness programs, funding school infrastructure improvements American Recovery Reinvestment Act. Find information sample letters : www.healthyamericans.org/stimulusdocs. Visit NASPE Government Relations page &#40;http://member.aahperd.org/advocacy/&#41; learn Representatives Senators - click &#34;Elected Officials&#34;. particular, House Senate conferees working reconcile bills need hear physical educators: Senators Inouye, Baucus, Reid, Cochran, Grassley; Representatives Waxman, Obey, Rangel, Lewis Camp.
4430 1234552370 NASPE Advocacy Ambassador joining - NASPE Lobby Day Thursday, May , 2009. All NASPE members invited attend. mandatory pre-Lobby Day Advocacy Meeting be held Wednesday afternoon, May provide advocacy training issue briefings. Watch NASPE website, www.naspeinfo.org, Hot News Items registration information. about NASPE Government Relations Advocacy Updates visit http://member.aahperd.org/advocacy/naspe_gr.html
4431 1234553128 Physical Education Coordinators Mini Conference C..N : Challenges, Answers Networking Tuesday, March 31, 2009 :00 -:00 PM Tampa Convention Center: 20-21 $75 Register March $95 Onsite Districts Different Approaches Successful PE Programs full day program provides great opportunity network learnfrom leaders profession. mini conference focus budget, curriculum, assessment, assessment facilities staffing issues be plenty scheduled time presentations expanded discussion exchange conference participants. Schedule available: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=canConference.html Check new editions past best-selling NASPE booklets! Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines Elementary, Middle, High School Physical Education. Organizes teacher practices separate sections.Describes physical education practices serve best interests children students elementary high school. Cites examples practices action. Purchase !http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=peappropriatepractice/index.html NASPE Facebook! Create account, search NASPE groups, click join be part community! www.facebook.com
4444 1235141853 NASPE Graduate Credits AAHPERD National Convention Participants undergraduate degree may register credit graduate level course offered Chicago State University. cost $375 credit hours. Courses available PE 495 – Continuing Professional Development, PE 497 – Workshop Athletic Excellence, PE 499 Seminar – Current Topics Physical Education Athletics. Please visit http://www.aahperd.org/convention/ register. Participants be required attend NASPE-sponsored sessions approved list additional reading writing assignments after convention. independent study format allows participants work pace. Participants approximately months turn all assignments. information NASPE’s Graduate Credit Program contact Carly Wright cwright@aahperd.org. Chicago State University College Education accredited nationally recognized NCATE NASPE 1954. CSU proud offer high-quality professional development opportunity highly-qualified effective teachers practitioners. Participants learn cutting edge strategies diversity awareness, technology-enhanced curricula athletic excellence. Graduate credits highly competitive price &#40;salary&#41; lane change advancement second . PETE Highlights AAHPERD National Convention- Add special events convention registration. Monday, March 30 :00 PM-:00 PM NASPE/NCATE Advanced PETE Standards Orientation Program Report Preparation NASPE/NCATE Initial PETE Standards Orientation Program Report Preparation session focus orientation 2008 NASPE physical education teacher education standards preparation electronic portfolio submission NCATE. Tuesday, March 31 :00 -:00 PM NASPE/NCATE Assessment Rubric Development Workshop Bring along samples university sign short individual appointments skilled reviewers discuss assessment questions. :00 -:00 PM Physical Best Higher Education: Integrating PB PETE Curriculums certified Physical Best Specialist offer PB certification Higher Ed classes. Wednesday, April :00 -:00 PM NASPE NCATE Program Report Reviewer Training outstanding way program faculty members -depth understanding standards review process. Pre-registration required events. Check complete NASPE schedule sessions special events 2009 AAHPERD National Convention website &#40;www.aahperd.org/convention&#41; register today. be registered Monday NCATE workshops order attend session.
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4456 1235759626 Children’s Exposure Elemental Mercury February , 2009 Children exposed elemental mercury home school – ATSDR Review new review Agency Toxic Substances Disease Registry shows children exposed elemental metallic mercury home school. Mishandling improper clean cause exposures. Broken fever thermometers common cause exposures home. Children also be exposed elemental mercury home broken compact fluorescent light bulbs devices contain mercury. Elemental mercury cultural ceremonial practices people work mercury may bring home clothes shoes. Children exposed elemental metallic mercury school science labs devices contain mercury, medical equipment. Children may also obtain elemental mercury places bring school. cases, school flooring be source mercury exposure. 1960s 1980s, schools installed synthetic gymnasium floors contained mercury. surfaces slowly release mercury vapor, especially damaged. suspect school flooring may contain mercury, please contact Mark Johnson MDJohnson@cdc.gov, Steve Jones sxj6@cdc.gov. KEY ACTIONS PARENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINSTRATORS: &#42; Know health hazards mercury. &#42; Know reduce sources mercury home school. &#42; Understand properly dispose elemental mercury may be present home school - visit http://www.epa.gov/hg/spills. &#42;Know properly clean small mercury spills – amount fever thermometer. Be aware information local assistance available cleanup larger spills. &#42; Try use mercury-free devices thermometers blood-pressure devices. &#42; Teach children identify metallic &#40;elemental&#41; mercury, health risk playing mercury, find mercury. information about mercury, visit http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mercury/. SCHOOLS HELP SHARING INFORMATION PARENTS. Please consider including following information newsletter parent communications. Mercury Children Mercury fascinating element liquid, silvery appearance. people come direct contact elemental &#40;metallic&#41; mercury, break thermometer compact fluorescent light bulb. mercury cause serious health problems, important keep metallic mercury children’s reach. Broken fever thermometers common cause exposures home. Children also be exposed elemental mercury home broken compact fluorescent light bulbs devices contain mercury. Elemental mercury cultural ceremonial practices people work mercury may bring home clothes shoes. Parents help keep elemental mercury away children. : &#42; Know health hazards mercury. &#42; Know reduce sources mercury home places children visit. &#42; Understand properly dispose spilled mercury. Visit http://www.epa.gov/hg/spills/ call &#40;insert phone number local health department similar agency&#41;. &#42; Try use mercury-free devices thermometers blood-pressure devices. &#42; Teach children identify elemental mercury, health risk playing mercury, find mercury. information about mercury, visit http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/mercury/ call 1800-CDC-INFO.
4461 1236182783 NASPE releases newest issue Strategies March/April 2009 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators be hitting mailboxes upcoming weeks. issue’s cover story tag rugby, details teachers implement game school game-based approach. articles include case study altruistic leadership, set maintain effective newsletter class. issue also features polarizing diverse Ideas Exchanges publications, asks question: &#34; believe physical education teachers coaches pass physical fitness assessment part licensure certification requirements?&#34; following complete list articles appear issue: &#42;Altruistic Leadership Strategies Coaching: Case Study Jim Tressel Ohio State University – Lisa M. Miller Carol L. Carpenter &#42;Planning Newsletters Maximize Impact – Ray Allen Christina McAtee &#42;Teaching Assessing Tag Rugby – Stephen Harvey Chris Hughes &#42;PE Metrics Article: Part II – Jennifer L. Fisette &#42;Technology Articles: Part – Derrick Mears &#42;Ideas Exchange – Compiled Melissa Chase &#42;Advocacy Action &#40;Appropriate Practices&#41; – Sandra Sims NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=nss.htm. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
4464 1236625856 Alliance Healthcare Initiative: Facts Alliance Healthcare Initiative? Alliance Healthier Generation’s Healthcare Initiative &#40;Alliance Healthcare Initiative&#41; collaborative effort national medical associations, leading insurers, employers offer comprehensive health benefits children families prevention, assessment, treatment childhood obesity. marks time insurers, employers national medical associations collaborated combat childhood obesity. participants? Aetna, American Academy Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association. Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina, PepsiCo WellPoint. Aetna recruited employers participate including: Houston Independent School District, Owens Corning, Paychex. American Heart Association Clinton Foundation also be offering benefit employees. goal effort? goal Alliance Healthcare Initiative . children access healthcare benefit years. today’s announcement, almost children U.S. access new healthcare benefits combat obesity previously. children be impacted? Eligible children access follow visits primary care provider visits registered dietitian year. healthcare professionals work children families establish maintain healthy lifestyle. time children access types services. significant? Alliance Healthcare Initiative marks time reimbursements available broad scale prevention treatment childhood obesity. also time any organization publicly committed benchmarks consumer utilization time health insurance companies, employers, professional organizations come add science base childhood obesity part evaluation. join effort? Alliance launching full-scale recruitment campaign recruit additional insurers, employers national medical associations join Healthcare Initiative immediately following today’s announcement. additional information please email: healthcare@healthiergeneration.org
4505 1237553108 Action Healthy Kids Simplifies Wellness Policy Evaluation March , 2009 – Monitoring implementation school wellness policy going measuring impact just gotten easier. Action Healthy Kids launched convenient monitoring component part -step Wellness Policy Tool. school districts implemented wellness policies required 2004 Federal mandate, majority monitor policy’s implementation – critical step ensure policies improving nutrition physical activity practices schools. &#34; excellent tool be help school districts assess strengths weaknesses wellness policies,&#34; says Katie Wilson, PhD, SNS, school nutrition director, Onalaska &#40;Wisconsin&#41; School District president, School Nutrition Association board directors. &#34; assessment tool comprehensive think benefit schools take time assessment evaluation,&#34; says Dr. Yibo Woods, nutritionist Child Nutrition Division Food Nutrition Service, U.S. Department Agriculture. new, web-based monitoring component fully customizable school. offers implementation &#34;desk top&#34; users post all provisions wellness policy, note progress, steps, resources needed, people responsible . unique scoring system allows schools evaluate progress against benchmarks best practices, adherence federal wellness policy mandates. tracker also provides links helpful resources based areas needing improvement. new component based Action Healthy Kids’ Wellness Policy Fundamentals, developed partnership Centers Disease Control Prevention, Food Research Action Center, United States Department Agriculture. Access Wellness Policy Tracker http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/policymonitor/index.php. Learn : work school wellness coordinators involved wellness policy implementation want learn about new tracker use , please join Wellness Policy Tracker Train--trainer webinars. ’ll discuss walk tracker features better equip assist school wellness coordinators monitoring assesses local wellness policies. register: Date: Thursday, March 26th Time: p.m. ET/ p.m. CT http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=QeraKuEy4LzPp2k9W7Ok_2fg_3d_3d
4671 1239369304 WIN $,000 School-Based Running Program ING Run Better &#40;ING RFSB&#41;, partnership National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41;, launched new awards program help schools increase moderate vigorous physical activity students help fight childhood obesity nationwide creation school-based running programs. new awards program provide $,000 grants schools desire establish school-based running program expand existing . grant awards available all states public elementary middle schools running programs target fifth- eighth-grade students. activity plans created NASPE based National Standards Physical Education &#40;NASPE, 2004&#41;, awards program offer children healthy start foster desire be physically active obesity begins. Step starting line! Application, program materials additional information www.naspeinfo.org/run. Deadline applications June , 2009. BE ACTIVE WAY! Celebrate National Physical Education Sport Week May -, 2009 http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/MayWeek/2009/template.cfm?template=main.htm NASPE selected Be Active Way! theme National Physical Education Sport Week help promote government’s new Physical Activity Guidelines Americans released fall 2008. Be Active Way program U.S. Department Health Human Services. year NASPE develops special integrated activities teachers students National Physical Education Sport Week, May -. NASPE encourages all K-12 physical education teachers invite school staff, administrators, parents community leaders school May - showcase quality sport physical education programs school community. guests participate Physical Education Fun Contest chance Win Polar starter technology package! Register today http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=polarcontest.html principal state District Columbia register online win FREE Polar E40 heart rate monitor participants wear participating. know plans promoting National Physical Education Sport week. encouraged use specially designed May Week logo school website, newsletter, bulletin board, letter parents, invitations special May events, . also use sample press release 2009 National Physical Education Sport Week website advocate May Week activities quality physical education sport year round!
4675 1239805242 National Association Sport Physical Education Positive Coaching Alliance bring National Conversation Good Coaching case study April 2009. http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/goodCoaching_case12.pdf month&#39;s topic: Star Burns Bright Read month&#39;s case study share opinion www.positivecoach.org/CaseStudies.aspx e-mail casestudy@positivecoach.org. PCA publish all civil responses website.
4685 1240598982 May/June 2009 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators be hitting mailboxes upcoming weeks. issue’s cover story Ideas Exchange asks question: &#34; important activity young children &#40;preschool&#41; lifetime physical activity?&#34; articles explore assessment, movement, students disabilities. following complete list articles appear issue: - Strategies Supporting Inclusive Physical Education – Judy Chandler, Vincent Mumford, David Fuller - Movement Skill Learning Repetition, Variety, Explicit Purpose – Kristi Mally - Data Principal: Statistical Assessment Easy – David B. Claxton - Assessing Games Understanding Physical Education – Dan Robinson, Nancy E. Melnychuk - Assessment Strategies Motivate Students Learn – Catherine Cave, Paula Dohoney - PE Metrics Article: Part III – Jennifer L. Fisette - Technology Articles: Part II – Derrick Mears - Ideas Exchange – Compiled Sue Barnd - Advocacy Action – Phoebe Constantinou NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=nss.htm. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
4687 1240839604 FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE John C. Stalker Institute Food Nutrition Summer 2009 Professional Development All courses graduate credit. All courses online. Al courses $169.00 register go : http://www.framingham.edu/dgce/opdce.htm June 29—July 24 PRDV 70818 Nutrition Physical Activity Messages Middle School Curriculum Instructor: Sharon Gallagher, MEd, RD, CDE study integration nutrition concepts middle school curriculum Planet Health. Planet Health interdisciplinary curriculum focused improving health -8th grade students building reinforcing skills physical education, language arts, math, science, social studies, health, family consumer sciences. Planet Health curriculum aligned Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks areas. PRDV 71021 Hydration Beverages Instructor: Kendrin Sonneville, MS, RD, LDN overview hydration including basic requirements children adolescents, hydration needs student athletes. Topics addressed course include: current beverage environment; common ingredients additives; beverage guidelines schools; role beverage marketing beverages school environment. PRDV 71120 CRN 50364 Childhood Overweight: Exploring Epidemic Instructor: Alison Rainey Doak, MS, RD investigation childhood obesity teachers, school nurses school professionals concerned emerging issue. Participants investigate overweight assessed explore data prevalence. Health implications overweight children strategies schools classroom address complex issue be presented. variety resources schools families be shared. PRDV 71621 Feeding Children Special Dietary Needs Instructor: Christanne Smith Harrison, MPH, RD Reviews regulations schools concerning special dietary needs children,including school food service regulations. Participants examine selected disabilities, issues impact nutrition, intervention strategies environmental considerations. PRDV 71721 Food, Community Culture Instructor: Janet Schwartz, MS, RD, LDN introduction socio-cultural aspects food nutrition teachers, nutrition professionals health educators. Camphino-Bacorte Cultural Competence Model, cultural awareness, skill, knowledge, encounters, desire covered. Students explore cultural values communities students/clients. PRDV 76518 CRN 50362 Culture Food: Mexico, Central America Caribbean Instructor: Christanne Smith Harrison, MPH, RD Explores differences Hispanic culture lexicon context food addresses impact geography food choices. content specifically aligned Grade Learning Standards Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks History Social Science focus Mexico, Central America Hispanic countries Caribbean. Material may be adapted grades -. PRDV 78317 Exploring Food Allergies Instructor: Christanne Smith Harrison, MPH, RD -depth review food allergies teachers, nurses school personnel. Participants examine issues facing children food allergies including causes, symptoms, diagnostic tools, treatment, prevention, current research, food labeling. following credit ONLINE graduate course &#40;90 PDPs&#41; - Tuition: $849 Register : www.framingham.edu/dgce May 20 - July 13 NUTR 910 CRN 50248 Nutrition Science Classroom Instructor: Sharon Gallagher, M.Ed., RD, CSE update teachers application nutrition principles research support dietary guidelines established government voluntary health agencies. Current dietary issues include: heart disease, vitamin supplementation, fad diets, child adolescent health. Resources classroom instruction presented along computer applications nutrition education. course be applied graduate certificate programs nutritional professionals. Credit be given course NUTR 760 Nutrition Science Classroom. Prerequisite: Bachelor’s degree. _____________________________ John C. Stalker Institute Food Nutrition offers programs designed improve nutrition environment schools. Visit : www.johnstalkerinstitute.org email : johnstalker@framingham.edu be added mailing list request information about bringing programs school. Tel: 508.626.4756
4688 1240840544 Attend EPA&#39;s Communities Action Asthma-Friendly Environments National Forum discover keys asthma program success leading experts!https://www.epaasthmaforum.com/index.aspx Spend day---half leading experts discussing asthma program design delivery receive continuing education credit. National Asthma Forum opportunity : • Explore effective strategies improving program outcomes. • Hear leading experts about science supports environmental interventions effective asthma management strategy. • Participate discussion financing strategies sustainable, high quality, community-based asthma care. Bring questions success stories be part important conversation. https://www.epaasthmaforum.com/RegistrationIntro.aspx Select sessions accredited Centers Disease Control Prevention. Continuing education credits offered physicians, nurses, allied health professionals health educators. information register, visit www.epaasthmaforum.com.
4694 1241201397 Direct link: http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/pdf_files/FutureAAHPERDLeadersInvited2009LDC.pdf go AAHPERD home page: http://www.aahperd.org EMERGING LEADERS FORUM June 17 – 20, 2009 Washington Court Hotel Washington, DC AAHPERD offering new opportunity 2009 Leadership Development Conference future leaders National, State, District associations develop leadership skills, increase knowledge Alliance, network current leaders across country. invite National, State, District associations recommend special program members may be interested pursuing leadership role association near future. Enrollment program limited 30 participants. Emerging Leaders participate Advocacy sessions Wednesday, June 17, visit Congressional representatives Thursday, June 18. dedicated program Emerging Leaders Friday Saturday morning include sessions : • Orientation Alliance—&#34; Progress Leadership Chain&#34; • Leadership Styles • Running Successful Meetings—Planning Agendas, Parliamentary Procedure be opportunities weekend networking sharing Presidents-elect Executive Directors state associations. goal LDC 2009 weekend participants special program be enthusiastic about sharing talent energy members association leadership position. better understanding different leadership opportunities available . registration fee Forum $230 members, registration deadline May 13, 2009. information, click Leadership Development Conference/Emerging Leaders Forum AAHPERD&#39;s home page: www.aahperd.org.
4703 1242400848 [B]Food Allergy Webinar Series[/B] USDA School Nutrition Foundation present -part series managing food allergies schools. part broadcast April 29, available viewing online. Part be broadcast May 27 part June . sessions free open public. Please share information anyone may be interested. Register : www.schoolnutrition.org/foodallergy Part --Managing Food Allergies Schools: Developing Policy Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 Time: :30 PM EDT/:30 PM CDT/12:30 PM MDT/11:30 PDT Duration: 75 minutes &#40;approximately&#41; Presenters/Speakers: Jeannie Sneed, PhD, RD, CP-FS, SNS Food Safety Specialist, USDA Food Nutrition Service, Office Emergency Management Food Safety, Alexandria, VA Brenda Greene National School Boards Association, Alexandria, VA Katie Millett Director Child Nutrition Programs, Massachusetts Department Education, Boston, MA Elizabeth Bugden, MS Consultant Cheryl Peil, RD Child Nutrition Director, Elmbrook Schools, Brookfield, WI Part --Managing Food Allergies Schools: Implementing Policy Date: Wednesday, June , 2009 Time: :30 PM EDT/:30 PM CDT/12:30 PM MDT/11:30 PDT Duration: 75 minutes &#40;approximately&#41; Presenters/Speakers: Jeannie Sneed, PhD, RD, CP-FS, SNS Food Safety Specialist, USDA Food Nutrition Service, Office Emergency Management Food Safety, Alexandria, VA Deb Scherrer Vice President Educational Programs, Food Allergy Anaphylaxis Network, Fairfax, VA Marilyn Healy, RN, NCSN Specialist, Office Health Services, Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore, MD President, National Association School Nurses Amy Harkey, MS, RD, LDN Assistant Director, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools, Charlotte, NC
4704 1242401064 Urgent Request: Action Healthy Kids sponsoring exciting new video contest high school students, yield showcase national healthy school success stories. Please help spread word cutting pasting following information email message anyone tell students about wonderful opportunity, including state Team leaders, school personnel, course, high school students . contest [B]deadline June [/B], please act quickly! Thank ! any questions, please contact Angela Forfia angela@ActionForHealthyKids.org 847.329.1828. ________________________________________ Calling all 9th 12th Graders! Student-Produced Video Contest Celebrates Healthy High Schools : Action Healthy Kids© invites students grades -12 participate national video contest show school easy be healthy. video contest part Students Charge, student advocacy program empowers high school students improve nutrition opportunities physical activity school. place winner receive $500, $,000 be awarded winner&#39;s school support healthy initiative. second prize winners receive $350, $750 go schools. : Videos be submitted June , 2009. Winners be announced July , 2009. : Contest details available Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/causes/279972 &#40;invite friends join!&#41; www.StudentsTakingCharge.org. Videos be submitted YouTube. All entries be posted Facebook viewers vote favorite. Winners be chosen Facebook vote. : national video contest possible $450,000 grant glacéau smartwater, Entertainment Industry Foundation, supporting national expansiion Students Charge. Students Charge already implemented nearly 15,000 students states. Contest details available Facebook http://apps.facebook.com/causes/279972 www.StudentsTakingCharge.org. Learn about making school healthier www.ActionForHealthyKids.org.
4705 1242673438 Think &#39;ve got latest greatest moves get fit? Show empowerME Workout Video Contest promote physical activity! friend Sabrina Bryan, Cheetah Girls Dancing Stars, asking create upload workout video. top finalists receive autographed copies Sabrina&#39;s newest BYOU DVD. finalist also receive personalized video message Sabrina! &#39;S WORKS . Record original - minute workout dance video starring . . Include Sabrina&#39;s top tips . Upload video empowerme2b.org . Sabrina help select top videos . contest runs June , 2009, get , grab camera get moving! SABRINA&#39;S TOP TIPS STAYING HEALTHY: &#39;ve probably seen Sabrina&#39;s moves Dancing Stars performing Cheetah Girls, wouldn&#39;t be able any things maintaining healthy lifestyle. try : •Get physically active 60 minutes day •Drink primarily water, % fat free milk, 100% juice added sugars •Eat fruits vegetables meal •Cut back screen time limit - hours day •Get hours sleep night
4706 1242673658 http://kaboom.org/WebinarSignup/tabid/465/Default.aspx?utm_source=w13&amp;utm_medium=emailnrpa&amp;utm_campaign=nrpa Nature Play: KaBOOM! Brings Experts Free Webinar Join KaBOOM! bring experts field live webinar outdoor play. Hear Melissa Hanson Säjai Foundation Martha Erickson Children’s Nature Network share ideas parks based real-life case studies across country. Visit www.kaboom.org/webinars sign today!
4708 1243442149 NASPE committed attracting retaining diverse membership supporting members address issues related diversity professional practice. better understand attain goals, prepared survey diversity inclusiveness. information survey &#40;http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=LBxhoSkSezyw0_2b82DJcMdQ_3d_3d&#41; help identify activities NASPE pursue provide additional support members all professionals diversity-related topics. Regardless professional role, area interest personal relationship topic, voice extremely important member NASPE community. Please take moments complete Web-based survey. anticipate take 15 minutes time. responses be anonymous, NASPE share report information aggregate form, responses be traced individual participants.
4712 1243886362 NASPE MEMBERS: Contact Senators support new Safe Routes School Reauthorization Act &#40;S. 1156&#41;. Use AAHPERD Legislative Action Center: http://member.aahperd.org/advocacy Safe Routes School National Conference Portland, Early Registration Available June 15 Register today Safe Routes School National Conference August 19-21, 2009 beautiful, bicycle-friendly Portland, Oregon take advantage early registration rate $300, extended June 15. pleased announce keynote speakers confirmed &#60;http://www.saferoutesconference.org/keynote.php&#62; conference, including: •Howard Frumkin, U.S. Centers Disease Control Prevention, Director National Center Environmental Health Agency Toxic Substances Disease Registry •Richard Jackson, UCLA Professor Chair Environmental Health Sciences •Larry Seltzer, Conservation Fund, President/CEO •Loel Solomon, Kaiser Permanente, Community Benefit Fund • local practitioner, transportation planner, advocate, school official, engineer, parent, health professional, researcher, non-profit partner, law enforcement, conference provide valuable information propelling Safe Routes School work level. view conference program www.saferoutesconference.org/conference.php big thanks conference sponsors: Kaiser Permanente, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, City Portland, Oregon Department Transportation, Metro, Alta Planning &#43; Design, Cycle Oregon. also be Kaiser Permanente sponsored pre-conference health training August 18 register website. Finally - Portland gorgeous August, may want consider coming town early staying late needed vacation! information Portland, visit http://www.saferoutesconference.org/travel.php#travel Register 2nd Safe Routes School National Conference: http://www.saferoutesconference.org/ August 19-21, 2009 Portland, Oregon Pre-conference Health Training August 18
4713 1244044262 Summertime Safety Online: Issue 10 bNetS@vvy pleased alert latest version bNetS@vvy, resource developed NEA Health Information Network, focused kids technology. issue tackles summertime safety online variety viewpoints. Experts, Internet safety expert Nancy Willard offers specific risk prevention tips parents children teens &#40; see Willard&#39;s downloadable cyber-safety handout, available bNetS@vvy&#39;s Tips Tools section&#41;. Parents&#39; Corner, teacher mother Vicki Davis details guidelines building &#34; family summertime safety line.&#34; Teacher&#39;s Desk piece features Paula White, tech-savvy elementary school teacher urges parents teachers spend summer learning about benefits social technology. Youth Voices segment, hear typical kids, age 11 age 15, about use social technology daily lives. About bNetS@vvy: comprehensive Web site &#40;www.bnetsavvy.org&#41; educators parents find Internet safety information, bNetS@vvy offers classroom tools, family strategies, news updates, expert advice, all designed help keep kids safe online.
4718 1245697722 National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; pleased announce release new position statements. Physical Education Appropriate Use Instructional Technology Physical Education http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/Instructional%20Technology%20in%20Physical%20Education%202009.pdf Sport Coach&#39;s Code Conduct http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/coaches.pdf Choosing Right Sport Physical Activity Program Child http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/resource-choosing.pdf Coach&#39;s Guide Parental Roles Responsibilities Sport http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/pdf_files/pos_papers/Coachingtheparents.pdf View all NASPE’s position statement http://iweb.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=position-papers.html.
4719 1245850581 Head Start Body Start announces RFPs/Funding Opportunities $15,000 $30,000. Head Start Body Start &#40;HSBS&#41; accepting proposals content expert &#40; team experts&#41; &#40;&#41; special projects: . Literature Review : Benefits Play . Literature Review II: Culture Play . -line Resource Guide . Policy Guide Members contractors invited apply develop special projects be available Head Start Body Start Early Childhood Knowledge Learning Center websites. Important Due Dates: • July , 2009: E-mail intent submit proposal strongly encouraged. • July 24, 2009: All proposals due e-mail 11:59 EDT. Funding available applicant project. Funding HSBS provided Office Head Start &#40;OHS&#41;, Administration Children Families, Department Health Human Services. complete Request Proposal available HSBS Web site. http://iweb.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart Head Start Body Start National Center Physical Development Outdoor Play &#40;HSBS&#41; project National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; American Association Physical Activity Recreation &#40;AAPAR&#41;, associations American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation Dance &#40;AAHPERD&#41;.
4723 1246900891 July/August 2009 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators be hitting mailboxes upcoming weeks. issue features articles assessment strategies heart rate monitors issues. issue’s Ideas Exchange asks question: “ students be granted waiver physical education involved activities?” following complete list articles appear issue: - Assessment Strategies Motivate Students Learn – Catherine Cave, Paula Dohoney - Use Heart Rate Monitors Physical Education – Randall Nichols, Kathryn L. Davis, Tim McCord, David Schmidt, Alex M. Slezak - University/elementary school partnerships physical education: Strategies benefits – Clayre Petray Grant Hill - Teaching Badminton Based Student Skill Levels – Jianyu Wang - PE Metrics Article: Part IIII – Jennifer L. Fisette - Technology Articles: Part III – Derrick Mears - Ideas Exchange – Jim Kamla NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=nss.htm. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
4729 1250082521 National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; KaBOOM!, national non-profit bringing play back lives children, invite school participate KaBOOM! Play Day, free, fun----school outdoor event celebrates play week September 19th – 27th. organizations believe play purpose, unstructured play particular helps children happier, fitter, smarter, socially adept creative. receive FREE KaBOOM! Play Day Kit, register Monday, August 24th : [url]www.kaboom.org/playday[/url]. Play Day organizer receive: • free online planning tool step--step instructions successfully plan, organize execute Play Day • free KaBOOM! Play Day kit full fun-filled games gear kids valued $100 • Inclusion directory KaBOOM! Play Days kaboom.org • Dedicated web pages post KaBOOM! Play Day stories, photos, videos. • chance receive playspace grant improve playground playspace ’s field day, potluck picnic day service all rolled - turn-key event helps celebrate play students, faculty members community leaders. 30-person game SPUD, -legged relay race, park clean – . rule fun! need any help along way feel free contact Scott Jones [email]sjones@kaboom.org[/email], 202-464-6185
4730 1250082783 New Survey Reveals Health-Related Fitness Primary Focus Middle High School Physical Education Programs LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- growing concerns parents policymakers about rise childhood obesity - heightened CDC report showing obesity rose 37% 1998 2006 - approximately -thirds middle high school physical education teachers say health-related fitness primary focus programs, according new survey conducted National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; Polar. national survey K-12 physical education teachers revealed , contrast middle high schools, elementary school level, 53% programs emphasis motor skills movement forms. Movement critical child growth development motor skill competency provides foundation successful enjoyable participation variety physical activities. &#34; goal physical education develop individuals knowledge, skills confidence enjoy lifetime physical activity,&#34; said NASPE Executive Director Charlene Burgeson. &#34; role middle high schools prepare adolescents good choices responsible adults, focus health-related fitness appropriate important.&#34; Technology also playing important role today&#39;s PE classrooms. According survey, 51% teachers said technology increases student motivation. &#34; today&#39;s tech-savvy students, incorporating technology, heart rate monitors exergames, physical education programs great way engage motivate students,&#34; said Jeff Padovan, President, Polar USA. &#34;Technology also helping teachers schools collect valid, reliable data be assess monitor student progress.&#34; fact, 59% teachers said technology enhances communication school district administrators about student performance achievement. Additionally, 60% said technology provides data assessment grading. variety technologies incorporated classroom instruction. instance, 70% PE programs use pedometers; 51% use fitness assessment tools TriFit, system allows teachers analyze individual student health fitness; 39% use heart rate monitors; 32% use exergames Dance Dance Revolution Wii Fit. &#34; physical educators, &#39;s responsibility provide students skills knowledge need lead healthy, physically active lives,&#34; Burgeson explained. &#34; achieve , need resources support create motivating environment offer variety sports activities meet needs interests all students.&#34; Physical education programs offering diverse activities dance &#40;70%&#41;, disc sports &#40;69%&#41; including Frisbee golf, tennis &#40;56%&#41;, lacrosse &#40;31%&#41;, yoga &#40;28%&#41; rock wall climbing &#40;22%&#41;. &#34; quick fix reversing childhood obesity,&#34; Padovan said. &#34; take multi-pronged approach focuses nutrition, prevention, regular physical activity comprehensive physical education program. giving schools communities tools resources need, &#39;ll be better prepared address issue educate children - helping lead longer, healthier lives.&#34; survey conducted Polar, leading manufacturer heart rate monitors fitness assessment technology 10-year history providing high-tech tools schools across country NASPE, preeminent national authority physical education recognized leader sport physical activity. total ,375 physical education teachers participated survey May 28 June 15, 2009. , ,164 K-12 physical education teachers completed survey. About NASPE preeminent national authority physical education recognized leader sport physical activity, National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; non-profit professional membership association sets standard practice physical education sport. NASPE&#39;s 16,000 members include: K-12 physical education teachers, coaches, athletic directors, athletic trainers, sport management professionals, researchers, college/university faculty prepare physical activity professionals. mission NASPE enhance knowledge, improve professional practice, increase support high quality physical education, sport physical activity programs. largest national associations American Alliance Health, Physical Education, Recreation &amp; Dance &#40;AAHPERD&#41;. About Polar Headquartered Lake Success, NY, Polar wholly-owned subsidiary Finland-based Polar Electro OY, invented wireless heart rate monitor &#40;HRM&#41; 1977. founding years ago, Polar pioneering revolution training leading heart rate monitoring fitness assessment technology category innovative products solutions deliver valuable feedback guidance help individuals reach personal goals improving - sports performance profound understanding human body. Today, Polar training computers number choice consumers worldwide. Polar products technologies also leading fitness facilities, athletic teams, corporate wellness facilities thousands physical educations programs country. information, visit www.polarusa.com. MEDIA CONTACTS: Jasmine Lyons Paula Keyes Kun CooperKatz Polar USA NASPE 917-595-3046 703-476-3461 jlyons@cooperkatz.com pkun@aahperd.org
4731 1250084972 Standards-Based Physical Education: Implementing State &amp; NASPE National Standards Curriculum — Midwest District -day workshop Speaker—Artie Kamiya, editor, author, clinician, President Great Activities Publishing Company October , 2009, :00 – :00 pm , Pokagon State Park, Angola, details visit: http://www.aahperd.org/districts/mwd/template.cfm?template=convention09_workshop.html Alliance Scholar Web Conference: Teaching Problem Solving Decision Making Physical Education/Activity Speaker—2010 Alliance Scholar, Catherine Ennis, Ph.D., University North Carolina, Greensboro October 27, 2009, :00 – :30 pm EDT Cost: $45 &#40;member&#41;/$90 &#40;non-member&#41;. cost registered phone line/web connection. may multiple participants participate single registration. details visit: http://www.aahperd.org/aahperd/template.cfm?template=alliance_scholar_conf.cfm
4739 1251482370 Applications/nominations due October 15, 2009 Nominate Outstanding Colleagues! Information be Awards &amp; Recognitions Committees NASPE&#39;s site: www.naspeinfo.org NASPE BOD openings 2010-2013 • President-elect &#40;male&#41; • District Public Relations Coordinator • Research Coordinator Please send following information: • name e-mail address nominee&#39;s name work affiliation board position nominating individual •Statement about believe individual significant contribution NASPE Board Send naspe@aahperd.org subject line: NASPE Board Nomination
4740 1251736612 September/October 2009 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators be hitting mailboxes upcoming weeks. back--school issue features articles theme “Teaching Models/Teaching Tips.” addition Advocacy Action piece talks about increased advocacy new school year, issue’s Ideas Exchange asks question: teaching tips suggest physical education teachers starting new school year? following complete list articles appear issue: - Stretching Budget: Notes Dealing Sporting Goods Dealers – William C. Thomson - Tennis Education: Applying Sport Education Tennis – Shiri Ayvazo - Learning-centered Planning Strategies Outdoor Education Programs: Enhancing Participation Self-directed Learning – Harry Hubball - Strategies Developing Effective Teaching Skills Affective Domain – Ken Hansen - Technology Articles: Part IV – Derrick Mears - Advocacy Action – Sandra Sims, Greg Bert, Phoebe Constantinou, Karen Dowd - Ideas Exchange – David Lorenzi NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/template.cfm?template=nss.htm. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
5031 1255458055 HHS Secretary Sebelius Announces Cornerstone Funding $650 Recovery Act Community Prevention Wellness Initiative Secretary Health Human Services Kathleen Sebelius Director Centers Disease Control Prevention &#40;CDC&#41; Tom Frieden announced September availability $373 competitive grant funds local communities adopt implement evidence-based policies programs improve nutrition, increase physical activity, decrease overweight obesity decrease tobacco use. funds $650 prevention wellness American Recovery Reinvestment Act 2009 available. newly-created program entitled &#34;Communities Putting Prevention Work&#34; operate CDC, communities tribes able apply funds address healthy eating active living / tobacco use people all ages across all community sectors. CDC plans award 30-40 -year grants, focusing communities highest risk policies programs greatest impact. Applications due December . coming weeks, Department Health Human Services announce availability additional $200 prevention wellness recovery act funds, portion expected be state, territory national-level initiatives. Please see links additional information: Press Release Department Health Human Services Announcing New &#34;Communities Putting Prevention Work&#34; Initiative: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pr...20090917a.html Communities Putting Prevention Work Fact Sheet: http://www.hhs.gov/recovery/programs...icdisease.html Announcement Grant Opportunity Application Instructions: www.grants.gov Statement RWJF President CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Announcement: http://www.rwjf.org/newsroom/product.jsp?id=48548
5061 1255725618 November&#39;s Teacher Toolbox &#39;ll find: Activity Ideas K-12 physical education Physical Activity Calendars early childhoon, elementary secondary students PE Brain Builders Coloring Page teaching tools! month&#39;s focus encouraging parents school administrators observe physical education! Find all resources need encourage participation support. http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/teachingTools/toolbox/index.cfm Contact : toolbox@aahperd.org
5092 1255972566 U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan host town hall meeting teachers special edition department&#39;s monthly &#34;News Parents Use&#34; broadcast October 20 :00–:00 p.m. &#40;ET&#41;. Duncan take comments questions teachers live studio audience phone, e-mail, video about variety issues, including recruit, support, retain excellent teachers all schools; best ways measure reward excellence teaching; ways Child Left needs change support effective teaching. contribute discussion, viewers may call show live broadcast -888-493-9382. information http://www.edgovblogs.org/duncan/2009/09/town-hall--teachers-join--discussion/?lk=8230581-8230581-0-38962-S2cz5NWGXu8iamT1YEe2YFcUkIom/oTY.
5093 1255973224 Safe Routes School National Partnership Hiring State Network Managers Work Home non-profit Bikes Belong Foundation seeks organized, enthusiastic, motivated professionals proven management statewide policy change experience work state network managers Safe Routes School &#40;SRTS&#41; National Partnership, network 400 organizations working safer easier children walk bicycle schools. state network manager be responsible managing providing technical assistance contracted state network organizers 10 states bring state-level stakeholders research policies develop implement state-level action plan increase safe physical activity children walking bicycling school. project help reverse childhood obesity assisting states spending federal Safe Routes School funds good projects, leveraging additional funds improve built environment, changing policies remove barriers walking bicycling school. policies state networks improve include: complete streets, school siting joint-use policies, school wellness policies, preventing crime, ensuring funds serve low-income communities. full job description available http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/about/4058/324847 place employment be home office United States. computer, telephone, internet service, PO Box be provided. state network managers work full time &#40;40 hours week&#41; receive health vacation benefits. starting salary $55,000 - $65,000/year, depending experience. Interested applicants submit cover letter, resume, writing samples PDF file : Robert Ping &#40;robert@saferoutespartnership.org&#41;, state network director Safe Routes School National Partnership, supervise state network managers. Applications be received November PM eastern standard time be considered interviews, take place November 12 13. positions start January , 2010. Currently funding calendar years &#40;2010 2011&#41; positions. Telephone inquiries be accepted, receipt all applications be acknowledged email. Visit www.saferoutespartnership.org information about Safe Routes School National Partnership State Network Project &#40;http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/state/4373&#41;. Bikes Belong Foundation equal opportunity employer.
5181 1257348058 NASPE “calling” volunteers elementary, middle school high school levels administer assessment Physical Education Standards , -, - students grades , , middle school, high school. student assessment data collection lead data analysis ultimately new PE Metrics: Assessing National Standards, Standards -. NASPE needs administer assessment send answer forms &#40;scantrons&#41; back . take class period. need hear volunteers immediately. Please respond Monday, November 9th latest. test administered Thanksgiving elementary students. Middle high school assessment tests be administered December. Please contact De Raynes draynes@aahperd.org today. [] 24. K elementary flyer.doc &quot;&quot; [] 24. K secondary flyer.doc &quot;&quot;
5215 1257867263 Vote today! www.aahperd.org/naspe/about/leaders/research-academy.cfm Choose nominees NASPE Research Academy Committees listed . Deadline December 15. View candidate bios: www.aahperd.org/naspe/about/leaders/academyvoting.cfm Biomechanics Nominees: Jeff Johnson Nancy Hamilton Curriculum &amp; Instruction Nominees: Raj Subramaniam Write- Nominee Exercise Physiology Nominees: Keri Kulik Russ Robinson Motor Development &amp; Learning Nominees: Cheryl Coker David Kinnunen History &amp; Philosophy Nominees: Aaron Clopton Write- Nominee Sport Exercise Psychology Nominees: Dennis Johnson Jin Wang Learn about NASPE&#39;s Research Academy Committees:www.aahperd.org/naspe/about/leaders/research-academy.cfm
5235 1258993158 NASPE&#39;s Teacher Toolbox shares ideas promoting quality physical education, physical activity, youth sports program. month feature activity ideas meet national standards, elementary secondary fitness calendars send home students, puzzles games, information about nation&#39;s health observances, newest resource materials. Visit Toolbox today! http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/teachingTools/toolbox/December-09.cfm
5237 1259768131 professional athletes obligation give back community? Consider following questions weigh unique perspective ideas discussion board! Visit http://-athletes-obligated.org/category/--obligated/ see people saying including Tony Hawk, Mia Hamm Annika Sorenstam. athletes obligated anyone ? beneficiary ’s help development be obligated? pro athletes obligated amateurs college athletes? athletes money obligated ? private matter anyone’s business? motivates give back? obligation right term? acceptable refers moral versus professional obligation?
5242 1259970513 feel professional athlete feel obligated give back community. community reason receive type paycheck get. Having said , also role model people community, puts position positive impact community reason wealthy paycheck, feel obligated give back positive way. realize professional athletes capable positive role poor decisions , realize looked need better decisions.
5243 1260191318 perfect world athletes go back communities give back time money. know . dont think understand impact . wish prof. leagues give employees info. things encourage .
5244 1260196212 Call NASPE Intern: Spring 2010 NASPE seeking intern spring 2010 semester help NASPE/ING Run Better School-based Running Program. information be website www.naspeinfo.org/run. be starting second year program January 2010 application deadline April 15. responsibilities include filing checking applications eligibility, organizing review process, communicating applicants, . Additionally, AAHPERD National Convention March 16-20. January/February NASPE staff be looking assistance preparing upcoming conference. Ideally prospective intern be able start late January/early February June &#40;negotiable&#41; assist preparations. extension summer also possibility part full time applicants be considered. information contact rlanders@aahperd.org 703-476-3460.
5249 1260544986 America’s decorated gymnast, Shannon Miller, be honored NASPE Hall Fame recipient Friday, March 19. may remember, Shannon member 1992 Summer Olympics Barcelona, Spain 1996 Summer Olympics Atlanta. Olympic medals: gold, silver bronze international medals. Shannon holds law degree Boston College Law School, founded Shannon Miller Foundation dedicated fighting childhood obesity, -Chair Florida Governor’s Council Physical Fitness appointed Florida Sports Foundation Florida Governor Charlie Crist. husband celebrated birth child. Register today http://www.aahperd.org/whatwedo/convention/registration/index.cfm AAHPERD National Convention NASPE Hall Fame Banquet take advantage early-bird rates!
5252 1260811428 Internship Resource Center &#40;IRC http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/careers/IRC-Home.cfm IRC developed provide information resources related student teaching internship experience. Information, resources, assessments, collections policies, forms be generically variety internship situations available. site especially university students about enter internship, university internship coordinators, university supervisors, cooperating teachers.
5254 1261580537 Journal Coaching Education professional, peer-reviewed, electronic journal provides forum coaching education professionals addressing current coaching topics research-based articles. issue: Notes Editor Jody Brylinsky, Field Editor, Western Michigan University Problematic Drinking College Athletes Frank B. Butts, University West Georgia Stakeholders&#39; Perceptions Social-Emotional Life Skill Development Issues Characterizing Contemporary High School Sports Daniel Gould, Sarah Carson, Angela Fifer, Larry Lauer, Michigan State University Robert Benham, University Hawaii Sidelines: Role Coach Affecting Team Unity Cohesion Place Hazing Traditions Jay Johnson, San Jose State University Qualitative Analysis Motivational Efforts Employed Elite Lacrosse Coaches Dan Leidl, Ph.D. Joe Frontiera, Ph.D., Meno Consulting James Siestreem, Portland State University Collaboration Model Knowledge Transfer Sport Science High Performance Canadian Interuniversity Coaches Ian Reade Wendy Rodgers, University Alberta, Edmonton Book Review: Talent Identification Development – Search Sporting Excellence Darlene . Kluka, Ph. D., D Phil , Barry University Anneliese Goslin, D Phil, MBA, University Pretoria, South Africa &#34; Field&#34; Book Review Criteria Visit www.journalofcoachingeducation.org view Vol. , Issue .
5256 1262618326 2010 Grant Cycle ING Run Better School Awards Program School Awards Program provide minimum &#40;50&#41; $,000 grants schools desire establish school-based running program expand existing . Programs target 4th-8th grade students be minimum &#40;&#41; weeks. information application visit: www.naspeinfo.org/run. Questions: email run@aahperd.org. Deadline applications: April 15, 2010.
5265 1264014013 NASPE releases newest issue Strategies January/February 2010 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators released. issue 2010 calendar year features article yoga school communities. addition Ideas Exchange focuses importance upcoming AAHPERD National Convention, issue features final “Technology Physical Education” column talks about usage gadgets physical activity monitoring. following complete list articles appear issue: -Yoga School Communities – Amanda D. Stanec, Tanya Forneris, Bethany Theuerkauf -British Finnish Baseball: International Variations American Pastime – Emyr Williams, Jan-Erik Romar Michael Hartman -Adelante Ball: Student Developed Activity Designed Increase Motivation Participation – Ken Hansen -Success Sport Education Secondary Level – Kevin Mercier -Theory Practice: Implementation Instructional Models Physical Education Settings – Rachel Gurvitch Mike Metzler -Technology Articles: Part VI – Derrick Mears -Advocacy Action: Advocacy Works! Advocating Quality Physical Education Local Level – Phoebe Constantinou, Karen Dowd, Sandra K. Sims, Greg Bert -Ideas Exchange – Melissa Chase NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/journals/strategies/Strategiessubscription.cfm. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
5266 1264024847 24th Annual Celebration National Girls Women Sport Day National Association Girls Women Sports NAGWS&#41; Coalition members plan Washington, DC-based celebration Capitol Hill prepare materials products available host event school community. February , 2010, thousands sports educators, coaches, athletic directors, recreation directors, association members, sponsors, students, parents across country show support Day year&#39;s theme, &#34;Stay Strong, Play .&#34; Events:http://www.aahperd.org/nagws/programs/ngwsd/Events.cfm Find about hosting NGWSD event today! Don&#39;t forget request NGWSD poster&#39;s order bracelets: http://www.aahperd.org/nagws/programs/ngwsd/upload/NGWSD-Bracelet-Order-Form.pdf NAGWS Web site: http://www.aahperd.org/nagws/programs/ngwsd/index.cfm
5269 1264433914 Name-Calling Week January 25-29! Organized Name-Calling Coalition created GLSEN, schools communities encouraged work inspire open dialogue efforts eliminate name-calling, harassment bullying schools. Bullying ! Campaign proud GLSEN partner advocate against bullying. learn about week’s events participate: http://www.nonamecallingweek.org Name-Calling Week great time re-introduce all Bullying ! Campaign’s free resources Campaign Web site, including tip sheets, Webisodes public service announcements. view Campaign’s free, research-based resources, visit www.StopBullyingNow.hrsa.gov
5276 1265123249 National Physical Education Sport Week &#40;May -, 2010&#41;- “Move Body, Day, Way” Download Lesson Plans May Week year NASPE develops activities teachers students National Physical Education Sport Week. NASPE leaders staff encourage all K-12 physical education teachers take advantage wonderful resources showcase quality sport physical education programs school community. Visit May Week Web site &#40;http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/mayWeek/index.cfm&#41; FREE lesson plans resources. Get Students Involved! year National Physical Education Sport Week be contests: • Design Physical Activity Calendar NASPE&#39;s Teacher Toolbox • &#34; Physical Education Means &#34; Essay Contest Winners be receiving prizes Speed Stacks. View complete contest guidelines: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/mayWeek/upload/Contest-guidelines-May-Week-2010.pdf. Contests deadline: April , 2010 Attention PE Majors: Celebrating Technology Innovation Physical Education VIDEO CONTEST NASPE Polar USA’s Celebrating Technology Innovation Physical Education Video Contest nationwide contest provides physical education teacher candidates opportunity share creative ideas use technology innovative practices physical education exciting students. Enter: . Create video &#40; exceed minutes&#41; upload TheNASPEVideoContest YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheNASPEVideoContest. . Fill Contest Entry Form. . Videos be uploaded Contest Entry Forms received April , 2010 be eligible. Grand prize winner receive: &#40;&#41; Polar Companion Pocket PC &#40;&#41; Polar E600 heart rate monitor. finalists receive: &#40;&#41; Polar E600 heart rate monitor. View complete contest guidelines, entry form additional information: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/mediaCenter/videos.cfm. Deadline submissions: April , 2010
5305 1265299056 Please join Head Start Body Start National Center Physical Development Outdoor Play Early Childhood Movement Day AAHPERD National Convention. Early Childhood Movement Day Wednesday March 17, 2010 :30am - :15 pm Indianapolis Convention Center Special Day Rates Head Start Staff Families $75 /19 ’s new Moving, Learning &#40;IMIL&#41;? Participate new IMIL workshops get latest information. Engage variety sessions led early childhood movement experts including Head Start Body Start Master Trainers. Learn increase moderate--vigorous physical activity day connections Head Start Outcomes framework. Leave variety activity ideas implement indoor outdoor settings. Get information quality outdoor play spaces fund . See attached booklet information contact Head Start Body Start headstartbodystart@aahperd.org -800-800-213-7193 ext. 3454. Register Today! Complete online registration form: https://www.--registration.com/aahperd2010/OSR. • Fill contact information section; • Convention Registration section, “CODE” box insert CDAYGUEST; • select category drop menus; simply check box acknowledging cancellation policy click “ ” bottom page. • finance section, pay fee associated guest category. $75 /19; $85 after /19 any difficulties registration, please contact Lorri Mas @ lmas@aahperd.org. Head Start Body Start brought American Association Physical Activity Recreation &#40;AAPAR&#41; National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; funding Office Head Start, Administration Children Families, U.S. Department Health Human Services. www.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart
5657 1267027293 Health Education Webinar Series American Association Health Education &#40;www.aahperd.org/aahe&#41; partnered Directors Health Promotion Education Connecticut AHPERD offer new webinar series designed specifically health education professionals working interested school environment! informative online series help participants stay informed latest health education topics earning professional development credit. Webinar Prices: session $30/ sessions $50/ sessions $80 Special Features: • Webinars archived individual use convenience downloadable resources • weeks follow- opportunities emails webinar faculty • CHES credit Connecticut AHPERD Professional Development credit educators Enroll Online [url]http://guest.cvent.com/.aspx?4W%2cI4%2c81b2eeee-5e11-4f4b-a906-7e5359a468f6[/url] Priority Setting Health Education Curricula, February 24, 2010 Speaker: Donna M. Videto, Ph.D., CHES Professor, Health Education SUNY, College Cortland Learning Objectives: -List optimal characteristics qualities health education curriculum -Describe steps school district take setting priorities health education curriculum -Identify national sites/tools facilitate process setting priorities health education curriculum -Link health education curriculum development process coordinated school health program -Identify working local resources agencies facilitate priority setting process schools agencies effectively partner schools School Mental Health, April 14, 2010 Speaker: TBA Ojectives: -Identify different disciplines part school mental team -Locate national resource centers support school mental issues -List ways addressing mental health needs students improves school performance Coming Fall 2010... Implementing School Employee Wellness Programs, September 29, 2010 Speaker: Sarah Bowie, MPH New Media Reach Students / families, October 27, 2010 Speaker TBD
5658 1267027753 NASPE AAPAR Merge? Think? NASPE-AAPAR Merger? leadership NASPE AAPAR discussing possibility merging national associations order better serve members, partners, potential members. Read proposal &#40;http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/naspeMembers/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&amp;PageID=51790&#41; NASPE AAPAR Boards Directors NASPE AAPAR Members. questions? Find answers &#40;http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/naspeMembers/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&amp;PageID=51791&#41; email : naspe-aapar@aahperd.org. think? weigh potential NASPE-AAPAR merger, email comments. Also, join discussion &#40;http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/professionaldevelopment/townhallmeetings.cfm&#41; NASPE Town Hall Meetings NASPE Association Delegate Assembly Convention.
5676 1267641165 IMMEDIATE RELEASE March , 2010 INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Cohen, &#39;nPLAY ec@nplayfoundation.org &#40;646&#41;342-8668 Paul Pierce Captains Team Superstar Athletes Fight Childhood Obesity ‘nPLAY teams athletes different sports combat national crisis New York, N.Y. – Boston Celtics forward, Paul Pierce lead coalition elite athletes different sports raise funds fight children’s obesity effort called ‘nPLAY. government tax exempt 501&#40;c&#41; organization, ‘nPLAY’s primary focus financially support physical education physical activity programs low income areas statistically suffer highest rates childhood obesity United States. ’nPLAY partner local governments community organizations United States help implement programs outside school. Pierce’s leadership bolstered input sports standouts include: Jennie Finch &#40;USA Softball&#41;; Grant Hill &#40;NBA’s Phoenix Suns&#41;; Evander Holyfield &#40;retired boxer&#41;; Summer Sanders &#40;USA Swimming&#41;. “’s secret chubby child, understand challenges children face,” Pierce said. “Athletics proper nutrition helped turn life achieve dreams. ‘nPLAY committed providing opportunities children may , be active eat healthy. want help educate children parents importance living healthy lifestyle bring about change.” children America obese, childhood obesity cited parents’ . concern. direct affect cancer, Type diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease 10 medical conditions. primary reason current generation children be expect life shorter parents. “ mother, important health son,” said Finch, Olympic softball gold medalist. “ parents, responsible children’s future. ’s important set example educate motivate children live healthy lifestyles afford opportunities past generations.” Finch be athletes involved partnership United States Department Agriculture &#40;USDA&#41; MyPyramid program, ’nPLAY’s main nutrition initiative. MyPyramid created USDA’s Center Nutrition Policy Promotion &#40;CNPP&#41; deliver messages promote healthy food lifestyle choices. ‘nPLAY create educational visuals integrate athletes nutritional messages be schools community group gatherings. ‘nPLAY established career marketers set collaborate standout athletes provide solutions raise money programs help combat childhood obesity. Organization founders include: Michael Maccia, Eric Cohen, Scott Hunter Smith Steve Conner. Pierce, nicknamed &#34; Truth&#34; founder &#34; Truth Fund&#34;, also working Olympic gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller, Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir, current NBA players Jerry Stackhouse, Kenny Anderson Bo Kimble; ASP World Tour Surfers Taylor Knox Gabe Kling; NFL players Jay Fiedler Sam Madison; retired . middleweight boxer Michael Olajide Jr.; USA Olympic softball player current assistant coach, Barbara Jordan. Twitter: www.twitter.com/nPLAYFOUNDATION Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/nplayfoundation Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=87892814752 Facebook Fan: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=87892814752#!/pages/nPLAYFoundation/324738916373?ref=ts
5705 1268152148 Put best fitness ideas forward win Speed Stacks Sport Pack! Speed Stacks &#40;http://www.speedstacks.com/img/logo.png&#41; joining forces NASPE National Physical Education Sport Week, May - &#40;http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/mayWeek/index.cfm&#41;. NASPE holding contests PE Teachers students winners receive great Speed Stacks gear! Design Physical Activity Calendar NASPE’s Teacher Toolbox students work class create physical activity calendar appear NASPE’s Teacher Toolbox – NASPE’s popular resource visited Web page. Create month physical activity ideas &#41; elementary school students &#41; secondary &#40;middle high&#41; school students. elementary school calendar secondary calendar be selected. winning classes receive: &#41; Publication calendar 2010 September Back--School edition NASPE’s Teacher Toolbox - school/class be credited calendar, downloaded distributed thousands students nationwide! &#41; 40-set Speed Stacks® Sport Pack start complete sport stacking program. Sport Pack contain 40 sets Speed Stacks cups, instructional materials including DVD lesson plans supporting pieces sport stacking equipment. &#41; Recognition NASPE National Physical Education Sport Week Web site. &#41; Recognition NASPE News. Physical Education Means ” Essay Contest Looking new interdisciplinary activity ideas physical education class? students participate “ Physical Education Means ” Essay Contest National Physical Education Sport Week. Open grades 1st 12th. students answer question: physical education mean ? winner be selected grade level. winner receive: &#41; Speed Stacks Glow---Dark StackPack. StackPack contains set Speed Stacks blue green glow cups, glow StackMat competition mat &amp; timer, instructional DVD. &#41; Recognition NASPE National Physical Education Sport Week Web site. &#41; Recognition NASPE News. contest details guidelines go : http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/advocacy/events/mayWeek/contest.cfm Contest deadline May , 2010.
5726 1269020366 Be Part Future NASPE’s New PE2020 Initiative. physical education look year 2020 ? PE2020 initiative seeks answer question inviting physical education teachers, college/university faculty, physical education teacher candidates, K-12 students, parents, school administrators, policymakers, community members, key supporters &#40;e.g., public health professionals, medical community&#41; share visionary thoughts about future physical education. PE2020 multi-faceted, -year initiative. online forum share ideas just phase – foundation entire initiative. vision future important be combined create shared vision profession. culminating shared vision be call--action NASPE profession. NASPE revise strategic plan address shared vision emerges process, hope K-12 college/university physical education communities evolve practices embrace vision. Visit www.PE2020.org download FREE educator resources classes, explore submissions write submit vision chance win prizes class.
5727 1269624482 plenty time apply 2010 Grant Cycle ING Run Better School Awards Program. Quick easy application process: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/ING/upload/Application2010forWEBFinal.pdf &#40;see check list page application&#41; minimum &#40;50&#41; $,000 grants be awarded schools desire establish school-based running program expand existing . Programs target 4th-8th grade students be minimum &#40;&#41; weeks. Find application information www.naspeinfo.org/run. Questions: email run@aahperd.org. Deadline applications: April 15, 2010
5740 1270148166 CDC-DASH seeking applications Health Scientist &#40;GS 12/13&#41; Research Application Branch focusing obesity, physical activity, nutrition. position currently open, applications be accepted Wednesday, April 7th. Applicants apply USA Jobs website; link position website . new position be Research Synthesis Translation Team. brief overview position pasted . http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob....&#43;00%3a03%3a00 incumbent responsible providing technical scientific planning, implementation, analysis, dissemination activities directed improving efforts prevent serious health risk behaviors children, adolescents young adults schools communities. addition, incumbent provide technical expertise obesity prevention intervention strategies branches DASH, divisions NCCDPHP, Centers CDC, Federal agencies, public private health education agencies, organizations working national, state, local levels. Additional responsibilities include: Initiating broad, national efforts ensure research findings adolescent health translated comprehensive school health policies programs; identifying effective programs gaps research; research synthesis detect findings revealed individual studies communicating findings research program fields; serving technical expert development execution national dissemination plans help schools implement research synthesis findings; preparing submitting manuscripts, reports, training materials presentation scientific meetings publication scientific journals; performing duties assigned.
5743 1270231336 Healthy Schools Program Open Position - Associate Director Field Operations Alliance Healthier Generation currently seeking Associate Director Field Operations lead Healthy Schools Program Field Team approximately - team members continue program&#39;s growth expansion supporting 30,000 schools field non-field channels across country. Associate Director Field Operations responsible leadership execution Healthy Schools Program relationship managers working schools districts continued growth sustainability program. location open/negotiable listed posting purposes Washington, DC. view position postings, please visit: http://www.healthiergeneration.org/about.aspx?id=3490&amp;linkidentifier=id&amp;itemid=3490. need information, please contact Kimberlie Larson, Operations Manager, Kimberlie.Larson@HealthierGeneration.org
5746 1271341596 Journal Coaching Education &#40;JCE&#41; professional, peer-reviewed, electronic journal provides forum coaching education professionals learn about current coaching topics research-based articles. Issues covered unique journal include coaching pedagogy, strength conditioning, tactics, philosophy, psychology, sociology, management. Spring 2010 issue: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/journals/jce/issues/jce-issue-spring-2010.cfm
5747 1271424132 major highlights week’s press briefing NASPE announced support Lady Michelle Obama&#39;s &#39;s Move Campaign solve epidemic childhood obesity generation, partnership Centers Disease Control Prevention &#40;CDC&#41;, Division Adolescent School Health, presented findings new comprehensive CDC report physical activity, physical education academic performance. Thanks helping NASPE promote important CDC research findings about physical activity, physical education academic achievement. great new advocacy tool, hope want give academic brochure &#40;see &#41;. AAHPERD members price $10 100 copies. call 800-321-0789 order online AAHPERD bookstore. story link USA Today link new ’s Move School website copy press release. Please share colleagues tell join NASPE Cartoon Network new initiative. welcome involvement. http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-04-14-letsmoveinschool15_ST_N.htm ’s Move School site running be reached directly www.letsmoveinschool.org NASPE’s &#39;s Move School aims educate youth about benefits physically active lifestyle improve quality quantity physical education physical activity programs nation’s schools comprehensive school physical activity programs. site geared Parents, school administrators policymakers asks take action steps www.letsmoveinschool.org . Get Facts – Links Information help support need comprehensive school physical activity programs . Get Resources – Tools help implement program . Get Involved – Ideas school use today also link pdf new academic brochure outlines Centers Disease Control Prevention &#40;CDC&#41; Review Research Findings about Positive Impact School-Based Physical Education Physical Activity Academic Achievement. http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/health_and_academics/index.htm#
5748 1271693089 Physical Activity Children Adolescents Maternal Child Health Library Georgetown University released new edition knowledge path, Physical Activity Children Adolescents. electronic guide points resources analyze data, describe public health campaigns promotion programs, report research aimed identifying promising strategies improving physical activity levels families, schools after-school programs, child care early childhood education settings, communities. knowledge path also presents resources about physical activity children adolescents special health care needs. knowledge path available http://www.mchlibrary.info/Knowledge..._activity.html. Knowledge paths maternal child health &#40;MCH&#41; topics available http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/index.html. Maternal Child Health Library virtual guide MCH information. offers wide variety electronic resources, including MCH Alert, knowledge paths, databases, materials developed professionals families. library located Georgetown University. View library online http://www.mchlibrary.info. receive notification updates knowledge paths future, subscribe MCH Alert, weekly electronic newsletter provides timely reference research, policy developments, released publications, new programs, initiatives affecting MCH community. View MCH Alert online http://www.mchlibrary.info/alert/index.html.
5753 1272289679 Helen M. Heitmann Research Grant “PETE Doctoral Programs: Current Status Future Directions” Drs. Anny Boyce Linda Rikard. Final report 2010 AAHPERD Presentation slides available: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/Heitmann.cfm purpose Helen M. Heitmann Research Grant help determine direction needed reverse trends doctoral programs decline shortage qualified higher education faculty members Physical Education Teacher Education related fields. Funding $10,000 study awarded January 31, 2010. -time grant awarded May 2009. research topic study lack higher education faculty researchers. past years, critical shortage candidates positions physical education teacher preparation programs related disciplines. desired outcomes resulting grant be : &#42;Determine current number doctoral programs specialty preparation areas &#42;Kinesiology/PETE disciplines &#42;Examine supply new graduates demand faculty members Kinesiology disciplines &#42;Determine reasons reductions number programs strategies attract professionals Higher Education positions &#42;Advocate importance faculty work professional preparation programs &#42;Mentor junior faculty members; suggest means reversing trend declining programs increasing number doctoral graduates fill positions country. information about NASPE grants, visit: www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants
5754 1272297570 NASPE salutes NASPE/AAHPERD member Jan Adair serving Middle Childhood committee AAHE/AAHPERD member Valerie Ubbes Early Childhood committee. Immediate Release Contact: James R. Minichello 703.465.2171 jminichello@nbpts.org NBPTS Creates Early, Middle Childhood Generalist Standards Committees Arlington, Va. – April , 2010 – National Board Professional Teaching Standards &#40;NBPTS&#41; brought select groups educators across country tasked assuring National Board’s Early Childhood/Generalist Standards Middle Childhood/Generalist Standards reflect best practices latest research fields study. majority committee National Board Certified Teachers &#40;NBCTs&#41;. committees chosen pool ,000 applicants. “ individuals experts field education track record documented expertise content knowledge practice teaching,” said Joan Auchter, chief program officer, NBPTS. “ time emphasis placed teacher effectiveness , pleased work committees serve foundation assessment National Board Certification process early childhood middle childhood teaching.” Today, nearly 29,000 teachers nationwide achieved National Board Certification fields combined. outstanding educators working day create opportunities students learn succeed. part National Board’s ongoing mission provide high rigorous standards accomplished teachers know be able , Early Childhood/Generalist Middle Childhood/Generalist Standards Committees working review revise current standards basis National Board Certification respective fields. Practicing classroom teachers fill majority seats standards committees members represent districts, states higher education. NBPTS Early Childhood/Generalist Standards Committee consists following individuals: Karen Crow-Roark, NBCT, -Chair Gifted English language learner teacher, Park Creek School, Dalton, Ga. John Johnston, -Chair Professor Director Assessment, University Memphis, Memphis, Tenn. Timothy Boerst, NBCT Fifth grade teacher, Clinical Associate Professor, University Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Mich. Malinda Ice, NBCT Fourth grade teacher, Avery Elementary School, Webster Groves, Mo. Francisca Jensen, NBCT grade teacher, Wilson Elementary School, Norman, Okla. Veronica Kraft, NBCT Pre-kindergarten teacher, Kate Schenck Elementary School, San Antonio, Texas Karen Liu Professor, Early Special Education, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Ind. Leslee Milch, NBCT Kindergarten second grade teacher, Gilbert Elementary School, Buena Park, Calif. Jerry O’Brien, NBCT Second grade teacher, Maureen M. Welch Elementary School, Churchville, Pa. Tamara Sewell Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Special Education, Adelphi University, Garden City, N.Y. Elaine Surbeck Associate Dean Teacher Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Ariz. Arnetra Terry, NBCT Reading Coordinator, Vance County Public Schools, Henderson, N.C. Valerie Ubbes Associate Professor Kinesiology &amp; Health, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio Carol Vukelich Hammonds Professor Teacher Education, Director, Delaware Center Teacher Education, University Delaware, Newark, Del. NBPTS Middle Childhood/Generalist Standards Committee consists following individuals: Francis “Skip” Fennell, -Chair Professor Education, McDaniel College, Westminster, Md. Suzanne Nakashima, NBCT, -Chair Fourth grade teacher, Lincrest Elementary School, Yuba City, Calif. Angelique Acevedo-Barron, NBCT District Diversity Administrator, Jeffco Public Schools, Golden, Colo. Janice Adair Health Education Methods, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Moorhead, Minn. Tracy Ajello, NBCT Fifth grade teacher, Doolittle Elementary School, Cheshire, Conn. Jeri Carroll Professor Curriculum Instruction, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kan. Jamie Cole, NBCT Fourth grade gifted English language learner teacher, Window Rock Elementary School, Window Rock, Ariz. Dawn Duke, NBCT Fourth fifth grade teacher, Brookland-Cayce Grammar School Number , Lexington, S.C. Karen Giesler, NBCT Third fifth grade mathematics teacher, Center Creative Learning, Ellisville, Mo. Susan Klabunde, NBCT Sixth grade teacher, Cheney Middle School, West Fargo, N.D. Kim O’Neil, NBCT Third grade teacher, Liverpool Elementary School, Liverpool, N.Y. Victoria Risko Professor Language Literacy, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn. José Rodríguez Third grade bilingual teacher, U.S. Dept. Ed. Teaching Ambassador Fellow, Washington, D.C. Onny Tabares, NBCT Fourth fifth grade teacher, John Rogers Elementary School, Seattle, Wash. Susan Williams, NBCT Third grade teacher, Drowne Road Elementary School, Cumberland, Maine. National Board Certification, veteran teachers, 10-part performance assessment includes video portfolios, analysis classroom practice evaluation content knowledge. part growing education reform movement reshaping American education developing, recognizing retaining great teachers. congressionally mandated report, National Research Council &#40;NRC&#41; National Academies confirmed National Board Certified Teachers advance student achievement learning, stay classroom longer, support new struggling teachers assume school-based leadership roles. NRC acknowledged students taught National Board Certified Teachers higher gains achievement tests students taught non-board-certified teachers. National Board Certification recognized model pay--performance supported teachers administrators nationwide. states local school districts provide salary incentives cover cost teachers pursue achieve advanced teaching credential. Just December, NBPTS released names America’s outstanding teachers part latest class National Board Certified Teachers. 2009, nearly ,900 teachers nationwide achieved National Board Certification, bringing total number teachers school counselors certified NBPTS 82,000. information about NBPTS National Board Certification, visit www.nbpts.org. ### About National Board Professional Teaching Standards NBPTS independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan nongovernmental organization. NBPTS advances quality teaching learning developing professional standards accomplished teaching; creating administering National Board Certification, voluntary system certify teachers meet standards; integrating certified teachers educational reform efforts. Today, 82,000 National Board Certified Teachers making positive difference lives students across nation.
5763 1272910099 NEW Sets Lesson Plans NASPE: Download FREE Today Sony Pictures&#39; Get G..M.E. &#40;Get Active, Move Exercise&#41; fun-filled fitness program designed encourage kids be physically active 60 minutes day. Developed partnership National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41;, Get G..M.E. kicks hour-long circuit training program designed ages -11 12-14 any physical education teacher fitness instructor easily teach gym, playground playing field. All lesson plans activities meet NASPE National Standards Physical Education. fitness program tied upcoming movie Karate Kid, martial arts components fitness program previous martial arts experience required use resources. fitness fun continue! Download FREE take-home materials including physical activity log ideas about stay active home. fitness program tied upcoming movie Karate Kid, martial arts components fitness program previous martial arts experience required use resources. Starring Jaden Smith Jackie Chan, Karate Kid opens movie theaters June 11, 2010. Lesson plans take-home materials available June 2010! Download today: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/instructionalPrograms/getyourgameon.cfm Use School’s Field Day Events Qualify Hershey’s Track &amp; Field Games Physical education teachers find simple checklist easy steps qualify school’s field day events Hershey’s Track &amp; Field Games meet. Teachers also download , new FREE lesson plans use upper elementary physical education students improve skills prepare safe fun-filled event! Don’t opportunity students experience great tradition famous Hershey’s Track &amp; Field Games possibility move district meet &#40; applicable&#41;, state meet North American Final! http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/instructionalPrograms/hershey.cfm
5764 1273079584 Celebrate Olympic Day! June 23, 2010 Olympic Day commemorates birth modern Olympic Games. Olympic Day celebration, international effort promote fitness - addition Olympic ideals fair play, perseverance, respect sportsmanship. June 19-26, 2010, communities across United States celebrate Olympic Day educational programming activities. Additionally, communities may want include Olympic Day part already scheduled event. best ways instill virtues leaders tomorrow events organized supported local communities. year, United States Olympic Committee’s &#40;USOC&#41; goal work host organizations Olympians Paralympians grow Olympic Day promote physical fitness Olympic Values communities across United States. accomplish , USOC designed tool kit turn-key program assist communities across nation celebrating Olympic Day. USOC work 10,000 Olympians Paralympians currently living United States, making best efforts athlete present Olympic Day celebration share experiences role Olympic ideals played lives. Web site: http://www.teamusa.org/resources/u-s-olympic-education/olympic-day
5765 1273502593 Get Involved! Play Space Grant Reviewer -Review Head Start Body Start Grant applications awards improve outdoor play spaces -Complete reviews June , 2010 July 15, 2010 -User friendly rubric -line review system -Letter appreciation community service Head Start Body Start National Center Physical Development Outdoor Play &#40;HSBS&#41; be awarding Play Space Grants $,000 Head Start centers nationwide improve outdoor playspaces. HSBS expects receive hundreds proposals year. need volunteers experience early childhood education, movement, / play space desgin conduct proposal reviews June 2010, order ensure proposals complete align HSBS’ expectations. http://www.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart Volunteer today! Contact HSBS information headstartbodystart@aahperd.org. &#40;800&#41; 213-7193 ext. 420.
5766 1273772729 May/June 2010 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators printed be hitting mailboxes coming weeks. issue features article improve sound physical education settings, articles teaching affective qualities physical education game “Tactical Speedball.” issue’s Ideas Exchange asks question, “ pre-service physical educators be required demonstrate proficient level performance wide variety physical activities? , any, activities essential all physical educators?” following complete list articles appear issue: - Teaching Affective Qualities Physical Education – Brent Heidorn, Mindy M. Welch - Tactical Speedball – Klara Gubacs-Collins - Assessment Journey – Ann Marie Gallo, Michael T. Carr, Joseph . Gallo - Ways Improve Sound Physical Education Settings – Stu Ryan - Theory Practice column – Civility Classes Sports Angela Lumpkin - Exemplary Practices: Going Appropriate Practices – Sandra Sims, Dolly Lambdin, Pat VanVolkinburg, B.J. Santos, George Graham Crystal Gorwitz - Ideas Exchange “ pre-service physical educators be required demonstrate proficient level performance wide variety physical activities? , any, activities essential all physical educators?” - Advocacy Action – Fely Curva James Mosteller Coalition Building: Cultivating New Partners Physical Education NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today www.naspeinfo.org. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org
5768 1274106511 PE2020 Contest: easy take-home activity chance win classroom prize! PE2020 website students, parents teachers invited submit vision future physical education 500 words . ’s great interdisciplinary activity idea physical education class open grades K-12. students classroom submission chance win Walk4Life Physical Activity Pack Pedometers plan fall! ’s Works: . students write essay &#40;500 words &#41; answers question &#34; future physical education look year 2020 ?&#34; . Ask students take essays home parents submit essay online www.PE2020.org Note: Parents choose &#34;classroom submission&#34; entry type complete school information requested &#40;school name, address email contact&#41;. Also, parents indicate essay K-12 student use name address contact information submission form. . classroom be selected random receive Walk4Life Physical Activity Pack Pedometers PE2020 sponsored POLAR USA Contest ends October 31, 2010. Winners be notified November. limit number essays submit! Students, parents teachers also encouraged submit individual essays chance win iPod shuffle® 2GB&#42; MP3 Player. Individual submissions awarded monthly. Questions about contest trouble submission form contact PE2020@aahperd.org
5800 1274791328 win $10,000 grant&#42; visit NFL player school! classes resume fall, NFL goes Back Football. class school celebrate showcasing NFL team pride Friday, September 10, 2010. Take step NFL PLAY 60 Super School – preregister be alerted registration opens Thursday, July enter school chance win great prizes. 34 NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools selected based celebration Back Football Friday receive $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 health wellness grant&#42; appearance local player lead students school ultimate physical education gym class - part NFL PLAY 60 initiative. Start planning NFL celebration Friday, September 10 today! Email jprillaman@aahperd.org list celebration ideas. registration opens July , select NASPE &#34; heard about Back Football Friday.&#34; organization listed referrals receive $10,000 grant. Learn : www.NFLRUSH.com/backtofootball
5801 1275505785 New Shape Nation Report Released new report help bring attention need quality physical education programs increase health, academic performance - all children adolescents. Shape Nation Report provides current information status physical education states District Columbia. Advocates use information presentations, letters means communication federal state policymakers, media general public part basis expanding improving physical education. Download entire report see states&#39; status NASPE website: www.naspeinfo.org Key findings: Shape Nation Report provides current picture physical education &#40;PE&#41; American education system. Incremental improvements years number states require PE &#40;17% increase&#41; student assessment PE &#40;26% increase&#41;. , Report shows states allow waivers exemptions PE classes &#40;77% increase&#41; progress providing daily physical education all grades K-12. Shape Physical Education 2010: &#42; states require physical education grade K-12. &#42; state aligns nationally recommended 150 minutes week PE elementary school 225 minutes week middle high school. &#42; half all states &#40;32&#41; permit waivers / exemptions students PE, 77% increase 2006. &#42;- states &#40;94%&#41; state standards physical education, 34 states &#40;67%&#41; require local districts comply align standards. &#42; 19 states &#40;37%&#41; require form student assess­ment physical education. &#42;Fewer states &#40;14 vs. 22 2006&#41; require physical education grades be included students&#39; grade point averages. &#42; 13 states &#40;25%&#41; require schools measure Body Mass Index &#40;BMI&#41; / height weight student. time Lady highlighting obesity epidemic youth role schools play, physical education be given priority public education policy.
5809 1275934552 2011 National Convention Call Proposals Due June 15th 2011 Call Proposals open. Submit program proposal AAHPERD National Convention &amp; Exposition San Diego, CA, March 29 April , 2011. Deadline submissions June 15, 2010. Find &#62;&#62; http://www.aahperd.org/whatwedo/convention/2011callforproposals.cfm
5817 1276536251 2011 National Convention Call Proposals Due June 15th 2011 Call Proposals open. Submit program proposal AAHPERD National Convention &amp; Exposition San Diego, CA, March 29 April , 2011. Deadline submissions June 15, 2010. Find &#62;&#62; http://www.aahperd.org/whatwedo/convention/2011callforproposals.cfm
5818 1276712375 Important notice about 2010 competition Carol M. White Physical Education Program Grant &#40;PEP&#41;. U.S. Department Education pleased announce Notice Final Priorities &#40;NFP&#41; Notice Inviting Applicants &#40;NIA&#41; publish Federal Register Friday, June 18, 2010. may log federal register www.federalregister.gov/inspection.aspx#spec_E view NIA; competition officially open Friday, June 18,2010. deadline be 30 days June 18. Looking standards-based professional development workshops offer teachers? National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; broad array PIPEline Physical Best workshops meet school district&#39;s needs be written PEP grant application. information, visit http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/professionaldevelopment/pipeline/workshops.cfm http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/professionaldevelopment/physicalBest/ NASPE be happy help any way ! Contact : 800-213-7193 ext. 410 naspe@aahperd.org
5823 1277398548 July/August 2010 issue Strategies: Journal Physical Sport Educators set hit mailboxes early July. issue, features cover story jumping rope physical education showcases articles leadership, goal setting golf, also features Ideas Exchange asks question, &#34; use pedometers physical education program?&#34; following complete list articles appear issue: - Working Students Traumatic Brain Injury General Physical Education – Matthew D. Lucas - Jumping Good Fun – Susan B. Nye - Playing Golf Elementary – Jill Goldman Kevin Pfluge - Motivation Goal Setting – Gregory S. Sullivan James P. Strode - Empowering Students Leadership: Gymleaders— Program Works – Wanda Rhodes Monica Lounsbery - Theory Practice column – Feedback: Key Effective Coaching Dennis Docheff - Ideas Exchange &#34; use pedometers physical education program?&#34; - Advocacy Action – Sandra Sims Karen Dowd Report Card Advocacy Tool NASPE/AAHPERD member receive copy Strategies! Join today www.naspeinfo.org. already receive Strategies, order issue, call 800-321-0789 email tlawson@aahperd.org.
5824 1277403460 2010 Carol M. White Physical Education Program &#40;PEP&#41; Deadline Tips deadline receipt applications :30PM EST /19/2010. Applications be submitted electronically e-grants.ed.gov. application/RFP available: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/applicant.html NASPE support efforts writing PEP grant. put basic information about PEP, recommended timeline steps meeting July 19 deadline, guidance addressing FY2010 Priorities Requirements, key things , important things avoid list resources. Visit PEP writing tips today: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/PEP.cfm
5825 1278428971 NFL&#39;s Back Football Friday - win $10,000 grant&#42; visit NFL player school! classes resume fall, NFL goes Back Football. class school celebrate showcasing NFL team pride Friday, September 10 take step NFL PLAY 60 Super School. 34 NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools selected based celebration Back Football Friday receive $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 health wellness grant&#42; appearance local player lead students school ultimate physical education gym class - part NFL PLAY 60 initiative. Start planning NFL celebration Friday, September 10 today! Email jprillaman@aahperd.org tips list celebration ideas. Take steps winning $10,000 health wellness grant NFL player visit: . Officially register school www.nflrush.com/backtofootball starting July . . Celebrate Back Football Friday school September 10, 2010! . Submit pictures brief event recap online September 10 – 17 finalize entry. . Continue encourage school get active PLAY 60 day! Be sure select NASPE “ heard about Back Football Friday.” www.nflrush.com/backtofootball
5829 1278509274 deadline receipt applications :30PM EST /19/2010. Applications be submitted electronically e-grants.ed.gov. application/RFP available: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/applicant.html NASPE support efforts writing PEP grant. put basic information about PEP, recommended timeline steps meeting July 19 deadline, guidance addressing FY2010 Priorities Requirements, key things , important things avoid list resources. Check put : http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/PEP.cfm know interested serving PEP peer reviewer, please see: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/peerreview.html. Active recruitment begins soon. Please note, going apply writing application entity&#39;s behalf, eligible peer review. Please pass along anyone know be interested! Plan Assessment Plan PE•Metrics™ PEP Grant Proposal: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/publications/products/pemetrics.cfm. Prices range $600 $4500 based number physical education teachers district. information contact Cheryl Richardson crichardson@aahperd.org. NASPE Professional Development Services NASPE offers wide variety standards-based professional development workshops, conferences consultation services P-12 educators. Any professional development opportunities be written PEP grant application. information, visit: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/professionaldevelopment/pipeline/workshops.cfm http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/professionaldevelopment/physicalBest/
5830 1278945854 Carol M. White Physical Education Program deadline receipt applications :30PM EST /19/2010. Applications be submitted electronically e-grants.ed.gov. application/RFP available: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/whitephysed/applicant.html Carol M. White Physical Education Program provides grants LEAs community-based organizations &#40;CBOs&#41; initiate, expand, enhance physical education programs, including after-school programs, students kindergarten 12th grade. Grant recipients implement programs help students progress meeting state standards. NASPE support efforts writing PEP grant. put basic information about PEP, recommended timeline steps meeting July 19 deadline, guidance addressing FY2010 Priorities Requirements, key things , important things avoid list resources. Check put : http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/PEP.cfm know interested serving PEP peer reviewer, please see: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/lis...eerreview.html. Active recruitment begins soon. Please note, going apply writing application entity&#39;s behalf, eligible peer review. Please pass along anyone know be interested! Plan Assessment Plan PE•Metrics™ PEP Grant Proposal. Prices range $600 $4500 based number physical education teachers district. information contact Cheryl Richardson crichardson@aahperd.org. NASPE Professional Development Services NASPE offers wide variety standards-based professional development workshops, conferences consultation services P-12 educators. Any professional development opportunities be written PEP grant application. information, visit: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/profess.../workshops.cfm http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/profess.../physicalBest
5831 1279111922 Office Safe Drug-Free Schools Department Education looking grant reviewers Carol M. White Physical Education Program &#40;PEP&#41; grant competition. People interested serving reviewers go OSDFS Peer Reviewer Web site https://www.osdfsreviews.org/index.cfm. any questions, please contact PEP competition manager Carlette Huntley Carlette.Huntley@ed.gov.
5834 1279631652 Join Discussion about Policies Reverse Childhood Obesity Epidemic Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Invites Comments About Best Advance Policies Create Healthier Schools Communities RWJF launching special online forum start open dialogue about best ways implement policy priorities reversing childhood obesity epidemic 2015. encourage register join conversation. policy priorities: Physical activity school Marketing children High-quality, affordable foods communities Built environment Food beverages schools Pricing Strategies RWJF Community registration processis brief. already registered, be be able participate forum after sign . discussion forum consists topic threads— policy priority. RWJF staff members acting hosts post messages frequently respond comments offer thoughts. ’re launching online discussion forum today anticipate leaving open month. Participate discussion: http://community.rwjf.org/t5/-Discussion-About-Policies-/bd-p/?cid=XEM_205602
5841 1281034029 Free Webinar Address Heat Illness ASEP Successful Coaching Webinar Series annual --day practices just corner, American Sport Education Program be offering free Webinar, Combating Heat-Related Illnesses, scheduled Wednesday, August 11, 12:00 :00 central time. Webinar be led John Storsved, HSD, ATC Carle Sports Medicine, Champaign, Illinois, open coaches, athletic administrators, athletic trainers interested learning recognize, treat, prevent heat-related illnesses athletes. Click register Webinar: https://humankinetics.webex.com/mw0306lb/mywebex/default.?service=&amp;nomenu=true&amp;main_url=%2Ftc0505lb%2Ftrainingcenter%2FLoading.%3Fsiteurl%3Dhumankinetics%26rnd%3D9255117302%26servicename%3DTC%26RT%3DMiM3%26FM%3D1%26ED%3D138951012%26UID%3D1133938582%26needFilter%3Dfalse&amp;siteurl=humankinetics webinar agenda includes following: • Discuss body&#39;s temperature regulation mechanism • Explain role hydration temperature regulation • Describe mechanisms, signs, symptoms exertional heat illnesses return--participation guidelines • Explain -aid care exertional heat illnesses • Heat illness prevention strategies including acclimatization adequate hydration, including monitor hydration Beat Heat July&#39;s free download provides action steps preventing treating heat-related illnesses. head dog days summer commencement --day football practices, &#39;d draw coaches&#39; attention risk heat-related illnesses. Knowing prevent, recognize, treat athletes suffering dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke absolute essentials coaches all sports. year see cases heat-related deaths, virtually 100 percent preventable proper planning treatment. month&#39;s free download &#34;Prevent Heat Illness Season&#34; provides coaches information need potentially life-saving topic. &#39;s taken ASEP&#39;s Sport Aid book, written Melinda Flegel ASEP&#39;s Sport Aid course based. access download, just complete short form: http://www.asep.com/Administrators/samples.cfm?associate=2226. &#39;ll find download listed Coaches Sport Administrators sections download area. &#39;re sport administrator, encourage distribute document coaches sport programs. &#39;re , feel free peruse, download, print, share dozens resources available free charge. http://www.asep.com/Administrators/samples.cfm?associate=2226
5843 1281448772 Reverse Childhood Obesity? Final Chance Share Thoughts! PE classes schools? Taxes snacks sodas? Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issuing call suggestions best ways reverse childhood obesity epidemic. Share thoughts RWJF’s online forum, program officers leading discussions about ensuring nutritious foods schools, building sidewalks bike lanes, restricting food marketing, unlocking school gyms blacktops community use outside school hours. Give cents forum ends Monday, Aug. 16. View forum : http://community.rwjf.org/t5/-Discussion-About-Policies-/bd-p/?cid=XEM_205602 100 comments posted far, topic physical fitness schools attracting liveliest discussion. about strategies, : • making certain foods drinks cheaper—fruits, vegetables water, instance— shift consumption high-fat, high-sugar stuff; • banning french fries school cafeterias— cupcakes classroom parties; • dispatching mobile recreation vans, filled balls, jump ropes fun, communities little access parks programs. RWJF committed $500 reverse childhood obesity 2015. input receive policy priorities, better chance achieving goal. Tell think, see best strategies. Just be sure Aug. 16!
5844 1281541412 Program Manager Positions National Association Sport Physical Education &#40;NASPE&#41; knowledge related physical education, sport, / physical activity experience teaching, coaching, / conducting research? support profession national level? living willing relocate Washington DC area? , want apply NASPE Program Manager position! position responsible development implementation physical education, sport, / physical activity projects activities providing leadership facilitate direction member committees task forces. NASPE excellent team atmosphere, looking experienced professionals want add expertise project management, communication, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving skills team. apply, go http://www.aahperd.org/careers/careerlink.cfm “Find Jobs” click “Search Jobs.”
5845 1281541468 NASPE partnering Playworks bring second annual Play Conference. Check workshop &#34;Active Start: Developmentally Appropriate Movement Physical Activity Children Ages 0-&#34; New York October 12-13. information visit: http://www.playworks.org/play--2010
5846 1281542007 NEDA Launches Coach &amp; Trainer Toolkit: Reaching gyms &amp; athletic departments eating disorders August , 2010 – New York – National Eating Disorders Association [NEDA] launched new educational toolkit &#40;http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/uploads/file/toolkits/NEDA-Toolkit-Coaches_07-2010.pdf&#41; aimed coaches trainers. Created specifically educate raise awareness gyms, athletic programs athletic departments across nation, expand NEDA’s library toolkits support NEDA&#39;s &#34;’s Time Talk About &#34; campaign. Created resource athletic directors staff, toolkit inform about facts eating disorders, help identify affected specifically gym athletic setting. also written guide possible treatments. NEDA already brought key partners Toolkit program, plans expand appropriate channels nationwide. Lynn Grefe, CEO NEDA said, &#34; pleased bring information world sports coaching. Eating disorders certainly way athleticism sports competition, important people authority know recognize symptoms, understand illness help athlete. long, eating disorders ignored set aside name victory, believe health individual come . trust agree.&#34; &#34; Coach Trainer Toolkit, developed National Eating Disorders Association, answers coaches trainers need best help athletes. Strongly recommended resource all coaches, trainers, physical education teachers,&#34; says Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD. &#34; global trade association health club industry, IHRSA actively educates clubs suppliers provides necessary tools effectively serve members clients,&#34; said Joe Moore, president CEO IHRSA, International Health, Racquet &amp; Sportsclub Association. &#34; NEDA toolkit serve valuable resource members implement continue promote balanced healthy active lifestyle.&#34; Toolkit includes frequently asked questions common myths about eating disorders, strategies assisting men women, information female athlete triad, handle eating disorders team school setting also stories recommendations athletes . NEDA’s toolkit program originally developed response requests educators simple, easy--use format find answers questions concerns expanded respond needs parents gyms athletic departments. &#34; toolkit developed NEDA targeted specific audience’s needs updated new research information available. be relevant important tool use .&#34; Bonni Branciforte, founder Gymtime Foundation, funding NEDA’s new toolkit says, &#34; Gymtime Foundation extremely proud contribution National Eating Disorders Association help education prevention eating disorders sports community.&#34; information, please contact Jaclyn Ferrara 212-993-6464 email jferrara@thinkcannon.com. Formed 2001, National Eating Disorders Association &#40;NEDA&#41; non-profit organization dedicated supporting individuals families affected eating disorders. NEDA advocates prevention, improved access quality treatment, increased research funding better understand treat eating disorders. NEDA works partners volunteers develop programs tools help seeks assistance. NEDA’s national toll-free helpline assisted thousands families, friends individuals find appropriate treatment. NEDA proud website serves entry point people globe find information eating disorders. organization serves important welcome searching resources. www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
6938 1340132003 summer blockbuster, Amazing Spider-Man hitting theaters month, Sony Pictures asked NASPE produce Spider-Man inspired physical activities kids summer! Download free activity guide NASPE&#39;s web site &#34;&#39;s new&#34; read press release, [Spiderman.jpeg] &#34;press releases.&#34;