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2015 CAHPERD State Conference
S T E P U P, S PE A K OU T AND MOVE … INTO COMMON CO RE!
March 5-8, 2015  Los Angeles Airport Marriott
SAMPLING OF SESSIONS TO BE OFFERED
Pre-Conference Workshops
Thursday, March 5, 2015
CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
Learn emergency procedures for adult, child and infant victims based on current AHA Guidelines. Upon successful
completion of the course, participants will earn a 2-year AHA HeartSaver Certification Card.
Common Core 101
This workshop is developed to help the elementary, secondary, and Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) faculty
learn about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and how our field is involved. Participants will engage in discussion
regarding the implementation of the CCSS in physical education.
Essentials of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program
The Essentials of the Presidential Youth Fitness Program workshop is a supplemental professional development opportunity
designed to provide the physical education teacher with the knowledge and tools to participate in this national program. This
workshop provides physical education teachers with 5 foundational elements needed to implement the program in their
school; perfect for those just getting started.
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discover how the 4 components of a quality physical education program serve as a foundation for the Presidential
Youth Fitness Program
boost their current knowledge of health-related fitness education
learn how to teach health-related fitness concepts through activity by using the Physical Best Program
learn how to use FITNESSGRAM® assessment protocols and the Healthy Fitness Zone Standards®
determine how fitness assessment can be used as a teaching tool
identify the role of motivational recognition in a physical education program
articulate how certain aspects of the program should be shared with key stakeholders
SPARK NEW’s for Elementary Physical Educators
New to SPARK? Don’t miss this session! Familiar with SPARK but want to learn the latest and greatest? Don’t miss this
session! Participate in NEW K-6 standards-based activities and methodology (including terrific technology and core subject
integrations) and receive access to SPARKfamily.org; a digital library of videos, assessment tools, bilingual skill/task cards.
All great “NEW’s” and free tools for you.
SPARK NEW’s for Middle and High School Physical Educators
New to SPARK secondary resources? Don’t miss this session! Familiar with SPARK secondary but want to learn the latest
and greatest? Don’t miss this session! Participate in NEW grades 6-12 standards-based activities and methodology (including
terrific technology) and receive access to SPARKfamily.org; a digital library of videos, assessment tools, bilingual skill/task
cards. All great “NEW’s” and free tools for you.
Adapted Aquatics
Get hands on experience during the “practicum” for the Adapted Aquatics course by participating in a sequence of in-pool
sessions with students at Sophia T. Salvin Special Education Center. Bring your swimsuit! Text book is available in hard
cover or e-book and can be found at http://www.humankinetics.com/products/all-products/adapted-aquatics-programming2nd-edition. Participants must provide their own transportation to the school, (approximately 10 miles from the Marriott).
Common Core: Practical Applications for Physical Education
This 3-hour movement symposium will provide the practical application of the concepts learned in Common Core 101 to
physical education instruction. Participants will learn strategies and protocols to apply Common Core State Standards to plan
physical education learning experiences. Sample Physical Education lessons, templates and tools for elementary, middle and
high school courses, developed by the California Physical Education Task Force.
Breakout Sessions (In no particular order)
How to Stay Active While Applying the Common Core State Standards
Utilizing the CCSS/CSS in Physical Education is thought to be a challenge. However, there are ways you can keep your
students active, all while applying the Reading Standards for Science and Technical Subjects Grades 6-12.
Standards-Based Physical Education: How to Plan a Standards-Based Lesson
Standards-based physical education is a systematic approach to instruction that focuses on learning. This presentation will
share an easy to follow process for designing standards-based lessons that includes: unpacking the standard, aligning
instruction and assessment with the standard, and embedding assessment into instruction. A standards-based lesson will be
modeled so participants can experience first hand what standards-based instruction truly looks like.
Common Core in P.E. Using Fit Books
Learn how to support the Common Core State Standards in language arts using Fit Books. Fit Books focus on weekly
essential questions, student response, vocabulary word of the week, end of unit reflections, AVID strategies, periodic goal
setting, components of physical fitness, opportunities for group collaborative work, and ideas to support English Language
Learners. All this without compromising physical activity in your program.
Technology in Motion: How Technology Can Be Used to Enhance Physical Education
Technology is part of daily life. Instead of asking students to put away their phones during physical activity, let’s ask them to
use them to enhance the learning process. Through the use of innovative apps that are available at very little cost, and
additional resources, physical educators can use technology to enhance class activities in a new and fun way.
Developing Assessment Tools for Physical Education
This session will discuss the process for developing assessment tools that support teachers knowing if their students have
learned. Los Angeles Unified School District and other parts of California have used this process successfully. Participants
will learn about in-depth tool design and will also be provided with field tested assessment tools. Expected Learning
outcomes: Participants become familiar with this in-depth process of creating assessment tools and will be able to develop
their own standards-based assessment tools.
Whatever Happened to Comprehensive Health Education in Schools?
Too often educators define health education as nutrition, physical activity and/or sexuality education. Unfortunately,
students’ needs are broader and more complex. This session will explore the need for and scope of comprehensive health
education and detail why it matters! Participants will identify current health threats to youth and examine the rational for
moving to a comprehensive vs. available funding approach.
Get ‘Em Moving...AND...Loving It!
Have you experienced students who refuse to move? Have you been forced to work with a large class, small space, and little
equipment? We will teach you how to have your classes effortlessly be engaging to all students especially the non-athletic
ones! You will take away information that you can implement on Monday.
Physical Best: Teaching the Content of FITNESSGRAM
Simply administering the FITNESSGRAM without developing the knowledge base in our students is not effective, and can
be counterproductive. Approaching the FITNESSGRAM in the fashion it was intended to be … a teaching tool … is
important.
Keep Calm & Common Core
This presentation will focus on integrating elementary physical education games and common core standards for language
arts and literacy without compromising the physical education curriculum.
Apps for Physical Educators, Student Teachers and Supervisors
This presentation demonstrates apps that can sequence and use music, apps to evaluate student teacher instruction in physical
education and organizational apps. Some of the apps covered include: Team Shake, Timer, Temp Slow, Interval Timer, Easy
Tag (Dartfish), OARS, e-Cove Admin, etc. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring their iPads/iPhones to share the apps
they use.
Contemporary Dance
This class is for anyone who just wants to take class for themselves or simple choreography to take back to the kids.
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Quick Games for Fun & Fitness
An evolving collection of over 20 action-packed game ice breakers, time fillers and complete lessons that promote cardio,
critical thinking, motor learning and teamwork. Play inside or outdoors w/minimal equipment. These games are easy to
monitor, modified for inclusion and work for all ages PK - adult. People love these games!
Using Partner Activities to Stimulate Physical Movement
Emphasis will be on demonstrating how partner interaction can motivate students to be fully engaged in moderate to vigorous
physical activity. Session will include the use of pedometer, combative, cooperative challenge, rhythmic, competitive, and
subject integration partner activities. Group discussion will identify variations of the activities presented, as well as strategies
to make the activities more physically stimulating.
Adapted Physical Education for the Unique Learner
Unique learners, with the correct teaching strategies, can perform above our expectations and goals. Being able to provide the
tools for our most special students to learn is an overwhelming experience. Join us as we learn new teaching strategies and
incorporate visual supports to teach fitness within the classroom.
College Athletes as Mentors in Elementary Physical Education
San Diego Unified School District, UC San Diego Center for Community Health - School Wellness Program, and UC San
Diego Athletics Department collaborated to improve the health of the students in local elementary schools by implementing
the Increased Movement and Physical Activity Class Time (IMPACT) Program.
PE3: PE for the Mind, Body and Spirit
Learn how schools nationwide, including Alvord USD in Riverside, are harnessing the power of cutting-edge assessment
technology called the “Spirit System” to correlate health to academics and an innovative, Common Core-aligned curriculum,
“PE3”: PE for Mind, Body, Spirit that together are helping students reach the full potential of the human spirit, while
simultaneously producing powerful data to drive decisions.
HIV Prevention for the 21st Century
Does your school district address all legal requirements for HIV prevention? Are your HIV prevention lessons aligned with
21st Century Skills? Probably not! This interactive session examines a program that does. A preview CD will be provided to
all participants.
Focus on FUNdamentals: Physical Literacy Development for Children with Disabilities
The S.M.I.L.E. program at Acadia University provides an opportunity for hundreds of children with varying abilities to
develop fundamental movement skills and physical literacy through fun and play. Integrating a wide variety of activities, the
ability-based program allows participants to enhance their physical, social and cognitive skills, while improving their overall
quality of life.
Bringing Language Arts, Storytelling, and Literature into Physical Education
This session helps Elementary Physical Education teachers incorporate the Common Core Standards for English and
Language Arts into their curriculum. The session also includes other language arts based ideas that teachers can use to meet
the common core standards in a physical education classroom.
Adrienne’s Salsa Cardio
This 50 minute, multilevel, low-impact class integrates cardiovascular movements with steps and combinations emanating
from the infectious Latin rhythms of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and Cuba (Salsa, Cha-Cha, Merengue and Mambo).
Playout Fitness Program and Exercise Card Games
The Playout Fitness Program gives PE class a fun and engaging fitness curriculum, complete with fitness tests, games, and
activities using our Exercise Card Game. No equipment needed!
Community Partnerships in Physical Education
Primary researcher in a study examining the utilization of community partnerships in the field of physical education will
present results and recommendations.
Functional Movement through Volleyball
Core stability, development, and strengthening, functional movement and breathing, all correlated with technical skill
development for the sport of volleyball.
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Future Professionals Welcome to CAHPERD
This is an introduction to your professional organization, CAHPERD! Professors and future professionals are welcome to
attend. Power point presentation and slide show will give you an overview of this wonderful organization you are now a part
of.
Conferencing 101: Road Map for Future Professionals
This is a road map to your conference experience at CAHPERD. Learn about professional networking, how to navigate and
read the conference program book, evening activities for future professionals, socials at all levels, exhibitors and FREE stuff
at the booths!
Future Professionals Teach
Four 30-minute sessions just for Future Professionals. A 15 min. lesson with a 15 min. reflection will be covered in the areas
of Recreation, Health, Physical Education and Dance.
The Must Haves to be Successful
This is a dynamic session for Future Professionals. Yes, nothing but play and learning for you. Just like you want your
students to receive. This session is meant for you to walk away with activities for you to use on Monday morning in your
own teaching experience and keep “in your back pocket” when things aren’t working.
Mindful Stress Reduction for High School (and other at-risk populations)
Stress is one of the leading health concerns today. Students (and adults) from all different backgrounds are experiencing the
negative effects of stress at an alarming rate, including behavior problems at school and suffering academic performance.
Come learn a highly effective, yet simple, student friendly strategy for reducing stress at school and beyond that improves
classroom management too!
Big Things Come in Small Packages 2014
K-2 movement activities with minimal equipment and directions. These student-tested and approved activities make moving
fun and even your youngest students will be fully engaged. The purpose is to help students better understand movement
concepts that are essential to be successful and competent movers.
Adapted Karate
The purpose of this session is to demonstrate a basic karate class adapted for children with disabilities and elementary school
students. Adapted Physical Education students from Lantermann High School and Salvin Special Education Center will
attend and participate. The session will include physical fitness routines and games that promote positive social skills.
Kin-Ball: A Non-Traditional Action-Packed Game
The sport of Kin-Ball requires skills and strategies not found in any traditional athletic endeavor. No physical contact, no
intimidation, and no one left out. All team members are involved in continuous action. The only equipment required is the
official 48” ball. A great new activity for Middle and High School students.
The Big Box of Activities
Experience self-paced activities that promote skill progressions for hand-eye, foot-eye, manipulative skills, striking, targeting
and spatial awareness. Stations are designed to emphasize motor learning concepts while allowing one-on-one teacher
instruction.
Polar iPad App That Will Revolutionize Your Teaching
Experience Polar technology that will display live heart rate on your iPad. Real time data provides greater motivation for
your classes, making it easier for you to guide your students. Data is wirelessly transferred to polargofit.com, making it
simple to create individual and group reports.
Climb On! How to Bring Rock Climbing to Your School
Learn about the many benefits a rock climbing, the different wall options and the steps to securing a climbing wall. Safety
and risk management information, activities and assessment are also addressed. Participants will leave inspired and equipped
with resources that will inform and support a planning process for acquiring a climbing wall.
Teach Tennis - Without a Court
Learn some tennis activities and games to teach elementary and middle school children. Tennis court not required. No
previous tennis experience required for program leaders.
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Peak Performance Practices for Sports and Physical Education
Learn a wide variety of peak performance practices to apply for teaching your student/athletes and being better yourself.
Your time will be spent in learning and applying the skills learned for your teaching. prime items covered: an intellectual
understanding; experience of a wide variety of peak performance practices; and stress management practices.
Spikeball: The Next BIG Sport in Physical Education
If volleyball and four-square had a baby, it would be called Spikeball! This portable 360 degree sport can be played anywhere
and everywhere. Your students will have a new favorite sport!
The Importance of Cultural Competency in Physical Education
Within the state of California, the importance of ethnic cultural competency in physical education is unmistakable. However,
many teachers seemingly do not align their teaching approach to these principles. The purpose of this presentation is to bring
attention to cultural diversity in physical education and offer helpful suggestions to practicing teachers who aspire to increase
their level of cultural competency.
Creative Baskeball and Fitness Activities
Sandy “Spin” Slade will guide you through a basketball handling and dribbling workout. Learning, or for that matter,
teaching basketball fundamentals can be very frustrating. By breaking down the drills into small, easy-to-attack segments,
Sandy makes it easy to understand. The basketball skills you will learn will be invaluable, helping you in class.
Health Education Toolkit
Health education is an important component to coordinated school health. Alongside resources provided through CAHPERD
regarding the physical education toolkit, found on CAHPERD’s website, a health education toolkit was developed.
Resources, curriculums, laws, and more will be presented in the discussion and utilization of CAHPERD’s health education
toolkit.
Middle School Physical Education Roundtable
This session will provide middle school physical education teachers with a forum to meet and discuss lesson ideas with each
other. The presenter will prompt discussions and provide both lessons and helpful resources for teachers. Please feel free to
bring your own lesson ideas and resources to share. This will be a great session to connect with other passionate teachers.
My School in Motion! Moving Together Every Morning for Healthier Minds, Bodies and Attitudes!
My School in Motion! is a fun, school-wide daily fitness, nutrition, health and wellness program ideally performed at the
beginning of every school day. The 180 day curriculum features movement routines set to a wide array of inspiring and
engaging songs that reinforce daily messages about nutrition, health, wellness, and cross-curricular topics. Join program
founder Apryl Krakovsky for an hour of movement, learning and fun as she takes us through the curriculum that keeps
everybody moving, every single day!
Group Dynamics in PE Departments: Differing Programs, Similar Success
Little is known about group dynamics within physical education departments. Using information gathered from a study
exploring three state recognized middle school physical education departments, attendees will learn how these schools found
success despite their differences. Additionally, the unique characteristics of each program may provide insights as to how
teachers can improve the group dynamics within their department.
Connecting CCSS to Nutrition Has Never Been Easier!
Participants will experience an articulation of relevant K-12 nutrition activities that seamlessly connect to CCSS. Making
physical activity the vehicle for nutrition education ensures that content is delivered without compromising physical activity.
Make an Impact: Effective Practices for Nutrition and Physical Education
Nutrition education and physical activity programs should increase fruit and vegetable consumption and increase physical
activity. Effective programs provide opportunities to learn and practice skills needed to sustain a healthy lifestyle and achieve
success in the classroom. This study investigated the effect of the widely used Harvest of the Month program.
Recommendations for planning and implementing programs will be offered.
The Bell Has Rung
Not all kids look forward to recess. For some, it’s a stressful, negative experience. But recess is a valuable component of a
child’s education. It’s the only time a child has free choice of an activity, as well as who they want to play with. Recess
provides the opportunity for valuable lessons in social skills.
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Back to the Basics (Movement & Music)
Engage in creative activities that focus on the fundamentals of movement and music.
Flipping the Physical Education and Health Classrooms
Health and Physical Education teachers face the challenge of needing more time with students and lack accessible resources
that connect with ALL learners. This session provides suggestions for structuring lesson planning and design, as well as
maximizing time inside and outside the classroom. It includes examples of programs that can be accessed, internalized, and
applied by all learners.
Use of Data: Fitness Testing Specialist
FITNESSGRAM testing produces many kinds of data, with multiple uses. Program improvement, being one of the most
important.
ACTION! Team Games with MVPA Assessment
All-inclusive games provide nonstop action for all ages! Games are action packed, class oriented, teacher friendly, inclusive,
Only from GOPHER, and NASPE focused.
Salsa Rueda (Square Dance with Cuban Rhythm)
Salsa Rueda is a square dance with Cuban rhythms. Participants learn the basic steps of Salsa and perform them in a big
circle. Many beginner moves can be performed without “having to touch” a partner. Participants switch partners frequently
so dynamics like “I only dance with my friends” are no issue. Salsa Rueda teaches collaboration skills, rhythm, coordination
and cultural awareness.
Join The PE PLC.....It’s Only a Tweet Away!
Twitter is no longer celebrity ramblings. It is a world of top notch PE professionals sharing ideas, work, and experiences. It is
home to high level chats and it connects you to online professional development and resources. Join the PE PLC and tweet
away! Bring your device.
The Beach Community Wellness Program: A University-Community Collaboration
The Beach Community Wellness Program (BCWP) was created to educate under-served Long Beach citizens on the
importance of fitness and nutrition. The presentation will highlight: the need for such programs, how to create and sustain a
community program, positive benefits for LB citizens, university faculty, university students, and community partners. An
example of the BCWP format will also be presented.
Fab 5 Dances for K-8 Students
Do you have 2 left feet when it comes to teaching dance? Join us and learn our 5 favorite easy-schmeasy dances for K-8
students. We’ll demonstrate techniques that boost teaching confidence and maximize MVPA; and you’ll leave excited to
teach a new dance on Monday - with only 1 left foot!
Join the Global PE Community - Online!
Twitter is being used by physical educators worldwide to improve their teaching practice. If you’re new to Twitter, this
session will introduce you. If you’re already tweeting, you’ll learn how to maximize the experience! Twitter is free, but the
educational epiphanies it enables are priceless!
Developing FITT into your PE Program
After teaching the same physical education curriculum for eight years, the district asked all the PE departments in the district
to change their curriculum. We agreed to change and now we are going to share with you how we changed our program. We
will share with you the things that worked and the things we needed to change.
Grading Student Work in Physical Education - Let’s Talk!
What purposes do grades serve in physical education? How should we develop grading criteria? Why is grading often a
challenge? Join us to listen, learn, talk, and think more about grading.
Snowboarding in PE - A Burton Snowboards and Skate Pass Partnership
First and only gym snowboarding program! Ride on a snowboard in the gym; build strength by pulling your partner; practice
balance on Spooners; learn GrabMat tricks; simulate edges on snow using foam blocks; and more!
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Creating Videos for Your Class
Our students are visual learners. I struggle trying to find You Tube videos to help my students learn. Why not make your
own? Bring your own mobile device to learn how to use mobile technology to create your own videos. We will learn how to
record the videos, as well as how to edit using iMovie.
Increasing Physical Activity with CATCH Nutrition and Take 10!
Incorporate quick activity breaks throughout the school day that include nutrition, social studies, and math concepts
PE Buddies
This session was created to explain and provide information of the creation of a class that combines general education
students with my adapted physical education class. I will provide the history behind the evolution of my program at Granada
High School and the implementation of the concept at the elementary schools.
Road to CAHPERD Debrief
Join us to share your conference experience. What did you like or dislike? What would you like to see next time? What
would you keep the same? Explanation of what is happening Saturday night for Future Professionals.