Presentations at SHAPE, EDA, PSAHERPD, CTAHPERD, NCAAHPERD or AEE Conventions

• THE ACTIVE HEALTH CLASSROOM
• Alternatives to Lecture, Body Image Activity, Stress Response Activity
  

• YARD GAMES IN PE: FUN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR EVERYONE

• Handout (includes descriptions of each yard game and an assessment rubric)
  

• INFUSING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY
• Energizers from Dr. C., Energizers from Joe Gallo (Pennsybury, PA), Adventure Race, AM Fitness Club, Appalachian Trail Program, Faculty Wellness Day, March Madness Walk-Off, Mile and Running Club, Sneaker Wall, Ideas Generated by Session Participants
  

• ASSESSING THE SOFT SKILLS IN ADVENTURE EDUCATION
• Multi-trait Rubric, Character Development Rubric, Communication Rubric, Level of Involvement Rubric (1, 2), Scoring Table (excel) , Group Work Rubric (developed during presentation)

• Data to the rescue - Saving PE Programs & improving existing ones
  
• Supporting materials available on http://thenewpe.com/assessment/assessment.html
  

• Preparing beginning teachers to analyze and correct motor skill performances
• Skill Analysis Assessment Template, Skills Assessed, Practicum Packet (includes ALTPE assignment), Student Teaching Manual (includes interaction analysis)

• BERKS cOUNTY IU TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTIONS
• Space Invanders, Jeopardy
• Developed at Berks Co. IU: Yoga video (right click, "save target as"), Rocky music (right click, "save target as), Tulpehocken HS Website, Interactive Target PowerPoint

• THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT: SMARTPHONES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (PPT)

• SUCCESSFUL DEBRIEFING TECHNIQUES IN ADVENTURE EDUCATION (PPT)

• Debriefing Themes, Debriefing Quotes, Debriefing Index Cards, Debriefing Question Files: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Readings: 1, 2, 3

• EXERCISE WALKING: AN ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL PART OF ANY PE pROGRAM (ppt)
• Ideas for Incorporating Walking from Group Work during Session, 2009 Participation Totals by Activity (National Sporting Goods Association), Activities Actually Taught in PE (Polar), Walkability Checklist, Level of Involvement Rubric, Activity Log, Pulse Accuracy Assessment, Walking Technique: long version, short version

• Warming Up Warm ups (ppt) (new ideas for PE warm ups)
• Dynamic Flexibility Exercises, Stretching the Truth (NY Times Video), Individualized Student Warm Up Assignment, Muscular Strenght and Endurance Exercises for Individualized Warm Ups, Static Stretching Exercises for Closure of Lesson, Muscles and Actions, Stationary Cardiovascular Exercises, Low Impact Games, Sample Video as Demo for Making Own Warm-Up Video, Affective Assessments for Responsibility and Engagement during Warm Up: 1, 2, Low Impact Tag Games

• Adventure on a Shoestring (NCAAHPERD)
• Materials Presented at Conference, Adventure Activities Binder (used while facilitiation on ropes courses), Other Adventure Activities in Physical Education, Team Building Bible (source unknown-handed down from others)

• Facebook, Twitter and physical activitY (PPT)
• Technology Supplement (seven different technology related applications in HPE)

• teaching physical education concepts via the internet (extension ideas)
• Designing a Basic Webpage with Microsoft Word

• improving activity skills over time: avoiding the dreaded plateau
• Authentic Assessments: Fundamental Movement Pattern Checklist, Basketball Skills
• Suggested High School and Middle School Activities
  
• class Management 101: Helping new teachers succeed from day 1
• Click here for the linked material from the PowerPoint presentation
  
• Creating a Local School Wellness Policy (PPT)
• Summary Document: Building Blocks for a Comprehensive School Wellness Program
• Samples Wellness Policies: NANA, AZ, IL, KA, OK
• Materials: Assessment for Food Program, Better Food Choices, Engaging Parents Against Obesity, Engaging School Leaders, Evaluating School-based Approaches to Wellness, Engaging Students Against Obesity, Fitnessgram Data Sheet, Make It Happen - School Nutrition, Model School Wellness Policies, Rationale for Wellness Programs, Recess Before Lunch, Sample Wellness Policy Goals, Value of Physical Activity and Nutrition in Schools, Vending Machine Alternatives, Wellness Board Policy
  
• Teaching Health in Elementary Physical EducatioN
• Topics

• Constructivist Oriented Physical Education (PPT)
• Lessons: K - Self Space, 1st - Range, 1st - Force, 2nd - Pathways, 3rd - Rhythm, 4th - Movement and Positioning, 4th - Bounce Pass, 5th - Cooperative, 5th - Throwing Challenge

• Incorporating Digital Media in Physical Education (PPT)
•  Materials posted under "Technology" tab on homepage

• Asessment in Elementary Physical education (PPT)
• Materials posted under "Assessment" tab on homepage

• Implementation of the Pennsylvania PE Standards in K-12 Schools
• Qualitative Themes and Questions, Online Survey

• obesity and physical education (PPT)
•  Practical Ideas for Fighting Obesity in Physical Education, Make A Difference to Prevent Obesity-CDC, Schools' Role in Preventing Obesity, Key Strategies to Prevent Obesity (article), Additional Strategies for Fight Obesity

• sampLe and dare i say ideaL high school curriculums
• Curriculum Ideas and Suggestions
• Feedback from K-12 students regarding high school PE
• Homework Ideas: Activity Evaluation, Diet Log, Diet Planning, Goal Setting, Health Risk, Muscular Strength, Overload, Fitness Components

• Create Your Own Webpages for Free: Quick and Easy School Solutions
• Materials posted under "Technology" tab on homepage