MAHPERD Annual State Convention October 29 & 30, 2012

We Hope You Can Join Us!

MAHPERD Convention Hotel

Reserve a room with the Hilton Garden Inn to enjoy Convention the complete convention experience! Room rates are: Preliminary $105/Single Schedule of Events $105/Double $115/Triple $125/Quad Begining on Page 7!

Reservations must be received by October 5, 2012. Reserve your room by calling 508-753-5700 and let them know that you are with the MAHPERD Convention! Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 12:00 Noon A Taste of Some of the Exhibitors!

American Heart Association New England Dairy and Food Council Jones and Bartlett Learning Kid Power Programs Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Inflatables New England Flaghouse Project Adventure USTA New England Brax Fundraising Emporia State University-Department of HPER Greater Boston PFLAG Your Self Series™ MEDA Bay State Games Mega Brain Exhibit Bridgewater State University Westfield State University at US Games-Sport Supply Group Salem State University MAHPERD Convention! Play Rugby USA/MA Youth Rugby Organization UltiPlay Parks & Playgrounds See Page 6! Cambridge College Springfield College Endicott College The Children’s Health Market Brewers Ledge American Lung Association MAHPERD Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance September www.ma-hperd.org

Mark Your Calendar President’s Message Dr. Patricia McDiarmid MAHPERD Annual State Convention Welcome back to what promises to be another exciting and October 29 & 30, 2012 productive year for MAHPERD professionals! The fall season is the Worcester, MA time we can channel the vibrant energy of summer into something of form and substance in both our personal and professional lives. The beginning of each new school year produces a distinctive 2013 aura that stimulates our thinking and creates the excitement and PA EDA Convention enthusiasm to seek opportunities to meet the challenges that will February 19-23, 2012 exist in the year ahead. Valley Forge, PA I invite you to embrace this vitality in all of your efforts related to the mission NC AAHPERD Convention and purposes of MAHPERD. Personally what resonates most for me in my April 23-27, 2012 current professional role as an Associate Professor at Springfield College is the Charlotte, NC following fundamental stated purposes of the Association: “To provide quality opportunities for the on-going growth and development of current and future HPERD professionals”. Both the emerging educators I instruct and nurture along with the veteran fellow colleagues who continue to “raise the bar” to get the job done with increased quality and passion inspire me.

Collectively within the higher education and K-12 educational landscape researched- MAHPERD Mission Statement based best practices are modeled, fostered, and examined closely to establish The Massachusetts Association for Health, clear parameters for the successful development of everyone on the professional Physical Education, Recreation and Dance continuum to better instruct and impact the youth in our communities. These efforts (MAHPERD) is a non-profit organization for serve to help each of us to move forward and recurrently improve our skill sets. professionals and students dedicated to: Two quickly approaching MAHPERD-sponsored opportunities that can contribute to • Promoting healthy active lifestyles professional growth include the MAHPERD Student Summit at Salem state College • Advocating for quality programs on Friday, September 28th and the 83rd Annual MAHPERD State Convention, "Mission • Providing quality Professional Possible: Healthy Lifestyles!" on October 29 & 30, 2012 in Worcester MA at the DCU Development opportunities Convention Center. • Promoting leadership in each of the disciplines Convention attendees can choose from a fine cadre of distinguished invited • Recognizing outstanding presenters who agreed to come share expertise with convention attendees: professionals and quality programs AAHPERD President Dr. Irena Cucina, Dr. Inez Rovegno, Dayle Hayes, Cynthia Jones, • Supporting research initiatives and Deborah Tackmann. These industry leaders will collectively play a fundamental • Disseminating research findings and central role to assist us to be healthy lifestyle change agents in our professional and personal lives. MAHPERD promotes liaisons with allied organizations and memberships in Eastern The chosen theme reflects optimism that together we can be change agents to District Association (EDA) and the American address the alarming global obesity epidemic negatively affecting overall health Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and wellbeing. Many thanks for your support and confidence in me to serve as your Recreation and Dance. leader and I ask that you please join us on the journey to make this mission possible! Page 3 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

MAHPERD E-Board President Elect Message Sheryl Hall President Dr. Patricia McDiarmid Welcome back to the start of a new year. I hope your summer was restful [email protected] and rejuvenating. As the President Elect I had the opportunity to attend an outstanding leadership conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin and the Eastern District Leadership Conference in Connecticut. I attended some great sessions President Elect and had the opportunity to meet and network with other state leaders from Sheryl Hall all over the country. I am confident that these experiences will help me in [email protected] this three year journey.

As you begin your school year I hope that you will seriously consider joining Executive Director MAHPERD or renewing your membership. One of my goals over the next Maria Melchionda 3 years is to continue working on growing our membership. Quite simply, [email protected] I believe it is our professional responsibility to make a commitment to our profession and to the students we teach. There are many benefits to being a member: I enjoy the opportunity to network with peers and share ideas for Business Manager best practices. Being a member says “I support my profession and my state Bill Riley organization. MAHPERD needs YOU! [email protected] This year’s convention theme, “Mission Possible: Healthy Lifestyles”, really sets the tone for the upcoming year because if we make a commitment to Secretary our profession and work together then achieving our mission is possible. Dr. Deb Sheehy President Pat McDiarmid has a great slate of speakers for the convention and [email protected] I look forward to seeing you there. Have a great fall season.

Newsletter Editor Professional Development Marc Alterio OBITUARY NOTICES [email protected] To all members of the Massachusetts Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, we would like to acknowledge those members of our profession, who have passed away. We need you to send us newspaper obituary clippings or write out the information specifying The entire MAHPERD Board and the date of death, person’s age, town, and where they worked, including Leadership/Committee list can be job title and highlights of their contributions to the profession. viewed by clicking here. They will be acknowledged in the MAHPERD Newsletter and their names read at the Eastern District Convention.

Please submit them to : Amy Hicks, Necrology Chair 127 Marked Tree Rd Needham, MA 02492

And to the MAHPERD Office P.O. Box 182 Attleboro, MA 02703 Page 4 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

From the Desk of the Executive Director Through the new Presidential Youth Fitness Program, Maria Melchionda physical education teachers will have access to the necessary tools they need to help children develop healthy There is a lot going on behind the scenes at MAHPERD. lifestyles that will optimize their health and educational We continue to work with DESE on new frameworks and experience beyond the school years.” guidelines on physical education, health and physical activity; communicate with AAHPERD regarding needs To all of you that are interested, there will be a Presidential of members in their teaching roles; partner with various Youth Fitness Program 101: Understanding the Basics organizations to support health and physical education for free webinar all coordinated by AAHPERD, on Tuesday, all K-12 students and continue to have dialogue with DESE September 25 at 1 pm EDT, which will be lead by Dr. Jayne on licensure issues that affect who is teaching within our Greenberg, district director of Physical Education and profession. Health Literacy, Miami Dade County Public Schools. This will be the first of monthly free webinars about different While it all seems slow, I believe that we are being heard aspects of the program that will be held this school year. and that the tide is changing to a positive degree. The All webinars will be archived. To register for the webinar, public is aware now more than ever that healthy lifestyles go to: www.presidentialyouthfitnessprogram.org. are a “MUST” for all children and adults. Please tune in if you are able! In the meantime, MAHPERD President Pat McDiarmid’s theme for this year’s convention is here to serve YOU! You are our eyes and ears. We cannot is Mission Possible: Healthy Lifestyles ! How ironic during know what is happening in every corner of the state at any this time as we educate our parents, school committees, given time. Please let us know about both the positive administrators and our school communities more an more things that you are doing as well as concerns that you may on the importance of health, physical education, recreation have regarding your students, curriculum, assessments and dance. and your profession.

Breaking news with AAHPERD as well! AAHPERD has Have a wonderful start to your school year! helped influenced fitness assessment with all K-12 students Maria in partnership with the President’s Council on Physical Fitness. The test that we all used “back in the day” was twenty-four years old! The use of the Fitnessgram as well within this assessment is applauded by MAHPERD and many as a most effective tool for fitness assessment! The major purposes of this new tool are outlined by AAHPERD:

1. to help students understand their fitness data analysis, improve, and/or, maintain their physical well-being ; MAHPERD Annual 2. to develop cognitive concepts about fitness assessment State Convention and interpretation of results; and 3. to monitor and reinforce student learning and October 29 & 30, 2012 achievement in reaching personal fitness goals. Worcester, MA AAHPERD CEO E. Paul Roetert, Ph.D., is quoted: “We want every physical education teacher in this country to help children and their parents to understand the health- related fitness outcomes and to assist in the development of individual fitness plans. To keep fitness in a positive mode, children’s individual fitness scores will not be used as a criteria for grading in physical education class and will be confidential between the teacher, student and parent. Page 5 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

Techonology Update Placement for Children with Disabilities Toni Duval Date: 12/6/2012 1-2pm EST Members: $30 Non-Members: $45 Technology to Advocacy - AAPAR APE Webinars Deliver! Legal Issues and Advocacy Strategies for School-Based AAPAR kicks off its 2012 fall schedule with five important Adapted Physical Education Programs webinars providing a wide range of information from Date: 1/24/2013 1-2pm EST Adapted Physical Education (APE) technology to advocacy. Members: $30 Non-Members: $45 Registrants will be able to submit questions to the presenter and receive a CEU certificate at no additional Activities for Students with Low Incidence/Severe charge (request your Certificate of Participation from Disabilities AAPAR by emailing [email protected]). Date: 2/14/2013 1-2pm EST Members: $30 Non-Members: $45 PARticipate in real time or view these webinars on-demand at your leisure. And, AAPAR is bringing these webinars to Purchase all four webinars for a discounted price you at the AAHPERD discounted member rate. Members: $100, Non-Members $165 (Non Members get all four webinars and a one year Adapted Physical Education Webinars e-membership!)* Technology to Advocacy - Purchase Online For more information, link here. Technology in Adapted Physical Education Date: 11/8/2012 1-2pm EST Members: $30 Non-Members: $45

Linking Up with the Eastern District

AAHPERD Eastern District Connecticut New Jersey Delaware New York Maine Pennsylvania Maryland No web link available: District of Rhode Island Massachusetts Columbia, Puerto Rico, Vermont New Hampshire Virgin Islands Page 6 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

Mega Brain Exhibit at MAHPERD Convention!

Medical Inflatables, Adolescent Wellness, Inc. & Boston Children's Hospital team up to bring this wonderful and exciting exhibit to the MAHPERD Convention on Tuesday, October 30th only!

We are grateful to Executive Director, Bob Anthony from Adolescent Wellness,Inc. for sponsoring the Mega Brain and to Mr. Bob Grinham from Medical Inflatables for his enthusiasm in having it at the convention as a tremendous resource!

Special Presentation: Vanessa Prosper, Ph.D. presents Boston Children’s Hospital’s Break Free From Depression The documentary and curriculum that helps students recognize early signs and what to do if they have concerns about themselves or others.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012 7:45-9:00am ~ Junior Ballroom Page 7 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

MAHPERD and the State Department of Education present 2012 MAHPERD 83rd Annual Convention Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30, 2012 PRE-REGISTRATION ON-SITE DCU Center, Worcester, MA (postmarked by October 17, 2012) PAID 2012 MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED for either Pre-Registration or Registration. Professional $125 $140 Student $30 $45 PDP/COA CERTIFICATION — Be sure to certify your Attendance for Professional Development Retired $30 $45 Points before leaving the Convention each day. See directions for time/place in final on-site Non-Members $230 program. PRE-REGISTRATION Membership Reciprocity with other States honored (current membership card must be or ON-SITE REGISTRATION shown) BUT Convention Registration Fee NOT waived. includes all sessions both days, Hotel Room Reservations: Please be sure to identify yourself as MAHPERD on check-in and access to Exhibits and Certifi- check-out of the Convention Hotel, the Hilton-Garden Inn, Worcester. cate of Attendance for PDPs All times and programs subject to change. See final on-site program at Convention.

On-Site Registration and Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up begin at 7:00 a.m. — MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012 —

7:45-8:45 (PE-66) OMNIKIN Super Balls, Super Games Activity Area 1 7:45-8:45 (HE-15) Utilizing Engaging Activities Including Room E This session present games and activities to develop skills and team spirit: Stimu- Movement Based Learning for Teaching lant activities with 6 balls, 6 colors, 6 teams at the same time; manipulation, the Dimensions of Health and Wellness collective games and coordination are involved. New games with big footballs “Super to Students in Grades 4-6 Ball” ideal to enhance abilities to kick, pass and run Brand new OMNIKIN POISON This program will demonstrate how health educators can utilize learning strategies Game, challenging and fun! that help students understand the relationship among the dimensions of health and Presenter: Philip Drouin, Bachelor’s degree: IKBF Coordinator wellness. A learning process that includes movement increases the opportunity to make content come alive for student motivation and development of skills that 7:45-8:45 (PE-5) The Best Session Activity Area 2 promote health and wellness. You Will Ever Attend Presenter: Kathleen Johnson, M.S., Assistant Professor of Physical Through a variety of games and activities, those who attend will walk away saying, Education, Department of Health and Physical Education, “That was the best session I ever attended!!!” Activities include “The Star Wars Rhode Island College Scarf Dance”, “You Tube Dance Off”, and “Red Light, Green Light 3,2,1” to name just a few. Come ready to play and walk away saying: “That was the best session I 7:45-8:45 (PE-33) Resistance Training For Jr. Ballroom ever attended!!!”. Middle School Students Presenter: Kevin Tiller, M.S., Physical Education/Health teacher, Andover Public Muscular strength and muscular endurance are key components of Health-Related Schools Fitness and the Physical Best program. This workshop will enable you see how Hopkinton Middle School targets this fitness area with students. Participants will learn 7:45-8:45 (ST-48) Becoming An Effective Leader North Ballroom about “Functional Movement Screening”, will have the opportunity to try activities and AAHPERD President Irene Cucina will share ideas and thoughts on how future learn about the 21st century assessments that are used during classes. Students leave professionals can become effective leaders both within the HPERD profession and with the ability to answer the unit’s essential questions, how to static stretch, how to in their future work place. dynamically stretch and how to strengthen muscles. Presenter: Dr. Irene Cucina, AAHPERD President 2012-2013; Director of Presenter: Debra A. Pinto, M.S., Wellness Department , Middle School Teacher Education, Professor, HHP Department Plymouth State Physical Education Teacher, Hopkinton Middle School University Plymouth, NH 9:00-10:00 GENERAL SESSION Central Ballroom 7:45-8:45 PE-69) Addressing Communication Issues Room A Through Initiatives Introduction: Patricia McDiarmid, MAHPERD President This interactive session will use initiatives to address group communication Speaker: Inez Rovegno issues. Topic: From The Obesity Epidemic and the Testing Craze, Presenter: Dr. Kevin Tatsugawa, Assistant Professor, Westfield State to 21st Century Skills: Issues Impacting Elementary University Physical Education Inez will begin by discussing three issues, the obesity epidemic, the testing 7:45-8:45 (EX-29) Exercise Science: Online, Room B craze, and 21st century skills and show how current research supports our physi- Hybrid & Face-to-Face cal education programs in addressing these concerns. She will end with practical Teach the same course, three different ways and compare course outcomes. A study examples of how to teach for 21st century skills using student-designed games as was conducted to evaluate teaching methods for an Exercise Science course to an example and describe the experiences of teachers and students in several determine the effectiveness of online, hybrid, and face-to-face modes of instruction. successful programs. Data from each course section on student success, student satisfaction, student About the Speaker: Inez Rovegno completed her undergraduate degree in engagement, and student performance on learning outcomes will be presented. physical education at Springfield College and her masters and Ph.D. at the There will be an emphasis on instructional technology for use with Exercise Science University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has taught elementary physical related courses. education curriculum and methods courses in both small colleges and major Presenter: Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch, D.P.E. Assistant Professor, research universities for 25 years. She has conducted research for 25 years on Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. Movement Science Department Westfield State University how undergraduates learn to teach elementary physical education, expert elemen- tary physical education teachers, and how children learn game skills and tactics. Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. www.ma-hperd.org The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’ Presenter: classrooms and extracurricular programs. nity in athletics and life, and how they can Be a Superior Example in their own commu- lessons that reinforce positive decision making, understand tools needed Through and well being. social mental, physical, overall to athlete’s ing affect drugs succeed program explores how decisions related to food, exercise, and performance enhanc- 10:30-11:30 Presenter: cine knowledge in a applications in Sports Medicine. Make it your coaches or other Learn practitioners. latest trends, related research, and practical issues in the field of Sports Medicine for athletic trainers, educators, administrators, Sports Medicine faculty and students will present brief snap shots of many current 10:30-11:30 Presenter: istration. Leave with an outline, ideas and a list of resources to help get you started. population of 860 students, the PT What started as a pilot program withPhysical MCAS a Pre fewtheir how developed classrooms School Learn Middle now testing. Hopkinton involves stakes the high entire in school involved getting by future your for Advocate Y 10:30-11:30 Presenter: for Bullying Prevention. the classroom. Activities presented in this workshopand depressionreceived the prevention2012 Nationaland interventionAward activities strategiesthat work with youth. that Learn how workto address bullying, bothcyber bulling, suicide inside and is outsidethe #3killer amongst teens. Session will model Bully exemplary victims are and 2to cutting 9 edgetimes more lessons/ likely to consider suicide Did than non-victims. you Suicide know that 72% of our children in America10:30-11:30 have some involvement in bullying? Presenter: programs in our schools. anti-bullying for standard to the set activity physical use and cooperate together, to the anti-bullying programs being created across the country. Let’s be active, work campaigns to stop bullying. Session will present games/activities with a connection to help schools, recreation departments and organizations be October physically is active Anti-Bullyingin their Awareness Month and FlagHouse is launching a new program 10:30-1 Presenters: various types of assessments (authentic, performance-based,and high peer/self,school levels andthat willteacher). cover the motor instruments and implementation. Will include assessments for elementary Join the Council of Future Professionals for a presentation of practical assessment 10:30-11:30 10:00-10:30 10:15-11:30 ------ou ou have read s the It’ research. time to put the data and to research work for you. . Receive take away lesson plans, evaluations, and interactive programs to run in Page 1:30 National National Baseball Hall of Fame Anna Wade, Master’s degree; Director of Museum Education; The (ATH-13) and Westfield State University students Movement Science Department Westfield State University Professor, Assistant D.P.E. Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch, (ATH-56) Physical Education Teacher, Hopkinton Middle School Debra A. Pinto, Middle M.S., School Department, Wellness (PE-32) Award recipient; inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame 2012 Disney Teacher Award Winner; USA Today National Teacher Author, Health Consultant, Coach, University Faculty Member; Deborah Tackman, Health Education, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; (H-59) John L. Smith, Master’s Degree, Inc. FlagHouse, (PE-72) Dr Dr College) Denise Domnarski, Eliza Foresti, Crystal Costello (Salem State University) (ST-46) XIIS RN OPENING GRAND EXHIBITS Sponsored by Sponsored State University Bridgewater Room 2nd Conference Floor Only Invitation By BRUNCH PRESIDENTS PAST and MCKENNEY JOSEPH . Karen Pagnano-Richardson (Bridgewater State University) . Ann Ann Marie Gallo (Salem State University) snap!

8 B.A.S.E. - Be A Superior Example Superior A Be - B.A.S.E. Sports Medicine Snap Shots Snap Medicine Sports Testing Stakes High On Claim Your Stake Listening? Anybody Is Suicide: Be Be Active Against Bullying! . . . Others With Well Play The Council of Professionals’ The Future Council Assessment Extravaganza

A, Food Services and building and district admin- , cognitive, and affective domains and mission to improve your sports medi- Anthony Anthony Sendra (Springfield s s Be — MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012 — A Superior Example (BASE) Activity Program. Activity North Ballroom North Activity Area 2 Activity Activity Area I Room C Room Room B Room Room A Room MAHPERD , middle, education intervention for young students. It regular provides important them an is with theprogram physical,GRASP The social solving. problem social and skills, attention confidence, strength/endurance, directions, work, sequencing/following game/activity format: skill coordination, body/spatial awareness, teamwork/partner Thinking curriculum. In general, the GRASP curriculum addresses the following in a of programs such as the Open Circle curriculum and Michelle GarciaWeston Public Winner’sSchool Benchmarks Socialwhile incorporating the language and concepts PT PE, by created program GRASP 10:30-11:30 12:15-1:15 Presenter: integrated strength. “movers” by enhancing the brain-body connection and building total-body and coordination, allow all students to succeed AND be challenged. Create better differentiated movement progressions involve balance, mobility, strength, and systems of the body while using simple equipment or no equipment at all! These Learn how to build and effective fitness that circuits efficient all integrate the 12:15-1:15 10:30-11:30 12:15-1:15 Presenter: session Activity Presenters: setting and self-defense. boundary skills, assertiveness students school high teaches and empowers that dating violence affected their family’s life. Inspiration was how words the own catalyst mother’s a in hear and for story this Thomas Rachel course the to listen Come 10:30-11:30 Presenters: stay with them throughout their school careers. that students who participate in this program will derive long-term benefits that will and language skills to allow them to be successful in the regular classroom. We know 11:30-12:15 Presenter: in no time. you the tools you need to have your students “cutting’ a rug” and “breakin’ a sweat” educators incorporates National Physical and DanceThis for session Jive! Dance, No dance necessary. and prior physical experience Education Standards and will give Get ready to move and groove as you learn basic figures to the popular Latin Ballroom Presenter: Come and join in the fun! learning how to infuse relevant and up to date teaching methods into any beans classroom.and a plethora of other exemplary modalities, participants will have fun while sions in the 21st century with and the students empower they skills you knowledge need to make deci- healthy help will presentations 2.Both Part than different is 1 Part sessions. TWO These high energy ------Social Justice Exhibit Justice Social Council for Future Professionals Raffle for Professionals Future Council College Superstar Field Day Superstar College Challenge MAHPERD Store MAHPERD (Gross-motor (Gross-motor (PE-21) (EXH-52) Foundational Fitness, Inc. Mike Meeteer, Middle School PE teacher / of Co-founder (EXH-1) (D-40) Cheryl Thomas, parent and WHS students (H-60) TBA LUNCH Kathleen Brophy (PE/HE-45) M.S., Weston Public Therapist; Physical Harrington, Schools teacher and Jason M.S., Education McCarthy, Physical Beth Idaho; Idaho; 2011 of Dance K-12 Educator National AAHPERD the Year Idaho; Adjunct Faculty, Dance Department, The College of Southern Cindy Jones, Dance Xavier Educator, Charter School, Twin Falls, Award Award recipient; inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame 2012 Disney Teacher Award Winner; USA Today National Teacher Author, Health Consultant, Coach, University Faculty Member; Deborah Tackman, Health Education, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; , interactive, and hands-on health workshops will be presented in Techniques in Education Health Techniques Part I: Teaching Outrageous And Social Pragmatics) is a 10-week regular education regular 10-week a is Pragmatics) Social And . Using critical thinking, string, balloons, jars of lard, bags of G.R.A.S.P. MA Youth Rugby Youth MA PRESENTATION EXHIBITOR Results that Complex Yield Activities — Simple Fitness” to Minutes “12 with the JIVE!” (Middle-High School) (Middle-High JIVE!” the with and Roll Rattle, “Shake, ...... teachers that reinforces the expectations of the of expectations the reinforces that teachers SP , Power Up — Personal Safety — Personal Up Power ...... , Fitness & Health Educator ...... , W ellesley Public Schools; North Ballroom North Activity Activity Area 2 Activity Area 1 Jr. Ballroom Jr. Foyer Foyer Foyer Foyer Room D Room Room E Room Page 9 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

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12:15-1:15 (PE-20) Teaching Elementary Central Ballroom 12:15-1:15 (D-42) “Art Inspired Movement” Junior Ballroom Educational Gymnastics (Middle-High School) Skill progression, rubrics/assessments, and teaching strategies to support the learning Session will provide you with ideas for making connections between dance, physical of all students. Skills will be shared in the areas of weight transfer, rolling, and balance. education and other disciplines. No prior dance experience necessary. This session Presenter: Jeannie Graffeo, CAGS; Elementary Physical Educator/Adaptive for dance and physical educators incorporates National Dance and Physical Education Physical Educator, Hudson Public Schools Standards and will give new perspectives into infusing curriculums in your movement classrooms. We will use the art of M.C. Escher and apply it to movement and the 12:15-1:15 (HPERD-49) Let’s Move in School South Ballroom elements of positive and negative space. Leave with a lesson to take home and use Initiative in your classrooms right away! Join the MOVEment! Ensure that your school provides a comprehensive school Presenter: Cindy Jones, Dance Educator, Xavier Charter School, Twin Falls, physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation. Our Idaho; Adjunct Faculty, Dance Department, The College of youth needs knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime. Southern Idaho; 2011 K-12 AAHPERD National Dance Educator of Presenter: Dr. Irene Cucina, AAHPERD President 2012-2013; Director of the Year Teacher Education, Professor, HHP Department, Plymouth State University, Plymouth, NH 1:30-2:30 (PE-64) KIN-BALL® Initiation & Activity Area 1 Cooperative Games 12:15-1:15 (ATH-4) Shared Leadership: The Real Deal Room A This sport played with 3 teams at the same time using a very light 4 feet ball, is in Interscholastic Athletics excellent to develop Cooperation, Aerobic capacity, Feet-hands skills, Sportsman- Interscholastic coaches have the opportunity to transform student-athletes into ship and is totally non-conventional and accessible to all. Also different activities of dynamic leaders through a shared leadership model. The traditional version of lead- cooperation and team work by using giant and light OMNIKIN® balls from 3 to 6 feet; ership, such as elected captains, is challenged by a more collaborative, collective easy to learn, it will help your participants to reach physical education objectives. practice. Leadership skills such as nurturing and mediation of conflict are empha- Presenter: Pierre-Julien Hamel, FIKB – IKBF Kin-Ball Canada sized. The shift in the leadership model from an emphasis on the patriarchal leader to a shared model is subtle, powerful, and needed now. The designated leader cannot 1:30-2:30 (PE-68) Get on the Bus — Bring Tennis Activity Area 2 do it all. to Schools Presenters: Nancy O’Neil, M.S., Director of Athletics/Wellness Session will cover how USTA New England can help you offer tennis in your schools. Kirk Fredericks, M.S., Vicky Caburian, M.S., A demonstration of the equipment and discussion on how to host a workshop, how to Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School get the equipment, grants, and other resources. Presenter: USTA New England: 12:15-1:15 (PE-75) Who Says Cardiovascular Activity Room B Kristen Liteplo, Community Relations Mgr. for Eastern Mass. Has to Be Boring? Jon Kostek, Community Relations Mgr. for Western Mass. How often have you heard from resistant exercisers that they don’t exercise because Brett Marshall, Community Relations Mgr. for Southeastern Mass., it is boring? Well, exercise doesn’t have to be boring! Learn effective strategies to make the Cape and Islands exercise more interesting and engaging. Handouts will be provided. Presenter: Dr. Diana L. Schwartz, Professor, Westfield State University; 1:30-2:30 (H-61) Part II: Outrageous Teaching North Ballroom Faculty Athletics Representative Techniques in Health Education These high energy, interactive, and hands-on health workshops will be presented in 12:15-1:15 (HE-74) Healthy Eating for the Active Adolescent: Room C TWO sessions. Part 1 is different than Part 2. Both presentations will help you Sport Nutrition, Snacks and Supplements empower students with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy deci- Adolescents require a balanced diet to help maintain energy levels for physical sions in the 21st century. Using critical thinking, string, balloons, jars of lard, bags of education and athletic needs. With their busy schedules, athletic adolescents often beans and a plethora of other exemplary modalities, participants will have fun while eat on the go, so healthy snacks and maintaining hydration before, during and after learning how to infuse relevant and up to date teaching methods into any classroom. exercise will be a focus. Issues relating to sport supplements, such as creatine and Come and join in the fun! caffeine, will also be discussed. Lesson plan ideas will be included. Presenter: Deborah Tackman, Health Education, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Presenter: Melissa Roti, Ph.D., ACSM-HFS, Associate Professor, Author, Health Consultant, Coach, University Faculty Member; Co-Director Exercise Science Program, Westfield State University Disney Teacher Award Winner; USA Today National Teacher Award recipient; inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame 2012 12:15-1:15 (APE-35) Assistive Technology and Multimedia Room D Projects in Adapted Physical Education 1:30-2:30 (D-58) Dance and Children’s Literature Central Ballroom A powerpoint presentation of various ways to improve student performance in adapted ILearn how to teach dance and movement concepts using children’s literature as a physical education by using assistive technology and multimedia projects. Presenter stimulus. The focus will be on the book In the Small, Small Pond, which you can will go over various iPad apps to use in instruction and computer programs to can be find in almost all schools and public libraries. made to suit students various needs on the autism spectrum. Adapted equipment Presenter: Dr. Inez Rovegno completed her undergraduate degree in physical and purchasing will also be discussed. education at Springfield College and her masters and Ph.D. at the Presenter: Michael Pietruszka, Master’s Degree in Severe Special Needs; University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has taught elementary Adapted Physical Education Teacher Connecticut Association for physical education curriculum and methods courses in both small Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD); colleges and major research universities for 25 years. National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities. (NCPERID) 1:30-2:30 (PE-23) Demonstrating Student Growth South Ballroom Through the NASPE Standards 12:15-1:15 (ATH-14) Sliding Baseball Across the Curriculum Room E & PE Metrics The National Baseball Hall of Fame offers an extensive educational program, which Learn to identify assessment practices that will enable you to demonstrate student covers all phases of the educational spectrum. These educational modules are growth as required in the new teacher evaluation process. An overview of NASPE’s based on the National Educational Standards and are written in different levels to PE Metrics will provide attendees a basic comprehension of this tool and practical cover the students’ needs in Grades 2-12. The purpose of this program is to reach applications. out and inform the educators of the services offered by the Baseball Hall of Fame. Presenters: Gary Nihan, M.Ed., Adjunct Faculty at Salem State University; Retired Presenter: Lorence “Larry” Moore, M.S., Education Consultant and Museum Director of Health and Physical Education Danvers Public Schools, Educator, National Baseball Hall of Fame Donna Ruseckas, Director of Health and Physical Education-Watertown Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. PublicSchools; Dr. Ann Marie Gallo, MAHPERD Chair of Council of Future Professionals Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. Presenters: others! others! MAHPERD and on and Hear how thoughts share stories you can in make a the of lives difference Come and participate in heart healthy activities. Goodies for you and your students! 2:45-3:45 Presenter: kids to to be and helps fit. motivate active stacking sport activities, based fitness 70 over With routine. fitness any for enhancement great a be can teacher instructs high school, a middle if all school or regardless of elementary alike, students, sport non-athlete students stackingand athlete for the For sport abilities. and based backgrounds fitness a is Stacks Speed with Stacking Sport 2:45-3:45 Presenter: boogie. and to sweat ready Get active. physically to way become an alternative students balance, coordination, flexibility and motor skills. Dance experiences can also give rated into a variety of dances. Through dance you can gain improvement This ininteractive strength,presentation will demonstrate how fitness concepts can be incorpo- 1:30-2:30 Presenter: district. What you should know about initiatives and tools that you can utilize for your school 1:30-2:30 Presenter: turn anyone into their own is “CD Creativity a Making Machine!!!” must!!! such as Mixcraft 5 and Garageband. Simple step by step instructions will be used to Participants will be shown how to create their own CDs by using computer programs 1:30-2:30 Presenter: of level independence.highest their reach to work they as students all of needs individual the necessary support to access a local fitness facility living or community participation. This community based class provides students planthe to facilitate their move from school to post-school activities suchneeds. Theas Healthindependent & Fitness class serves as one aspect of each student’s 19 ages to special 22 students severe with transitionpost-graduate targeting class Fitness This session will present an overview of the Middleborough High School’s Health & 1:30-2:30 Presenter: know more about. room. Please bring any apps favorite apps that you have used or would like to the iPad. An iPad is not needed but will service internet be with available in the This will presentation review many PE, Health, recreation and nutrition apps for 1:30-2:30 ------www.ma-hperd.org at at the M Page Cer (TECH-57)“What’s (TECH-57)“What’s AHA Staff AHA (AHA-77) Northwest Elementary School Jason Wilson, Bachelor’s degree, Physical Education Specialist, (PE-17) Education, Education, Rhode Island College for Physical Education the of Department Health and Physical Kathleen Johnson, Master’s degree, Assistant Professor of (D-19) M.Ed.; Chair , Maria Melchionda, (PE-39) Schools Kevin Tiller, Master’s degree, P.E. / Health Teacher, Andover Public Affairs Committee; MAHPERD Executive Director Executive MAHPERD Committee; Affairs (PE-7) M.S./C.A.P.E. 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ening?” App t endance ST AAHPERD AAHPERD Public Legislative or . . The functional curriculum meets e leav — MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012 — A MPED ing ing toda Central Ballroom Central Activity Activity Area 2 Jr. Ballroom Jr. Room E Room C Room Room B Room Room A Room MAHPERD y . 2:45-3:45 is dif learning; such as teacher-centered and student-centered approaches. Every learnerDifferent approaches to teaching are necessary when it comes to athlete and student often often believe they are for all responsible directly disseminating to knowledge their 2:45-3:45 Presenter: choices, being physically active, and developing effective communication skills. approaches. This will allow students tolearning develop diverse self-efficacy through in messages making health healthy the food reinforce to and skills behavioral the practice to students for opportunities amplifies approach This areas. subject from multiple using concepts are presented messages that key curriculum health dren with the knowledge and skills to develop healthy habits for life. It is imperative Health is designed for interdisciplinary implementation. Schools should provide chil- 2:45-3:45 Presenter: on approach to learning. approach to teaching. This presentation will be presented through an on a applied the so learners; student-centered can the placing responsibility appropriate, hands learners; a very teacher-centered approach. While this approach can be effective and Presenter: dancing to your students in the gym! Education Standards and will leave you feeling empowered to bring ballroom dance and physical educators, incorporates National Dance and Physical Cha-Cha-Cha! No previous dance experience required! This class is open to all This active session will teach you basic figures and holds for the popular dance 2:45-3:45 Presenter: can take part that in go many along activities with it. the inside and outside of the whale. Lucy is 55 feet long when inflated and students Students listen to a short story and then take part in a movement lesson, exploring and with adapted classes but can also be used with middle teaching activity andthe presenter uses highwith preschool students, elementary students school students. “Lucy the Whale”, a project designed by J. Michael Williamson, is an interdisciplinary 2:45-3:45 Presenters: & implementation. Specific examples of success and failures will be discussed. tion, behavior & management, PE instructional strategies, in assessment, IEP development responsibilities & paraeducators and educators. roles Other topics to be the addressed include: communica- discuss will session This 2:45-3:45 Presenter: fun! pool, it is for the whole physical education curriculum. and Joingames that us are for creative, a fun little and educational. off The your noodle noodle is noodle no longer foam. just In for this the active participation session we willThere arebe so involved many in ways noodle of activities using long noodles, short noodles, sliced noodles and just ferent; therefore the teaching approach should vary Schools Jodi Lava, Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Everett Public (A the the Year Southern Idaho; 2011 K-12 AAHPERD National Dance Educator of (PE-71) (HE-67) University State Bridgewater Dr. Professor, Misti Assistant Marie Neutzling, Idaho; Idaho; Adjunct Faculty, Dance Department, The College of Cindy Jones, Dance Xavier Educator, Charter School, Twin Falls, (D-43) Adapted Physical Education Michael Pietruszka , Master’s Degree in Severe Special Needs; (APE-36) Science & Aziz Education Jade Physical (AJ) M.Ed., Derori, Public Schools Chelsea (K-12), PE Teacher Adapted CAPE, M.S., Brophy, Susan (APE-76) John Smith, Master’s Degree; FlagHouse, Inc. Individuals with Individuals (NCPERID) Disabilities. National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CT TH-47) Education Students Education for Athletes and Physical Create Quality Learning Experiences Effective Effective T Noodles, Noodles and Noodles More Noodles, Noodles! of Education Health Implementation Interdisciplinary Cha-Cha-Cha” (Middle-High School) (Middle-High Cha-Cha-Cha” the to Groovin’ and “Movin’ Education and Physical Adapted Education in the Physical Whale” “Lucy Using And Education Physical Adapted in Paraeducators Physical Education T echnology echnology eaching eaching Styles That Academy T eacher eacher Connecticut , , Chelsea Public Schools. . . T eachers and coaches too Junior Ballroom Junior Association Association for T South Ballroom South eacher APE class for class APE AHPERD); , , W Room B Room A Room Room E Room C Room right Page 11 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

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7:45-8:45 (PE-65) KIN-BALL®, Drills and Skills Activity Area 1 This brand new workshop is designed for physical education teachers who already and volunteer leadership, Dayle has received numerous honors, including Montana know KIN-BALL®. During the workshop the participants will have the opportunity Dietitian of the Year, and an ADA Excellence in Consultation and Business Practice of experiencing series of educative exercises to improve motor skills needed when Award. In January 2012, she received the Silver FAME Award as a Friend of Child practicing the sport such as kicking, two persons ball control and ball displace- Nutrition from the national School Nutrition Association. Hayes has served on the ments. Also learn how to modify the rules during game time to help students ADA Board of Directors where she chaired the Public Initiative Team and mastering the sport. Finally, funny drills to put your students in game situations Technology Task Force. She also is a past president of the Montana Dietetic that can be used in evaluation when KIN-BALL® is played for a full term or a Association and Past-Chair of the School Nutrition Services DPG. couple of weeks. Presenter: Pierre-Julien Hamel, FIKB – IKBF Kin-Ball Canada Topic: Making the Nutrition-Fitness Connection: MISSION POSSIBLE at School: Strong Bodies, 7:45-8:45 (EXH-25) The 100th Monkey — Activities Activity Area 2 Sharp Brains, and Smart Choices for Massachusetts That Inspire Playful Learning School fitness and nutrition heroes face numerous challenges in providing the EXHIBITOR SESSION food and physical education that kids need for success. In order to thrive in Experience a playful sequence of new and adapted activities from Project Adven- today’s tough economic/educational environments, MAHPERD members and ture. From convening activities, tag games and problem solving initiatives, content school nutrition directors will need to collaborate in multiple ways. Dayle will will be geared toward the new practitioner to the seasoned veteran. Come play, explore positive examples of successful programs, sharing tips and strategies explore new games and absorb an effective sequencing model. Leave connected, from schools that rock from Massachusetts to Montana! energized and bursting with new ideas to bring back to your program. • Review the latest trends in children’s health, nutrition, and physical activity. Presenter: Nate Folan, B.S.; Trainer, Project Adventure • Discuss new USDA Nutrition Standards for schools meals and recommenda- tions for physical education/activity. 7:45-8:45 (EXH-3) Training to Play: Maximizing Room A • Describe funding opportunities for programs that combine the power of nutrition Movement Potential is the Key and PE/PA. to Athletic Success! EXHIBITOR SESSION 10:00-10:30 DEDICATED EXHIBIT TIME One of the greatest responsibilities of a PE teacher or coach is to help their students ------or athletes reach their potential. From a strength and conditioning standpoint, that 10:30-11:30 (EXH-9) FITStep Pro Pedometers – Activity Area 1 means building overall strength, power, speed, and coordination, while correcting Quickly Upload Pedometer Data muscle imbalances, improving mobility, and preventing injuries. In this session you This will be a hands-on session where participants learn how to monitor their steps, will learn how to use simple equipment, or no equipment at all, to achieve those activity time, and moderate to vigorous physical activity. A more important outcome objectives. These strategies can be implemented in PE classes and in strength and for the session is that participants will learn how to quickly upload their pedometer data conditioning programs for any athletic team. Put your students and athletes in the into a file for future analysis of student activity patterns. Data can be uploaded by students of any age in 5-10 seconds by docking the pedometer and waiting for the “green best position to maximize their potential! light.” No more typing in data, losing data, and other time consuming issues. Presenter: Mike Meeteer, B.S., Middle School PE teacher, Kromrey Presenter: Jesse Stapp Higest degree : Bachelor’s degree, Territory Sales Middle School; Co-founder of Foundational Fitness, Inc. Manager, GOPHER

7:45-8:45 (H-11) Empower Students by Teaching Room B 10:30-11:30 (PE-27) American Invasion: Olympic Team Activity Area 2 Content and Skill Handball Description : Learn the In this session, Pre-K – 12 teachers analyze data, use the performance indicators of latest buzz on team handball the National Health Education Standards and formative and summative assess- Did you get hooked watching the London Olympics and need to know more about ments to plan assessment and instruction that engages students in learning, in- that fast paced, contact team sport- team handball? Why isn’t it played more in the creases their skill, knowledge, healthy behaviors, and reduces risk factors. US? Well that’s all about to change. We are here to introduce this exciting sport, Presenter: Mary Connolly, CAGS; Program Coordinator, Health and Family & answer your questions, and get you and your students started with team handball! Consumer Sciences, Cambridge College Presenters: Anne Coulter, USA Team Handball Athlete and K-8 PE Teacher Sonja Hanson, USA Team Handball Asst. Youth Coach and Boston 7:45-9:00 (H-10) Break Free From Depression: Junior Ballroom Team Handball Coach A 4-Session Curriculum to Address Blandine Antoine, Boston Team Handball Athlete Adolescent Depression Annamaria Felix, Former Professional Team Handball Player and Participants will be introduced to the Break Free From Depression curriculum, a 4- Boston Team Handball Athlete session school-based prevention curriculum developed to address adolescent de- pression. Further, audience members will be provided with information regarding the Erin Kizer, USA Team Handball Athlete, BrooklinePublic Schools development of the curriculum, the piloting of the curriculum, and the description of each of the 4 modules of the curriculum. They will also be afforded an opportunity to 10:30-11:30 (D-50) “What is a Folkmoot?” North Ballroom view and debrief the documentary that accompanies the curriculum. A Folkmoot is an Old English word meaning “meeting of Presenter: Vanessa Prosper, Psychologist; Children’s Hospital, Boston people” consisting of a tribe, community or district. Our Folkmoot will be a “meeting of teachers” learning different cultural dances and songs from around the world. Some 9:00-10:00 GENERAL SESSION Central/South Ballroom countries will include England-Maypole, Philippines-Tinikling pole dancing, Mexico- Introduction: Patricia McDiarmid, MAHPERD President Los Machetas, Australia-Home Among the Gum Trees aligned with the curriculum Speaker: Dayle Hayes, M.S., RD frameworks in Physical Education and History and Social Science. Teachers will be able to take information back to their community and be integrated across the President, Nutrition for the Future, Inc., Advocating for Healthy curriculum. Kids, School and Communities Presenter: Teresa A. McCarrick, CAGS, MAHPERD Dayle Hayes is an award winning author and educator. Her creativity and common sense have made her a sought-after speaker across the USA. As a parent and member of the School Nutrition Association, Dayle is dedicated to making school environments healthy for students and staff. She collected school success stories for Making It Happen, a joint CDC-USDA project; wrote a chapter on communicating with students in Managing Child Nutrition Programs: Leadership for Excellence, Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. and co-authored the Position of the American Dietetic Association, Nutrition Guidance for Healthy Children Ages 2 to 11 Years. In recognition of her professional Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. 18 www.ma-hperd.org 11:30-12:15 Presenter: classrooms. way fun tools to incorporate in your classroom to get kids movin’, jumpin’, and sweatin’ in a fun you give will and Standards Education Dance and Physical National porates and breakin’ with jump ropes. This session for dance and physical educators incor- Get ready to jump and jam as you learn to incorporate the popular genres of hip hop 10:30-11:30 Presenters: stay with them throughout their school careers. that students who participate in this program will derive long-term benefits that will and language skills to allow them to be successful in education the intervention regularfor young classroom.students. Itregular Weprovides important them an know is with theprogram physical,GRASP The social solving. problem social and skills, attention confidence, strength/endurance, directions, work, sequencing/following game/activity format: skill coordination, body/spatial awareness, teamwork/partner Thinking curriculum. In general, the GRASP curriculum addresses the following in a of programs such as the Open Circle curriculum and Michelle Weston GarciaPublic School Winner’sBenchmarks while Social incorporating the language and concepts PT PE, by created program GRASP 10:30-11:30 Presenter: who are struggling are dealing with their infant reflexes every day! reflexes and their impact on school age children, when not integrated. Most children move their body too much or in an inappropriate manner cognitive function. We will discuss children who might not enjoy moving their done bodies, to integrate those reflexes for better and easier physical, social, emotional and how unintegrated infant reflexes may be challenging your students and what can be the pattern of the reflex, they want to make that automatic response! Come find out are still past active the first year of life? Then every time a in is person stimulated voluntary movement takes over infant reflexes ideally integrate into the whole body neuro-sensori-motor system and Infant reflexes are our inborn motor response to specific stimulus. By the age of one, 10:30-11:30 Presenter: NJ Lake Conference evening event specials. and game skills. This is not your typical 3 on 3 all play at once games. dents Thesetime to develop team fast areoffense and meetings, strategy restarts, defense, the and stu- teachers offer games Small-sided to and strategies. use skill portunities high-energy expenditure, total team involvement, tactical decision-making and op- This very in games involved with active will session have small-sided participants 10:30-11:30 Presenter: outdoor themes. the of simulation a on based is and years 12 over for Schools Public Leicester the in popular extremely been has model This 4. and 3 Standards NASPE toward proficiency student measure school fitness and intergration with academic areas. Utilize to out-of- authentic w/extensions PE program school your assessmentinto activities hiking to Incorporate 10:30-11:30 ------Page Social Social Justice Exhibits Raffle for Professionals Future Council Store MAHPERD alk away with a fun “Hip Hoppin, Jumpin” dance routine to in use your routine dance Jumpin” . a Hoppin, with “Hip fun away Walk (Gross-motor (Gross-motor the the Year Southern Idaho; 2011 K-12 AAHPERD National Dance Educator of Idaho; Adjunct Faculty, Dance Department, The College of Cindy Jones, Dance Xavier Educator, Charter School, Twin Falls, (D-41) M.S., Weston Public Therapist, Physical Harrington, Schools teacher and Jason M.S., Education McCarthy, Physical Beth (PE-21) Dave Dave Rota, Reflex Brain Integration (APE-30) John Smith, Master’s Degree; Educational Consultant, FlagHouse Inc. (PE-70) Public Schools Bob Master FitzPatrick, (PE-12) LUNCH

12 Middle-High School Middle-High — Jam” Jumpin’ Hoppin’, “Hip And Social Pragmatics) is a 10-week regular education regular 10-week a is Pragmatics) Social And G.R.A.S.P. For All Physical Development Physical All For Infant Reflexes: Foundation Small Sided Games Sided Small Toward Standards 3 and 4! Standards Toward Class Builds Proficiency Education Physical in Elementary the Hiking Appalachian Appalachian Trail Adventure:

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12:15-1:15 (H/EX-54)Weaving CCSS and 21st Century Skills Room C 1:30-2:30 (HE-63) Part II: Outrageous Teaching North Ballroom Into Health Techniquesin Sexuality Education EXHIBITOR SESSION This high energy, interactive, and hands-on health workshop will be presented in The goals of the CCSS and those of the 21st century skills are to be literate and TWO sessions. Part 1 is different than Part 2.This workshop will demonstrate how competitive on the global marketplace by the time students graduate from high to teach human sexuality education through the use of exemplary and cutting edge school. Self-awareness, emotional management and social skill development are the lessons and activities. Participants will learn how to create engaging lessons related foundations for successful integration of these state and national standards. Learn to human sexuality education by using tennis balls, pounds of rice, a deck of cards how to weave many of the requirements (including anti-bullying, anti-drug and nutri- and a plethora of other creative modalitiesthat are kid tested and approved. Youcan tion) into one unique Health curriculum while also addressing your students’ future participate in Part 1 or Part 2 or Both! Come and join in the fun! happiness. Presenter: Deborah Tackman, Health Education, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Presenter: Paula Prentis, LMSW, is a licensed social worker and co-author of Author, Health Consultant, Coach, University Faculty Member; Your Self 101: The Middle School Years, a complete self-development Disney Teacher Award Winner; USA Today National Teacher curriculum consisting of a free website (www.YourSelfSeries.com) Award recipient; inducted into National Teachers Hall of Fame 2012 and a three-book series taught in Health, advisory and after school programs. The books guide students’ process of self-discovery and 1:30-2:30 (AHA-78) American Heart Association Central Ballroom decision-making. Prentis lectures on topics related to the self and teen Grand Activities! social and emotional issues. She is also the co-author of an upcoming Come and participate in heart healthy activities. Goodies for you and your students! book for educators: The Self: Steps to Creating Lifelong Happy and Hear stories and share thoughts on how you can make a difference in the lives of Successful Students (Corwin Press, April 2013). others! MAHPERD and AHA are proud partners for heart health! Presenters: AHA Staff 12:15-1:15 (H-18) Genetics gets personal: Teaching the Room E Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in 1:30-2:30 (PE-34) Physical Education Then and Now: Room B Personal Genetics What students thought of PE 1983-1998 High school students will be the first generation to have easy and inexpensive and what students think of PE now access to information about their DNA. Now, people can purchase tests online to This session will discuss the similarities and differences in physical education learn their risk of developing certain diseases, whether they carry a genetic variation programs between 1983 and 2011, what students like, do not like, what to add and that could be passed on to their children, and information about their ancestry. What how to get more students involved in physical education and how to keep people are the possible benefits/risks of knowing more about your genetic makeup? Who active. should decide what information you can learn? We will discuss the cutting-edge field Presenter: Jennifer L. El-Sherif, PhD , Assistant Professor of Physical Education of personal genetics with an emphasis on the related ethical, legal and social issues; Teacher Education, Salem State University combine an interactive slideshow presentation, during which we encourage the audience to ask questions, and scenarios from our lesson plans to engage teachers 1:30-2:30 (ATH-37) Building Motivation and Mental Room C in discussions of issues, including privacy, family considerations, and the impact on Toughness: Focusing on Learning, young people; cover strategies that encourage discussion including debates and Effort and Improvement seminars to engage different types of learners. Curricular materials will be provided This session will examine quality intrinsic and extrinsic motivation strategies. The including genetics and athletics, genetic testing of embryos, and the impact of DNA emphasis will be on how the teacher/coach can structure the environment by focus- information on healthcare choices and personal relationships. ing on learning, effort, and improvement to promote intrinsic motivation. Principles Presenter: Lauren Tomaselli, Master’s degree; Director of Curriculum and Training for the effective use of extrinsic strategies to enhance motivation will also be shared. Harvard Medical School , Personal Genetics Education Project The use of goal setting by creating controllable; process goals to create an environ- ment that fosters mental toughness will be a focus. Various practical suggestions will 12:15-1:45 (D-44) “Breakin’ 101” (Middle-High School) Jr. Ballroom be provided. Move and groove with strength building floor work and basic top rock combinations Presenter: Mark Stanbrough, Doctorate, Professor-Director of Coaching that get heart rates going and muscles working and burning. NO EXPERIENCE Education, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas NEEDED! This is a class for dance and physical educators, incorporates National Dr. Mark Stanbrough is professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education Dance and Physical Education Standards, and gives you the tools you need to and Recreation at Emporia State University in Kansas. He teaches graduate and undergraduate exercise physiology and sports psychology classes and is the director “break-in” to the world of street dancing in your classroom. of coaching education. He was a co-founder of the online physical education gradu- Presenter: Cindy Jones, Dance Educator, Xavier Charter School, Twin Falls, ate program, the first in United States to go completely online. He received his Ph.D. Idaho; Adjunct Faculty, Dance Department, The College of in exercise physiology from the University of Oregon, and undergraduate and master’s Southern Idaho; 2011 K-12 AAHPERD National Dance Educator of degrees from Emporia State in physical education. He is a member of the Emporia the Year State University Athletic Hall of Honor and the Health, Physical Education, Recre------ation Hall of Honor. 1:30-2:30 (EXH-26) Processing Activities for Actvity Area 1 Physical Education 1:30-2:30 (W-38) Let’s Beat Obesity: you can make Room D EXHIBITOR SESSION the difference in our kids health, Are you looking for fun and active ways to engage students in thinking about what fitness and intelligence while they’ve experienced in your physical education class? Do you struggle to find time to decreasing obesity help students process what they have learned? Come to this Adventure-based Develop new leaders. Learn short 1-3 minute exercises, that can be done anywhere workshop to learn active tools and methods, that can be integrated into the body of for a variety of uses- warm up, conditioning, corrective exercises (Kraus Weber your lessons, to help students process the experience of PE. test), even at the office. Presenter: Nate Folan, B.S, Trainer; Project Adventure Presenter: Amy Louise Hicks, M.Ed., MAHPERD Senior Fitness and Activity Chair; Synchronized Swimming Coach, Needham Charles River 1:30-2:30 (PE-22) Bringing 21st Century Learning Activity Area 2 YMCA Skills to Physical Education Instruction This presentation will demonstrate attendees with instructional models that will place an emphasis on infusing 21st Century learning skills such as critical thinking and project based learning. The instructional models will include “Tactical Games Model” and “Sport Education Model.” Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. Presenter: Gary M. 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1:30-2:30 (H-8) Integrating ASL into Your Room E Classroom Experience MAHPERD FAQs The world in which we live in is dynamic and ever changing. Our students represent Bill Riley the uniqueness of the diversity of the world. Introducing sign language into the classroom is one way in which we can celebrate the richness of communication and language. This presentation will allow the participants to take part in a variety of Every year members have questions about activities that incorporate the use of sign language into the classroom setting. Presenter: Suanne Maurer-Starks, Doctorate; Associate Professor, membership, convention registration, and various Bridgewater State University association policies. Here’s a list of frequently asked

1:30-2:30 (APE-31) Movement Foundations for Jr. Ballroom questions with the answers. Brain Development Learn how/why students get stuck and can’t perform skills. Understand from a brain function perspective why children cannot make their bodies do the things you ask of Annual Convention them. Why can’t Suzy skip? Why can’t Johnny throw with opposition? Why can’t Joey hit a ball? Understand the 3 dimensions of the brain (from Brain Gym ©) and • Please check your convention, conference or how they relate to physical skills and challenges. Also learn about infant develop- ment and how it may be impacting your student’s abilities. If students do not have workshop registration online at the MAHPERD these foundational pieces of movement and brain development or have become website (www.ma-hperd.org) to avoid any stuck due to chronic stress and excessive challenge, it makes it more difficult to build skills/thinking on top of a faulty foundation. Moving on the floor: belly crawling, problems the day of the event. creeping, rolling in infancy create this foundation. Because the brain is plastic (can create new neural pathways) throughout life, we can go back and fill in these developmental gaps through specific developmental movements and Brain Gym©. • There is no one day convention registration fee. The gym is the perfect place to help your students in all aspects of their develop- The convention fee is the same whether you ment. Presenter: Dave Rota, Reflex Brain Integration Technologies attend one day or two. MAHPERD’s registration fee is very reasonable and less than most 1 day 2:45-3:45 NETWORKING SESSIONS — ALL FIELDS workshops offered throughout the state. Round Table Discussions on issues vital to each discipline. Participants must come ready to share ideas and network with others. Note: Two (2) PDPs will be given for thissession • The convention registration fee and member for the full hour of participation. dues are the same this year as last and have only Physical Education ...... North Ballroom increased once in 6 years. Adapted Physical Education ..... Central Ballroom Health Education ...... South Ballroom Recreation and Dance ...... Room A • Convention registration fees may not be shared by 2 people. Such as one person attend the first convention day and the other the second day.

• Starting with this year's convention non-members may attend, which is in line with AAHPERD’s convention policies. Non-members will pay a non- member rate. This policy change opens up the convention to fellow professionals in the allied health, recreation, and dance fields and provides an opportunity for grants to fund the entire convention cost.

• A new option for this year’s Convention registration is the ability to register on-site with a credit or debit card. You may still register on- site with a personal or school/business check, purchase order, or cash. Remember to have Tuesday Certificate of Attendance STAMPED Continued at the MAHPERD Booth before leaving today. Preliminary Program...check convention program upon arrival for any changes in schedule. All Rights Reserved The Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance does not necessarily endorse any product, individual or group of individuals or any sentiments expressed by a speaker or other participants in its convention program. Individuals participating in convention activities do so voluntarily, and thereby assume any and all risks involved by that participation. Page 15 MAHPERD www.ma-hperd.org

• The Convention registration form contains: • MAHPERD offers group rates for memberships only membership card, receipt and Convention badge. through Institutional memberships (Institutional membership guidelines and rates are posted on • If you have pre-registered and can’t attend the the MAHPERD website (www.ma-hperd.org/ convention we will refund your registration fee if Institutional%20Membership%20Information.htm) we are notified before the convention starts. There Group rates do not apply to Convention, conference are no registration fee refunds after the convention. or workshop registrations. Our costs are, in part, based on projected convention attendance and we don’t receive refunds from the • Student rates are for full time students only. A full DCU Center & vendors after the convention. time student is a student carrying 12 or more credits per semester for 2 semesters. • We do not mail or email membership or convention, conference or workshop verification but you can Methods of Payment check membership status, renewals, convention registrations, conference & workshop registrations • Memberships, convention, conference & workshop online at the MAHPERD website: www.ma-hperd.org. registrations can be paid by check (personal, school or business), purchase order, debit or credit card. Cash • The site is updated daily during the convention pre- will be accepted at on-site convention, conference & registration period and several times a week during workshop registrations. Please do not submit cash the rest of the year. payments in the mail.

• The number one registration problem occurs when • Membership, convention, conference or workshop you register with a purchase order. A purchase order registrations can be performed online with a credit or usually has to be approved by several people in order debit card or PayPal account. PayPal is the company to be issued and many times the process is painfully that we use to process the transactions but you slow. Please check the online registration list. If you’re don’t need to have a PayPal account to complete not listed and should be, check with your supervisor the transaction. There is a second option to use your to see if the purchase order has been issued and sent credit or debit card at the online payment section. to MAHPERD. • Purchase orders can be faxed to MAHPERD. The fax Membership and phone numbers are the same: 774-254-4657

• Memberships are for one year. The membership year If you have any questions or clarification of MAHPERD starts on September 1st and ends August 31st. policies please contact me at: [email protected].

• There is no pro-rated membership; the cost is the same whether you join/renew in September or any time during the membership year.

• MAHPERD does not issue membership cards, as is the policy with all the other state HPERD associations. The only exception is for convention attendees as the membership card is part of the convention registration form. If you need verification of membership, the membership list is posted on the MAHPERD website (www.ma-hperd.org/Membership%20List.htm) We will provide proof of membership upon request.

Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Membership Application/Renewal/Registration Form Memberships 2012 Convention Registration - Oct 29 & 30 2012-2013 Dues All memberships Pre-Registration On-Site Registration start on September Professional $125.00 Professional $140.00 Professional $75.00 1st and expire on Retired $10.00 August 31st. Retired $ 30.00 Retired $ 45.00 Student (Full Time only) $20.00 (School Year) Student (Full Time) $ 30.00 Student (Full Time) $ 45.00 Member # Membership Status New___ Renewal___ Rejoin___ Name Email Address (Required to receive newsletter)

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Voluntary donation for “Legislative Initiative 2012-2013” Please consider including a voluntary donation, in addition to your annual dues, with your 2012-2013 membership. Add “whatever you can afford” to aid in this critical campaign for the new law for Quality Physical Education in Massachusetts.

I am contributing __$5 $__$10 __$20 Other($______) as my support for the MAHPERD Legislative Initiative.

Pre-Registration for the 2012 MAHPERD State Convention - Oct 29 & 30 1. 2011-2012 membership required to register and attend the convention, unless you choose to register as a non-member. (non-member registration is $230.00)* 2. Pre-registration must be “postmarked” and include check or purchase order by Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Enclosed is a check or purchase order for: $______Membership $______Registration $______Non-member registration ($230.00)* $______Voluntary Donation $______Total