Chicago State University
Department of Health Education, Physical Education, and Recreation Newsletter
October 6, 2018 Special points of interest:
What have we been up to?
Building playgrounds in Maywood!
International presentations!
Student teaching experiences!
Welcome to Fall 2018!
Hello, all! I am happy to share cles related to presentations Steve Hyman and Laura with you the latest newsletter in international locales, like Valente), shares with us high- for alumni and current stu- Sao Paolo, Brazil, and London, lights from his life and teach- dents. If you look carefully, England. You’ll read about ing career. Last, but definitely you should notice something Mohammad Razik’s experi- not least, don’t forget that different about the newsletter: ence currently student teach- IAHPERD is coming in Novem- the name! Our department ing under the guidance not ber. If you haven’t yet regis- name has officially been only of Dr. Nelson but of two tered, why not? IPRA will come changed to the Department of of our alumni, Brad Edgar and to town in January. These
Health Education, Physical Michael Morgan. We have our conferences are the best op- Education, and Recreation. regular feature of “What Have portunities to network and You might also notice that this We Been Up To”, where you obtain great professional de- is Volume 10. It’s hard to im- will meet our newest faculty velopment. So, scroll down agine I started this newsletter member, Dr. Latoria Crump, and see what we’ve been up 10 years ago, and it is also and find out what Professor to!
Volume 10, Issue 1 baffling that I am in my 11th McNicholas has been building. season at CSU. The purpose Matt Kelly, who first earned Dr. Sarah Buck, IAHPERD of this newsletter is to share his PE endorsement with us Past-President, newsletter news related to alumni, cur- before now graduating from editor, and PERC faculty co- rent students, and faculty our MSED program, one of adviser (including retired faculty!). In three graduating MSED candi- this edition, you will find arti- dates (congratulations also to
Get Ready! IAHPERD is Coming November 15-16 By Dr. Sarah Buck students or young profession- anyone who will be registering als, technology, adapted PE, on site, note that paying with As Past-President and current original research, fitness, as- a check will be more expedi- Executive Board member, I sessment, and dance. Profes- tious than paying with a credit may be biased, but the best sionals can earn CPDU hours. card. There is only one credit time of year is coming soon! Make sure you have your IEIN card machine, so you will be IAHPERD is November 15-16 and ID handy because you will waiting in line. You can still at Pheasant Run Resort in St. not be able to check in/out register online before October Charles, IL. This is a great without it. IAHPERD has brain- 19. CSU will have their social time to catch up with old stormed ways to make the on Thursday from 4-5 pm. This friends and to get great pro- check in/out process more is a wonderful opportunity to fessional development. At- efficient. There will be addi- mingle with those from the tendees have a variety of ses- tional check in/out stations program, so please plan on sions to choose from, includ- sprinkled throughout the re- staying to hang out with us! ing those targeting current sort to help with long lines. For Page 2
What Have We Been Up To? Ron Fugger (PE alum): Harper Education and Recreation had a publication in Sports n’ Grace Fugger born 8/8/18. Club (PERC), attended the CSU Spokes entitled “Windy City Scott Leu (PE alum): Douglas Leadership retreat and attend- Sailing.” Dr. Sarah Buck (PE Sunny Leu born 9/11/18. ed the CSU Clubs and Orgs faculty): joined Rotary, the Rashad Tonth (PE alum): was day. Dr. Latoria Crump (CSU oldest service organization, recently married over the sum- alum and new Rec faculty): Dr. and was invited to give the mer. He is the new Athletics Crump earned her Physical “thought of the day” at a re- Coordinator and Liaison for all Education M.S. from Chicago cent weekly meeting. She also of his school's sports pro- state, B.S. Recreation from had an article accepted in Dr. Latoria Crump grams. He will also be coach- Shaw University in Raleigh, “American Fitness”, completed ing girls 7th & 8th grade vol- NC, and her Ed.D. in Athletic her third edition of the leyball this fall. Mackenzie administration from Northcen- IAHPERD Illinois Journal, Freund (Rec): was accepted to tral University in Prescott, AZ . earned a Service award from speak at the IPRA/IAPD con- She is “ecstatic” to be a part IAHPERD (to be presented at ference in January for her of the department, and looks the Awards Ceremony at Con- presentation about Adaptive forward to serving the stu- vention), and ran both the Big Sailing. She, together with dents and the community. Dr. Ten Network and Run Mag other members of the Physical Robert Szyman (PE faculty): Mile 10K’s in the summer.
Department of Health Education, Physical Education, and Recreation L to R: Drs. Szyman and Kutame
Rashad Tonth with Raniyah
Harper Grace Fugger
Mackenzie Freund (second from L) with other members of Volume 10, Issue 1 Dr. Sarah Buck the PERC Executive Board Douglas Sunny Leu
National Park and Recreation Association 2018 Conference – September 25-27, 2018
Dr. Lisa Pesavento showcasing the products and Schaumburg Park District) services of nearly 400 exhibi- and universities were recog- The NRPA Annual Conference tors. As a member of the nized as well as newly Certi- is the foremost annual meet- Commission for Accreditation fied Park and Recreation Pro- ing of the park and recreation of Park and Recreation Agen- fessionals (CPRPs) - many community. The three-day cies (CAPRA), I had the privi- from the CPD who had attend- event brought together more lege of attending educational ed our CPRP Exam-Prep semi- than 8,000 park and recrea- sessions and board meetings, nars. Join us next year in Bal- tion professionals, citizen seeing CSU and Chicago Park timore, Maryland for the 2019 advocates and industry sup- District alums, and attending Conference! See more at: pliers for excellent networking the Best of the Best Ceremo- https://www.nrpa.org/ opportunities, hundreds of ny where newly accredited conference/about/ What a education sessions, and the agencies (Illinois’ very own great profession! industry's largest trade show Page 3
PE Alumni Develop Artwork to Beautify School By Brian Dean and creative play. Most of our to beautifying their campus catalog has been transforming and enhancing morale, their I started this company last gymnasium and hallway walls primary goal originated from year with an art teacher, Mr. with imagery that suits the the students’ desire for orga- Ricky Filus, who worked with school’s culture, climate and nized play during recess. Dur- me at Carnegie Elementary mascot. Anything within your ing the 2016-2017 school School and earned his PE en- imagination can be painted to year, students painted under dorsement at CSU during the inspire learning, creativity and the supervision of the PBR time I was completing my Mas- school pride. PBR Inc. also team on concrete and asphalt ter’s degree there. I am now carves any detailed image to create a space that now the PE teacher at Mireles from plywood, which can be offers: Football field - Basket- Academy, and he is now the secured to any school fence or ball court - Volleyball court - PE teacher at Fairfield Elemen- hallway. PBR Inc. grew from Track and Field Lanes - Four- tary. Paint & Play, PBR Inc. the collaborative efforts of the Square (2) - Hopscotch (2) - offers a variety of customized Visual Art and Physical Educa- Obstacle course - World Map - solutions to any concrete or tion teachers from one ele- Compass - Chicago Sports asphalt area used for recess mentary school who identified Team Logos - Mascot – and or physical education. We spe- an opportunity to enhance Fence Décor. PBR will have a cialize in interactive paintings their concrete playground and vendor booth at IAHPERD this that enhance organized, safe, gymnasium walls. In addition year.
Chicago State University and KaBoom!: Dynamite Forces By Shevon Reed fessor Michael McNicholas, district staff, and sponsoring serving as Maywood Park Dis- organizations were on site as On September 14, 2018, Chi- trict’s ADA (Americans with early as 7:30am to ensure the cago State University’s Physi- Disabilities Act) Consultant, playground’s completion by cal Education and Recreation developed a long-term plan the 4pm ribbon-cutting cere- Department students Zoe Mil- which incorporates the new mony. Community partners ler, Shevon Reed, Leo Silva, accessible playground and Jewel-Osco and Buona Beef and Richard Wiafe, along with future wheelchair accessible were on hand all day providing Dr. June Shingles and Profes- swings with paved access to hydration and fuel-food to sor Michael McNicholas, CTRS, keep the volunteers healthy had the opportunity to work on all. and energized. Everyone was a live playground build for the The sponsoring organizations divided into teams, headed up Village of Maywood, IL. Fund- wanted to tailor the play space by Team Leaders such as Pro- ing for the playground was to fit the needs and desires of fessor Michael McNicholas, sponsored by KaBOOM! in the children in the community. with specific jobs for the day. conjunction with Keurig Dr. The residents were surveyed Team tasks included renovat- Pepper’s Let’s Play Initiative, and gave feedback about the ing the basketball courts, as- Maywood Park District, and equipment they wanted to use sembling the playground the Village of Maywood. in their playground. With the equipment, building park help of over one hundred vol- Babe Ruth Park, the site of the benches, and pouring con- unteers, the much-needed crete and mulch for the floor playground build, is a huge play space in Babe Ruth Park space, with amenities for play- of the play space. With every- became a lively and accessible one working together for a ing baseball, softball, and bas- playground for all citizens in a ketball. Realizing the need for common cause, the build was an adequate playground, the matter of hours! an astounding success. The Maywood Park District went This playground build was the playground will help to foster into action, working with Ka- fifth one in the Chicagoland healthier lifestyles of exercise BOOM! and Let’s Play, on a area, but also marked the and recreation to the Village of grant that would fully furnish a 100th build for the KaBoom! Maywood for years to come. playground for the village. Pro- organization. Volunteers, park Page 4
Dr. Pesavento Presents Internationally at the World Congress By Dr. Lisa Pesavento issue of Leisure and Access Acceptance; Leisure as So- in its broadest sense, and cial Transformation; and Lei- Hola! As a World Leisure Or- comprised at least three di- sure Beyond Constraints: ganization (WLO) member, I mensions of barriers, Current Challenges and joined Drs. Marta Moorman “physical, socio-economic Trends. Amazing! My side (University of Nebraska- and symbolic”, to be recog- trips to Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Kearny) and Barbara Schlat- nized, discussed and over- Falls (seen from the Brazilian ter (Illinois State University come, so that all people en- and Argentinian sides) and and former CSU professor) in joy and take advantage of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Buenos presenting a poster session full leisure. Sub-themes in- Aires, Argentina, and Santia- entitled, “Embracing Commu- cluded Leisure Beyond Lim- go and Valparaiso, Chile, nity Recreation as a Way of its: Rights, Access and Hu- were beautiful and educa- Life: Kearney, Nebraska, man Development; Leisure tional trips to the world-class USA” at the World Congress Overcoming Barriers: Trans- cities of South America (my in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The posing Physical, Socio- first trip). The people, culture, theme of the conference, economic and Cultural/ events and sites were memo- LEISURE BEYOND CON- symbolic barriers; Leisure for rable… not to mention the STRAINTS, focused on the All: Accessibility, Mobility and extraordinary street art! Ole!
Dr. Buck Presents Internationally at the Health, Wellness, and Society Conference
By Dr. Sarah Buck sion was interesting because “Setting the Pace: Interna- I was privileged to have two it was a roundtable, which tionalization of Health Care presentations accepted to allowed for more in-depth Services in a Critical Perspec- the Health, Wellness, and conversation with attendees tive”. When I was not at the Society Conference at the on the topic. The conference conference, I was able to Imperial College London in featured speakers from 21 sightsee. Museums are free, London, England in Septem- countries, including Chile, so I visited the Natural Histo- ber. One was a poster enti- Poland, and China. The two ry Museum, the Science Mu- tled “Does Television Viewing plenary speakers were from seum, and the British Muse- Affect Pain Perception”, and Spain, whose presentation um, plus the ravens at the one was a focused discus- was entitled “Association Tower of London, whose sion entitled “Cultural Fac- Between Healthy Lifestyles deep voices make you stand tors in Exercise Promotion for and Quality of Life Related to up and take notice (and also African American Women”. Health in Schoolchildren” back away slowly). The focused discussion ses- and France, who spoke on Page 5
Mohammad Razik Shares His PE Student Teaching Experience Student teaching this semes- save all of your classwork/ my future classes. After stu- ter has been a great experi- homework. I have used almost dent teaching, I appreciate the ence thus far. I have finally every lesson plan I created role of a physical education gotten a taste of what it will be during my CSU courses in my teacher even more. My mentor and cooperative teacher, Mr. like to teach physical educa- student teaching experience. Morgan, is the prime example tion 5 days a week. I have Also, save your notes from the of that. He graduated CSU in th taught pre-k to 8 grade and PE Measurement and Evalua- 1999. Mr. Morgan has been have come across students tion Course because EDTPA working with CPS for 20 years, with physical disabilities, be- requires you to use descriptive 18 of those years at Kinzie havioral disorders, and hearing statistics to show student Elementary School. He is excit- impairment. For example, I learning [at that, Dr. Buck si- ed and proud of the recent have a mixed class of 4th , 5th, lently raises her arm, opens recognition of Kinzie being 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who her hand, and drops the mic rated as a top 20 school (#18). In addition, Mr. Morgan are all hearing impaired stu- (Ed.)]. Finally, completing a has been appointed Assistant dents. However, there is an practice EDTPA the semester Director of region 1 for Illinois L to R: Brad Edgar, Mohammad interpreter available. I got the before student teaching will High School and College Driv- Razik, and Michael Morgan chance to learn some sign really help you. It will relieve a ers’ Education Association language, and it has really ton of stress off you during (IHSCDEA).He continuously helped me when teaching the student teaching. goes outside of his role as a students. Surprisingly, this has “Gym teacher” and performs My favorite part about student been my favorite class so far. duties that a physical educa- teaching has been interacting This has been challenging for tion teacher is not required to with both students and faculty. do. He recently hosted a high me but after several weeks, I have gained the trust of school fair for the students of teaching students with these some students, and I believe Kinzie as well as other different abilities has only that is an essential part to schools. He also performs the made me a stronger teacher. It succeed as a teacher. I have pledge, school announce- has also given me the experi- met teachers who have given ments each morning, coordi- ence I need for the future. me advice for the future. Mr. nates the graduation ceremo- Morgan and Mr. Edgar (both When I begin to participate in ny for the eighth graders, is on PE teachers at Kinzie and CSU the Local School Council team, interviews, I can use this expe- alums) have both played a rience as an enormous ad- and much more. Good luck to major role in my student the rest of the students in the vantage. If I can leave the stu- teaching experience. They PE program and thank you to dents of the PE program some have provided me with ideas all of the teachers. words of advice, it would be to and activities that I can use for
Plan on Attending the Chicago District Meeting and Social at IAHPERD
By Kathie Cantone tions and 1-hour district so- October 31st will come upon us cial) . If you are eligible and sooner than we think! Chicago District IAHPERD are considering running for an would like to remind members office, or know a member who that election of officers and would like to be nominated, social for the Chicago District please contact Chicago District will be held during the Secretary Kathie Cantone for a IAHPERD Convention in the nomination form at ktcan- Marsalis Room on Friday, No- [email protected] as soon as th vember 16 , from 4 pm to possible! The filing deadline of 6pm (1-hour meeting for elec- Page 6
Meet Matt Kelly, Graduating MSED Candidate Institutions where you have is extremely fulfilling, and as a am the head coach for the Far earned your degrees: Michigan Physical Education teacher, I Northeast Warrior Baseball C- State University- Undergradu- feel I am in an ideal setting to Team and the middle school ate Degree - Interdisciplinary do so. I entered the Physical floor hockey team at DMLK. Studies in Social Science - Education field because I am Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of passionate about sports and Science helping people, and I would Hobbies: Since I live in the love to extend my love of beautiful state of Colorado, I sports and physical activity to love to spend time in the out- Where you currently teach and my students. doors. Since I have moved grade level: Currently, I teach here, I have hiked seventeen at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fourteeners, which are the Early College. I teach 6-12. Why did you decide to get your highest peaks in the continen- Master's?: To be able to better tal US. When it is too snowy to serve the students I work with. hike, I spend all my free time How long you have been It allows me to add new tools snowboarding in the moun- teaching: 3 years. to best help my students learn tains. Last year, I was able to and grow as young adults. ride for 37 days across Colora- do, including a 3 day back-
Why did you decide to become country trip. a PE teacher?: To me, having a Coaching or other extracurricu- meaningful role in others’ lives lar responsibilities: Currently, I
Fall 2018 PE and Recreation Majors Meeting
The HPER Majors Meeting was held early in the fall semester. We have this meeting 1-2 times per year to meet new students, provide help with advising, dis- cuss the importance of profes- sional development, and hear from PERC (our Majors club).
L to R: Mackenzie Freund, Janai Bates, and Ti’Aun Donald
IPRA Headed to Downtown Chicago in January, 2019 IPRA/IAPD www.ilparksconference.com. Conference, Thursday, January REGISTRATION IS NOW 24, 2019. Don’t miss the op- OPEN!!! The Annual Illinois portunity to reconnect with old IPRA Scholarships applications Parks and Recreation Associa- friends and make new ones. are now available for the 2018 tion/Illinois Association of Park For more information, please Conference. Please see Dr. Districts will be held January contact Dr. Price-Shingles at Price-Shingles for more infor- 24-26, 2019, in downtown [email protected] Chicago at the Hyatt Hotel. mation. Registration fees can be
waived in lieu of hours volun- teered during the 3-day confer- SAVE THE DATE ence. For registration infor- Please join us for the annual mation, go to CSU Social at the IPRA/IAPD Page 7
It’s Not the 9; It’s the .3 A year ago, I wrote an article doesn’t tell me anything I don’t To work hard and be focused entitled “Why a 15K is like the already know. Don’t get me and, not to be totally cliche TAP test”. I had just finished wrong; he’s awesome. I appre- about it, believe in yourself. I my first 15K race. In the arti- ciate the words and support, am not one who believes “if cle, I describe how I was not but when it comes down to it, I you can dream it, you can do sure of myself in completing have to take responsibility for it.” Nothing gets done right the race successfully, and I getting this done. I again liken without hard work, discipline, likened it to students who the 9.3 miles to the TAP test/ and focus. If you are trying to doubted themselves before ACT or to anything that you strive for success, you have to taking the TAP. I described think is hard. Maybe it’s a take responsibility for it. Stop how the 9.3 miles had to be class or something at work. putting it off. Stop dreading it. broken down into one at a Something that makes you Stop making excuses. Look time, just like each test must doubt yourself. We’re all good inward and realize if you can be broken down into one at a at a lot of things, but we all overcome all the things you time. I have the same 15K have something that makes us have already, then you can coming in November, and I hesitate. Maybe for you, it’s overcome some more. Be- decided to run it again. Part of not the reading and writing, it’s cause, seriously, if this non- that is intrinsic motivation; the the math. For me in this dis- runner can run 9.3 miles, you other part is extrinsic in that I tance, I can cruise the 9 miles. can certainly do what you work really want that finisher medal! It’s that last curve toward the for, too. I adopted a coach, but truthful- finish line. So close, yet, still so ly, given my extensive athletic nauseated. The only way to be and academic background, he successful is to just go after it.
Flashback: Kyle Agner Student Teaches in Fall 2010
I am student teaching at Ridge about teaching is knowing that Poor Performance. Also, start Early Childhood Center and the students look forward to wearing a digital watch. This Kerkstra Elementary School in P.E. class and I'm someone is a must when you teach. Oak Forest, Illinois. I spend that they could look up to, Another piece of advice that I most of my week at Ridge with literally. They enjoy P.E. be- would give students in the the Kindergartners, but I'm at cause I provide them with program is to visit as many Kerkstra on Tuesdays and learning experiences that are schools as possible to see Friday afternoons working with fun and educational. A few what is going on in different the 1st - 5th graders. Since I challenges I've faced as a stu- P.E. programs. After visiting a spend most of my time at dent teacher is being able to school, write down three Ridge, I took over teaching by get enough sleep the night things you liked and three the end of the second week. before and setting aside time things you didn't like. This will There is a student teacher at during the week to take care help you when you get to Kerkstra School from Trinity of other work. Some advice methods courses and have to Christian College, so when I'm that I would give students in choose schools for your intern- there, we team-teach together. the undergraduate program is ships. Good luck to everyone The whole experience is going to get all work organized early and feel free to contact me for great for me and the other and take your state tests as ideas or questions. teachers are outstanding to soon as possible. Proper Plan- work with. The thing I like best ning and Preparation Prevents Chicago State University
Chicago State University 9501 S. King Drive JDC 216 Chicago, IL 60628 The Department of Secondary Education, Professional Studies and Recreation offers:
Phone: 773-995-3651 CERTIFICATE IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (CTRS). The Certificate in Therapeutic Recreation program is designed to enable individuals to at- tain the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) certificate by the 5 National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Courses completed in the pro- gram may be applied towards a master’s degree. The certificate consists of five required courses and one elective course chosen between two courses.
CTRS CERTIFICATION (12‐18 CREDIT HOURS) REC 5000; REC 5280; REC 5300; REC 5320; REC 5430; REC 5440; REC 5500; 1 elective course chosen between two courses.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS · Be a proficient computer and internet user · Proof of passing the following supportive courses in their bachelor’s degree or within five years of entering the certificate program: (1) Anatomy and physiology, (2) Abnormal psy- chology, (3) Human Growth and Development across the lifespan or equivalent.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 1. Pass all six courses with a grade of “C” or better. 2. Proof of passing the supportive courses. 3. Proof of one year of paid work experience under the supervision of a CTRS (or equiva- lent as determined by NCTRC) or complete an internship
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