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Including Students with Disabling Conditions in the Regular Physical Education Program View Syllabus>>
Graduate Credit: PE 3601
PDPs/CEUs: PE 5901
Participants: Physical Education, Health and Wellness Personnel, grades K–12
Dates/Times: July 7 - 11, 2008; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Northeastern University, Burlington Campus
Cost/Credit: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs, $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
An inclusive physical education program recognizes the inherent value of each student. That includes the right to take risks and make mistakes, the need for independence and self-determination, and the right to choice. The emphasis of this course will focus on the adaptation of physical education to the needs of children who require physical, intellectual, emotional, and sensory adaptations and modifications to be active and physically fit. Adapted Physical Education ensures that an individual who is differently-abled has access to programs designed to develop physical and motor fitness, motor skills, aquatics, dance, and individual and group games and sports.
Participants will:
- Practice interactive play skills, fundamental motor skills, motor memory skills, and health related fitness skills.
- Make modifications and adaptations to the curriculum while maintaining the integrity of the games and activities.
- Use appropriate assessment protocols.
- Demonstrate knowledge of lesson planning and instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students.
- Utilize tools that help teachers to provide a continuum of services for all children.
Instructor: John Passarini holds a Doctor of Education degree in Special Education from Boston University. He has taught in Massachusetts for 34 years and is currently an Assistant Professor at Salem State College. He was named the National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the year in 2000 and was named the Disney Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 2003.
Updating Your Health, Wellness and Physical Education Program View Syllabus>>
Graduate Credit: PE 3604
PDPs/CEUs: PE 5904
Participants: Physical Education, Health and Wellness Personnel, grades K–12
Dates/Times: July 14 - 18, 2008; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Northeastern University, Dedham Campus
Cost/Credit: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs, $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
Program practices and curricular offerings in health, wellness and physical education must be updated regularly to meet the contemporary needs of all students. The influences of conceptual practices, technology and assessment models will be examined and utilized in developing a fresh, rejuvenated approach to your health and wellness instructional program. New and exciting teaching concepts and hands-on activities will be developed, shared and presented in a thoughtful and concise manner, ready to be put to use. National state standards will be examined.
Participants will:
- Explore contemporary activities in health, wellness and physical education.
- Develop an understanding of technology in the instructional setting.
- Examine meaningful, grade-level, curriculum and instructional practices.
- Prepare a portfolio of “target activities” ready for classroom use.
- Build a solid program of health and wellness activities for all students, K–12.
Instructor: Marc Alterio is a member of the Massachusetts DOE Interdisciplinary Health Advisory Council; and Chair of the MAHPERD Professional Development Committee. He has been the Reading High School Coordinator of Health, Wellness and Physical Education.
Integrating Technology into your Physical Education Program View Syllabus>>
Graduate Credit: PE 3605
PDPs/CEUs: PE 5905
Participants: Physical Education, Health and Wellness Personnel, grades K–12
Dates/Times: July 21 - 25, 2008; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Northeastern University, Burlington Campus
Cost/Credit: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs, $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
Developing the ability to understand and apply technology within your health and wellness curricula requires an upgrade of perspectives and skills. Using a hands-on approach this course will provide the opportunity to enhance prior knowledge and skills relative to hardware and software solutions that pertain to “new” physical education program initiatives and the use of technology applicable to the classroom.
Participants will:
- Learn to use heart rate monitors, pedometers, digital camera, video camera, laptops, and a PDA, Tanita body composition scale and Trifit System as teaching tools.
- Develop rubrics and assessment tools using PE Manager, Trifit Fitness, Fitnessgram, Microsoft office, and Bonnie Mohnsen Software.
- Research health and wellness websites and determine criteria for establishing your own health and wellness web page.
Experience with basic computer applications including, Microsoft office, Email, and Web browsing are required.
Instructor: Rich Butterworth, Retired, had 35 years of experience as a physical education teacher in the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. He is a Polar trainer and a technology health and wellness consultant.
Moving Toward Wellness: Applications and Practices for Secondary Schools
Graduate Credit: PE 3607
PDPs/CEUs: PE 5907
Participants: Physical Education Teachers, grades 5–12
Dates/Times: July 28 - August 1, 2008; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Northeastern University, Dedham Campus
Cost/Credits: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs, $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
Traditional programs in Health and Physical Education are changing their curricular offerings and instructional strategies to better meet the health and wellness needs of students. This course is a response to the need for professional development that gets to the heart of the instructional process through “hands on activities” and “personal skill development”. It is designed to initiate a progressive, programmatic shift toward the “wellness model approach” of contemporary health and wellness activities for your school program.
The course will start by exploring the future direction of quality health and physical education and wellness programs. Participants will be involved in activities with a variety of high-intensity, experienced and qualified instructors. Topics covered include curriculum alignment, fitness and wellness centers, instant activities, adventures activities and nutrition education and a practical assessment practices.
Contemporary health and wellness initiatives that are currently in place, including the PECAT (Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool) and “Practical Assessment Practices” will be discussed.
Participants will:
- Explore contemporary instructional activities.
- Be immersed in contemporary instructional activities.
- Review instructional materials that meet student needs.
- Enhance the learning environment and build a core of activities geared toward the development of wellness programming.
- Prepare assessment materials for teacher and student use.
Instructor: Marc Alterio is a member of the Massachusetts DOE Interdisciplinary Health Advisory Council; and Chair of the MAHPERD Professional Development Committee. He has been the Reading High School Coordinator of Health, Wellness and Physical Education.
Putting the Pieces Together: Strategies for Building Movement into the Elementary Physical Education Program View Syllabus>>
Graduate Credit: PE 3606
PDPs/CEUs: PE 5906
Participants: Physical Education Teachers, grades K–5
Dates/Times: August 4 - 8, 2008; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Braintree High School, Braintree, MA
Cost/Credits: 68 PDPs/6.8 CEUs, $500; 4 q.h. graduate credits, $820
This course is ideal for elementary Physical Education teachers who are just starting out, as well as the seasoned veteran looking for a change. We will utilize “The Skill Theme and Movement Concepts Approach,” which allows the practitioner to teach the language of movement and not just the movement itself. Inspired by Dr. George Graham’s philosophy of “Moving to Learn and Learning to Move,” this approach allows students of all abilities to be successful by de-emphasizing competition and re-emphasizing skill development. We will focus on the whole child, from the moment they enter our classroom to the moment they leave. Participants will engage in convention style discussions and hands-on activities focusing on cooperative activities, sports concepts, striking progression, rhythm and dance, and examine current assessment tools.
Instructor: Lisa Katilus is a physical education instructor in the Braintree Public Schools. She has also taught at the college level. She was recently nominated for MAHPERD’s Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year.
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