Gain new ideas of guiding folk dances in fast, effective, and engaging ways using music that kids enjoy. Also learn how to design a movement activity that matches music. This can be used for many activities such as parachute routines, fitness drumming, and your own dance steps.
During this session, teachers will learn the six components of the Meaningful PE Pedagogy and how to implement them into their curriculum. Attendees will leave with tangible ways to assess and gain valuable feedback from their students.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain an understanding of how National Health Standards can be applied in practical, wellness activities.
Attendees will learn how to create engaging, health-focused routines that promote emotional well-being, social connection, and cognitive flexibility.
They will walk away with innovative ideas and strategies to integrate into their own environments, enhancing the health and success of individuals and teams.
We strive to encourage students to find the joy in movement. Yet when it comes to teaching fitness activities, we often get focused on testing and lose sight of enjoyment. When you make fitness activities personally relevant to your students, you empower students to improve their overall health, fitness and well-being, it is a win-win. Participants in this session will learn how to create an engaging and exciting fitness unit that helps students get fit while having a great time.
Looking for fresh ideas to spice up your warm-ups? This high-energy session will get you up and moving as you experience a variety of engaging warm-up games designed for middle school students. Say goodbye to repetitive routines and hello to activities that build excitement, teamwork, and readiness for movement. Participants will leave with several easy-to-implement warm-up ideas that require little to no equipment and can be adapted for any class size. Come ready to move, play, and refresh your warm-up routine!
Everyone remembers using the parachute in PE. Since these memories are going to last a lifetime, you might as well make it amazing! Join SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year, Tanner Roos as he shares with you an exciting take on a classic PE activity.
2021 SHAPE America CD Elem PE TOY, Linn Grove ES (Linn-Mar)
2021 SHAPE America Central District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, 2019 SHAPE Iowa Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year
