PESIC is pleased to provide two days of professional learning in the St. John's area
April 23rd and 24th.
WHO
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Ted Temertzoglou
Ted is an international leader in physical and health education. He works out of Toronto, Ontario, is an experienced physical education teacher, author, and has an enormous amount of experience providing PL to educators. He is no stranger to NL and has presented at many of our conferences.
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WHAT / WHEN
April 23rd - Senior High School Physical Education (10-12)
With Ted Temertzoglou
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Session Description: Building fit, physically literate students! (Senior High School)
Ted's recent work has been centered around actualizing UNESCO' S Quality Physical Education (QPE) initiative in Canada
The United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) identifies that quality physical education programs support physical literacy, civic engagement, academic achievement, inclusion & health. Our vision is to support the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of all students by actualizing UNESCO’s Quality Physical Education (QPE)initiative.
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This session focuses on the older teen and young adult age group and includes discussion and activities related to the impact we have as educators, facilitators and leaders on the cognitive, social, emotional, mental and physical well-being of our youth. We will explore games, activities fitness and progressions that can be used with children of varied abilities to achieve multiple outcomes—and share ideas for engaging parents, guardians and the community in these activities.
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Teachers will also work with Ted and colleagues that make use of technology and other innovative tools/techniques for incorporating a fitness emphasis in High School P.E. Assessment and Evaluation will also be incorporated into this session and a particular highlight will be discussion and activities that help teachers engage students and their families in taking increased responsibility for their participation in P.E.
Experience for yourself how these games develop fundamental movement and sports skills while also improving mental well-being and reducing stress.
Wear athletic gear and expect to choose a level of physical involvement that is most comfortable for you.
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April 24th - Elementary (4-6) AND Junior High School Physical Education
With Ted Temertzoglou
Session Description:
Building fit, physically literate students! (Grade 4-9)
Ted's recent work has been centered around actualizing UNESCO' S Quality Physical Education (QPE) initiative in Canada
The United Nations Education, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) identifies that quality physical education programs support physical literacy, civic engagement, academic achievement, inclusion & health. Our vision is to support the physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being of all students by actualizing UNESCO’s Quality Physical Education (QPE)initiative.
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This Professional Learning opportunity will offer various innovative activities and games that will help to further enhance and strengthen the Physical Education program at your school. Geared toward Elementary and Junior High teachers the day will focus on Fitness themes and assessment within on our provincial curriculum
Teachers will also work with Ted and colleagues on discussion and activities that help teachers engage students and their families in taking increased responsibility for their participation in P.E.
Experience for yourself how these games develop fundamental movement and sports skills while also improving mental well-being and reducing stress.
Wear athletic gear and expect to choose a level of physical involvement that is most comfortable for you.
WHERE
St. John's metro area. Specific locations TBD.
HOW
Please discuss with your administration team as the sub day would have to come from your school's bank of days.
If you have any concern/issue securing leave, please contact PESIC to discuss support options. (Either Mike Butler, Mike Pittman, Luke Neville, or Mark Jones)
Check Member Services' Professional Learning Calendar to sign up for the desired day. It should be posted early next week.
Check emails frequently for updates about details and itinerary's.
Hope to see you there!
Luke Neville
On behalf of PESIC