Check in Time is from 7:30 to 8:00 am
VIP Workshop Highlights
The VIP Physical Education PE workshop is designed to provide "next level" professional development for K-8 Physical Education Specialists, Recreational Professionals, and After School Program Leaders. The full-day event will focus in on several fun and fast-moving activities and movement experiences that are ideal for large group elementary or middle school students. This hands-on workshop offers a stimulating assortment of action-packed, educational games and ideas that not only focus on maximum participation and involvement, but will include methods to intrigue, engage, and motivate your students for years to come. The activities presented are energy-boosting, non-conventional and students will absolutely love them!!!
The VIP Physical Education workshop is "standards-based" and aligns with SHAPE America’s current grade level outcomes. The sessions will include a mix of fitness-based activities/circuits, quick movers/instant activities, manipulative skill development challenges, innovative dance routines, tactical large group games, small group "breakout" games, circus arts, reciprocal teaching tasks, peer assessment, curriculum connections with academic integration into PE, behavior management techniques, strategies for developing a positive learning environment and much more!!
During the VIP Physical Education Workshop you will get a look at 21st century physical education and learn….
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A variety of enjoyable, all-inclusive physical activities, designed to build self-confidence, and promote cooperation, fair play, and responsible participation, while encouraging lifetime fitness pursuits
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More activities that are action-packed, providing lots of choices and opportunities to challenge your students with countless opportunities for success, no matter the skill level.
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To move from comfortable, familiar, and functional physical education to movement education instruction that is rich with opportunities to engage children with fun, challenging, and dynamic experiences.
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A number of fun, movement and skill-based games, provided in a context of realistic situations that promote the skills of communication, cooperation and personal responsibility, while learning to apply critical thinking and problem solving; crucial life-skills that are necessary to allow all of us to think for ourselves and be productive human beings.
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To implement games that go beyond exhibiting rote memorization of performing skills to games and activities that present problems, thus requiring students to learn how to brainstorm, collaborate, put into action and evaluate strategies in order to be successful.
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To take advantage of the opportunities, especially after attending this workshop, to relate the game’s challenges to some real-life situations that students may encounter one day
Participant involvement and discussion during the individual sessions will be highly encouraged! Visuals and video will be used to enhance learning and all participants will be furnished with links to activity descriptions.
IN ADDITION, PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE FREE LINKS TO OVER $75.00 WORTH OF DIGITAL PRINTABLE RESOURCES (E-BOOKS AND ACTIVITY SETS)!!
EACH REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL ALSO HAVE A CHANCE TO BRING HOME SOME FREE PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT COURTESY OF S & S WORLDWIDE!
Meet your Presenters
Pete Charrette is a 30 year veteran physical education specialist and a national presenter. Pete also designs educational resources for physical education and health teachers under his brand Cap'n Pete's Power PE. He has developed over 650 resources that are currently being utilized by physical educators across the globe. Pete's goal as a presenter is to provide teachers the information, tools and resources to help them establish and maintain physical education programs of excellence.
Click here to see Pete's Bio!
J. D. Hughes has been a physical education specialist since 1995. He has authored 6 physical education books and developed, designed and modified all of the material presented. The games and activities shared are classroom-tested and used successfully with children ages 4 to 14. Participants will learn tons of all-inclusive, fun activities to help minimize discipline problems and maximize participation to ensure that every child is provided with numerous opportunities to succeed. JD puts a focused emphasis on movement education; lessons that promote fitness- and sport-related skills, communication, cooperation, personal responsibility, and activities that encourage brainstorming and critical thinking. Come prepared to move, get re-energized and most importantly……have FUN!
Click here to see J.D.'s Bio!
Dave Senecal has been a physical education specialist since 1997. He has built award-winning programs at the elementary and middle school levels. Dave has spent countless hours creating activities that engage and motivate students of all levels. He strives to help his students build confidence and self-esteem in many activity settings. Dave’s activities will give teachers the assurance that they have the skills to easily implement new ideas into their programs.
Click here to see Dave's Bio!
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Workshop Agenda – 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
7:30 – 8:00 am: Registration/Check in
8:00 – 8:10 am: Intro./Plans for the day
8:10 – 9:10 am: Pete presents
9:10 – 9:20 am: Break
9:20 – 10:50 am: J.D. presents
10:50 – 11:00 am: Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Dave presents
12:00 – 12:50 pm: Lunch on your own
12:50 – 1:30 pm: Dave presents
1:30 – 2:10 pm: Ben Landers presents
2:10 – 2:50 pm: Pete presents
2:50 – 3:00 pm: Equipment drawings; Evaluations; Wrap up
FYI
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Activities will be demonstrated and you are welcome to participate at your own discretion...please dress appropriately
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Water and snacks will be provided throughout the day, however participants are on their own for lunch
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At the conclusion of the workshop, you will receive digital links that will allow you to download resources with handouts of the material presented
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A 6 Hour Professional Development “Certificate of Completion” will be emailed to you after the workshop...acceptance of the 6 Hour Professional Development Certificate is at the discretion of the receiving institution
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Sorry, audio/video equipment will not be permitted, unless prior permission has been granted
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Books, DVDs, and other resources will be on display for purchase
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We are offering a Multiple Participant Discount for those interested. You can deduct $20 per person if 3 or more attend from your district on the same P.O. or using the same payment method.
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Email vipgamechanger@gmail.com for additional savings for groups of five or more from your organization
REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
Web Registration: Register for the VIP Physical Education Workshop using the web form at the top of this page
By mail: Mail registration form with check or credit card information to: JD Hughes, 9070 Meadow Walk, Villa Rica, GA 30180
By phone: Call J.D. Hughes at (770) 778-4514
By Email: Fill out the registration form and email it as an attachment to pe2themax@bellsouth.net
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Need more information or have a question for us? Email pe2themax@bellsouth.net or or call JD at 770 778-4514
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