NHAHPERD

Dear State AHPERD Members -

I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the 2011 EDA/NJAHPERD Joint Convention at the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, NJ - February 16-19, 2011.   Mark your calendars and plan to attend this wonderful professional opportunity in a beautiful ocean front location.  More information will be coming your way in the late summer and early fall regarding programs, registration, and hotel reservations – so watch your mail and email and check the EDA/AAHPERD Website.  If you want to check out the location, visit the Ocean Place Resort and Spa website:  http://www.oceanplace.com/   

Please consider submitting a program proposal and share your knowledge and expertise.  Program Proposal forms are available on the EDA/AAHPERD Website:  http://www.aahperd.org/about/districts/eastern/index.cfm and the NJAHPERD Website:  http://www.njahperd.org/cms/images/stories/pdfs/eda-njahperd.call.for.programs.5.19.pdf   All Program Proposals are due July 15th.   Please consider sharing your knowledge and expertise.  

Because this is an EDA/AAHPERD and NJAHPERD Joint convention all participants and presenters (except NJAHPERD members) must be AAHPERD members.  Please visit the AAHPERD website to view the benefits of becoming a member of this great professional organization as well as a member of your state association.  AAHPERD: http://www.aahperd.org/  

As an incentive for those professionals who have never attended or have not attended an EDA Convention in more than 5 years, EDA offers a Professional Development Grant.  For more information, see below.

EDA Professional Development Grant The purpose of the Professional Development Grant is to encourage increased participation in the Eastern District Association by having professionals in the disciplines of HPERD attend the EDA Convention.  The Professional Development Grant program will provide financial support of $150.00 for qualified individuals to attend the EDA convention.  Applicants must be first time attendees OR have not attended an EDA Convention in more than five years. A total of 10 grants are allocated for the February 16-19, 2011 convention in Long Branch, NJ.  For more information and an application go to the following link:  http://www.aahperd.org/about/districts/eastern/grants.cfm If you have any questions about the Convention, please contact Lynn Johnson:  lvjohnson@plymouth.edu  

Please SAVE THE DATE!!  We look forward to seeing you in NJ in February 2011!!

Lynn

Lynn V. Johnson, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Health and Human Performance
Plymouth State University
Office Phone:  603-535-2733
Fax:  603-535-2395
Immediate Past President ~ Eastern District/AAHPERD
EDA/AAHPERD and NJAHPERD Joint Convention ~
“Leading the Way:  Education, Service, and Accountability” ~ February 16-19, 2011 ~ Long Branch, NJ
 

You can download a copy of the proclamation by clicking here.

Celebrate your NFL team pride for the chance to win a $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 health and wellness grant* and a visit from an NFL player!

Registration Begins July 1
Say NASPE Sent You!

In partnership with the National Football League, National Association for Sport and Physical Education is proud to present Back to Football Friday!

On Friday, September 10, passion for NFL football teams will be on full display as schools show their NFL pride for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Plan a fun celebration of your favorite team and your school could be one of 34 across the nation named NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools. Winning schools will receive a visit from a real NFL player and a $10,000 NFL PLAY 60 health and wellness grant.*

Find out more at
www.NFLRUSH.com/backtofootball

Click Here to Download Flyer (pdf)

Hoops For Heart coordinators are eligible to apply for the AAHPERD JRFH/HFH Grant Program! This grant will provide you with a one year AAHPERD membership, a trip to the AAHPERD National Convention, a $1,200 US Games gift certificate to purchase equipment that will enhance your physical education program, and hard copies of NASPE, AAHE, and NDA Education Standards. Download an application and get more information on this grant.

• Click Here to Learn More About Hoops for Heart

• Click Here to Learn More About Jump for Heart

If you have any questions regarding this grant program please contact Caroline Taylor, Joint Projects Program Manager, at 800.213.7193 or via email at ctaylor@aahperd.org.

Intergenerational Wellness 5K Walk: The "Intergenerational Wellness 5K Walk" is a statewide health initiative, centered on bringing together towns, cities, schools, organizations and businesses in New Hampshire. This walk focuses on prevention, decreased physical inactivity, and increased employee health. We will examine integrated strategies to reduce the impact of chronic disease and promote optimal health.
Satellite Locations: The Council is promoting and advocating for towns, cities, schools and businesses to participate in this sponsored event by having state wide walks at their locations.  The GCPAH is referring to these onsite walks as 'Satellite Locations' for this statewide Intergenerational Wellness 5K Walk event.
Agenda: 9:00- 9:45am: Sign-in Registration at State House; 9:45-10am: Proclamation/Jump Rope Team Demos/Music;10 -11:30am: 5K Physical Activity & Health Walk + Satellite Events- Register to receive walk T-shirts. 11:30am – 1pm –BYOLunch & activities at Memorial Field.

Download Registration Form (.doc)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR 3rd REGIONAL WORKSHOP!
Cosponsored by NHAHPERD and NEA - NH - Tuesday, March 9, 2010—Deerfield Community School
Time: 7:30 - 12:00 pm; Cost: $15 (morning refreshments—NO Lunch) 4 hours staff development certificates
Conference Registration posted on NEA-NH website http://www.neanh.org click on 3/9 workshop to register
Registration Deadline: March 1, 2010—minimum 15 participants required—7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration

8:00—9:00 a.m. Physical Best Activities and Your Curriculum – Presenters: Joni Butler, Enfield Village School, jonibutler@myfairpoint.net Lisa Kent, Soughegan High School, lkent@sprise.com—This workshop will provide information about the Physical Best Resources & how to integrate some of the activities into your existing program. Physical Best is a comprehensive health-related fitness education program which helps students gain the knowledge, skills & attitudes to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle. This workshop will focus on the fitness components: Aerobic Endurance, Flexibility, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance & Body Composition. The lessons included in the Resource Guides provide a starting point for the inclusion of these health-related components into your existing curriculum. Join us & be ready for a hands-on, active workshop.We will define the component, participate in lessons from our Physical Best Guides, discuss its relationship to the National Standards & NH PE Guidelines & provide assessment ideas.
9:15—10:45 a.m. The ABC’s of Grading – Connecting Assessment to Grading—Louise McCormack, Plymouth State University, louisem@plymouth.edu—This presentation will focus on the components of assessments and grading.  A review of assessment, common vocabulary, and grading templates will be shared. Audience will have the opportunity to discuss philosophy on grading, current grading systems and deterrents for change.
11:00—12:00 p.m. Traditional Barn Dances to Live Fiddling & Calling – Dudley Laufman & Jacqueline Laufman; jdlaufman@comcast.net—Attending teachers who plan to teach traditional social barn dances will have the necessary tools to lead their students in experiencing firsthand the living musical traditions of New England that have been handed down from generation to generation without interruption for over 300 years. Dancing to live fiddling and calling, attendees will learn how barn dances are primarily social activities that cultivate a sense community recreation with rhythmic movement suitable for all ages and abilities. These nationally recognized presenters give the steps and methods of teaching and calling dances, including the Virginia Reel with variations for young children. With over 60 years of experience, dancing master Dudley Laufman intersperses history and culture of traditional New England dances, suggests uses of their book having CDs with the calls on them and a demo DVD, and, how to host their own community or family barn dance, using local musicians, as a culmination of a dance or social studies unit.

Contact Dianne L. Rappa with questions: 603-747-3508; drappa@valley.net; www.nhahperd.org

 

Hello New England Dancers and Dance Educators,

A beautiful robin's egg blue postcard with two dancers flying through the air, recently arrived in my mailbox with a note from Amanda Whitworth! So….wanted to share with you & encourage you to share with others in our dancers network:

Plymouth State University (Plymouth, NH) Dance Program cordially invites you to the annual
Dance Premier featuring the "Amy Marshall Dance Company"
On Sat. Feb. 6, 2010.

The day will include:
*master classes taught by PSU dance faculty and members of the Amy Marshall Dance Company
*an informal showcae
*a formal evening Gala Performance followed by desert reception
*original works of choreography will be accepted for adjudication
Please visit their website for more information:
http://www.plymouth.edu/department/mtd/dance/dance-premier/

Sounds like an exciting & wonderful day for dancers and choreographers!
Hope you are all well,
Best, Catherine in NH
If you want to build a ship, don't drum up people together to collect wood and don't assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea. - Antoine de St. Exupery

Catherine O'Brian, Coordinator
Arts Education/Arts in Healthcare Grants & Programs
NH State Council on the Arts
Phone: 603-271-0795
Email: Catherine.R.OBrian@dcr.nh.gov
Web: www.nh.gov/nharts

Please click on the link(s) below to download digital "handouts."

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• Podcasting in Education (pdf)
• Creating an Educational Web Site (pdf)

Unfortunately, the AAPAR Get Out Conference 12/3-5 in NH has been cancelled due to lack of adequate registrants and ‘economic times’.

Get Out! Outdoor & Adventure Education Conference

Dear Outdoor Recreation Enthusiasts,

Early-bird rates for the Get Out! conference are flying away in just two weeks, so don’t get left out in the cold! Register by November 3 for the December 3 – 5 conference in Laconia, NH, and you’ll be entered into our drawing for a chance to win a Columbia Sportswear jacket (value: $200) or a set of Leki Nordic walking poles (value: $100), compliments of our Black Diamond sponsor, SnowSports Industries America.

Late-Breaking Deal!
Your registration now includes a THREE-DAY activities pass. That’s equipment rentals and three days of lift tickets (Fri-Sun)! But that’s not all. An accompanying adult family member not attending the conference can also buy the 3-day activities pass for just $100—what a deal! Attend Get Out! Friday and Saturday, then stay Sunday to ski!

Build Your Skill Set
By attending Get Out!, you’ll be building your bailiwick of skills. Learn how to incorporate—and teach—winter sports into your school physical education curriculum or community organization program.

A Few Program Highlights
Explore how the training programs of elite athletes can inspire and guide your students in learning snow sports, featuring John Morton, 7-time Olympian in cross-country skiing. Discover the growing sport of ski archery, and learn strategies for including children with Asperger’s syndrome and autism in mainstream snow sport lessons. More great programs.

Register NOW to take advantage of early-bird rates and be entered into our prize drawing! Registration includes 2 dinners, 2 box lunches, and 3 full days of lift tickets and equipment rentals. Onsite registration is available at higher rates.

Get Out! is brought to you by AAPAR, in partnership with Eastern District Association AAHPERD and New Hampshire AHPERD. Our Black Diamond Sponsor is Winter Feels Good, an initiative of SnowSports Industries America.

                                

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www.aapar.org
aapar@aahperd.org
703.476.3430

1900 Association Dr
Reston, VA 20191
www.aahperd.org

Click Here to Download EDA Convention 2010 Application / Information (.pdf)

Click Here to Download - NHAHPERD Newsletter (October 2009) (.pdf)

Please take a moment to acknowledge your colleagues or anyone you think might be deserving of one of our awards. Nominations may be emailed or dropped off at the conference:

• Lilyan B. Wright- Service Award
• NAGWS Pathfinder Award
• NHAHPERD’s Meritorious Achievement Award
• NHAHPERD Teacher of the year Award (Elementary, Middle or Secondary)-
• NHAHPERD Outstanding Professional Award Health
• NHAHPERD Outstanding Professional Award for Adapted Physical Education
• NHAHPERD Outstanding Professional Award for Recreation, Dance and College Teaching

| Learn More | Download Nomination Form (.doc) |

NHAHPERD has made an exciting change. In an effort to improve service to the membership online registration is being introduced.

To Register for this Year's Conference.

1. Go to http://www.nhahperd.org/registration/

2. Fill out the form

3. Verify the information and Submit it to NHAHPERD

4. Print Registration Form and Send with Payment to the address on the form.

The following class for physical education teachers is being offered by UNH Professional Development & Training this fall.

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Teaching Students with Autism in Physical Education Settings
Portsmouth: CRN 15896, October 30, Friday, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., , .5 CEUs, $135, lunch included
Students with autism have difficulty with social interactions, play skills, communication, and making transitions. All of these skills can be addressed in the physical or adapted physical education setting. This workshop will address where and what to teach, how to teach, environmental and structural adaptations, functional assessments and appropriate equipment selections.

Instructor: Michelle Grenier, Ph.D., is an Associate Clinical Professor in the UNH Dept. of Kinesiology specializing in disability and inclusion. She has worked extensively in the schools as both teacher and consultant and has presented at conferences on topics including students with disabilities in physical activity settings.
Instructor: Patricia Yeaton, Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, is a PreK-8 Physical Education teacher and adjunct teacher at UNH's Kinesiology Department.
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There are also many general classes for teachers that may be of interest, and these can be found at: http://www.learn.unh.edu/pcw/pd/sched.php?id=51#68.

The conference for educators this fall will be held on Friday, December 4, and the topic is "Working with Children from Dysfunctional Families and Traumatic Backgrounds", http://www.learn.unh.edu/trauma/.

Please share this info with NHAHPERD members. Thank you!

Barbara LeHoullier
UNH Professional Development & Training
603-862-1095

Click on the link below to download the .pdf document

• AAHPERD Membership Form (Designed for NHAHPERD)
  

Inclusive Teaching Through Sport

KIN 798/898 – 03
Time: 5-day course (8:00am –5:00pm each day)
Date: July 27-31, 2009
Location: University of New Hampshire, Durham campus
Credits: 4


This 5-day workshop will look at the theoretical and practical application of inclusion in physical education and recreational settings so come dressed to play! We will examine the use sports, including Paralympic sports such as boccia, sit-volleyball, goalball and wheelchair basketball as a program of instruction for individuals of all abilities. The course will adopt a holistic approach to inclusion that examines best practices within specific contexts. The medical, social and relational models of disability will be used as a format for discussion. It is open to all educators and recreational professionals wishing to expand their knowledge in the area of inclusion.

Instructors
Martin Mansell,  International consultant on educational inclusive sports and physical education; Paralympic multi gold medal winner

Michelle Grenier,  Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire

For more information contact Michelle Grenier at 603-862-1835 or email grenier@unh.edu. To register go http://www.learn.unh.edu/
 
 • Click Here to Download Flyer

     Click Here to Download in English

     Click Here to Download in Spanish

USTA New England Announces

2009 School Tennis Summit
Monday, October 19th – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
University of Southern Maine, 37 College Avenue, Gorham, ME

Click Here for More Information

Click Here to Download Agenda (pdf)

4th Eating Disorders Conference
Presented by: Plymouth State University
Untangling the Web of Disordered Eating and Weight Disorders:
Pre-conference  for School Professionals-4/24 (Friday), 1:00 p.m. to 5:00
($49-$59)& Conference from 4/25 (Saturday), 8:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
($139-$159)Early registration extended til until Thursday Friday 3/19
** Regular registration by April 1st!

For more information:
Download Flyer: Click Here
Go to: www.plymouth.edu/graduate/eatingdisorders
Or call Dr. Mardie Burckes-Miller, 603-535-2515.

"Follow the Passion" Features MacArthur Fellows, Artists and Authors, David Carroll & David Macaulay Friday, April 3

NH State Council on the Arts presents "Follow the Passion: A Celebration & Exploration of Arts, Literacy & Creativity in Education" with authors, artists and MacArthur "Genius" Fellows David Macaulay and David Carroll at Bow High School on April 3. This professional development opportunity begins at 9 am; registration fees will include a box lunch, book sale and signing, and a day pass for the Currier Museum of Art's exhibit "Building Books: The Art of David Macaulay."

Macaulay's books include "Cathedral," "Pyramid," "Mosque," and "How Things Work." His most recent publication, "The Way We Work," illustrates the remarkable workings of the human body. Carroll, a naturalist, author and illustrator has the eye of an artist, the mind of a scientist, the voice of a storyteller and the soul of a conservationist. His books include: "Swampwalker Journal," "Self-Portrait with Turtles," "Trout Reflections," and "The Year of the Turtle."  A new book, "Following the Water, a Hydromancer's Notebook," will be published this spring.

Author and storyteller Rebecca Rule will lead the interviews and discussion. The event, which is open to the public by registration, is designed especially for teachers, childrens' librarians, teaching artists, parents and middle through high school students.

To register or for more information go to: www.nh.gov/nharts or contact Catherine O'Brian, Arts in Education Coordinator, NH State Council on the Arts, 603-271-0795 or Catherine.R.OBrian@dcr.nh.gov 

A professional development opportunity for New Hampshire Physical Education professionals.
Professional development credits are available for the day.

*** Registration deadline is February 28! ***

*A minimum of 20 participants is required; you will be notified via email if the workshop is cancelled.

When
Friday, March 20, 2009 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Where
Spaulding Gymnasium
Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire 03435
1-800-KSC-1909

Planner
Irv Richardson

Registration Page
http://guest.cvent.com/i.aspx?5S,M3,64f1411f-39dd-4c25-9b30-52334136ba88

Teaching Games using the New Tactical ApproachDurham: CRN 25783, May 12, Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., NH Hall Gym and Rm G37, .55 CEUs, $125, lunch included

Many physical education teachers in the U.S. and worldwide have embraced a new way of teaching games that is often called the "tactical" or "teaching games for understanding" approach instead of the traditional, technical approach. While the traditional approach focuses on skill development that eventually leads up to game play, the tactical approach starts with small-sided game play and then addresses skills that may need to be developed to improve play. A typical lesson would have a small-sided game, followed by a teacher-led Q&A session, then a skill development phase, ending with a second small-sided game and a final Q&A wrap-up. Students who are taught this way are not often heard asking, "Why do we have to do this drill when can we play a game?" In this approach, the emphasis is on game play, but also provides opportunities during the Q&A sessions for students to discuss their weaknesses and understand why they are asked to work on certain skills. Skill development takes place through more open-ended tasks that students find more challenging and enjoyable. This workshop will consist of lecture, discussion, and activity-based components. You will be engaged in actually playing games, modeling Q&A sessions, and experiencing open-ended skill sessions. Assessing game play will also be discussed. While playing will not be a requirement, it is hoped that most of you will participate, so come prepared to be active. (Parking is at your own expense ($8). Pick up a pass at the UNH Visitor's Center, which is next to Parking Lot A. A map will be sent with your registration receipt.

Instructor: Steve Wright is an associate professor at UNH and the Kinesiology Pedagogy Option Coordinator. One of his areas of specialization is curriculum development.

Other items of interest include our spring conference, Stressed-Out Teachers, Stressed-Out Students (http://www.learn.unh.edu/stress/) and a variety of other general topics (http://www.learn.unh.edu/pcw/pd/sched.php?id=51#68).

Contact and registration information can be found on our website at www.learn.unh.edu/pcw, by calling 603-862-4234, or emailing us at professional.development@unh.edu.
 
Thank you!

Barbara LeHoullier
UNH Professional Development and Training
(603) 862-1095
www.learn.unh.edu

1.)   The Winter 2009 USTA New England School Tennis Newsletter
     [Click Here to Download (.pdf)]

2.)   The 2009 USTA New England Community Tennis Grant Application
    [Click Here to Download (.doc)]

3.)   The link to the USTA Recreational Grant Application
     https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_527/Default.asp?CT=CT&SA=SNA&FID=35058

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently released Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.

Please see the attached press release and fact sheet from today’s launch for more information.  Visit the updated website for additional materials and to register to become a Physical Activity Guidelines supporter www.health.gov/paguidelines.

Click Here to Download Press Release

Click Here to Download Fact Sheet

NH’s Governor’s Council on Physical Activity and Health annually recognizes individuals and organizations in the state of New Hampshire that have significantly contributed toward healthy lifestyles.
The award ceremony will be held May 20, 2009 at the New Hampshire State House (Concord, NH)
2009 Award categories are:

• Senior (Older Adults) Organizations and/or Individuals
• Work Sites/Employers
• Disability Related Organizations and/or Individuals
• Youth Related Organizations and/or Individuals
• Community (Town/City) Related Organizations and/or Individuals
• Business Related Organizations and/or Individuals
• School Districts and/or Individual Schools

For information, please contact Travis Horne at thorne@nhlgc.org or 603-224-7447 x223.

• Click Here for Awards Web Page
  
• Click Here to Download Awards Flyer