IT'S PEW TIME (HPEC): Full Schedule

12:30pm MDT

REGISTRATION

Thursday May 9, 2024 12:30pm - 6:00pm MDT
ArborCare 2

1:00pm MDT

PRE CONFERENCE

Join us for an afternoon of learning, movement, and fun!

SESSION 1: Games and Activities to Optimize Self Regulation 2.0 with EAS:

We're back with a sequel to one of our favorite resources. Join the Ever Active Schools for this active session in which participants will have the opportunity to play and provide feedback on Games and Activities to Optimize Self-Regulation 2.0! This resource includes collaborative games and activities for older students to strengthen executive function through working memory, inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility.

SESSION 2: How to Intentionally Support Mental Health through PE:

Using the four domains of physical literacy (physical, cognitive, affective, and emotional), we will play and dissect each activity to go beyond simply playing. Come join in activities that will explore ways to help implement the new Physical Education and Wellness (PEW) program of studies and/or support the existing one. This session is suitable for all grade levels as activities will be laid out to accommodate all ages and levels of ability.

Speakers

Heather Rootsaert

Health and Physical Education Council

Thursday May 9, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

PRE CONFERENCE

7:00pm MDT

PAST PRESIDENT SOCIAL - ALL ARE WELCOME!

Come join current HPEC Executive Members, conference delegates, and other guest as we celebrate HPEC's Past Presidents. All conference delegates are welcome as part of the conference registration.

Thursday May 9, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm MDT
LOCAL Public Eatery 222 Baseline Rd, Sherwood Park, AB

SOCIAL

7:00am MDT

REGISTRATION

Friday May 10, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am MDT
ArborCare 2

REGISTRATION

8:30am MDT

WELCOME + ROBERT ROUTLEDGE ADDRESS + KEYNOTE | SPONSORED BY SPORTFACTOR

Speakers

Dr. Dean Dudley

Associate Professor, Macquarie University, AUSTRALIA

Dr. Dean Dudley is an Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education in the Faculty of Human Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney (Australia).Dean Dudley received his Ph.D. in physical education from University of Wollongong, Australia in 2012. He has also completed a Master... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am MDT
Trail Appliance Field

KEYNOTE

10:15am MDT

Voyageur Canoeing with Smart Osvita Volunteer and Teachers for Ukraine

Speakers

Sherry Heschuk

Paddle Canada Instructor

I am a teacher for Ukraine with Classrooms without Walls and have been teaching for a non profit Organization called Smart Osvita https://en.smart-osvita.org/our-projects/ and the form to contact https://bit.ly/3NUYehJ I am a published author about lakes in Alberta please see my... Read More →

Olena Zhupanova

Sherry's Learning to Voyageur Canoe at HPEC Conference 2024 May 10, 2024 FINAL.ppx 2 key

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
ArborCare 1

10:15am MDT

Demo of Alien In-Line School Skating Program

We are Canada’s favourite skate school and skate shop, teaching over 100k people every year. We bring a certified instructor and all of the equipment, right to the school and teach skating right in the gym. We'll get you up on skates to experience the program we’d present to your students!

Speakers

Bill Wotherspoon

Alien In-Line

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Maxwell Realty Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

10:15am MDT

Launch Your Class to New Heights with PHE Canada's NEW Passport for Life

Explore a diverse range of activities in this Physical Education session highlighting the innovative & versatile activities of PHE Canada’s Passport for Life Center. Immerse yourself in an array of inclusive activities designed to foster social-emotional learning, showcase instant activities, embrace a games-centered approach, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of the Passport for Life Center and elevate your physical education program to new heights!

Speakers

Tracy Lockwood

Lead, Programs & Resources, PHE Canada

Tracy is a PHE Consultant and K-12 Physical Education Specialist with 30 years of experience. She received her Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Portland. After 15 years in the classroom, Tracy... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Activity Room 2

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

10:15am MDT

Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, and A Way Forward

Compassion fatigue and burnout are workplace hazards for caregivers across the educational sector. This presentation will detail the resources and strategies needed at the organizational, workplace, professional, and individual levels to prevent and address compassion fatigue and burnout in educators. We will also introduce some potential ways to address teacher well-being at your school.

Speakers

Astrid Kendrick

Director of Field Experience (Community-Based Pathway) Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary, University of Calgary

Before taking on her current role of Director, Field Experience (Community-Based Pathway), at the Werklund School of Education, Dr. Astrid Kendrick was a K-12 classroom teacher for nineteen years specializing in Physical Education and English/Language Arts. Dr. Kendrick has two main... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Activity Room 3

Leadership, Comprehensive School Health

10:15am MDT

Flexibility - What is the role of flexibility in injury prevention & sport performance?

Overwhelmed by the information about flexibility and mobility and how to best integrate them into your practices? This session examines sport science research and discusses the role of flexibility in injury prevention and performance. Please wear comfortable, active clothes as we will explore some methods of increasing flexibility.

Speakers

Amie Mangan

Dr. Anne Anderson High School | Edmonton

This is a brief bio.

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Activity Room 1

Physical Literacy, Health and Wellness

10:15am MDT

Net Games With or Without a Net—No Racquets

Delight in learning ten (10) warm up games and twelve (12) inclusive variations with some innovative equipment. Some of these net games can be done without nets and this set of activities does not use racquets. This is an active session so come ready to participate, engage, and enjoy.

Speakers

John Byl

Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant

John Byl, PhD, is the Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant, was president of CIRA Ontario (2003-2018), and a retired professor of Physical Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario (1986-2014). Dr. Byl has authored or coauthored over 30 books. He is the winner... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
GYM 1

Physical Literacy, Inclusive PE

10:15am MDT

Social Emotional Learning Through Low Organized Games

Looking to provide experiences that help your students to develop their social emotional learning skills while participating in Physical Education? This active workshop will allow participants to create and develop these skills through a variety of low organized games that you would find in the numerous CIRA Ontario resources.

Speakers

Kimberly Gilhespy

CiRA Ontario, and Clemens Mill Public School

Friday May 10, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Trail Appliance Field

Physical Literacy, Health and Wellness

11:15am MDT

NUTRITION BREAK | SPONSORED BY Lifesport

Friday May 10, 2024 11:15am - 11:30am MDT
HALL

NUTRITION BREAK

11:30am MDT

Literacy Lives in PE & W

University of Alberta Pre Service Elementary Teachers share books for division 1 & 2 that connect literacy, and physical education & wellness to a variety of subject areas. Each book presented is directly aligned to AB curriculuar outcomes and linked to activities that you can immediately use in your classroom.

Speakers

Jodi Harding Kuriger

President, Alberta Teachers Associate (ATA) Health and Physical Education Council (HPEC)

Jodi - Health and Physical Educator for the joy and love of movement. Happily enjoying a country and grad student lifestyle with my husband, Mike, and our three active children. Dedicated to life long learning through the University of Alberta & HPEC. Looking forward to learning with... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
ArborCare Room 1

Health and Wellness, Comprehensive School Health

11:30am MDT

Building Quality Participation in Physical Activity for Children & Youth with Disabilities

From The Steadward Centre- we will share strategies, resources, and The Building Blocks of Quality Participation from The Canadian Disability Participation Project. We'll demonstrate how to apply the Building Blocks to your physical activity plans so children of all abilities can get more active, more often, in meaningful ways! In this session we will work together on the barriers and opportunities in your context and learn from each other’s current practices.

Speakers

Carrie Millar

Community Impact Coord., University of Alberta - Steadward Centre

Carrie Millar is the Community Impact Coordinator for The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement. Her role includes research, outreach, professional development, and children’s programs. She has a BSc in Kinesiology and MA in Physical Education & Recreation, both from... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Activity Room 3

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:30am MDT

Handball Variations - Angleball and Sabakiball

Angleball is an invasion game that combines elements of handball and tag. Teams aim to score points by knocking a pylon off their opponent's pole with a ball. Sabakiball, requires quick thinking and cooperation by forcing teams to make 3 consecutive passes before shooting at the target.

Speakers

David Brimacombe

Lillian Osborne High School | Edmonton

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
GYM 1

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:30am MDT

TGFU the CIRA Way

In this session, participants will see how a PE program can be structured using the Teaching Games for Understanding approach and CIRA Ontario's TGFU Resource pack. Games from each resource and each TGFU category will be demonstrated using activities that showcase skills and strategies in progression.

Speakers

Marlee Corcoran

CIRA Ontario & John McCrae Public School

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:30am MDT

World's newest sports and leisure game: YOU.FO

Are you looking for an exhilarating and unique game to engage players of all ages and abilities? Join us for an exciting session introducing “YOU.FO” – the innovative new game that combines elements of flying discs and team sports to create an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other.

Speakers

Giel Bos

Director of Sports, HAN University of Applied Sciences

Giel has 8 years of experience as Physical Educator and Lecturer in Sports Science in the Netherlands. As developing partner of YOU.FO, he has spent over 10 years on the global development if this new award-winning concept; presenting at national and state conferences all over the... Read More →

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Maxwell Realty Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:30am MDT

Using Assessment at the Nexus of Health and Learning

Speakers

Dr. Dean Dudley

Associate Professor, Macquarie University, AUSTRALIA

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Activity Room 2

Physical Literacy, Inclusive PE

11:30am MDT

Weight Room Progressions and Variations

This session focuses on purposefully building a strength training program in the weight room. How do you adjust exercises to be safe and effective for all students? Which exercises should be taught first? What are some effective modifications for students with varied needs? Please wear comfortable, active clothes and footwear as this is a practical based session.

Speakers

Amie Mangan

Dr. Anne Anderson High School | Edmonton

This is a brief bio.

Friday May 10, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm MDT
Activity Room 1

Physical Literacy, Health and Wellness

12:30pm MDT

AGM

Speakers

HPEC

Friday May 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Activity Room 1

12:30pm MDT

LUNCH | SPONSORED BY LIVunLtd

Friday May 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
HALL

1:30pm MDT

DPA the CIRA Way!

In this session, participants will learn a variety of quick and easy Daily Physical Activities that can be used in small and large spaces as well as in a variety of settings. Participants will walk away with a ton of new games they can implement immediately in their schools to get their students moving!

Speakers

Marlee Corcoran

CIRA Ontario & John McCrae Public School

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Activity Room 1

Health and Wellness, Comprehensive School Health

1:30pm MDT

Redefining Body Image and Health Beyond Colonial Constructs

We will be exploring and identifying different internalized messages that our teens are exposed to in social media, specifically focusing around diet culture and body image challenges. In addition, we will introduce the different frameworks and principles that can help to reject diet culture and colonial ways of viewing bodies, discuss how these principles are connected to curricular outcomes, and provide educators with sample lesson plans and assignments that can be implemented in schools.

Speakers

Cassandra Anastácio

St. Joseph High School | Edmonton

Cassandra Anastácio (she/her) is a high school Physical Education teacher with Edmonton Catholic Schools and a MEd student at the University of Alberta in Educational Policy Studies. Her passions include mental health awareness, physical activity and educational leadership. In addition... Read More →

Monia Arnold

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
ArborCare Room 1

Health and Wellness, Comprehensive School Health

1:30pm MDT

The Need for Nature: How Time Outdoors Can Help Build Connection and Better Mental Health

Research shows that spending regular time in nature helps build compassion, improves social relationships, boosts creativity, increases problem solving and focus, and improve your ability to build resilience to handle stresses in your life. This active session will give teachers hands-on knowledge on how to incorporate nature into their classrooms.

Speakers

Sarah Reader

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Activity Room 2

Health and Wellness

1:30pm MDT

Indigenous Perspectives in K-6 PEW: Practical Lessons and Curricular Integration

Our presentation will unveil how many K-6 PEW outcomes naturally align with Indigenous ways of knowing. We'll reveal a specific lesson plan for each grade level that meets these outcomes, demonstrating practical, culturally responsive strategies to integrate Indigenous perspectives into everyday teaching.

Speakers

Jenelle Monty

Parkview School

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Activity Room 3

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

1:30pm MDT

Play Together: OMNIKIN Cooperative and Inclusive Game Concepts for Everyone

During this session, you'll discover how cooperative play can inspire a more active lifestyle and build confidence in young people. You will learn new game ideas featuring Omnikin's colorful and durable lightweight balls. Experience stimulating activities where everyone is involved in the action at the same time.

Speakers

Paolo Zambito

Kin-Ball Canada

Kin-Ball and Omnikin products

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Maxwell Realty Field

Inclusive PE, Comprehensive School Health

1:30pm MDT

Smashball : An Introduction to Volleyball in Elementary PE

Frustrated with starting your volleyball units? Kids not having any fun because of all of the errors and mistakes? Try Smashball, a Volleyball Canada developmental program to get kids moving and understanding the games. The focus - SMASHing! The part of the game kids love the most but never get to do while learning volleyball.

Speakers

Murray Doyle

Clear Vista School

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
GYM 1

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

1:30pm MDT

Safety In Motion: Building Spatial Awareness in Div 1

This presentation is designed to set clear expectations and routines in your Physical Education class. Through thoughtfully crafted mini-games, students will learn the importance of following rules, practicing safe movements, and fostering a cooperative environment. This presentation is directly aligned with the new Alberta curriculum. Incorporate these games into your PE classes and watch your students thrive in an atmosphere of active learning and spatial awareness. This session is geared towards elementary teachers. These games are great for whole lessons in division one and warmups for division two.

Speakers

Lisa Cassidy

Mountain Movers PE

Lisa Cassidy has been teaching for 10 years. Through those 10 years, she has taught Physical Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Recently, she completed her Masters in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Administration. When planning for her 2023 school year she noticed... Read More →

Spatial Awareness Division 1 Presentation pdf

Friday May 10, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

Physical Literacy

2:30pm MDT

NUTRITION BREAK | SPONSORED BY LIVunLtd

Friday May 10, 2024 2:30pm - 2:45pm MDT
HALL

NUTRITION BREAK

2:45pm MDT

ALIEN IN LINE REPEAT *SESSION*

Speakers

Bill Wotherspoon

Alien In-Line

Friday May 10, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

2:45pm MDT

Building from Within: How one School has taken Physical Education and Wellness to the Next Level

Speakers

Christy Moser

Teacher, Onoway Elementary School

Amanda Beekman

Onoway Elementary School

Friday May 10, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
ArborCare Room 1

2:45pm MDT

Character Education in HPE

Speakers

Dr. Dean Dudley

Associate Professor, Macquarie University, AUSTRALIA

Friday May 10, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
GYM 1

2:45pm MDT

21st Century Dance: Meaningful, Relevant and Culturally Responsive

Stuck in the same dance routine? Looking to shake up the dance unit in your school? Come join us to talk about what a 21st century dance unit can look like! We will dance you through a completed unit plan that focuses on providing meaning and relevant experiences for students. In additional, we will explore culturally responsive dance practices that make students feel included and inspired. Be prepared for some movement, discussion, and groovy times!

Speakers

Jenelle Stephen

Teacher, Louis St. Laurent, ECSD

Victoria Saccomani

Louis St Laurent Junior High/High | School Edmonton

Friday May 10, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Activity Room 1

Physical Literacy, Inclusive PE

2:45pm MDT

Net Challenges with Pickleball Racquets

Delight in learning seven (10) warm up games, nine (9) activity challenges, and four (4) inclusive variations on the game of pickleball. This is an active session so come ready to participate and enjoy.

Speakers

John Byl

Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant

Friday May 10, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Maxwell Realty Field

Physical Literacy, Inclusive PE

6:00pm MDT

ROCK OF AGES SOCIAL

Friday May 10, 2024 6:00pm - 11:59pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

SOCIAL

9:00am MDT

Planning a Striking and Fielding Unit Using CIRA Ontario's TGFU: Striking and Fielding Resource

In this session, participants will learn how to use CIRA Ontario's TGFU Striking and Fielding Resource to plan a comprehensive Striking and Fielding Unit. Baseball and Cricket lead up games will be demonstrate and activities will showcase skills and strategies in progression.

Speakers

Marlee Corcoran

CIRA Ontario & John McCrae Public School

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Maxwell Realty Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

9:00am MDT

World's newest sports and leisure game: YOU.FO

Speakers

Giel Bos

Director of Sports, HAN University of Applied Sciences

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Trail Appliance Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

9:00am MDT

Revolutionizing Organization and Communication to Promote Staff Wellness

It can be overwhelming to keep track of all the essential information related to school activities. This includes links on emails from administration, assessment dates, information sent to families, field trips, upcoming events, and sign-ups. However, a school in Onoway has developed a solution by creating an internal site where all this information is stored in one place. Moreover, the school has other exciting initiatives to promote wellness among staff.

Speakers

Amanda Beekman

Onoway Elementary School

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Activity Room 3

Leadership

9:00am MDT

Exploring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in Physical Education

Join PHE Canada for an engaging exploration of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) activities tailored for Physical Education environments. Dive into the practical strategies to seamlessly integrate SEL into your daily teaching, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Walk away with valuable tools to empower your students with skills that extend beyond the Physical Education setting.

Speakers

Tracy Lockwood

Lead, Programs & Resources, PHE Canada

Saturday May 11, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Activity Room 1

Physical Literacy, Inclusive PE

10:00am MDT

NUTRITION BREAK | SPONSORED BY LIVunLTD.

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am MDT
HALL

NUTRITION BREAK

10:15am MDT

Energize Your Classroom

Physical activity offers many benefits above and beyond physical health. This workshop will offer practical tips on how to incorporate physical activity into any subject area. Join us in learning how to re-energize your students, break up sedentary time, and increase physical activity across the school community.

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Activity Room 2

10:15am MDT

An overview of PE & W alongside Indigenous Ways of Knowing

In this session teachers will continue to understand the Physical Education & Wellness and CALM curriculum by exploring connections to Indigenous ways of knowing. Speakers will review elements of curricula and learn how Physical Education & Wellness relates to Indigenous frameworks. Lastly we will connect Indigenous ways of knowing to the PE & W organizing ideas.

Speakers

Jodi Harding Kuriger

President, Alberta Teachers Associate (ATA) Health and Physical Education Council (HPEC)

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Activity Room 3

Inclusive PE, Health and Wellness

10:15am MDT

HPEC SMORG

oin us for an exciting RR Smorgasbord Session, where you'll dive into a variety of new games perfect for teaching on Monday! Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or just starting out, this session promises to equip you with engaging activities to spice up your repertoire.

Expect a lively atmosphere filled with interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning. Our expert instructors will guide you through each game, offering tips and strategies for effective teaching and facilitation.

As a bonus, participants will receive a comprehensive lesson booklet to take home, packed with game summaries, rules, and teaching techniques. With this valuable resource in hand, you'll be ready to impress and engage your audience from the moment you step into the classroom.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your toolkit and enhance your teaching skills. Join us at the RR Smorgasbord Session and unleash your potential as a dynamic educator!

Speakers

HPEC

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Maxwell Realty Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

10:15am MDT

Indigenous Games

Participants will have an opportunity to understand the protocols as well as participate in harvesting, making and playing the Indigenous games shared in this session. The skills gained from these games are still relevant to this day and serve to remind of the highly evolved traditional education system Indigenous people created in which to thrive on the Land. The natural, holistic teachings of balancing oneself mentally, emotionally and spiritually are naturally integrated into these physicall

Speakers

Lyndon Suntjens

amiskwaciy Academy/EPSB

Lyndon Suntjens is nehiyawak from Goodfish Lake First Nation and is currently a teacher at Victoria School of the Arts. Previously, Lyndon worked at Ashmont Secondary School for 10 years teaching Physical Education, Social Studies and Indigenous Studies. He also worked as a Curriculum... Read More →

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Activity Room 1

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

10:15am MDT

Teamwork Builds Community

Looking to provide experiences that help your students to develop their teamwork skills?This active workshop will show participants how to foster cooperation, communication, problem solving and other skills through fun, active games complete with debrief questions and real world applications. Teamwork builds community and a sense of belonging for all.

Speakers

Kimberly Gilhespy

CiRA Ontario, and Clemens Mill Public School

Saturday May 11, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am MDT
Trail Appliance Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:20am MDT

Transforming Education Together: The Impact of UAlberta's M.Ed. in HPE Cohort Program on Professional Growth and Collaboration

Exploring our enriching journey through the University of Alberta's M.Ed. in HPE program. We'll share how this cohort-based, diverse, and practical program, tailored for working teachers, profoundly enhanced our skills, fostered lasting connections and significantly advanced our careers in various educational settings.

Speakers

Eve Grimm

Alex Janvier School

Lila Berg

Jenelle Monty

Parkview School

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:20am - 12:20pm MDT
Activity Room 2

Health and Wellness, Leadership

11:20am MDT

Game On: Unleashing the Power of Play with Engaging Experiences

Join us for a dynamic and lively experience that promotes positive social and physical environments through games! Add to your repertoire of activities that promote parity and inclusivity while maintaining an engaging Physical Education experience. This session will explore pedagogically sound curricular connections while utilizing the benefits of physical activity. Come dressed in comfortable workout attire, bring your energy, and a water bottle!

Speakers

Brett Barron

Curriculum Consultant, Edmonton Catholic Schools

Brett has been a teacher for over 15 years with experience in elementary, junior high, and high school Health and Physical Education classrooms. Currently he serves the larger community as the Health and Physical Education consultant for Edmonton Catholic School Division. His teaching... Read More →

HPEC May 11, 2024 pptx

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:20am - 12:20pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:20am MDT

Using group concept mapping to conceptualize meaningfulness in PE with secondary students

Students’ own explanations of meaningfulness in physical education (PE) are essential. In this project, students were encouraged to articulate and conceptualize their own ideas of meaningfulness. Findings include a set of meaningfulness maps conceptualized by secondary students that can direct the ‘what’ and ‘how’ in PE. These include concepts such as kindness, competition and quality education.

Speakers

Jodi Harding Kuriger

President, Alberta Teachers Associate (ATA) Health and Physical Education Council (HPEC)

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:20am - 12:20pm MDT
Activity Room 1

Inclusive PE, Physical Literacy

11:20am MDT

Becoming an Emotional Ninja: Nurturing Well-being through Social and Emotional Learning

As educators, we play a pivotal role in shaping the social and emotional development of our students. The foundation we lay in their early years can have a profound impact on their mental health and resilience throughout their lives.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a framework for mental health promotion and is the process through which students develop healthy identities, effectively manage emotions, set and achieve personal and collective goals, cultivate empathy, build supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

Join us as we explore SEL's power to create a positive and nurturing learning environment, where every student can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Be part of this transformative experience, and together, let's shape resilient, emotionally intelligent “ninjas” who are prepared to face life's challenges with confidence!

Speakers

Ikigirls

Saturday May 11, 2024 11:20am - 12:20pm MDT
Activity Room 1

Physical Literacy, Comprehensive School Health

12:20pm MDT

MINI KEYNOTE + CERTIFICATION OF COMMENDATION PRESENTATION + CLOSING

Speakers

John Byl

Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, Canadian Gopher Educational Consultant

Saturday May 11, 2024 12:20pm - 1:00pm MDT
Trail Appliance Field

KEYNOTE