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Developing a Quality Physical Education Program

With today's concern surrounding the low activity levels and unhealthy nutritional habits of students, this program is designed to improve the quality and results of your PE program now! Sessions emphasize developing a quality curriculum, faculty training, and meeting the needs of students by promoting activity and healthy eating habits. Specific topics this program addresses:

• Overview of Quality Physical Education
• Understanding the Growth and Development of Children
• Management and Discipline Strategies in Physical Education
• Physical Fitness Activities to Assure Student Success
• Using Pedometers in Physical Education Classes
• Rhythmic Activities

Evaluation & Assessment

Help your school achieve accountability for its PE program by learning how to effectively evaluate your students' fitness levels and understand the outcomes. Topics include pursuing achievable outcomes; fitness testing; measuring physical activity levels; nutrition; and more! Specific topics this program addresses:

• Pursuing Achievable Outcomes
• Putting Fitness Testing in Perspective
• Measuring Daily Physical Activity Levels of Students
• Work Session and Round Table Discussion
• Promoting and Assessing Nutrition and Healthy Eating Habits
• Monitoring Sun Safety Behaviors

Implementing the Active & Healthy Schools™ Program

Increase the activity levels and improve the eating habits of your students by making simple changes to your school's environment! In this seminar, Dr. Pangrazi will teach you effective strategies on a wide variety of topics including activity in the classroom, after-school activities, playground management, nutrition, sun safety, and more. An optional session for parents encourages families to focus on healthy behavior at home. See pages 2-5 for more information on the AHS™ Program. Specific topics this program addresses:

• Overview of the Gopher AHS™ Program
• Creating an Active, Safe, and Friendly Playground
• Developing an Active School Environment
• The Role of Physical Activity in the Growth and Development of Children
• Promoting Healthy Eating and Nutrition Behaviors
• Teaching Sun Safety Behaviors
• Creating Activity Opportunities Outside of School

"If you are looking for the best person to do professional development, Dr. Robert Pangrazi is it. He knows what is actually happening out in the schools, and perhaps most important, he understands PE teachers. His passion is unsurpassed and he makes everyone he talks to want to do better and more!"
—Georgi Roberts, Director of Health and Physical Education, Fort Worth Independent School District