PE4life Introductory Workshop

 

Quality Physical Education is an integral component in the battle against childhood obesity and the enhancement of the health and wellness of communities.  PE4life Introductory Workshops are designed to inspire, inform, empower and support individuals, schools and communities who wish to develop a quality Physical Education program.  Workshops focus on the integration of PE4life’s Core Principles and development of specific program goals.


Use this page to learn everything you need to know about a PE4life Introductory Workshop, including:


 


What does the PE4life Introductory Workshop look like?


Workshop Highlights:

  • Introduction to PE4life and our Core Principles
  • Observation of PE Classes in action
  • Facility tour and equipment exploration
  • Measurable Results
  • Discussion of best practices, current trends and assessment tools
  • Marketing 101-How to connect to the community and advocate for your program
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting change
  • Setting goals and priorities –Developing a Plan
  • Every attendee will receive a PE4life Manual
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Your Superintendent and or Principal is a vital member to your training team, however we understand that time is valuable. Consider having these individuals attend for at least the first day of training so that we can teach him/her the PE4life way.  If they are able to stay for day two and take part in the action plan building, great!  Trust us, you want the DECISION MAKERS on board.

 

Each participant receives a copy of PE4life: Developing and Promoting Quality Physical Education



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Who are the decision makers in your community?


Past experience suggests that workshop teams that include school officials, parents, community leaders and other stakeholders are more effective than a team of P.E. teachers alone.  Determine who from your community or school is currently an advocate for your program as well as those individuals in leadership roles who are essential to your project team. Share your vision and invite them to be a part of your workshop team. Bringing the right people is essential to your success as you return to your community and begin to implement your plan. 

 

A PE4life Workshop will rekindle your passion; inspire new ideas and strategies to assist you as you continue to create positive changes in your program and community.   Through observation of innovative programs and facilitated discussions led by outstanding Physical Education Professionals you will learn about current technologies, assessment tools and resources and that can enhance your program.


Your Team Could Include: School Superintendents & Principals, School Board Members, Curriculum Coordinators, PE Teachers, Classroom Teachers, Health Care Professionals including School Nurses, Parents, Elected Officials, Chamber of Commerce, Business Owners, Parks and Recreation and Fitness Professionals including YMCA Directors, Civic Leaders and local Media. We promise to inspire you, so bring the team that will help you inspire your community!



We brought our board, our administrators, parents and teachers. Many of our staff primarily focused on coaching and not physical educating. This was an eye opener, and thus they are implementing correct teaching methods of instruction. We are developing a sustainability project for 2008 and beyond, we have established a healthy fit’n fun parent voices and student group, and we have developed a community medical board to provide input.
–Eileen Hare, Neenah, WI


I cannot begin to tell you the benefit of PE4life Academy Training.  It has awakened sleeping PE teachers, it has made administrators sit up and take notice and make them look at wellness as an issue to improve academics.  There is not enough time or space to tell of all the excitement there is in our district now among PE/Health teachers who thought they were not respected, cared for or needed.  We are changing minds in how academics can be changed because of wellness.  
–Audrey Satterblom, Indianapolis, IN


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PE4life Model Sites


PE4life Academy Training Center

A PE4life Academy Training Center is an exemplary program that embodies PE4life’s Core Principles and serves as a training center not only for schools and community stakeholder teams, but for other PE4life Model Programs as well (so that model programs keep improving and innovating).  Academies are currently train-the-trainer “innovation and testing centers” that help pilot new programs, as well as develop new content helping to meet the specific needs of other schools.

There are currently five PE4life Academy Training Centers strategically place across the country, located in Kansas City, MO; Grundy Center, IA; Indianapolis, IN; Titusville, PA; and Rogers, AR.

 

PE4life Model Program

A PE4life Model Program is a high quality program that integrates PE4life’s Core Principles and serves as a display model for other schools.  PE4life conducts facilitated workshops for schools and communities and takes community stakeholder teams to the Model Programs for observation of PE4life’s Core Principles in action.


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Workshop Dates


PE4life Introductory Workshop dates are filling up fast so be sure to get your team registered as soon as possible! Below is a listing of available workshop dates for each Model Site.  PE4life offers two day Introductory Workshops; therefore, two consecutive dates must be combined for your workshop. You must complete the registration form and have proof of payment for your team at least 30 days prior to training. To register, contact PE4life at programsupport@pe4life.org or at 816-472-7345.

Note:  Available dates may change, please continue to check back to make sure the date you want is still available before making travel arrangements. Your date will be secure once you officially register and proof of payment is secured.

New dates for the Fall 2010 semester will be posted approximately towards the end of September. If you wish to be put on a list to be informed when Fall 2010 workshop dates are available, please email rgardner@pe4life.org with your request.


Rogers, Arkansas

Feb 09 - 10, 2010
Feb 24 - 25, 2010
Mar 03 - 04, 2010


Indianapolis, IN
Feb 03 - 04, 2010
Feb 22 - 23, 2010
Apr 19 - 20, 2010
Apr 29 - 30, 2010
May 06 - 07, 2010


Kansas City, MO

May 11 - 12, 2010


Grundy Center, IA

Feb 01 - 02, 2010

March 29-30


Titusville, PA

Feb 1 - 2, 2010
Mar 08 - 09, 2010
Mar 23 - 24, 2010
Apr 08 - 09, 2010
May 05 - 06, 2010
May 10 - 11, 2010


Naperville, IL

On hold indefinitely. Please consider one of our other excellent training sites.


Dates requested cannot be reserved until PE4life receives confirmation of payment.  This can include a purchase order, credit card or check.


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What are other physical educators saying?


 Our visit to the PE4life (Academy Training Center) will have a major impact on how physical education will now be delivered in Grosse Ile. The shift to physical education for lifelong fitness behaviors and attitudes will have a positive impact on the future of children throughout the country. I can’t help but think this is one of the most important days I have spent this year!
- Peter J. Dion, Superintendent, Grosse Ile (MI) Township Schools

 
My staff was so energized and enthusiastic after the visit.  They now have a vision of how physical education is taught with the "New P.E." program. The organization, time management, structure and overall physical education classes at the PE4life Academy has shown our staff a new outlook towards teaching P.E. It has made a vital difference in the way physical education is taught in our school and how our P.E. teachers are viewed as educators. The visit has also shown my staff how valuable and essential it is that we become a more fit society to benefit ourselves mentally and physically.
- Misti Mitchell-Bain, Physical Education Teacher, Comanche, OK


In my 36 years in education this was the most meaningful, thought-provoking and motivational presentation regarding physical education in public schools.
- Bill Smith, Physical Education Teacher, Las Flores Middle School, Las Flores, CA


You not only gave us the first step and vision to improve our program, you gave all of us a piece of your personal passion and your passion for our profession. Your knowledge and guidance will be a great help for us in taking the next steps toward creating a quality program.
- Mike Sinram, Curriculum Director, Waterloo (IA) Community Schools


Training at the PE4life Academy Training Center showed us that a solid fitness-based program can change students lives. The students are learning how to incorporate fitness in their everyday lives.  This will allow them to incorporate life-long fitness activities and principles throughout their lives.  We have changed our PE schedule at the Middle School to let the students have PE 2-3 times per week instead of 9-week terms.  We have also allowed our PE teachers the resources to do Fitness Testing and Professional Development so there is no guesswork in evaluating the students’ progress.  
–Steve Spangler, Middleboro, KY


The PE4life Academy Training Center changed our way of thinking about what we could and should be doing in our physical education classes. Observing the model physical education classes and listening to the expert advise inspired us to make improvements in our program. We hope to motivate students to want to participate and be active not only in Physical Education but outside of school as well. It made us realize what our physical education program could be if we made the effort. We have brought together educators and health experts from our community for a common mission; to help prevent childhood obesity and improve the health of the children we serve. We have added the use of heart rate monitors, stationary bicycles, and pedometer use to our curriculum. The "Fitness Movement” has lead to a fund raising event to build a climbing wall for one of our middle schools. In the future we hope to show data that the PEP grant helped to get our kids moving and improve their health and physical fitness.
–Sheila Ocowicz, Redwood City, CA


. . .our physical education program at Deer Path has changed. We have made a shift from a skill-based curriculum to a fitness-based curriculum. This does not mean we have taken sports out of the curriculum but modified their concepts to be fitness orientated.
- Bob Van Kast, Deer Path Middle School-East, Wellness Department Chairperson


 

For more information, including pricing, contact PE4life at programsupport@pe4life.org.