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Each of the 25 "Make It -Take It" Fitness Games starts with a teacher-friendly and visual overview and richly illustrated exercises. $30.00 (K-8)
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K-12 Curriculum Incentives for the NEW Physical Education is the product of 60+ years of teaching and supervising K-12 physical education programs. Written by Bud and Sue Turner, this is the latest book of this husband and wife writing team. The ideas in this new text offer a library of planned, purposeful, and exciting activities aimed at motivating all students.
$37.00 (K-12)
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A Complete Package: Project ACES is probably the most successful physical education promotional event to date. Hailed by the President's Council for Physical Fitness & Sports as the "world's largest exercise class," this event has generated interest from newspapers and television shows around the USA.
Blueprints for Success: Len Saunders, creator of Project ACES, shares the secrets of 15 successful physical education programs with you. This book contains step-by-step descriptions for innovative projects such as the Tri-Fit-A-Thon, The Great Country Fitness Challenge, The Best-Ever Fitness Fair, The Virtual Fitness Jamboree, Fitness Pen Pals, and much more! $25.00 (K-5)
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Looking for New Ideas? By using the theme-based PE Activity Stations found in this book, you will be able to implement a year-long selection of enjoyable fitness, sport skills, and team-building opportunities for your students!
This book provides over 200 physical eudcation station ideas with 12 fun-filled chapters. A great selection of flexible, adaptable, time-saving, and theme-based activities guaranteed to add more fun to your program! $30.00 (K-8)
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Greetings!:
Here are two great staff development opportunities for your consideration! Just click on the highlighted title to go directly to the event's website to register.
 National PE Leadership Training
September 24-26, 2009
Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina
Terrific Beach Location: Pack your bags and spend a few days on the beautiful North Carolina coast. We always get the best presenters, the best participants, and the best weather! The Trinity Conference Center is located on the "Crystal Coast" of North Carolina near scenic Atlantic Beach. The Conference Center includes the sound (Intercoastal Waterway) and a secluded beach (Atlantic Ocean)! The food is fantastic (don't miss Friday's all-you- can-eat shrimp and flounder), the sunsets and sunrises are to die for, and the price is right!
The Conference: For over 20 years, this conference has been a mainstay for K-12 physical education teachers interested in finding new and exciting games, fitness activities, and lessons that align to State PE Standards. One of the premier conferences in the country, this year's event will bring you some of the very best physical education presenters and experts in the United States. Additionally, Health Education teacher renewal credit (.5) is available at this conference!
Cost: There are different fees based on lodging options. The fee for commuters (staying off-site) is $155. The fee for the dormitories is $170. Fee for 3 to a room is $175, 2 to a room is $200, and a single is $270. Meals and presenter handouts are included in this fee.
How to Register: Please note that registration is limited to the first 175 participants. Online registration is available on the NCAAHPERD website -
- www.ncaahperd.org. Or call (888) 840-6500 as needed.
Have Any Questions? Please contact Artie Kamiya, FPELT Chair, at (919) 818-6486 or artie@greatactivities.net.
 Standards Based PE Workshop
October 1, 2009
Pokagon State Park, Angola, Indiana
Midwest District AAHPERD (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin) is pleased to announce that Artie Kamiya will present a special one-day workshop on Thursday, October 1st, 2009. This workshop will be held in conjunction with the Midwest District Leadership Conference at Pokagon State Park, Angola, IN. For online registration and more information, please see our website - www.aahperd.org/districts/mwd.
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Our Mission: There are four general purposes for this growing, monthly publication:
- To provide an active forum for sharing valuable and timely information to new an
 d continuing Carol M. White PEP Grant-funded Project Directors, Central Office Staff and teachers.
- To help disseminate the "lessons learned" by PEP Grant winners to all interested Physical Education Supervisors and teachers.
- To encourage more schools and school districts to
implement a comprehensive physical education program model as described
in the Comprehensive Physical Education Profile (C-PEP) model.
- To recognize innovative schools and districts who are doing great things with and without PEP Grant funding.
Sincerely,
Artie Kamiya, Publisher
PS:
If you are a Central Office administrator and would like to have all of
your PE teachers added to the newsletter, just e-mail me an Excel
spreadsheet with each teacher's first name, last name, and e-mail
address.
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 PEP Grant Research: For this issue's "PE Spotlight," we are featuring
research based on data collected and analyzed from nine PEP Grant school districts in five different states. The long-term goal of this study is to determine effective strategies for implementing policy and infrastructure changes to ensure continued success after the initial PEP Grant funding is no longer available. For 2009-2010, additional PEP Grant school districts will become a part of this on-going study.
New Study Suggests Positive Benefits from
PEP Grants on Student Perceptions, Physical Activity, and Nutrition Behaviors
Durham, NC (August 15, 2009) - Preliminary results from a national physical education study suggest the importance of creating a supportive and personalized experience within school physical education programs in order to maximize recommended physical activity, nutrition, and other obesity prevention behaviors. Here are three early findings:
(1) Satisfied Students = Positive Benefits: An analysis of data collected from 21,700 surveys of elementary children and 21,941 surveys of secondary school youth indicate that students who find their physical education classes enjoyable and satisfying demonstrate higher levels of physical activity, stronger nutritional behaviors, and have a greater tendency to practice obesity prevention behaviors as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Benefits From Quality Instruction: For example, students who enjoy their physical education classes report:
- > Increased Physical Activity Levels: There is a higher likelihood to be physically active for 60 minutes for the majority of days each week.
- < Reduced Sedentary Behaviors: Students who like their PE experiences have a tendency to watch one hour or less of television/use of video games a day.
- > Stronger Nutritional Habits: Students who report liking physical education eat greater levels of fruit and vegetables, and consume less calories through sugar-added beverages.
- > Great Daily Milk Consumption: Additionally, these students also have greater daily milk consumption.
(2) PEP Grant Schools Create More Satisfied Students: The pre- and post-test results demonstrate growing numbers of students who find physical education more appealing and enjoyable. This was particularly true for female students. In other words, the PEP Grant schools were able to increase female student satisfaction levels towards physical education.
(3) PEP Grant Schools Create Positive Changes for All: Another interesting trend is based on data collected from the "dissatisfied student" respondents. As stated above, the numbers of students from this category were reduced by implementing the research-based curricula and effective teaching strategies. Additionally, numerous physical activity and nutritional benefits were seen as well. For example, even dissatisfied students reported greater levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and greater fruit/vegetable consumption. In other words, there appear to be broad public health/social marketing (i.e., changing of social norms) benefits for all students in PEP Grant schools.
Contact: For further comments and information, please contact Artie Kamiya at (800) 927-0682 or artie@greatactivites.net.
 Do you know a school district that's doing great things for physical education? Please feel free to nominate your school district or others that you admire. If
so, please click here to send an e-mail to us with your name and contact information. Type "Great PE School District" in the subject line.
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(1) Delaware AHPERD State Convention: September 9, 2009. Delaware State University, Dover, Delaware. For more info, please e-mail Angela Shorter.
(2) Arizona AHPERD State Convention: September 23-25, 2009. Phoenix Convention Center - Phoenix. Dr. John Ratey will be our keynote speaker. For more info, please e-mail Leslie DeRuiter Hudson.
(3) NASPE PETE Conference: October 7-10, 2009 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Conference occurs every three years and is the premier professional development and networking event for university PETE faculty. Attendees will learn from the many workshops, roundtables, poster sessions, paper sessions, general sessions, and featured speakers. Networking and sharing are a high priority with the US and international university faculty and opportunity will be provided for these valuable informal discussions.
 Would you like to share details about your conference or upcoming state or national event to other national to other national PEP Grant teachers? If so, please click here to send an e-mail to us with your name and event information. If possible, please use the above format to send us your information. Type "State and National Events" in the subject line.
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Most of Us
by Leo Buscaglia
Most of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world.
There will most likely be no parades or monuments in our honor.
Yet, we will be honored in someone's heart, if we live with compassion.
For certainly there are individuals who are waiting for someone just like us to help them blossom.
Many who can benefit from our concern, who may grow a little taller and a little wiser because we took the time to share.
What better thing can be said of any of us than that we have made a positive difference in the life of another?
 This
inspirational quotations are an example of the many other stories, teacher tips, games,
and activities contained in the PEP Club Archives, the largest single
collection of games, activities, and physical education teaching tips
in the universe! Access to the PEP Club is $59.95 a year. Please call (800) 927-0682 for discounted rates for multi-school subscriptions.
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