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NJAHPERD's Facebook page is up and running...join the fun!
Find out the latest information about professional development events, special announcements and legislative issues affecting our profession.
Take a minute and click on the link to get connected....
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| NJAHPERD BOARD MEMBERS | |
Fran Kreisberg, President
Jackie Malaska, Executive Director
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| Thank you! | |
Speakers and attendees at the NJEA
Thank you to all speakers and attendees at the NJEA Convention. NJAHPERD sessions were well attended and we received very positive feedback from participants regarding the content! Speaker resources will be available on the NJAHPERD website as they become available. |
| Proposal Deadline TODAY... November 15...Send in your Proposal NOW!!!!! | 
"Ride the Wave of Change" March 4-6, 2012
We are looking forward to another successful NJAHPERD Convention, March 4-6, 2012, in Long Branch!
We have extended the proposal submission deadline until November 15 and ask that you consider submitting a session proposal. All you have to do is complete the online form.
Please contact Steve Cone if you have any questions. |
| From the Eyes of our Future | |
Future Professionals, that is!
Below are two great Conference Recaps from two of our Future Professional Members. Feel like you need a "fresh" look at what you do every day? Read on to see your profession through the eyes of the next generation of teachers...
Future Professionals Workshop Recap, by Raz Avraham On Sunday, November 6, 2011 the NJAHPERD Future Professionals Workshop, held at East Brunswick High School, was a great success. The 70 plus attendees enjoyed interactive workshops presented by Arvin Arjona, John Smith, and John Helion. Attendees walked away with new innovative instructional strategies ranging from "Hip Hop ABCs" presented by Arjona, "Quick Classroom Activities," presented by Smith, and "Project Adventure" presented by Helion. These future professionals showed commitment and desire to further the goals of NJAHPERD as well as their own knowledge and skills by attending this workshop. We will surely see these future professionals in upcoming NJAHPERD events. |
| Professional Development Events |
Complete listing of professional development events...Click here
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| Mary Jo Young Hands On Health Conference, Dec. 5, 2011 | |
Toosl to Empower Wellness
Register Now...pre-registration EXTENDED until Dec. 2!
Online registration will be available until Friday, December 2nd.
Opening session:
Tools You Can Use: Resources to Support the Health & PE Standards
Brendan O'Reilly, NJ DOE Coordinator of Comprehensive Health & Physical Education
Closing session: The Teacher's Tool Belt: Equipping Yourself to Engage Students in their Pursuit of Wellness
D.J. West, Sr. National Consultant, Science/Health Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
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| Healthy Schools Program | 
Help reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015
Schools are powerful places to shape the health, education and well-being of our children. That is why the Alliance's Healthy Schools Program supports more than 12,000 schools across the U.S. in their efforts to create environments where physical activity and healthy eating are accessible and encouraged.
The Alliance collaborates with school staff, parents, students and community members to transform schools into healthy campuses. We provide a step-by-step roadmap for success, a resource database and expert staff that helps schools become healthier places.
Make healthy schools the norm, not the exception. MORE |
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NJAHPERD Membership Campaign
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What is one of the best way to advocate for the profession? Educate others!
Do you have colleagues who need a "nudge" to become more involved in the profession? Do they need to be updated on current best practices? Have they participated in content specific professional development? Our profession will never be considered an academic subject or gain the respect it deserves with the public and decision makers without improvement in our programs. Please do your part to discuss the value of membership in NJAHPERD and AAHPERD with your administrators and colleagues.
The following documents may help you with talking points. Please distribute to colleagues and your building administrator/supervisor. There are 7000 Health & Physical educators in the state that are not members of their professional organization. We need all to be current in the profession.
Membership Flyer
Academic Achievement Brochure
As a thank you for being a grassroot advocate for NJAHPERD membership, we will add a month of membership to your current membership expiration date if a new member joins on your recommendation. They need to include your name on the membership form or in the text box indicated during the online registration process.
Call or email the NJAHPERD office if you have any questions.
Fact: AHA Jump/Hoop Coordinators can join NJAHPERD for 7 cents a day!
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| Do you BELIEVE? Patricia Robbins, PE Teacher, Millville NJ does...See what could happen for you when you BELIEVE... | |
Classroom Close-UP NJ & Mt. Pleasant School, Millville, NJ
Tune in on Feb. 19 & March 25 at 12:30pm & 7:30pm!
In the spring of 2011 I saw an advertisement requesting proposals for
exemplary programs happening in our public schools in New Jersey. When I
read the advertisement from Classroom Close-Up NJ I thought about so many
different initiatives and programs happening in my school and in my
district. When I gave it more thought I began to think of why my program
could not be one such program highlighted. I received encouragement from
colleagues that told me to be a cheerleader for my own program and get the
attention it deserves. Under more thought and advise I realize. that as
educators, we need to be our own supporters if we truly believe in what we
do.
The process I followed to apply for a spot on Classroom Close-Up NJ was to
email them and describe the program that I wanted to be highlighted. That
experience alone gives much credibility to all the hard work that you as an
educator and your students put in. It was not until early fall of 2011 that
I received a response to my request. I had actually forgotten that I
submitted a proposal. In responding to the invitation to be taped I gained
access to a representative of the network to begin to work out the
logistics.
The process has been very positive and the support I received was
tremendous. Classroom Close-Up NJ contacted my principal and superintendent
for approval to begin setting a date. Classroom Close-Up NJ provides all
video permission slips, advertisement papers, press releases and will bring
all equipment for interviewing. My students are excited about the upcoming
taping and the reality of being on TV.
Our taping is scheduled for November 30 and our airing of the segment will
be February 19 and March 25 at 12:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
Please join us and watch! Celebrate our profession and the great things we do every day for our students! |
| Congratulations! |
Guinness World Record Participants
- Atlantic Avenue Elementary School, Haddon Heights
- Glenview Elementary school, Haddon Heights
- Seventh Avenue Elementary School, Haddon Heights
- Millstone Middle School, Millstone Township
- Public School #2, West New York
- Harrison Township, Mullica Hill
- Westfield High School, Westfield
- Central Elementary School, Pennsauken
- East End Elementary School North Plainfield
- Washington Twp. H.S. Sewell (pictures)
- Tenafly Middle School, Tenafly
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| Exercise could counter the effects of the 'obesity gene' | |
Having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat, a study finds - if you stay active. A meta-analysis that included 45 studies of 218,166 adults looked at the effect physical activity had on being saddled with a gene associated with fat mass and obesity, otherwise known as the FTO gene or obesity gene. Researchers found that having the gene upped the risk of being overweight or obese, as well as having a higher body mass index, a larger waist circumference and higher body fat percentage. MORE |
| Budget cuts stretch PE instructors at some Florida schools | 
Fifth-grader Noah Hauser loves his physical education classes, whether riding the stationary bicycle in the school fitness center or pushing himself on a monthly two-mile challenge run. It doesn't bother him a bit if it's just his class participating, or if 80-some kids from four classes are out in the field together. "It's still fun to play," said Noah, 10. "We always do fun things in P.E." MORE |
| Concussion research aims to help athletes, study of the brain |
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It's called an invisible injury, yet it affects hundreds of thousands of athletes each year. From professional boxers and college football stars, to high school soccer players and kids competing in schoolyard baseball games, concussions can be a significant injury for anyone playing sports. To address the problem, Princeton researchers Annegret Dettwiler-Danspeckgruber and Margot Putukian have spent the past four years studying sports-related concussions, aiming to improve diagnostic tools and help better determine when it's safe for athletes to return to play. MORE |
| School fires up iPads to fine-tune phys-ed skills | 
In Gregg Agena's physical education classroom at Ewa Makai Middle School in Honolulu, students are ready for the day's lesson on basic tumbling: mats on the floor, tennis shoes off-and iPads up and at the ready. As Agena blows his whistle, half of the students perform "logrolls" and "shoulder rolls." The other half uses an iPad to film their partner. Then students switch places. iPads change hands. And Agena's whistle blows again. MORE |
| In high schools, a critical lens on food | |
A commercial for McDonald's fish sandwiches played in a classroom at Park Slope Collegiate in New York as part of a class called the Science of Food. It was clear that many students had seen the ad - several sang along with the jingle - but this was the first time they had been asked to critique it. "Who is the target audience for this ad?" asked their teacher, Joni Tonda. "Us!" yelled the 23 students, practically in unison.MORE |
PE teachers discover student's heart condition
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An Iowa High School senior Tricia Richards hadn't felt right for several years. She slept a lot, went to bed very early in the evening when she could, and had trouble waking up and pulling herself out of bed each morning. She literally felt exhausted most of her waking hours. The doctors and specialists she and her family visited could not provide a solution for the cause of her fatigue. Trish was told again and again, it's not life threatening, "but at this point we don't have a diagnosis for you." Eventually, it was an innovative activity in her high school PE class that provided the clue that would lead doctors to a diagnosis that would have a profound effect on Trish's health. MORE |
Win $15,000 in Cash and $15,000 in Equipment from the Sports Authority!
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Calling all K-5 Teachers and Students!
Discovery Education, the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and NASPE/AAHPERD challenge you to be involved to help win the fight against childhood obesity.
FIND YOUR BALANCE CHALLENGE brings K-5 teachers and students together to create an action plan that addresses Energy Balance needs in their school community. Designed to reward student teams for taking steps to achieving Energy Balance, the challenge's Grand Prize Winning Class will receive a $30,000 grant from Sports Authority, plus other great prizes! Plus, two lucky second place schools win $10,000 grants.
Our step-by-step toolbox provides simple instructions to help you get started. Register today and share your vision for making your school a healthy place!
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| Help Keep PEP ALIVE! | |
Physical Education IS NOT dodgeball!
We all know what we receive can be taken away so I want to encourage you to keep PEP alive! The Senate is proposing level funding of $78.8 million for the 2012-2013 school year. However, the House is committed to spending cuts and has suggested that PEP is duplicative of other "physical activity" programs.
Congress needs to understand that PEP is not dodgeball and regular physical activity is no substitute for quality physical education! Please CLICK HERE and send a letter to Congress requesting continued funding of PEP.
SPARK Principal Dr. Thom McKenzie says, "If exercise is medicine, physical education is the pill not taken." Let's keep PEP healthy so we can keep our youth healthy too. Thanks in advance for your support.
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| Great American Smokeout 2011 | 
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th Great American Smokeout on November 17 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the US. Nearly 20% of Americans -- adults, children, and teens -- use tobacco in some form. Stopping all tobacco use could nearly wipe out this cancer. The American Cancer Society lung cancer awareness materials will provide you with strategies and resources to help your employees take important steps towards a healthier life - one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Excellent resources (guides to quit, fact sheets, posters, desktop helpers, calculators, etc.) for teens and adults are available through our American Cancer Society website: Stay Healthy - Stay Away From Tobacco, and accompanying GASO link.
Tobacco Control Awareness Tool Kit
The Tobacco Control Awareness Tool Kit was distributed recently to all current Content Subscription subscribers. We encourage you to visit the Content Subscription Service landing page view the Tobacco Control Awareness Tool Kit and save as a favorite so that you can access the timely content at your convenience throughout the year.
Powerful Choices Podcasts
In the American Cancer Society Powerful Choices podcast series, we'll give you the information you need to make smart choices to improve your health and help reduce your cancer risk. You can watch the videos here or download them for free via Apple iTunes. "Quit Smoking Now" and "Help Your Kids Say No to Smoking" are specific podcast titles.
Lung Cancer Fact Sheet
Fact Sheets for Professionals provide the latest figures and trends on 11 cancer types, alcohol, nutrition, UV exposure, tobacco use, and occupational exposures. To access the Lung Cancer Fact Sheet, perform the following steps:
1. Log on
2. Select: LUNG CANCER from the Fact Sheets for Professional list.
3. Save the file to your personal computer.
Lung Cancer PowerPoint Presentation
View or download PDF presentations on risk factors, prevention, and early detection for major cancer sites and other topics. The abridged versions provide a less detailed overview of each subject that could be presented in about 20 minutes. To access the Lung Cancer PowerPoint Presentation, perform the following steps:
1. Log on
2. Select: LUNG CANCER from the Cancer Presentations list --- 2 versions.
3. Save the files to your personal computer.
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| WEBINARS: Fitnessgram Funding and Standards | 
Two Educational Opportunities...
Fitnessgram®: Finding Funding
A two part webinar series which looks at how you, your school, and school district can locate funding from a variety of sources to fund a Fitnessgram purchase and support quality physical education.
Part II: Finding funding sources
Tue, Nov 15 & Tue, Dec 6
Prior to the webinar, please review the documents on the standards here.
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| 2012 National Physical Education Teacher Education Conference | 
Call for Proposals
The PETE conference only comes around every three years! Do not miss out on showcasing your exemplary research and practical applications at this premier professional development conference. All proposals must be submitted online. Submission deadline is January 6, 2012. |
| Interested in implementing Fitnessgram in your school? | |
No funding...we can help!
Are you interested in implementing Fitnessgram in your school, but don't have funding? Please contact the NJAHPERD office for more information. |
| Fuel Up to Play 60 | 
A fun, interactive program!
Fuel Up to Play 60 is a fun, interactive program that allows YOU to make a commitment to healthy eating and 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Make a difference for yourself and make your school an even better place. It's really easy to get started with these few simple steps. MORE |
| Shooting for 350,000 stackers! | |
Another Guinness World Record!
Mark your calendars for the 2011 WSSA STACK UP!
Speed Stacks, Inc. is pleased to announce that on Thursday, November 17th sport stackers from around the globe will try to beat last year's Guinness World Record for "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day." This year the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) is shooting for 350,000 stackers and has a variety of fitness stacking activities to assure a day of movement and fun. Last year's STACK UP! event drew 1,627 schools and organizations from around the world for a record-setting total of 316,736 participants. Plan on joining this year's stacking action! For details and registration go to www.thewssa.com or call 303-663-8083 ext 210. |
| Let's Move in School...Get the latest info... | |
Register Now...
Discover the latest resources, webinars and Let's Move in School programs scheduled for the Boston convention...MORE
To see the full special Let's Move in School supplement, featuring information from KANJAM, USTA, Zumba and GeoPalz, click here.
Register now! |
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| You're The Cure | 
Volunteer, Advocate, Take Action, Save Lives
You don't have to be a lobbyist to call on lawmakers - just an advocate passionate about heart and stroke issues. In just a few moments, you can make a huge difference. We'll make it easy for you to email, phone or even visit your legislators. And we'll keep you informed on the progress you're making as one of the very important voices for the cure. Together You're the Cure advocates have succeeded in creating smoke-free communities, placing AEDs in public places, securing funding for medical research, and more through policy change. Join You're The Cure Today! |
| NJAHPERD Actively Monitors Legislation |
Did you know that NJAHPERD pays a legislative consultant to monitor bills that come forward that affect our profession? We also work closely and seek advice from the AHA Government Relations Director on Health and Physical Education issues.
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Stay in the KNOW...
A new bill is being introduced called the Empowering Local Educational Decision Making Act of 2011, which would expand the definition of core academic subjects to include physical education! The bill would also create a block grant to support local education programming, including those that promote healthy eating, nutrition and physical fitness. Check the AAHPERD Legislative Action Center regularly for updates!
We urgently need your help! Over the past two years members from our coalition of organizations have worked diligently to have Physical Education and Health Education included as core subjects in ESEA. Last year we were thrilled to work with Senator Udall's (NM) office on the introduction of the PHYSICAL Act and were equally excited when Senator Bingaman (NM) joined him as a co-sponsor. In September, Republican Senator Burr included PE as a core subject in his education bill. HELP Committee Chairman, Tom Harkin is ready to introduce his ESEA bill and has scheduled a Committee meeting on October 18th or 19th to vote on the bill. In an effort to ensure that HE and PE are ultimately included in ESEA. We are asking that you once again contact members of the Senate HELP Committee with the following message.
We are requesting that all of our members send this email to Senators Harkin and Enzi.
Thank you!
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| Game Changer | 
Phil Lawler's Crusade to Help Children by Improving Physical Education
The renowned Dr. Kenneth Cooper of Cooper Aerobics Center names Phil Lawler the "Father of the New PE."Game Changer offers an inspiring glimpse at the life of Lawler and his "New PE," the wellness-based approach to physical education that has energized a revolution in the world of education. MORE
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| Ideas for Promoting a Quality Physical Education, Physical Activity, or Youth Sports Program | 
November Toolbox Available...
NASPE's Teacher Toolbox delivers the best online tools and ideas for your quality physical education, physical activity and youth sport programs - and it's free! We added an RSS feed to the homepage of Teacher Toolbox, subscribe to the feed to find out when a new Teacher Toolbox comes out!
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| Let's Move in School | 
Increase Physical Activity in YOUR School
- New resource 101Tips for Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs. MORE
- New online LMIS PE Teacher Toolkit - this teacher resource will help you get your classes and school moving out for fun and health.
- Need more Let's Move in School posters? Order them here.
- View our newest Let's Move in School video -- See Drew Brees, Carl Lewis, Tracy Austin and others at our Let's Move in School Showcase event, which was held in San Diego last spring.
- Not registered yet? Join the Let's Move in School initiative at no cost and receive a poster!
- A free Power Point presentation is available to explain the Let's Move in School campaign to your administrator. Call/email the NJAHPERD office.
- Join AAHPERD the second Wednesday of every month for a webinar about what's new with Let's Move in School, resources to use in your school, and real life examples from those in the field. Webinar schedule
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| Free Activity Guides |  From Flaghouse... Browse the growing list of activity guides available in PDF format for easy download! |
| Physical Education and Health Videos |
Over 700 Videos to view
From sports and games to fitness and advocacy... Read more...
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| Alliance for a Healthier Generation |
Become a Healthier School...it's FREE!
If you are interested in becoming a Healthier School...it's FREE...find out more here. The resources are amazing to assist you to create a healthy school environment. Our Hands on Health Conference is in collaboration with the AHG and we encourage all our members to register to become a healthy school!
Contact our NJ Relationship Manager, Davida Gurstelle at Phone: 646.884.0608 Fax: 973.701.0215
Davida will be presenting a session at Hands on Health and distributing free resources to participants interested in registering to become a Healthy School! |
| Join Comprehensive Health Education Network Listserv | |
Get the Latest Updates...
CHEN is the Comprehensive Health Education Network, a listserv hosted by
the American School Health Association (ASHA). CHEN is a convenient,
easy-to-use way to announce and receive important news. MORE |
| Join the NJ Department of Education Listserv |
Get the Latest Updates...
Join the NJ Department of Education listserv here for the latest updates and resources from Brendan O'Reilly, Coordinator of Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. |
| Resources to Teach Driver Education | |
Please forward this email to your HS Driver Education Teacher...
if they are not a member of NJAHPERD. Many new resources are available to teach Driver Ed and we need to reach out to them. Teen Driving Toolkit
The following Driver Education sessions are scheduled at Hands on Health Conference on December 5, 2011. For more information
Smarter Drivers=Safer Streets, Arnold Anderson, Kean University, Union, NJ.
Traffic Safety Middle/High Schools: A Best Practice in New Jersey, Claudia Knezek, Kean University, Violet Marrero, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, and Pam Fischer, Leader, NJ Teen Safe Driving Coalition
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| Champion Schools Program 2011-12...Deadline: November 30, 2011 |
A contest to challenge high school students to make a difference in their schools and community
Schools receive a $1,000 stipend to help develop teen driving safety programs and compete against other high schools to win cool prizes...including the grand prize-a driving simulator for their school. Deadline to apply in November 30th.
Parents of new drivers visit, click here.
Teens check this out!
For a printable flier, click here.
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| NJAHPERD Mini Grant |
Apply for a NJAHPERD Mini Grant!
The mini grant provides financial assistance for NJAHPERD members up to $1000 for new program development or to expand an existing program. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, software, or other materials that focus on student learning in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or Dance. Imagine receiving Fitnessgram software, heart rate monitors, or pedometers to enhance your program. Applications are available online.
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| Helping Gardens Grow...$2,000 Grant Available! | 
2011 School Garden Grant Project
Learning about the process of growing food helps children develop a deep understanding of the connection between healthy eating and a healthy body. School gardens offer an opportunity to integrate math, science and health curriculum into a dynamic, interactive setting. They also provide a base of knowledge that allows children to take an active role in healthy food choices.
School garden grant applications will be accepted through 5pm CST, December 31, 2011. Learn more about the application process and apply for a school garden grant.
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| Over 100 Available Grants | |
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| FREE Grant Writing Service! |
Free grant writing assistance is available from FlagHouse. Visit the FlagHouse website for more information.
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| NJAHPERD Award Nominations! |
 Do you know someone worthy of an NJAHPERD Award?Is someone in your department who goes above and beyond their job's norm in the fields of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance? Then we want to speak to you!!! Even if you just want more information please email the NJAHPERD awards committee at the email address below.
Available Awards
- Teacher of the Year
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Higher Education
- Health Education
- Exemplary Physical Education School Awards
- Dance Instruction
- Adapted Physical Education Instruction
- Excellence in Recreation Leadership and Programming
- Distinguished Leadership
- Lilyan B Wright Student of the Year Award
- Student Healthy Lifestyle Award
- Everett L. Hebel Award
- The NJAHPERD Honor Award
For further information or to submit a nomination online, please go to the NJAHPERD website or email the NJAHPERD Awards Chair. Please help us recognize the leaders and deserving members in our fields! |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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| NJAHPERD Sponsored Events...apply early for board approval. |
"Tools to Empower Wellness"
December 5, 2011
Crowne Plaza Monroe
Monroe, NJ
NJAHPERD Annual Convention
March 4-6, 2012
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Long Branch, NJ
AAHPERD/EDA National Convention
March 13-17, 2012
Boston, Mass.
Regional Workshops
Best Practices: Fitness Education
North, South and Central Region TBD
Fitnessgram Trainings
NJAHPERD will provide Fitnessgram training for your staff at your site. Fee: $650
Please call/email the NJAHPERD office.
Downloadable listing Professional Development Events
Details are available on the NJAHPERD website for all professional development events. |
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Additional Professional Development Events...Save the Dates
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2011-12 Health Observances Calendar of Events
Plan Ahead for the New School Year
WEBINARS:
Healthier US School Challenge & Fuel Up to Play 60
November 17, 2011
1:00-2:00pm
Working Together to Promote Healthier Food in Schools
December 8, 2011 and December 15, 2011
The NJ Department of Education through the Coordinated School Health Project is convening two free workshops for school wellness team leaders and their food service directors to discuss strategies for promoting healthier foods in schools. After attending, participants will be able to identify strategies food service directors implement to promote healthier foods, barriers they confront when implementing these strategies, ways wellness teams can support their food service director, and several other skills. To register your wellness team leader and food service director, click on the links for the workshop closest to you.
December 8, 2011 - Northern Region
PSE&G Training Center
Edison, NJ
December 15, 2011 - Southern Region
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ
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