In This Issue . . .

Jacqueline MalaskaPresident NJAHPERD

President's message

2 Editorial:What Is YourLesson About?

3 Advocacy Edge

4 School WellnessPolicies

5 Student DivisionNews

6 Pre ConventionRegistration Form

7 ConventionHighlights

8 ConventionRegistration Form

9 NJAHPERD 2006Annual Conven-tion Program

17 Lake Conference2005 Wrap-Up

18 2005 ProfessionalDevelopmentGrant Info

19 Model SchoolNutrition Policy

20 2006 AAHPERDConvention

21 AAHPERDMembership Form

22 NJAHPERDExecutive Board

23 NJAHPERDMembership Form

There has never been a better opportunity to make adifference in the health of children and the future of ourcountry. Do you truly realize how important your positionis as a health and physical educator and the impact youcan have? Heightened public awareness regarding theobesity epidemic has placed our profession in thespotlight, and it is our responsibility as professionals to shine! Now, more than ever,we must ensure that our programs are of the highest quality and refuse to settle formediocrity.

NJAHPERD offers support enabling you to have the greatest impact on the well-being of New Jersey’s students. The following are a few of the initiatives available toyou to promote quality health and physical education programs in your school district.

• New Jersey mandates that all children grades one through twelve, receive150 minutes of health and physical education instruction per week.(18A:35-7).

• NJAHPERD actively supports legislation pertaining to wellness, physicalactivity, and nutrition through the legislative action committee and ourlobbyist.

• Mini-grants and professional development grants are available to membersto improve or maintain programs and attend conferences and conventions.

• The newly-formed Advocacy Committee is planning various strategies torelay our mission of providing quality health and physical educationprograms to the public and legislators.

• The Wellness Connection is a NJAHPERD initiative to inform parents of theimportance of physical activity, physical education and nutrition. Downloadand copy the brochure from the web site and distribute it to your students.A monthly activity calendar is also available courtesy of NASPE.

• The Annual Convention, on February 26-28, 2006, offers over 100 qualityworkshops to keep you informed of current trends, research, products andstrategies in our fields.

• Our partnership with the American Heart Association affords us theopportunity to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity toprevent heart disease and stroke through Jump Rope For Heart and Hoopsfor Heart events.

• The NJ Department of Agriculture provides guidelines for the New JerseySchool Nutrition Policy which must be in place in schools by September2007.

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A student in my seminar classrecently responded when askedwhat improvements could bemade to our certification programat Rowan:

“We should have more thingslike cooperative games andlifetime activities, rather thantraditional sports”. In response

to her question, I stated that the general focus of anycurriculum might be a lot less important than how thatcurriculum is delivered, and that, for example, in theteam sports class I teach, I demonstrate to students theSport Education model, as a possible way to delivercognitive (planning practices, keeping statistics, etc.) andaffective (team membership, reciprocal teaching andcoaching, developing roles such as team manager,statistician, etc.), as well as the usual psychomotoroutcomes. I demonstrate other models in this class also,and I include many cooperative learning experiences.However, the content in this particular course is teamsports. I try to teach non traditional approaches toteaching traditional content.

As I think back on that question and response, itreminds me of the title of a JOPERD article, paraphrasedin the above editorial title. If each and everyone of ourlessons is about something, something important,valuable, interesting, fun, beneficial, etc; if our studentscan respond meaningfully to the question “what did youlearn in class today?” we will have done an exemplaryjob. I try to teach my students (now known as “teachercandidates”), that lessons are about their students, notabout them (the teachers). A lesson objective is not aboutwhat the teacher will teach but what the student willlearn, or accomplish, in a lesson. I think that greatteachers always think this way.

So, what are your lessons about? What did yourstudents learn today? It does not have to be earthshattering. Did they learn a new skill? Strategy? Didthey apply something to a game setting for the first time?Did they modify a movement or skill to accommodatechanges they encountered in a game or activity? Did

they do fitness exercises that prepared them not only foractivity, but specifically for that activity, perhaps evenincluding some skills incorporated into the fitnessactions? Were they able to fully participate in games oractivities, even if they were not among the most skilledor athletic in the class, because the games were modifiedor refined in order to benefit all?

As mentioned by Jackie Malaska in her President’sMessage, and by Theresa Cone in the exciting inauguraladvocacy column, the Advocacy Edge, we are at a timein our history, with the obesity epidemic, where we cando something to help children live active lifestyles, andit is time to show parents and others what we can do tohelp. We can be advocates for our programs. If wehave effective programs and we ask parents to visit classesand see what great things their children areaccomplishing, we will provide a great service for ourfellow professionals and help health and physicaleducation programs and departments to thrive.

So, what are your lessons about? What did yourstudents accomplish today?

Have a great New Year!

EDITORIAL: What Is Your Lesson About? Peter Rattigan

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President's message

• NJAHPERD’s extensive web site providesprofessional information and links to manyresources.

• A Yahoo message board is available to postprofessional messages to other NJAHPERDmembers.

NJAHPERD urges you to take advantage of all itresources. Do your part to promote a healthy lifestylefor your students and participate in one or more of thefollowing: apply for a grant, attend the convention, writeto a legislator, sponsor a JRFH/HFH event, volunteer foryour district’s wellness policy committee, visit the website, organize a before/after school activity program, jointhe Yahoo group, be a role model and advocate.

This is your chance to have the greatest impact yet onthe health and well-being of your students.

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Do It Daily!We are all advocates for ourdisciplines. Advocacy is ongoing, adaily responsibility. It requires us toseek opportunities to let others knowthe value of what we do and itspositive impact on the lives of ourstudents and community. The recent

headlines about the obesity epidemic among today’s youthcan be used to our advantage. We need to advocate thatthrough our programs we provide the health informationand opportunities for physical activity that directly addressthe problem. We are the solution; we just need to let othersknow. Take action on the suggested ideas listed below asa place to start.

• Provide a daily health tip to be read during theschool’s morning messages.

• Include information about what content you areteaching in the school newsletter.

• Use bulletin boards to illustrate a healthfulmessage, display pictures of students activelyengaged in your program or exhibit cues forlearning skills or using appropriate behavior.

• Assess learning in your program and informstudents, parents and administrators about whatstudents achieve in your program.

• Contact a classroom teacher and discuss howyou can integrate the curriculum. In this way,another professional will gain an understandingof the value of your curriculum as a way tolearn.

• Submit your request now to attend the 2006NJAHPERD convention so you can stay currentwith curriculum, materials, and equipment andshare ideas with other professionals.

Check out these websites for great resourceand program information.

The National Center on Physical Activity andDisabilityhttp://www.ncpad.org

ExerciseDaily!http://www.exercisedaily.org

National Coalition for Promoting PhysicalActivityhttp://www.ncppa.org

President’s Council on Physical Fitness andSportshttp://www.fitness.gov

American College of Sports Medicinehttp://www.acsm.org

Cooper Institutehttp://www.cooperinst.org

Go Activehttp://www.goactive.com

American Heart Associationhttp://www.americanheart.org

Project Fit America (PFA)http://www.projectfitamerica.org

American Alliance for Health, PhysicalEducation, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)http://www.aahperd.org/

American Council on Exercisehttp://www.acefitness.org

National Association for Health & Fitnesshttp://www.physicalfitness.org

Centers for Disease Control and Preventionhttp://www.cdc.gov.

National Department of Health and HumanServices Girl Power Campaignhttp://www.girlpower.gov.

Shape Up Americahttp://www.shapeup.org

National Association for Sport and PhysicalEducationhttp://www.naspe.org

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ADVOCACY EDGE by Dr. Theresa Cone

This new column in FYI will provide you with ideas, resources and reminders to help you with advocacy efforts.

Sponsor A Future ProfessionalPlease consider sponsoring a student to attend the AnnualConvention. The cost is $35 and includes 2 dayconvention attendance and membership for a futureprofessional. All sponsors and students will have anopportunity to meet on Monday during lunch.Information is included on convention registration form.Students attend Kean University, Montclair StateUniversity, Rowan University, The College of New Jersey,William Paterson University, or Rutgers.

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The National Association for Sport and PhysicalEducation (NASPE), an active member of theNational Alliance for Nutrition and Activity(NANA), would like you to know that NANA hasdeveloped a set of Model Local School WellnessPolicies on Physical Activity and Nutrition to assistlocal school districts as they write and implementwellness policies, in accordance with the ChildNutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004.In what truly has been a collaborative effort, 50health, nutrition, physical activity, and educationorganizations, including NASPE, assisted with orsupported the development of these model schoolwellness policies.

The model policies are availableat www.schoolwellnesspolicies.org.You will recognize NASPE’s standards, guidelines,and positions on physical activity, physicaleducation, recess, intramural programs, andinterscholastic athletics.

NJAHPERD encourages you to share these modelschool wellness policies with appropriatecommittees within your school districts and usethem as tools to help schools take strong steps topromote physical activity and nutrition andaddress obesity. Be sure there is a physicaleducation/physical activity/sport representative onyour school district’s committee to develop/adoptwellness policies, such as the school districtphysical education coordinator. Or take the leadand volunteer to serve on your school’s wellnesspolicy committee. You can help to develop andimplement school nutrition and physical activitypolicies and ensure that all students reap thebenefits.

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The NJ Department of Agriculture is also anexcellent resource that will assist you in yourefforts. Visit their web site for backgroundinformation on the NJ School Nutrition Policy andlinks for recommended resources at http://www.state.nj.us/agriculture/.

Step up to yet another challenge as we assist ourstudents to lead healthy, active lifestyles.

(See also the Model School Nutrition Policy onpage 19).

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National Student Leadership Conference News from West VirginiaOctober 2005

Evan Totka, VP Student Division and SteveWehrle, VP Elect Student Division and their Advisor,Dr. Carolyn Masterson, Associate Professor MSU,attended the National AAHPERD Student LeadershipConference in October 2005. The event was heldat Cedar Lakes Conference Center in West Virginiaand was attended by 76 students representing 35different states. At the conference, sessions whereheld to prepare students for leadership opportunitiesin physical education, health, recreation, and dance.

Both Steve and Evan learned many valuableleadership skills that they could apply to their futurecareers in Physical Education. “We learned tocommunicate, to be a positive role model and to beorganized,” they said as they talked about thewonderful experience. During the conferenceseveral speakers taught the future professionalsactivities to help them become future leaders notonly in their profession, but also in the AmericanAssociation for Health, Physical Education,Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD).

Dr. Masterson helps the American Alliance forHealth, Physical Education, Recreation and Danceto organize the conference. For the past three yearsshe and Susan Flynn from Purdue have created manyof the activities both during the day and at nightthat help students to get to know each other andhave a good time. Her talk, “Your Call to Lead”discussed several strategies for students tocommunicate together in order to achieve the goalsof their Universities’ Majors Clubs.

The Student Division officers would like to thankNJAHPERD for their support and they look forwardto applying their new found skills to improvingNJAHPERD Student Division. They will be presentingactivities they learned at the Conference at theNJAHPERD 2006 Convention.

NJAHPERD Student Division Workshopat the NJAHPERD Convention8:30 – 9:15: Student Division Board SurvivorGame:–“Food and Fun on the Run”9:15 – 10:00: Keynote – Artie Kamiya10:15 – 11:30: Keri Lubin, School District ofPhiladelphia:–“Fast Fun Fitness Activities forMiddle School”11:30 – 12:15: Barbie Kelly, NASPE TOY:–“IncludeAssessment into the PE Program.

Student Division BoardVice President - Evan Totka, Montclair StateUniversityVice President Elect - Steve Wehrle, MontclairState University

Rowan UniversityKatie Haughey haughe58@students.rowan.edu

William Paterson UniversityAdam Lillia adamtlillia@hotmail.com

Montclair State UniversityEvan TotkaEvan@Totka.com; TotkaE1@mail.montclair.eduSteven R. Wehrlewehrles1@mail.montclair.eduDana GoldsteinGoldsteind4@mail.montclair.eduBob KnipeKnipeR1@mail.montclair.edu

Kean UniversityMelissa Magyar 732-742-1263.

College of New JerseyJim Drake Drake3@tcnj.eduAnthony Labella Labella3@tcnj.edu

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CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS

The Convention Committee has assembled as amazing group of presenters for the 2006 Annual Conventionat the Hilton Towers Hotel in East Brunswick, NJ. The dates for the convention are Sunday,February 26th, Monday, February 27th and Tuesday, February 28th, 2006. Sunday’s Pre-Conventionworkshops include Physical Best Certification, American Red Cross CPR certification and Project Adventure:An Adventure Approach to Teaching Health and Wellness. Enrollment is limited, so please register early.

Topping the list of speakers are Keynotes, Artie Kamiya and Don Hellison. All grade levels will be addressedthrough the NASPE Teachers of the Year. Maria Corte, High School TOY, Jo Dixon, Middle School TOY,Cindy Lins, Elementary TOY and Barbie Kelley, EDA Elementary TOY. We have over 100 workshops scheduled,30 exhibitors and social events. Boxed lunches will be available for purchase during the designated “Visitthe Exhibitors” time, along with jump rope demonstrations and dance performances. The USA Handballteam will also give a demonstration! Network, share ideas or relax with colleagues during the sharingsessions as well.

FlagHouse will again sponsor the”Awards Banquet on Monday evening and supply a convention tote bag.We will also have raffles and give-a-ways for all attendees.Check the enclosed convention program, pre-register for the convention and pre-convention today! Weguarantee it will be an exciting and enjoyable event!

ATTENTION! MEMBERS – WE NEED YOUR HELP !

Please consider supporting NJAHPERD’S annual State Convention in Feb., 2006 by obtaining ONEprogram AD at a cost of only $ 10.

All monies raised from these ADS for the program book will be used to defray costs of the convention.

Perhaps you have a small business or know someone who does and would like to do some advertising.NJAHPERD’s membership of over 2,100 provides endless possibilities. Please check with your localrestaurants, hair salons, florists, gift shops etc.

ADS will be the approximate size of a business card for the small fee of just $10.

If you can support NJAHPERD’s annual Convention, Feb. 27 & 28, 2006, please forward the AD and a $10 check payable to: NJAHPERD by Super Bowl Sunday !

NJAHPERD P. O. Box 7578 North Brunswick, N. J. 08902 – 7578

THE DEADLINE FOR ADS IS SUPER BOWL SUNDAY - FEB. 5 - 2006

MANY THANKS FROM THE NJAHPERD EXECUTIVE BOARD

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REGISTRATION FORM2006 NJAHPERD ANNUAL CONVENTION-

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NON MEMBERS— PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:SCHOOL ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________WORK COUNTY: __________________________________________________________# of years teaching_______Membership Category: Primary Affiliation: Teaching Level:1.___$ 50 Professional 1.___ Health 1.___ Elementary1.___$ 90 2 Year Prof. 2.___ Recreation 2.___ Middle / Jr.HS1.___$ 130 3 Year Prof. 3.___ Dance 3.___ High School2.___$ 15 Retired 4.___Physical Education 4.___ College / Univ.3.___$ Student 5.___Sports and Athletics 5.___ Admin / Super.

NJAHPERD 2006 ANNUAL CONVENTION PROGRAM“BE PRO-ACTIVE”

Monday, February 27, 2006Registration Opens 7:00 A.M.

New and Future Professionals WorkshopStudent Division8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Salon A/B

8:00-9:00 A.M.Peter Cribb, CATCH Program Director, University of Texas, Austin Trenton/MonroeFlagHouse, Hasbrouck Heights, NJCATCH Grid Games: Large Group, Small Spaces, High Activity.An A-to-Z guide of games for large groups, in small spaces, with limited equipment. This session will address organizing, teaching, competition and assessment usingthe grid system. At the end of this seesion, participants will be able to:introduce and teach the grid system to their students; use a variety of skill theme activities andcompetitive lead-up games and utilize various authentic assessment tools to document sudent participation and learning. (2.5, 2.6)

Anne Farrell, Michael Kulesa and Tracy Radler PrincetonThe College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJWhisper in My EarDiscussion on how physical education college instructors, and cooperating teachers use ear bugging to assist student teachers during student teaching and practicumexperiences. (Professional)

Rob Grosso and David Jones, Livingston High School, Livingston, NJ Boardroom IIDavid Strong, Butler High School, Butler, NJStrategies for Assessment & Integration of Technology in Fitness ProgramsLearn to develop circuit type activities with student reflections and assessments while integrating technology. (2.5-2.6)

Leonard K. Lucenko, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ SomervilleLegal Liability-Your Legal Duty of Care: Supervision of StudentsMore than 80% of litigation cases against teachers, coaches and schools deal with the inadequate, inappropriate, or non-existent supervision. Supervision transcends allfacets of the profession and includes a variety of duties which have been imposed on teachers by the courts andq the legal definition of supervision and the type ofstandard of care required of you. You will learn the proper and reasonable methods of supervision to prevent injuries and being sued in court. Actual court cases willbe studied in order to gain knowledge what the court will consider proper supervision. We will discuss: General and transitional supervision; Specific, Direct orIntensive Supervision; Rotten Supervision; Lack of Supervision. Key words: legal liability, teacher's and coach's legal duty, safety, sports, injury prevention, safetyeducation. (Professional)

Alison Reingold, Project Adventure, Beverly, MA Salon CGet the Heart Pumping! Active Adventure Games for PEWant to get your classes moving? Why not do it in a way that fosters cooperation, creativity, and communication! Come to this high-energy workshop to learnadventure activities that are guaranteed to get a student’s heart pumping while teaching the basic components of cardiovascular fitness. (2.5, 2.6)

Jobina Rivera and Lucille Williams, Union High School, Union, NJ BrunswickDancing in the GymLearn dance routines using current popular music. We will teach you dance steps from warm up to cool down. (2.5, 2.6)

Matthew Schinelli, Livingston Board. Of Education, Livingston, NJ WoodbridgeLet's Take a Look!View and review several Adapted Physical Education videos. After each segment, a brief discussion will follow. (2.5, 2.6)

9:15-10:00 A.M.Dr. Nettie Smith Memorial LectureArtie Kamiya“Teaching is an Art from the Heart”Sponsored by Kean University

9:15 A.M.-12:30 P.M.Dan Brundage, NJCSHPE CarlyleHealth and Physical Education Supervisors' meeting.

10:15-11:15 A.M.

J. Robert Causton, Jr. & Renee Hart, Oxford Central School, Oxford, NJ Princeton"Physical Science"Learn how to use kinesthetic learning to introduce, review and assess learning of a varitey of subjects. Attendees will participate in activities that highlight this concept.This has been very successful especially in the area of marine science. A marine science curriculum was introduced in our school by Rutgers University and did notinclude physical educaiton. Over the last several years lessons have been developed that highlight marine science and these will be shared along with the experiences ofthe presenter. (2.5, 2.6)

Patricia Cornish, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ PoolJoAnne Telesh, 2005 NJAHPERD Adapted Teacher of the Year, Forum School, Waldwick, NJAquatics for Special PopulationsOverview of the individualized aquatic program designed for students at the Forum School, Walwick, New Jersey. Sequencial assessments, instructional techniquesand innovative instructional tasks will be presented. Bring your bathing suit , yes we will be in the pool! (2.5, 2.6)

2005 NASPE High School Teacher of the Year Salon CMaria Corte,Mesa High School, Scottsdale, AZCardio KickboxingCardio kickboxing is a fun and invigorating training program designed to challenge you both mentally and physically. This fast-pacedclass is taught in four parts: boxing/kicking technique, conditioning, moving across the gym using boxing/kicking combinations andfinallly partner sparring. Incorporating high intensity kicking routines with upper body drills, this class will help you increase yourstamina, coordination, and strength as you learn basic martial arts techniques. Cardio Kickboxing is a workout that combines aerobics,cardiovascualr and body toning while learning self-defense tactics to improve strength, muscle tone, and endurance. CardioKickboxing also reduces body fat and stress levels. (2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

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Shirley Fisher, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ Boardroom IICharacter Education Program: What Works and What Doesn'tLearn to take a leadership role in a school wide character education program. Excellent references for activities will be included. (2.1, 2.2)

Diane Gebert, Cramer Elementary School, Camden, NJ WoodbridgeFinally...Have FUN teaching Nutrition with Art, Music and Children's Literature!Learn how to teach nutrition creatively through the Visual Arts, Music, Dance and Children's Literature. This is a thematic, multidisciplinary approach that allowsYOU to have fun and prepares your students for academic proficiency as well. Come and see how viewing famous artwork by Picasso, Andy Warhol, Renoir andothers can jumpstart a lesson. Read "The Organwise Guys" or "Click, Clack Moo" and treat your students to a good laugh while you teach. Wrap up a lesson with arousing chorus of "It's a pizza, it's a pizza, mama mia pizza pie!" If you're not careful, you'll even be addressing higher order critical thinking skills .(2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6)

Allison Glaser, Director of Education, Planned Parenthood of Central New Jersey SomervilleTackling Tough Topics: Responded to Difficult Questions and Controversial Issues Dealing With Sex.Be provided with a framework for understanding and responding to challenging questions from your studentsabout sex, abortion, your personal life and values. (2.4)

Linda Guerrini, Health and Physical Education Supervisor, Parsippany Troy Hills Township, NJAndrew Krupa, Health and Physical Education Supervisor, Livingston Public School District, NJJim McCall, NJ Department of Education, Trenton, NJ PiscatawayCurriuclum Writing in Health and Physical EducationThis two hour session will focus on effective strategies to revise and align local district curriculum with the New Jersey Core Curriuclum Standards in ComprehensiveHealth and Physical Education. Participants will engage in activities that will address mapping skills, scope and sequence progression and available resources.Examples of local district curricula will be provided. (Professional)

2005 NASPE Elementary Teacher of the YearCindy Lins, Matsunga Elementary School, Germantown, MDA, B, C – Easy As 1, 2, 3: Concepts, Skills, Fitness Activities – Featuring Learning On the Move through Quality PEJump in; roll the dice; make authentic, natural academic connections and get lesson ideas at no extra price! Experience movementactivities that purposefully “jog” student’s minds. Participants will receive a packet of activities that allow students to naturally applymath, science, reading and social studies concepts through movement skill opportunities. (2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

Theresa Purcell Cone and Stephen Cone Trenton/MonroeRowan University, Health & Exercise Science, Glassboro, NJAnimals in MotionExperience the fun of learning dances based on the theme of animals. These exciting dances, designed for young children, can be easily replicated for use in yourphysical education and dance program. Music and literature resources that enhance the lesson will also be shared. (2.5, 2.6)

Dale Schmid, New Jersey Deptartment of Education, Trenton, NJ BrunswickAuthentic Assessment in DanceParticipants in this workshop will gain practical experience creating and scoring dances. They will also examine how performance data can be used to informcurriculum and instruction.(2.5, 2.6)

11:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.Dorothy Atkins, New Jersey Department of Education, Trenton, NJ PiscatawayGot Activities? Differentiate Them!In this interactive workshop, participants will examine differentiated instruction strategies and use some of them in health/physical education classroom activities.Participants will also receive information about online health, physical education, and differentiated instruction resources.(Professioanl)

Diane Dragone, The Kennedy Dancers Inc., Jersey City, NJ BrunswickIntegrating Dance into the Physical Education or Academic ClassExperience this dance class, some ballet, modern, jazz techniques, describing easy and interesting movement for physical education teachers/academic teachers toincorporate into the classroom. Presentation can be adapted to any age level. (2.5, 2.6)

2005 NASPE Middle School Teacher of the YearJo Dixon, Warrensburg Middle School, Warrensburg, MO Salon CJust Bounce It, Catch It, Roll It, Kick It!"Fit To Be Tied” to the National Standards of Physical Education! Come ready to move with integrated fitness activities and fitnessball games to use on Monday morning. Come away with ideas of how to assess in the affective domain, with expectations forsportsmanship, fair play and ways to work it out! (2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

Anne Farrell and Chris Ward PrincetonThe College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJEffective Affective A uthentic Asssessment: More Than Just TeamworkLearn how authentic assessment can be easily implemented in K-12 curriculum and daily lessons to accurately identify students values and social interests whilemeeting both state and national standards. (Professional)

Michele Fisher, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ WoodbridgeExercise Physiology for ChildrenTraditionally, courses for Exercise Physiology are taught from an adult perspective, with little attention to pediatric physiology. Children should not be viewed as"miniature adults". The purpose of this session is to address the interaction of growth and exercise, and how to tailor exercise programming/gymnasium activities to thispopulation. (Professional)

Linda Guerrini, H &PE Supervisor, Parsippany Troy Hills Township, NJ PiscatawayAndrew Krupa, H & PE Supervisor, Livingston Public School District, NJJim McCall, NJ Department of Education, Trenton, NJCurriuclum Writing in Health and Physical Education continued

Artie Kamiya, Great Activities Publishing Co., Durham, NC Salon DFitness and Fun for EveryoneJoin us for a fun-filled sesson of neat K-12 G.A.M.E.S. (Great Activities Make Everyone Successful) that will bring a smile to your face, movement to your feet, andlaughter to your soul. This "hands-on" session will provide you with non-stop games and activities that are guaranteed to add both fitness and fun to your physicaleducation program. (2.5, 2.6)

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Carol Lynch, 2005 NJAHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year Boardroom IIFleetwood Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJNew Jersey Physical Education Programs are Reaching for the STARSThe National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) STARS program honors excellence in K-12 school physical education programs. This programrecognizes five achievement levels and requires a focus on standards-based instruction, developmentally appropriate practices and safe school environments. We willreview what is needed to set-up your portfolio along with the timeline to do this in. Receiving the STARS award will gain local and national recognition for physicaleducation and your program! (Professional)

Erik Myer, Warnsdorfer Elementary School, East Brunswick, NJ SomervilleUsing Power Point to Enhance the PE Classroom ExperienceThis session will show how the use of powerpoint can help to enhance the delivery of PE lessons and information to students. (2.5, 2.6)

Lisa Picek, Stevens Sharks Swim Team PoolStevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJAquatic GamesAquatic type games you can use in your Physical Education Swimming Classes. The "mini" games will not only be fun but teach students important swimmingtechniques to improve their overall confidence and swimming strokes. Don’t need to be a strong swimmer to attend - all games can be adapted for all abilitity levels.(2.5, 2.6)

12:30-1:00 P.M.

LUNCH/DEMONSTRATIONS/EXHIBITORSBoxed Lunches AvailableVisit the ExhibitorsAmerican Heart Association Jump Rope Team DemonstrationSalsa DemonstrationArchil Zarnadze, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

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2005 NASPE High School Teacher of the YearMaria Corte, Mesa High School, Scottsdale, AZ Salon BPartner Medicine Ball WorkoutThe medicine ball is a great tool for a complete body workout and can be very effective and fun, while working with a partner. Thepartner medicine ball workout will utilizie various exercises to strengthen shoulders, back, arms and legs as well as improve coretrunk strength and joint integrity. It also makes an exceptional abdominal exercise tool to create powerful and rock-hard abs! (2.5, 2.6)

Peter Cribb, CATCH Program Director, University of Texas, Austin Salon DFlagHouse, Hasbrouck Heights, NJCATCH PE: The Path to Enjoyable Daily Physical ActivityCATCH PE is a physical education curriculum designed to promote children's enjoyment and participation of moderate-to-physical activity (MVPA) during PE classes.CATCH PE emphasizes the importance of physical activity as a means to achieve and maintain optimum levels of skill development, physical fitness and health.Additionally, the lessons encourage students to be active each day - at school and at home-and throughout their lifetime. (2.5, 2.6)

Gregory Filipski, Eisenhower Elementary School, Piscataway, NJ Salon BJump Rope for Heart, More Than a Fundraiser!This session will supply you with the knowledge and tools to implement a unit of instruction for Jump Rope. Each of the many activities included in the unit haveobjectives that are linked to New Jersey state standards. Activities introduced during the session will include, stations, relays, skill acquisition, advanced skills,assessment tools, interdisciplinary learning, peer learning, skill check sheets, data collection sheets, and group activities. Attendees can expect to be part of this fun andinteractive presentation. (2.5, 2.6)

Richard Fopeano and Shari Willis PrincetonRowan University, Glassboro, NJInteractive Elementary Health Education Life Skills Activities (Learning life skills while having fun!)At the core of the curricula standards is a strong emphasis on helping students develop skills that will enable them to develop into mature, well balance, independent,confident individuals. In order to accomplish these goals, teachers need to develop a practical "real life" approach to their teaching. This session will address a numberof "Life Skill"activities which could be used to help prepare students for a lifetime of growth and change. (2.1, 2.2)

Mary Ellen Heeneke, Baker School, Moorestown, NJ PiscatawayCarol Lynch, Fleetwood Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJRecess Runner's ClubFind out how to expand your physical education program to include more time with your students. Providing recess runners to your students, you will be encouragingthem to participate in physical activity that will promote lifelong fitness. Other benefits of this program include curriculum integration (math, character education), goalsetting, team building, group and individual recognition, parent and community involvement and playground behavior management. Recording spreadsheets andrecognition awards will be shared.(2.5, 2.6)

Andrew Krupa, H & PE Supervisor, Livingston Public Schools, Livingston, NJ WoodbridgeThe Interview and Resume: Preparing for SuccessThis session will be useful to those who have little experience in interviewing and are looking for pointers on how to score a success. Session discussion will includeresume presentation, philosophy of teaching, and other considerations that employers of Health and Physical Education teachers look for. Questions and sharing fromthe audience will be encouraged. (Professional)

2005 NASPE Elementary Teacher of the YearCindy Lins, Matsunga Elementary School, Germantown, MD Salon CIf You Lead Them There, Will They Quench Their Thirst?Participants will experience learning opportunities from the manipulative skills units of throwing and catching (focusing on grades 1and 2), and the movement concept of relationships with others (grades 3-5 focus). Embedded within the workshop are examples of atleast eight authentic assessment strategies. A packet of assessments will be provided for all! (2.5, 2.6)

Lisa Picek, Stevens Sharks Swim Team PoolStevens Institute Of Technology, Hoboken, NJCoaching Swimming - Happier Swimmers are Faster SwimmersExample workouts that are creative and fun, yet still focus on technique, difficult test sets that your swimmers will beg you to do. This session will give you a funcreative edge to your workouts, but maintain specific training focus. Dive on in and bring your imagination with you! (2.5, 2.6)

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Christopher Saffici, Mount Union College, Alliance, OH Trenton/MonroeUsing Pedometers to Help Assess in Physical ActivityIn this hands-on workshop, participants will be involved in sample pedometer activities to increase student's physical activity level in Physical Education classes. Also,this workshop will provide evidence that the pedometer can be an effective tool for teaching students about physical activity, improving teaching, and faciliatatingprogram accountablility.

Vincent Smith, American Cancer Society, Shrewsbury, NJ Boardroom IINJ Cancer Control PlanDiscussion of prevention and detection of cancer as per the NJ Cancer Control Plan. Physical activity and proper nutrition as prevention for diseases and many types ofcancer. (Professional)

Barbara Stratton, FlagHouse Grant Consultant SomervilleHasbrouck Heights, NJFocus: A Look At Grants From Both Sides Now (30 minutes)Discussion of the business aspect of grants from the viewpoint of school administration: personnel issues, budget offsets, 10 month contracts vs. 12 monthprogramming, facility usage, fiscal management, maintenance of effort, etc. as compared to the program aspect of grants from the grant-maker’s perspective: meetingcommunity needs, creating new services, enhancing capacity, strengthening collaborations, achieving goals, technical assistance, and sustainability. (Professional)Focus: Beyond the Standards: A Programmatic Approach to Developing a Competitive Grant (60 minutes)Grant-makers fund programs and services that meet a demonstrated need in the school or in the community. A truly competitive grant will present a “solution” thatsatisfies the need but exceeds the core content curriculum standards. The seven narrative components of a typical grant will be presented. Strategies include creating aneffective “problem statement,” developing a creative response to the problem, crafting achievable objectives, organizing a timeline for discrete activities, and evaluatingthe impact (benefits) of the proposed initiative.

Archil Zarnadze, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ BrunswickSalsa Dance Demo and LessonA demonstration of salsa dancing followed by a salsa class for beginners with basic moves and turns. Come learn to salsa and then teach it to your students. (2.5, 2.6)

2:15-3:15 P.M.Pierre-Alain Girardin, President and Founder Salon AUS Tchoukball Association, Silver Spring, MDEnhance Your Students' Social Skills with TchoukballGet into the action: Learn something new and exciting that promotes physical activity and the development of social skills and strategies within an enjoyable andpositive environment. Tchoukball is the answer! It is a vigorous game that helps students become better team players and more considerate of classmates. The game hasa lot of elements that could be used to address academic standards. Tchoukball meets the National Standards for Physical Education. (2.5, 2.6)

2005 NASPE Middle School Teacher of the YearJo Dixon, Warrensburg Middle School, Warrensburg, MO Salon CGet On The Move…Get In The GrooveCome away with activities to spice up your class warm-ups, fitness activities, and see the “New PE” in action. Play with some of thelatest and hottest toys in PE! This will leave you ready to rumble! (2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

Richard Fopeano, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ CarlyleHigher Education Chairs meeting

Don Hellison, University of Illinois at Chicago Woodbridge“Using Physical Activity to Foster Personal and Social Responsibility”Explores the kind of contributions that we can make to kids' lives and the need to put our values and beliefs into practice in a concrete way. The presenter willintroduce how using physical activity can foster teaching personal and social responsibility which in turn can be a great contributor to kids’ lives.(2.5, 2.6)

Robert Horn, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ PiscatawayImproving Children's Skill Development: Critical Information for Lesson Planning and Modification.Why do some children acquire skills quickly and others do not? Why can 4th graders perform an activity that 3rd graders cannot? This presentation aims to provideteachers and coaches with a better understanding of the factors that act to limit or promote skill development in children from pre-school to high-school. These keyfactors will then be used in handouts designed to make the lesson planning and modification processes simple and effective. (2.5, 2.6)

James Ross, Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ Salon DNew Equipment, New Games and a New Attitude to Spice Up the Old ProgramTired of the same old stuff? This presentation is chock full of new music, new equipment, new games, and old games with a new twist. Come on in and get active, gethappy, and get new stuff! (2.5, 2.6)

Matthew Reed, Speed Stacks, Inc., Englewood, CO Trenton/MonroeOn the Move with Speed Stacks: Sport Stacking & Fitness Fun!In this newly developed activity-based Sport Stacking session, we have something for everyone! You will learn the basic skills of sportstacking and participate in avariety of fitness, movement and relay challenges. Receive a free set of speed stacks, an instuctional video and ‘On the Move with Speed Stacks” activity guide (2.5,2.6)

Carolyn Dorfman, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Co., Union, NJ BrunswickSpeaking Through DanceCarolyn presents a vibrant and interactive introduction to Dance as an expressive and communicative art form. A Master artist/teacher, Carolyn Dorfman leadsteachers/participants through an exploration of the expression of heritage and stories through movement and dance. A dynamic and integrated approach involving theviewing, making and understanding of dance and its elements, this class also provides teachers with outstanding resources to integrate dance across the curriculum. (2.5,2.6)

Wayne Martin, USTA, Southern New Jersey Regional Director, New York, NY Salon BDave Ritter, USTA, Community Program Manager, Waterbury, ConnecticutLori Schwartz, USTA, Tennis Service Representative, Medford, NJSwinging with SuccessFun tennis games and drills to implement in Physical Education classes and afterschool programs. Learn what the USTA offers in free materials, resources, trainings,assemblies and equipment.(2.5, 2.6)

Susan MacLaury, Kean University, Union, NJ Boardroom IIThe 'Iron Health Educator"The "Iron Health Educator" is a health education competition which simulates the popular TV show, "The Iron Chef" on the Food Network. The purpose of thisworkshop is to describe how it can both enable health education students in grades 7-12 to teach peers health concepts as well as provide a group lesson planning anddelivery activity for pre-service health education teachers at the college level.(2.2)

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Shirley Fisher, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ PrincetonUsing National Initiatives in Teaching and Advocating for Health and Physical EducationImprove your teaching and advocating for Health and Physical Education. Incudes objectives from Healthy People 2010, CDC School Health Guidelines and nationalstandards. (Professional)

3:30-4:30Julie DiChairo-Getlan, 2005 NJAHPERD Elementary Teacher of the Year Salon CJefferson Elementary School, Maplewood, NJIntegrating Sport Specific Skills into a Creative Movement Warm-upCan a volleyball pass and set be part of a creative movement warm-up? What does a lay-up shot have to do with skipping? Sport-specific skills can be integrated withan intensive cardio warm-up that meet National Standards for Physical Education. Increase knowledge, skills, and competency through movment patterns whilemaintaining a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Music and movement a must! (2.5, 2.6)

Ismael Flores-Marti, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ WoodbridgeDesigning Analytic Rubrics in Physical EducationThis session will assist physical educators in constructing and using analytic rubrics for the assessment of students' performance of physical skills. The session willdecribe analytic rubrics and participants will construct/create an analytic rubric based on developmental levels and specific activities/tasks. (Professional)

Susan Dunn, Memorial School, East Brunswick, NJ Salon DTodd Lubarski, Chiddick Elementary School, East Brunswick, NJErik Myer, Warnsdorfer Elementary School, East Brunswick, NJDan Ranahan, Fair Haven School District, Fair Haven, NJElementary Games and ActivitiesWalk away with a handful of new activities to teach to your elementary students. (2.5, 2.6)Iva Obrusnikova, Rowan Univiversity, Glassboro, NJ PiscatawayCreating A Socially Supportive Environment for Children With AutismThe purpose of this session is to respond to the questions of practicing physical education teachers so that they can design effective and socially supportive physicalactivity programs, which are consistent with our current knowledge of the autism spectrum disorders. Suggestions regarding the strategies for coping with difficultbehaviors and enhancing peer interaction will also be offered. (Professional)

Heather Skiba, Dance/Movement Therapist BrunswickPrinceton House Behavioral Health, The Dance Den, Princeton, NJDance TherapyA presentation to educate, inform, and make others aware of dance therapy and its uses in today's society.(2.5, 2.6)

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Joseph Burden, Kean University, Union, NJ PrincetonAssessing Research on Students' Racial/Ethnic Learning Styles & Behaviors in Sport & Physical EducationThe purpose of this session is to enlighten teacher educators, teachers, and pre-service students about culturally relevant pedagogical practices in K-12 physicaleducation. Previously, physical education literature has called for appropriate measures of implementation and evaluation to ensure culturally relevant pedagogicalcompetence in K-12 Physical Education teacher training (Burden, Hodge, O’Bryant, & Harrison, 2004). The focus of this (2) hour session will involve a combinationof lecture and activity. The first hour will involve a presentation regarding current research and theoretical practices regarding teaching ethnically/racially diversestudents and their associated learning behaviors and styles. The second hour of the session will conclude with a one-hour hands-on workshop for ideals & strategies forinclusion of multicultural pedagogical strategies in health and physical education. (Professional)

Eric Eder, Nishuane School, Montclair, NJ Trenton/MonroeDances from Around the WorldCome and join me in learning fun dances from around the world: Mexico, Denmark, Germany, and the United States just to name a few. Not only will your studentslearn some new dances but they will walk away with a geography lesson as well. (2.5, 2.6)

Barbi Kelley 2004 EDA Elementary Teacher of the Year Salon CHarvard Elementary School, Harvard, MAMovement MadnessParticipants will take part in a variety of activities that incorporate movement concepts. Through stories, sport skills and educational gymnastics explore the concepts oflevels, speeds, force and balance. Assessments used to check for understanding of movement concepts will be shared. (2.5, 2.6)

Laurie Lowenstein., NARAL Pro-Choice New Jersey Foundation, NJ PiscatawayEC - Where Do We Stand with it Today?Emergency Contraception has come a long way since it first appeared on our radar a few years ago. Where is it now? Can we get it over-the-counter? What is the law?How does it work? Is it an abortion? The workshop will address any and all questions about EC - where it is, where is was and where it's going. The more accurateinformation you have, the better prepared your students will be to make informed decisions about their reporductive health. (2.4)

Barbara Muller, Cresskill High School, Cresskill, NJ BrunswickA Little Bit of Latin!You will discover ways of incorporating Latin Dance into your PE classes. We will cover Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Hustle and Swing dance steps. You will receivecomprehensive handouts with helpful information so that you will have a good place to begin when you return to your own school. My kids LOVE it! Yours will too!!(2.5, 2.6)

Sharon Phillips, Grandview Elementary School, Piscataway, NJ Salon BJim Schmale, Bridgewater Raritan School District, Bridgewater, NJBryan Smith, Bridgewater Raritan School District, Bridgewater, NJRob VanDeBoe, Deane-Porter School, Rumson, NJFun with FitnessCome and learn a ton of fun fitness activities. We will show you how to get your K-8 students fit through creative lessons that will make them smile! (2.5, 2.6)

Martin Rooney, Director Parisi Speed School, Fair Lawn, NJ WoodbridgeDeceleration MethodMany athletes are unfit today and injury rates are at an all-time high. Studies are proving that athletes lack the ability to slow down and decelerate correctly. Thiscritical motor skill is essential for all coaches to understand and integrate into their training and coaching. This lecture will cover the Parisi Deceleration method thathas been used for the past thirteen years and cover paradigm shifts for training young athletes. (Coaching)

9:15-10:15 A.M.Joseph Burden, Kean University, Union, NJ PrincetonAssessing Research on Students' Racial/Ethnic Learning Styles & Behaviors in Sport & Physical Education.The purpose of this double session is to enlighten teacher educators, teachers, and pre-service students about culturally relevant pedagogical practices in K-12 physicaleducation. Previously, physical education literature has called for appropriate measures of implementation and evaluation to ensure culturally relevant pedagogicalcompetence in K-12 Physical Education teacher training. (Burden, Hodge, O’Bryant, & Harrison, 2004). The focus of this (2) hour session will involve a combination

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of lecture and activity. The first hour will involve a presentation regarding current research and theoretical practices regarding teaching ethnically/racially diversestudents and their associated learning behaviors and styles. The second hour will include a hands-on workshop for ideals & strategies for inclusion of multiculturalpedagogical strategies in health and physical education. (Professional)

2005 NASPE High School Teacher of the YearMaria Corte, Mesa High School, Scottsdale, AZ Salon DPartner Medicine Ball WorkoutThe medicine ball is a great tool for a complete body workout and can be very effective, and fun, while working with a partner. Thepartner mdicine ball workout will utilizie various exercises to strengthen shoulders, back, arms and legs as well as improve core trunkstrength and joint integrity. It also makes an exceptional abdominal exercise tool to create powerful and rock-hard abs! (2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

Guillermo Elkoouss and Vittoria Natale BrunswickDance Haddonfield, Haddonfield, NJArgentine TangoA lecture and visual presentation of the origins and history of Argentine Tango. We'll teach some basic moves to take back to the classroom. (2.5, 2.6)

FantaSea SCUBA, Milltown, NJ PoolI Tried ScubaDiscover the world under the water with professional diving instructors. Join them in the pool and experience the thrill for yourself. Learn ways to include scuba in yourPhysical Education curriculum. (2.5, 2.6)

Lynn Holman, Millstone River School, Millstone, NJ Trenton/MonroeEasy Theme Units for Pre-K Physical EducationThis workshop will discuss some of the developmentally appropriate practices for Pre-K aged students. With the addition of these classes into our schools over the pastfew years, we as Physical Education teachers need to know how to integrate cross-curricular areas into our lesson plans for these students as well as our older ones. Iwill present some easy theme units: they will be set up for you to participate, as well as help you to create one of your own plans to take back to your school. Comeready with your creative energy to invent some awesome activities of your own. (2.5, 2.6)

Artie Kamiya, Great Activities Publishing Co., Durham, NC PiscatawayMore Money for Your K-12 P.E. Program: the Comprehensive Physical Education ModelNeed more money to help fund your K-12 physical education program? Need a proven model for implementing an obesity-prevention focused PE program? Thisinformative session has been designed to help Central Office Health & Physical Education administrators develop a plan for implementing a Comprehensive PhysicalEducation Program model as suggested by the Carol M. White Physical Education Programs (PEP) federal grants. Learn how your school district can receive up to$1.5 million through this federal grant program. (Professional)

Barbi Kelley, Harvard ElementarySchool, Harvard, MA Salon CMore Movement MadnessParticipants will take part in a variety of activities that incorporate movement concepts. Through stories, sport skills and educational gymnastics explore the concepts oflevels, speeds, force and balance. Assessments used to check for understanding of movement concepts will be shared. (2.5, 2.6)

Carla Murgia, Kean University, Union, NJ SomervilleIntegrating Movement Mechanic Principals into Meaningful ApplicationsBiomechanics and Kinesiology are seldom applied to practical application for movement efficiency and injury prevention. This session will provide insight andexperience through an interactive approach. (2.5, 2.6)

Alison Rheingold, Project Adventure, Beverly, MA Salon DIntro to Project Adventure High SchoolThis workshop will introduce participants to the High School (9-12) portion of Project Adventure’s K-12 Adventure Curriculum for Physical Education. It will giveparticipants the chance to experience adventure activities appropriate for High School students. Curriculum was developed based on state and national standards. (2.5,2.6)

Vincent Smith, American Cancer Society, Shrewsbury, NJ WoodbridgeNJ Healthy Steps for STARSFind out how what it takes to be a New Jersey Healthy STAR! NJ Healthy Steps for STARS Program provides New Jersey school districts with an opportunity to beformally recognized for their committment to healthy schools. (Professional)

John Zorzi, NJSIAA, Hamilton, NJ CarlyleHow to Become a NJSIAA OfficialLearn the benefits, guidelines, awards and rewards of becoming a registered New Jersey Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) official.(Officiating)

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Lisa Baatz and Betsy Hart PrincetonLiberty/Central Schools, Great Meadows Regional School District, Great Meadows, NJReady to Use PE AssessmentsNow that the Nation, the state of New Jersey and most school districts are standardized, we need to change our way of planning, implementing and assessing ourlessons. This workshop will review how to create Standardized Lesson Plans with a focus on assessment of student understanding. Each participant will walk awaywith examples of assessments and methods of creating their own assessments. This will be hands on K-12 workshop. (2.1, 2.5, 2.6)

Joseph Burden, Kean University, Union, NJ PrincetonAssessing Research on Students' Racial/Ethnic Learning Styles & Behaviors in Sport & Physical Education continued.

2005 NASPE Middle School Teacher of the YearJo Dixon, Warrensburg Middle School, Warrensburg, MO Salon DJump, Dive, Catch & Throw Your Way into UltimateSkills, drills and activities to introduce your students to the world of Ultimate Frisbee. When a ball dreams…it dreams it's a frisbee!(2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

Avery Faigenbaum and Jim McFarland Salon BThe College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJDynamic Motivation with Skills and DrillsAlthough flexibility is an important component of health-related fitness, recent findings suggest that an acute bout of static stretching immediately before exercise doesnot reduce the risk of injury and may even impair performance. Recently, there has been a growing interest in warm-up procedures that involve the performance of

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dynamic movements that increase core body temperature, improve kinesthetic awareness and maximize active ranges of motion. The goal of this seminar is to challengetraditional views regarding static stretching and evidence-based research and provide participants with an opportunity to learn how to create a creative, fun and excitingdynamic warm-up routine for their students.(2.5, 2.6)

FantaSea SCUBA, Milltown, NJ PoolI Tried Scuba: A Scuba Demonstration continued.

2005 NASPE Elementary Teacher of the YearCindy Lins, Matsunga Elementary School, Germantown, MD Salon CPedometer Use in PE - It "FIT"s! Feel It, Intellectualize It, Teach It!Come experience quality movement activities that reflect the intent of NASPE Standards # 3 and # 4, providing opportunities for yourstudents to link health-related fitness benefits, knowledge of the function and purpose of pedometers and insta-pulse feedback, andFITT principle applications to make meaningful activity choices. Take home a packet that includes specific directions for at leasteight activities, student worksheets, and lists of articles/resources that supports pedometer use.(2.5, 2.6)Sponsored by Sportime

Deborah Mangino, East Brunswick High School, East Brunswick, NJ Salon AAbs on the BallConcentrate on working the abdominal muscles using a fitness ball and other pieces of fitness equipment. (2.5, 2.6)

Barbara Muller, Cresskill High School, Cresskill, NJ BrunswickEZ Steps: Adding Ballroom Dance to Your PE ProgramYou will learn some EZSteps that will work TOMORROW in your classes. Comprehensive handouts will be given to help you with music, counting, and even thesteps. Come and dance with us!

Alma Quinlan, Timberlane Middle School, Pennington, NJ WoodbridgeA Biking Program That Works.Tips to organize, fund and teach a biking unit.(2.5, 2.6)

Peter Rattigan, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ Trenton/MonroeAndrea Stutzbach, Woodstown School DistrictJosh Brenner, Dave Caruso, Eric Cassidy, Melissa Minuto, Brian Newton, & Gary Nucera, students, Rowan UniversityTeaching PE with Large Numbers: You CAN address the Standards!Hands on activities for use with large groups which teach fitness principles, fitness skills, motor and game skills and individual and team tactics. (2.5, 2.6)

Ben Schaffer, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ PiscatawayMarketing Physical Education. and RecreationDiscuss the who, what, when, where and why of marketing PE and Recreation. (Professional)

Kevin Sudeith, Everlast Climbing Industries, Mendota Heights, MN Boardroom IIChildren Win When They Learn to Climb!Considering adding climbing to your program? Learn about the benefits, how to choose a wall, how to facilitate exciting activities and how to overcome hurdles likecost and safety. (2.5, 2.6)

Tim Sullivan, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ SomervilleAdapted Physical Education National Standards Examination (APENS)Pre registration highly recommendedYou may or may not be aware that there is a National Certification for Adapted Physical Educators. Many organizations support this certification including theAmerican Association of School Administrators, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Association of State Directors of Special Education,AAHPERD, NASPE, and the National Parent Network on Disabilities. Even if your school district does not require certification, passing the APENS examination, andsubsequent status as a Certified Adapted Physical Educator, is one way for our profession to insure accountability in teaching students with disabilities. Check web sitefor registration information. (Professional)

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LUNCH/DEMONSTRATIONS/VISIT THE EXHIBITORS

Gail Kriftner, Hillside School, Montclair, NJ BrunswickHillside School Dance DemonstrationStudents from Hillside Elementary School in Montclair, under the direction of Gail Kriftner, will entertain you during your lunchbreak. Third, fourth & fifth grade students will perform various selections in jazz, modern & lyrical dance.

American Heart Association’s Jump Rope Demonstration TeamJersey Lightning Bolts led by Susan WaldropMontessori Children’s House, Montessori, NJ

Elementary and Middle/High School Sharing SessionsMeet over lunch in Salon D

12:15-1:00 P.M.Dr. Margaret C. Brown LectureDon HellisonWHAT'S WORTH DOING? Teaching personal and social responsibility to children and putting our "what's worth doing" intopractice.Salon DSponsored by Panzer Alumni Association

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Robert Baly, NJSIAA, Robbinsville, NJ CarlyleNJSIAA and NJSCA updateUpdates on current issues for coaches and officials. (Coaching)

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Randy James, Randy James Dance Works, Highland Park, NJ BrunswickDance for AthletesDance for Athletes: This workshop is set up as a supplemental athletic conditioning class featuring movements and ideas frequently used by dancers to achieve optimalphysical performance at all times. Well-rounded to suit any athletic group to which it is taught. Dance for Athletes combines a full-bodied workout with the fluidity ofa dance vocabulary to encourage efficient movement through a strong core and suppleness in the muscular groups. (2.5, 2.6)

Joe Locascio, NJAHPERD, North Brunswick, NJ Boardroom IIeBruce Peragallo, West Orange Public Schools, West Orange, NJCooperative Relationships: Teachers and SupervisorsSupervisors and teachers can coexist in a mutually compatible world to benefit students. Bring your ideas and concern to this open forum. (Professional)

Debbie Mitchell, Geo-Fitness, Inc., Orlando, FL Salon BDo the Geo-Motion: Exercise While Having Fun!The GeoMat has clearly marked direction and number signs making it extremely easy to use. GeoMotion offers appropriate activities for elementary, middle, and highschool students including number recognition, body awareness, math, cardiovascular workouts, flexibility/yoga, kickboxing, balance, speed & agility, partner routines,core/functional training, and various games. "Do the GeoMotion" workshop is an activity-based workshop. A GeoMotion curriculum is presented by physically guidingthe participants through the activities on their own mat. (2.5, 2.6)

Barbara Muller, Cresskill High School, Cresskill, NJ Salon ATACKLE Tennis!You will receive a HUNDRED tips to teach tennis in your school, whether or not you have tennis facilities. I LOVE TENNIS, and you will too, once you are able toshare it with your students in many new ways! Tackle tennis teaching tips today!! (2.5, 2.6)

Lara Polakowski, Applegate School, Freehold, NJ PiscatawayCoaching Cheerleading SuccessfullyFocus on the organizational skills needed to coach a successful cheering team. Learn cheers, sidelines, tumbling, stunting, and dance choreography, as well as creativeideas for fundraising and how to get your squad to the next level. (Coaching)

Peter Rattigan, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ Salon DAndrea Stutzbach, Woodstown School DistrictJosh Brenner, Dave Caruso, Eric Cassidy, Melissa Minuto, Brian Newton, Gary Nucera, students, Rowan UniversityUse Radiball to Develop Great Volleyball Skills, Tactics and Games!Demonstration of Radiball, a refined version of Newcomb Ball, a tool for developing volleyball from k-12, beginner to advanced, including motor and game skills andindividual and team tactics. (2.5, 2.6)

Matthew Reed, Speed Stacks, Inc., Englewood, CA Salon COn the Move with Speed Stacks: Sport Stacking & Fitness Fun!In this newly developed activity-based Sport Stacking session, we have something for everyone! You will learn the basic skills of sportstacking and participate in avariety of fitness, movement and relay challenges. Receive a free set of speed stacks, an instuctional video and "On the Move with Speed Stacks” activity guide. (2.5,2.6)

Ben Schaffer, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Trenton/MonroeRecreation and Physical Education Stress ManagementPhysical and mental techniques to combat stress, understand causes and conflicts for stress, self awareness, self hypnosis, and self projections. (2.5, 2.6)

Elizabeth Walters, Certified Nurse/Midwife, HiTOPS, Inc., Princeton, NJ PrincetonOne by One: Teens Explore Date Rape“I grew up too fast. One day I was a happy-go-lucky teenager and my biggest problem was that I was getting bad grades. Then I got raped.” (Megan, age 14) Inconsultation with young women from its Sexual Assault Survivor Support (SASS) Group, HiTOPS, Inc. has produced two documentary videos for classroom use.Using the videos, the presenter will help participants appreciate the importance of identifying sexual assault survivors within their populations and increase theircomfort in assisting adolescents who have survived this trauma. (2.4)

2:30-3:30 P.M.Josh Palgi, Kean University, Union, NJ Salon CSoccer for EveryoneYou can do it: just give it a try. Soccer drills, activities and fun for everyone. (2.5, 2.6)

Mark Taber-Miller, Universal Ropes Course Builders, Inc. Salon BAlbrightsville, PAAdventure Education: Five Activities You Can Use TomorrowOpportunities for active participation in a number of activities as well as an overview of the applications of adventure programming in physical education, communityprogramming and lifelong fitness. Participants will be exposed to AT LEAST five portable activities that you can use in their classes tomorrow. (2.5, 2.6)

Sheila Roman-Rees, Freelance Consultant BrunswickStory Dances: Dances by ChildrenA dance program for children that integrates dance with storytelling. This workshop will offer the physical education and the classroom teacher a new easy and painlessroad map or strategy for including dance in their curriculum. Participants will creat short stories, in small groups, "built" aound movement words. They will create adance by linking the movement words, making decisions about space, time, body relationships and shapes and energy. It offers opportunities for children to enhanceself confidence and body awareness to develop creativity, to enhance team building through cooperation and collaboration, to foster leadership and to support respectfor varying ideas and opinions. (2.5, 2.6)

Bonnie Siegel and Nancy Wiltbank, Bayshore Middle School, Leonardo, NJ Salon AHoops Fun!!!!Learn skills, drills and fun games to motivate and elevate interest and participation in basketball activities.(2.5, 2.6)

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Once again the 16th edition of LAKEhas come and gone. Thisconference was simplyOUTSTANDING to say the least!

Featured presenters this year wereour own Chip Candy, Skip Earlefrom Connecticut and Peter St.Pierre of Western KentuckyUniversity. What a job they did inenergizing everyone who attendedthe conference. The energy levelwas super, the materials weretimely, and the effort by all was justbeyond words. Many otherscontributed to the program not tobe forgotten but just too numerousto mention.

The weather blessed us with one ofthe most beautiful weekends wecould have asked for and it wasevident by the sunbathing that wenton during the free time on Saturdayafternoon as well as the manyhikers.

We had a tremendous group ofprofessionals who attended as wellas an outstanding group of youngprofessionals from several of theuniversities in New Jersey. Asevidenced by these 3 students

chosen Student Of the Year forLAKE, Veronica Santiago andMichael Heslep of Montclair StateUniversity, and Melissa Magyar ofKean University. Our other awardwinners were Rookie of the YEARBob Van DeBoe of Oakhurst andthe Spirit of the LAKE award toGregg Montgomery of Flanders.Thanks goes to all for giving up aweekend of their valuable time tomake physical education better forchildren.Pictured: Jim Ross, Peter St. Pierre,Greg Montomery (background)

A special thanks has to go out tothe committee of LAKE for theirdedication and effort to unselfishly

LAKE CONFERENCE 2005give up their time to plan and workso hard to pull it all together:Shawn Bennett, ArleneDolegiewitz, Gregg Montgomery,Jim Ross, Andy Schmidt, JenniferScuderi, And John Smith

I truly hope to see you all at Lakenext year again and hope you willbring many new faces to experiencesuch a wonderful time.

Reminder that the dates for nextLake Conference are: SEPT.30TH andOCT. 1ST AND 2ND 2006 Hope tosee you there,

John L GrzymkoChairman

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2005 Professional Development Grant Information

The Professional Development Grant is intended to assist NJAHPERD student and professional membersto participate in a NJAHPERD sponsored conference, workshop convention or event. Funds are providedfor registration fees only. Meals, travel and lodging are the responsibility of the recipient with the exceptionof the Annual Convention. NJAHPERD will provide a hotel room. Grant will be awarded based on needas determined by the applicant’s school district or college academic advisor.

Grant Criteria:1. Applicant must be a current student or professional member of NJAHPERD at

time of conference/workshop/convention or sponsored event.2. Applicant must demonstrate financial need through supporting statement of

direct supervisor/principal.3. Applicant may only request funding for one NJAHPERD sponsored event.4. Recipient may only be funded once in a five year period.5. Recipient will be required to submit an article for publication in a NJAHPERD journal/

newsletter describing the experience.

Selection Criteria1. Professional development grants will be awarded through a committee appointed by the

president of NJAHPERD.2. Applications will be reviewed by the committee. Only complete applications will be

considered.3. Grant recipients will be notified at least 30 days before event.

Please include the following information.1. A completed application form, including applicant’s signature.2. A supporting statement from immediate supervisor/principal/college advisor.3. Resume or current vita.4. Indicate the conference/workshop/convention/event you would like to attend. Conference

information available on web site www.njahperd.org

Deadline for application submission is 60 days prior to the event.Submit completed information to:NJAHPERD/GrantsP.O. Box 7578North Brunswick, NJ 08902-7578Email njahperd@optonline.netPhone: 732-297-1040Fax 732-297-6020

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The Board of Education, or recognizedschool authority, recognizes that childand adolescent obesity has reachedepidemic levels in the United Statesand that poor diet combined with thelack of physical activity negatively im-pacts on students’ health, and theirability and motivation to learn. TheBoard is committed to:

- Providing students with healthyand nutritious foods;

- Encouraging the consumptionof fresh fruits and vegetables,low fat milk and whole grains;

- Supporting healthy eatingthrough nutrition education;

- Encouraging students to selectand consume all componentsof the school meal

- Providing students with the op-portunity to engage in dailyphysical activity.

All reimbursable meals shall meet fed-eral nutrient standards as required bythe U.S. Department of AgricultureChild Nutrition Program regulations.All items served as part of the AfterSchool Snack Program shall meet thestandards as outlined within this policy.The following items may not be served,sold or given out as free promotion any-where on school property at anytimebefore the end of the school day:

- Foods of minimal nutritionalvalue (FMNV) as defined byU.S. Department of Agricultureregulations;

- All food and beverage itemslisting sugar, in any form, as thefirst ingredient;

- All forms of candy.- Schools shall reduce the pur-

chase of any products contain-ing trans fats.

- Federal labeling of trans fats onall food products is required byJanuary 1, 2006

All snack and beverage items sold orserved anywhere on school propertyduring the school day, including itemssold in a la carte lines, vending ma-chines, snack bars, school stores andfundraisers or served in the reimburs-able After School Snack Program, shallmeet the following standards:

1) Based on manufacturers nutri-tional data or nutrient facts labels: No more than 8 grams of totalfat per serving, with the exceptionof nuts and seeds. No more than2 grams of saturated fat per serv-ing.2) All beverages shall not exceed12 ounces, with the following ex-ceptions:- Water.- Milk containing 2% or less fat.3) Whole milk shall not exceed 8ounces.

In elementary schools:- 100% of all beverages offered

shall be milk, water or 100%fruit or vegetable juices.

In middle and high schools:- At least 60% of all beverages

offered, other than milk andwater, shall be 100% fruit orvegetable juices.

- No more than 40% of all icecream/frozen desserts shall beallowed to exceed the abovestandards for sugar, fat, andsaturated fat.

Food and beverages served during spe-cial school celebrations or during cur-riculum related activities shall be ex-empt from this policy, with the excep-tion of foods of minimal nutritionalvalue as defined by USDA regulations.

This policy does not apply to medicallyauthorized special needs diets pursu-ant to 7 CFR Part 210, school nursesusing FMNVs during the course of pro-viding health care to individual stu-dents or special needs students whoseIndividualized Education Plan (IEP) in-dicates their use for behavior modifi-cation.

Adequate time shall be allowed for stu-dent meal service and consumption.Schools shall provide a pleasant din-ing environment. The Board recom-mends that physical education or re-cess be scheduled before lunch when-ever possible. —This school district’scurriculum shall incorporate nutritioneducation and physical activity consis-tent with the New Jersey Departmentof Education Core Curriculum Stan-dards.

The Board of Education is committedto promoting the Nutrition Policy withall food service personnel, teachers,nurses, coaches and other school ad-ministrative staff so they have the skillsthey need to implement this policy andpromote healthy eating practices. TheBoard will work toward expandingawareness about this policy among stu-dents, parents, teachers and the com-munity at large.

MODEL SCHOOL NUTRITION POLICY

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President Jacqueline Malaska jackie.malaska@verizon.netPresident - Elect Klara Gubacs GubacsK@mail.montclair.eduPast President Timothy Sullivan sullivant@mail.montclair.eduExecutive Director Joe Locascio njahperd@optonline.netTreasurer Joan Mariconda metleag@aol.comRecording Secretary Arlene Dolegiewitz doleg22@aol.comVice President Health Shari Willis williss@rowan.eduVice President Physical Education Anne Quintavella aquintavella@ocean.k12.nj.usVice President Recreation Richard Mann rlmpe123@aol.comVice President Dance Marcella Gonzales magonzales@jacksonsd.k12.nj.usVice President Sports and Athletics Lara Polokowski lara22377@yahoo.comVice President Student Division Totka Evan evan@totka.comVice President Elect Health Jennifer Tym jltym@comcast.netVP Elect Physical Education Lucille Williams gymcoach54@aol.comVice President Elect Recreation Ben Schaffer ben_schaffer@hotmail.comVice President Elect Dance Sharon Phillips sharonrphillips79@yahoo.comVP Elect Sports & Athletics Jim McConville jpmcconville@comcast.netMarketing & Public Relations Jim McConville jpmcconville@comcast.netAwards Committee Chairperson Jennifer Ellis JKYLE98509@aol.comConstitution, By Laws & Operating Michele Fisher Fisherm@mail.montclair.eduCredentials & Elections Domenica Desiderioscioli Desideriosd@mail.montclair.eduCounty Council Coordinator Jennifer Scuderi Jennlucy@aol.comLong Range Planning Domenica Desiderioscioli Desideriosd@mail.montclair.eduNecrology Juanita FieselerREPORTER Editor Kathy Silgailis silgailisk@wpunj.eduAdvisor to Student Division Carolyn Masterson mastersonc@mail.montclair.eduDept of Education Representative Jim McCall jam08107@yahoo.comEDA Rep Council for Services Lynn Holman lynn.holman@patmedia.netRetirees Network Mary Putman putter303@comcast.net’EDA Rep - Council for Conventions Klara Gubacs GubacsK@mail.montclair.eduLegislative Action Committee Bruce Peragallo bperagallo@woboe.orgMembership Lynn Vollmuth vollmuth@hotmail.comParliamentarian Michele Fisher Fisherm@mail.montclair.eduAmerican Heart Assoc. Rep Nan Cashon ncashon@heart.orgCoordinator, Lake Conference John Grzymko tigger2jlg@worldnet.att.netCoordinator, HFH/JRFH John Grzymko tigger2jlg@worldnet.att.netNJEA Convention JoAnn Groeger JoannGroe@aol.comNJEA Rep Sharyn Robbins snibbor@bytheshore.comLegislative Fitness Day Richard Mann rlmpe123@aol.comFYI Editor Peter Rattigan rattigan@rowan.eduAdvocacy Theresa Purcell-Cone tscone@comcast.netTechnology Barbara Huss barbarahuss@yahoo.comCounty Council District Rep South Cathy Brown cbrown8584@aol.comCounty Council District Rep Central Jim Schmale jschmale@brrsd.k12.nj.usCounty Council District Rep NorthPast President Christine Baccarella baccbay@aol.comPast Vice President Health Nora Gelperin norag@rci.rutgers.eduPast VP Physical Education Pamela ChristakosPast Vice President Recreation Ben Schaffer ben_schaffer@hotmail.comPast Vice President Dance Lucille Williams gymcoach54@aol.com

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New Jersey Association forHealth, Physical Education,Recreation and DancePO Box 7578, North Brunswick

NJ 08902-7578

FIRST CLASSU. S. POSTAGE

P A I DPermit #118

Pleasantville, NJ08232

FYI Vol. 18 No. 2Editors: Peter Rattigan, Ph. D., Rowan University

Richard Fopeano, Ph. D., Rowan University

NJAHPERD

President: Jackie MalaskaWayside Elementary SchoolOcean Township, New Jersey

Executive Director: Joseph Locascio

Tel: 732-297-1040 • Fax: 732-297-6020

Email: njahperd@optonline.net

on the web at http://www.njahperd.org

Submission dates for FYI:

April 1st - Spring Issue

August 1st - Fall Issue

December 1st - Winter Issue

Email submissions in Word, ClarisWorks, .rtf or

.pdf attachments to:

Peter Rattigan - Rattigan@rowan.edu

Students - Don’t MissYour Opportunity to Apply

for an AAHPERD Scholarship!Since 1995, the American Alliance for Health,

Physical Education, Recreation and Dance has awardedscholarships to outstanding future professionalmembers – undergraduates and graduates. For 2006,the Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship (formerlythe National Presidential Scholarship of AAHPERD) willbe awarded to three undergraduate and two graduatestudent members. Undergraduate awards will be in theamount of $1,000 each and graduate awards will bein the amount of $1,500 each. Recipients will alsoreceive a three-year AAHPERD membership. Awardswill be presented at the 2006 AAHPERD NationalConvention & Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Application information for both awards is availableon the AAHPERD website at www.aahperd.org.Questions regarding the application process should bedirected to Deb Callis at 800-213-7193, ext. 405 orvia e-mail at dcallis@aahperd.org.