| 368 | Thursday, March 29, 2001 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | |
| NASPE/Council of Physical Education for Children |
| COPEC Day: Motivating Youngsters to Practice Motor Skills with the P.E. Central Challenge |
| The PE Central Challenge is an exciting and innovative motor skills challenge
designed for 4th & 5th grade youngsters. Thousands of students in physical education classes
around the World have earned free bronze, silver, and gold pins to recognize
their achievements in this program. This session will describe how the Challenge works,
show how teachers can involve their students, share data about current and past
Challenges, and lastly, attendees will actively participate in the Challenges that
form the PE Central Challenge. |
Keyword(s): elementary education, participatory, physical activity
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| Presider: Eloise Elliot, Concord College, Athens, WV |
| Speakers: George Graham, Steve Palmer and Craig Tackla, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA |