| 519 | Friday, April 3, 2009 |
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| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Tampa Convention Center:3-4 |
| AAPAR/Children, Youth and Families Council |
| Safe Routes to School Programs & PE Teachers: Vital Links |
| This session is designed for Physical Education Teachers and youth leaders to explain 1) Safe Routes to School (SRTS); 2) how the goals of SRTS and physical education are aligned to increase activity and health; 3) why the participation of physical education teachers and youth leaders is vital to the success of SRTS; and 4) how to implement a PE-based or summer/after school bicycle and pedestrian education program. |
Keyword(s): exercise/fitness/physical activity, physical education PK-12, safety/injury prevention
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| Speakers: Pat A. Pieratte, Florida Department of Transportation, Tallahassee, FL; and Daniel Connaughton, Florida/University Of, Gainesville, FL |