519 Safe Routes to School Programs & PE Teachers: Vital Links

Friday, April 3, 2009: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Tampa Convention Center: 3-4
AAPAR/Children, Youth and Families Council
Speakers: Pat A. Pieratte, Florida Department of Transportation, Tallahassee, FL; and Daniel Connaughton, Florida/University Of, Gainesville, FL
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.
Handouts
  • SRTS & PE-Pieratte & Connaughton Notes.pdf (3.7 MB)