674 Why, Their Brains Are Broken: Unlocking the Adolescent Brain

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 8:45 AM-10:00 AM
Convention Center: Room 29A
NASPE/Middle and High School PE
Speaker: Derrick G. Mears, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
You stand there, you watch them do it, and then they deny it. Why? Because their brains are broken! During this mini-session we will unlock the secrets of the adolescent brain to facilitate an understanding of why they do the crazy things they do. Specific strategies for behavioral and classroom management will be presented as well as an overview of adolescent brain development and its implications for teaching physical education. Come and unlock the mystery!