712 Achieving Fitness through Adventure at an Alternative High School Setting

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 1:00 PM-2:15 PM
Convention Center: Ballroom 20A
AAPAR/Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education/Recreation
Speakers: Deb Walter, Adventure Physical Education Specialist, Rogers, AR; and Jane Panicucci, Project Adventure, Inc., Beverly, MA
Motivate hard to reach high school students while convincing them that health, fitness, and wellness can be fun and engaging. Come experience how a former NASPE National Teacher of the Year and a leading adventure program advocate are utilizing the Project Adventure Achieving Fitness Program a high school physical education program. We will share student survey results from the 2010-2011 school year measuring enjoyment levels, fitness gains, participation rates, and student comments.