688 Best Practices for Viable Instructional Physical Activity Programs (IPAPs)

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Convention Center: Room 29A
NASPE/Higher Education
Presiders: Michele M. Sweeney, Salem State University, Salem, MA; Carrie L. Moore, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA; and Jared A. Russell, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Speakers: Alfredo Martinez, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM; Lisa L. Hicks, University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN; Todd Layne, Auburn University, Auburn, AL; and Ann Asbell, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
This session will report on current pedagogical, administrative and organizational Best Practices focused on issues relevant to Instructional Physical Activity Programs (IPAPs). Small group discussions and presentations by IPAP faculty, coordinators and directors will highlight topics relevant to Best Practices that extends the existing knowledge base devoted to the efficient design, implementation and evaluation of IPAPs. Key areas of discussion will be: a) Faculty Development, b) Curricular Diversity, c) Instructional Effectiveness and d) Program Advocacy.