409 NASPE All-Academy Symposium: Zumba™ to Yoga to Reality TV—Using Pop Culture to Teach the Sciences

Thursday, March 15, 2012: 2:15 PM-4:15 PM
Convention Center: Room 313
NASPE/National Association for Sport and Physical Education
Speakers: Kathryn Ludwig, Barry University, Miami Shores, FL; Karen Collins, Univeristy of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; Marcio Oliveira, University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD; Derrick G. Mears, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; and Darcy Plymire, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Many scientific concepts are difficult to teach to students in the various fields. Teaching curricular topics and articulating theories while facilitating understanding and relevance are sometimes a daunting task. Using current pop culture, fitness trends and examples from reality television, practitioners will receive information about teaching complex processes and topics to students through engaging discussions and activities.
Handouts
  • AAHPERD Pop culture to teach Biomechanics.pdf (2.1 MB)
  • Using Pop Culture to Teach Sciences.ppt (2.9 MB)