Call for Proposals

2014 AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition (April 1-5, 2014)

Begin a submission to one of the following categories:

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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Comprehensive School Physical Activity Plan (CSPAP)- Strategies and examples related to implementing/coordinating one or more of the components of a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP), providing students with increased quality and quantity of physical activity before, during or after school (NOTE: If the submission is exclusively related to physical education, please submit within the physical education content area)

Fitness & Wellness- address creative and innovative approaches to fitness and wellness including techniques and instruction for targeted to various ages and ability levels

Community-based Programming- address lifelong recreational activities that range from early childhood to older adult that may take place in environments other than schools

Adventure/Outdoor Education- address adventure and outdoor based learning, both recreational and educational, that can include activities like biking, hiking, Geocaching, kayaking, orienteering, and other adventure skills and activities

Master Classes & Cultural Dances- Technical classes on current popular as well as traditional dances

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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Assessment- tools and strategies for evaluating students and physical education programs

Curriculum & Administration (includes Supervisors of PE)- strategies for developing and implementing quality physical education curriculum

Inclusion (includes adapted, obesity issues, at risk youth)- teaching methods and strategies for challenging all students appropriately in physical education

Professional Preparation/Post-Secondary- preparing physical education professionals for success in P-12 schools, including preparation in the disciplines within kinesiology

K-12 Standards-based Instruction (includes Dance in PE)- teaching ideas and strategies for helping students achieve the National Standards for Physical Education, including the National Dance Standards

Technology- appropriate uses of technology in instructing and evaluating in physical education.

SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION
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K-12 Standards-based Instruction- teaching ideas/strategies and curriculum development/implementation based on the National Health Education Standards

Professional Preparation/Post-Secondary- based on the Certified Health Education Specialist Areas of Responsibility

SPORT
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Coaching- Research, strategies, and best practices that directly relate to on the field of play coach and athlete behaviors.

Coaching Education- Research, strategies, and best practice that directly relate to the creation, implementation, and evaluation of programs designed to educate and train coaches.

Sport Safety- Research, strategies, and best practices for preventing, responding to, and managing the recovery of sport related injuries.

Athlete Performance- Physical literacy development, strength and conditioning, nutrition and sport psychology.

Organization and Administration- Strategies and best practices for implementation, management and administration of sports in and outside of school, including hiring/firing of coaches, legal issues, facility design, budget management, fundraising and coach evaluation.

Diversity and Inclusiveness- Gender equity issues in sport, working with athletes with disabilities.

Performance- All aspects of sport performance including nutrition, strength & conditioning, sports medicine, and sport psychology

Management & Administration- Issues and strategies for implementation, management and administration of sports in and outside of school, which include equity and social justice, legal issues, facility design and budgets

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Reminder

There are 6 Primary Submission Categories that encompass the content delivered during the National Convention. Please review each category and the subcategory details then select the appropriate primary category to begin your submission. Once you have selected this category you will be able to self-assign your submission to a subcategory. Please review the subcategory details to ensure that you are submitting your proposal to the correct general program area.

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