342 Health Opportunities Through Physical Education: High School Health & PE

Thursday, March 19, 2015: 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Convention Center: 3B
Physical Education:
Intended Audience: Middle/High
Speakers: Karen McConnell, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA; and Chuck Corbin, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ
This program is designed for health and physical educators interested in an integrated health and physical education program at the high school level. Health education and physical education programs have the common goal of promoting health-enhancing behaviors for use throughout life. An integrated health and physical education program (HOPE) provides opportunities for including physical activity during a yearlong course while also providing comprehensive coverage of health education, fitness education, and physical education topics.
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