Thursday, October 4, 2012: 11:15 AM-12:05 PM
Planet Hollywood: Sunset 5
NASPE/Advocacy and Policy Change
| Presider: | Hans van der Mars, Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ |
| Speakers: | Hans van der Mars, Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ; Monica Lounsbery, University of Nevada–Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV; Thomas McKenzie, San Diego State University, Emeritus, San Diego, CA; Aaron Beighle, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY; and Michael A. Kanters, North Carolina State Univ, Raleigh, NC |
The quality and quantity of Physical Education and related programs are influenced by policies at multiple levels. Furthermore, effective policy development/change generally requires long-term strategic advocacy. PETE faculty typically do not view such advocacy efforts as a primary responsibility. This session provides a rationale for PETE faculty becoming active players in the process of policy development that directly affect physical education programs, and provides examples of how available evidence can be framed for such purposes.