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0 Dinner and General Session: Preparing Teachers and Meeting the Needs of K-12 Students and Schools

Friday, October 5, 2012: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Planet Hollywood: Mezzanine 1 & 2
NASPE/Preparing Teachers for Today’s K-12 Students and Schools (e.g., Technology, Cultural Competency/Relevance, Adapted PE, Coaching Education)
The current needs of students are vastly different than those of the previous century. As a result, both school physical education programs and the programs that prepare teachers to provide them need change to keep up with the times. This session provides two diverse presentations on the topic.
In Search of the Holy Grail: The Legend Continues
Thomas McKenzie, San Diego State University, Emeritus, San Diego, CA
The Evolving Role of Diversity in the Professional Preparation of Physical Educators
Nate McCaughtry, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI