| 129 | Tuesday, March 30, 2004 |
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| 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Convention Center:353-355 |
| NASPE/Council of Physical Education for Children |
| The Changing Face of Elementary School: Childhood Obesity |
| This half day indepth focuses on the epidemic of childhood obesity - the what, the why, and "best practices" to combat obesity in children by elementary physical educators. Physical activity, nutrition, and family education will be addressed along with the sharing of best practices. An expert panel will address the topics atlernating between theory and practice including active participation and round table discussions.
1) Participants will gain knowledge about childhood obesity.
2) Participants will receive hands-on activities that they can incorporate into their class lessons.
3) Participants will learn how Pedometers can help students to increase their activity time during class. |
Keyword(s): elementary education, physical activity
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| Presider: Debbie Pangrazi, Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ |
| Speakers: Robert P. Pangrazi and Aaron Beighle, Arizona State University, AZ; Nicki Geigert, , LaCosta, CA; Frank Tighe, Canyon Creek Elementary School, Round Rock, TX; and Jim DeLine, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Austin, TX |
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Speakers: |
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Bon-á-PE at the CATCH PE Café
Jim DeLine, University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Austin, TX and Frank Tighe, Canyon Creek Elementary School, Round Rock, TX |
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Vigorous Planned Play: Games and Ideas for Early Childhood
Nicki Geigert, LaCosta, CA |
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