366Thursday, April 2, 2009
10:15 AM-11:30 AMTampa Convention Center:19
AAPAR/Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education/Recreation
Snowshoeing: Curing Winter Inactivity - Snow or No Snow
Snowshoeing offers an easy way to learn winter outdoor activity that requires minimal equipment and can be taught on grass or snow to all age groups. This session explains basic snowshoe components, how to determine proper fit, how a NASPE standards-based snowshoe curriculum can be adapted for use in schools or recreation programs, physical benefits of snowshoeing, equipment storage and distribution, and snowshoe games. The session is for recreation and physical education professionals.
Keyword(s): active participation, outdoor ed/recreation, physical education PK-12
Speakers: Jean E. Trautman, Great Falls School, Leesburg, VA; and Mary Jo Tarallo, SnowSports Industries America, McLean, VA

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