| 348 | Thursday, March 18, 2010 |
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| 10:15 AM-11:30 AM | Convention Center:Sagamore BR 4 |
| NASPE/Preschool and Elementary PE |
| Fitness and Literacy: Movement Education for the Elementary Child |
| Fitness and literacy are united in Movement Education Framework (MEF). Teachers of PK – 6 children learn to combine fitness and literacy in this experiential session. Objectives of this presentation: (1) Demonstrate how MEF approach can foster fitness and physical activity while children acquire movement language; (2) Introduce MEF components that encourage children to develop a conceptual base regarding movement; (3) Demonstrate pocket charts/pocket chart cards and poster sets designed specifically for use in physical education |
Keyword(s): active participation, elementary issues, interdisciplinary
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| Speakers: Jennifer M. Bridges, Saginaw Valley State Universit, University Center, MI; and Karen Weiller-Abels, University of North Texas, Denton, TX |