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North Dakota Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State 2012 Conference University of Mary Bismarck, North Dakota September 12, 2012
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North Dakota Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance State 2012 Conference
University of Mary
Bismarck, North Dakota
September 12, 2012
Welcome to the 2012 NDAHPERD State Conference.
Let’s Get Moving for the Health of It!
Welcome to the North Dakota Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance 2012 state conference in Bismarck, North Dakota. The theme for the conference ”Let’s Get Moving for the Health of It” is intended to bring many healthy and movement enriched opportunities to professionals one and all. Our hope is that you will all leave with enriching information to share with students and other professionals. There are several movements taking place around United States at this time. First lady, Michelle Obama is a promoter of “Let’s Move” and AAHPERD has joined her in promoting “Let’s Move in School!” This is a comprehensive school physical activity initiative created by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education that includes a strong physical education program as the foundation. It is a tool that includes incorporating movement throughout the school day in regular core classrooms by utilizing brain energizers and other movement practices, providing for physical activity before and after school by incorporating fitness or running clubs, and including a staff wellness and a family and community component in order to get everyone involved in some sort of physical activity. Schools can sign up to receive resources to ensure that the school provides a comprehensive school physical activity program with quality physical education as the foundation. Our youth need the knowledge, skills, and confidence to be physically active for a lifetime.
We would like to thank keynote speaker Clayton Ellis-2010 NASPE High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, AAHPERD Past-President Brad Strand, AAHPERD President- Elect Gale Wiedow, NDAHPERD co-executive directors Becky Gunderson and Amy Heuer, NDAHPERD Secretary Tami Doppler, NDAHPERD President Rachel Johnson Krug, NDAHPERD President-elect Jaimie McMullen and all NDAHPERD board members. According to Clayton Ellis, keynote speaker, “The question for parents and school administrators should be, what can we do to inspire a generation to live a healthier lifestyle?” (2012. | Copyright © EdNewsColorado.org) NDAHPERD hopes that this conferences exhibits, speakers, presenters and networking opportunities will inspire your professional growth!!
Thank You NDAHPERD Board
Keynote Speaker, Clayton Ellis 2010 NASPE High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
“Do Something”
Clayton Ellis is currently teaching physical education at Aurora Central High School in Aurora, CO. With more than 27 years in education, Clayton’s commitment to his students’ physical education and health is evident in all of his work. He began his career at the elementary level with the parochial schools in Denver, Colorado. In 1990 he moved to Houston, TX where he taught K-5 physical education for 2 years, middle school for 3 years and 9-12 grade health and physical education for 5 years with the Alief Independent School District. Clayton has been with the Aurora Public Schools since 2000. In addition to his exemplary teaching and leadership in the Aurora Schools, Clayton is the Vice President for Physical Education and Sport for the Central District AHPERD. Clayton has been appointed to the Board for the Colorado Governor’s Council for Physical Fitness. He is a Past-President of Colorado AHPERD. Clayton has also served on the Colorado Department of Education Subcommittee to review and rewrite physical education standards for Colorado. He serves on the Advisory Board for the Denver Public Schools Sound Body/Sound Mind Program, the K-12 Advisory Board for the Metro State University PETE program and on the Colorado Department of Education’s Peer Review for Educator Preparation Program. Clayton has an unwavering commitment to our profession and his program is a bright beacon of quality high school physical education in the state of Colorado.
Don’t miss Clay’s Keynote Address: Wednesday, September 12- 11:00-11:50
University of Mary- Chick’s Place
Wednesday, September 12, Breakout Sessions include: Best practices will be: "If you think a squats a squat, you don't know squat!" 8-8:50 am Karate: "HiYaww!! Martial Arts for a General PE Class!" 1:55-2:45pm
2012 NDAHPERD Conference Guest Speakers
Brad Strand, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND AAHPERD Past President Brad Strand is a professor with the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences at the North Dakota State University in Fargo. Brad is a curriculum and instruction specialist who has written extensively and spoken widely on pedagogy, fitness education, youth sports, sport ethics, and administrative issues. He has co-authored five books, published 57 refereed articles, and has given over 180 presentations. Strand taught Social Studies and Physical Education and coached in a Minnesota public school. After he received his Ph.D. from The University of New Mexico he taught at William Paterson College, NJ, Utah State University, and North Dakota State University.
Gale Wiedow, Dakota State University, Madison, SD AAHPERD President-Elect
Gale Wiedow is an associate professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Dakota State
University (DSU) in Madison, SD. Prior to joining the faculty at DSU, Wiedow served as National Program
Director for the National Youth Sports Program (NYSP), a federally funded summer day-camp program
for economically disadvantaged and underserved youth. He has also served as department chair of HPER
at the University of South Dakota where he was a tenured full professor and Associate Dean for
Research and Technology. Prior to full-time teaching, he worked in recreational sports at Indiana
University and the University of Nebraska. Wiedow received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Physical
Education from the University of Northern Iowa and his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska in
Administration, Curriculum and Instruction.
Let’s Get Moving for the Health of It!
(Conference at a glance)
TUESDAY, September 11, 2012
6:00-7:00pm Banquet Cash Bar Best Western Doublewood Inn
7:00-8:30pm Awards Banquet Assembly Hall
WEDNESDAY, September 12, 2012
7:15-10:00am Registration Open University of Mary Field House
8:00-8:50 Breakout Session I University Field House/Classrooms
9:00-9:50 Breakout Session II University Field House/Classrooms
10:00-10:50 Breakout Session III University Field House/Classrooms
11:00-11:50 Keynote Speaker- Clayton Ellis Chick’s Place- Field House
11:55- 1:15 Lunch/ Brad Strand-AAHPERD Chick’s Place- Field House
Past president/Gale Wiedow
AAHPERD president elect/General Meeting/ Health Dept. 1:15-1:45pm Visit Exhibitor Booths University of Mary Field House
1:25-1:45 Zumba or Yoga University of Mary Field House
1:30-3:40 Minute it to Win it Games!!! South end of University Field House
1:55-2:45 Session IV University Field House/Classrooms
2:55-3:45 Session V University Field House/Classrooms
3:50-4:00 Closing/ Door Prizes University Field House
Banquet & Awards
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Best Western DoubleWood Inn & Conference Center 1400 E. Interchange Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Social/ Live Entertainment
6:00-7:00
Banquet & Awards
7:00-8:30
We would like to thank Blue Cross Blue Shield for sponsoring the banquet!!!
2012 NDAHPERD State Conference- Let’s Get Moving for the Health of It!
September 12, 2012 University of Mary, Bismarck, ND
Conference Programming
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
7:15-10:00am Registration
8:00-8:50am Breakout Session I
“School's Alive” Room RTC 104 Jenny M. Eskew, Lois M. Mauch, Kristen M. Hetland, & Rory Beil- [email protected]
A tri-college collaboration amongst the physical education departments of North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Concordia has been established with the Dakota Medical Foundation to promote "Let's Move in School" in the Fargo-Moorhead school districts. Beginning Fall 2012, major teams from all three institutions will be "adopting" local elementary schools and helping school leaders plan and facilitate a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP). Through this partnership with local schools, undergraduate students will be placed in prime position for the new Director of Physical Activity certification recently established by the National Association of Sport and Physical Education. In addition, faculty from the three universities will be training paraprofessionals, classroom teachers, and before/after school staff to promote physical activity in their settings. This session will give an overview of “Schools Alive!” and share strategies for adopting various components.
“Implementing an Out-of-Class Physical Activity Program: Investigate, Collaborate, Activate” Room RTC 217
Jaimie McMullen - [email protected]
This session will provide participants with concrete ideas of how to implement an out-of-class
time physical activity program. This is especially timely when we consider the Comprehensive School
Physical Activity Program initiative currently being pushed by the National Association for Sport and
Physical Education. The steps of Investigate, Collaborate and Activate will be discussed to present a
step-by-step way to implement your very own out-of-class physical activity program! Practical ways to
incorporate physical activity into the school day before, during and after school will be discussed.
"If you think a squats a squat, you don't know squat!"-HS Best Practices Clayton Ellis- [email protected] McDowell Activity Center Gym Re-energize your teaching with this multi-headed monster of a session that includes advocacy for your program, appropriate practice's, assessment, brain engagement activities, classroom management, curriculum development, Jump and Hoops for Heart at the HS level.
“Ringette” Field House #1 Beverly Cross – [email protected] Ryan Astle – [email protected]
Ringette is a team sport originally played on an ice surface. Played extensively in Canada. Ringette requires the use of straight sticks to control a rubber ring; with the objective of the game being to score goals by shooting the ring into the opponent's net. Ringette is related to ice hockey in equipment and playing surface, but differs in rules and approach to
the game. In hockey, puck handling requires agility and concentration. In Ringette, the challenge is in
catching or "stabbing" the ring. To catch a ring, a player must stab through the hole in the ring with the
stick, usually while the player is on the move. Once stabbed, the ring is easier to control than a puck is,
but ringette's blue-line rules force more passing. This makes Ringette a game centered around skating
and passing. As a result, players learn teamwork; a team cannot depend on one or two dominant
players. The lack of "puck"-handling in Ringette allows players to focus on improving their skating, which
increases the tempo of the game. Increased control over the ring often results in higher scores, despite a
ring being larger than a puck
“POLAR” Field House #3 Jeff Gagstetter, Polar North Central Regional Manager Polar offers a complete Physical Education solution promoting safety , motivation and accountability among students, while bringing documentation and objective assessment to PE. Polar heart rate monitors, activity monitors, Cardio GX, Team 2, and fitness assessment software allow physical educators to collect data while individually motivating students, analyze and report results, proving a program’s effectiveness.
9:00-9:50 am Breakout Session II “Brain Rules-A Panel Discussion- Why is Exercise #1” Room RTC 217 Kurt Weinberg – [email protected]
In the spring of 2012 a group of Physical Education teachers from Bismarck formed a book study group to investigate John Medina’s book “Brain Rules-12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home and School”. The session “Brain Rules- A Panel Discussion- Why is Exercise #1?” will have members of this book study presenting their viewpoints on Medina’s book and its twelve chapters. Each member of the group developed an action plan to share this information with their school community and will share portions of their plans. Several chapters will reviewed through videos available at Medina’s website. There will be ample opportunities to discuss and ask questions about this intriguing topic.
“How to Have a Successful Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart Event” Room RTC 104 Cindy Cook- [email protected] What is Jump Rope/Hoops For Heart? A 34 year old national event that engages elementary school students in the physical activity of jumping rope (Hoops for Heart is about basketball) while learning about living a heart-healthy life and helping others. The program is no cost to the school and takes place during PE class. The collecting of donations is optional to families and helps to fight heart disease and stroke. Why pick the American Heart Association?
Heart disease and stroke are American’s #1 and #4 killers and touch all of our lives
About 16% of children and adolescents are overweight.
More than 9 million children are overweight and 23% get no exercise.
Overweight adolescents have at least 70% chance of becoming overweight adults.
Exercise lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke. Come and join me and let me show how you can incorporate this easily into your current curriculum and
make this an annual tradition at your school. Let’s be lifesaver’s together!
“International Games: The Great Equalizer” McDowell Activity Center Gym Rugby, Cricket, Takraw-Modified for the Secondary Student Susan Schultz- [email protected]
These games are old in tradition and new to most students in the US. The term equalizer is used because very few students have ever played them. This puts students on an “equal” basis when it comes to skill level and skill development. In other words, no one person has an advantage over another. The sports described here have been modified to fit the needs of middle school students. The rules and the descriptions may be different when seen from the athletic perspective. “PE Central Challenge” Field House #1 Amy Heuer’s- [email protected]
The PE Central Challenge is designed specifically for 4th and 5th grade students. It is a series of 6 fun and challenging motor skill and cooperative tasks that if passed can earn youngsters a bronze (4/6 challenges successfully completed), silver (5/6), or gold (6/6) pin. Come to this fun-filled session to see how you measure up to the tasks, and learn how you can bring this great activity to your school for FREE! “Ideas for integrating Core Standards into Physical Education and Health” Field House #3 Dr. Ann Goldade and Lois M. Mauch, MS [email protected]
Participants will actively be introduced ways improve cognitive skills from the research that is
provided throughout the school day. We will discuss & share research that indicates the need and
importance for physical activity to enhance brain functioning learn research-based strategies for
increasing physical activity in your school, experience methods to integrate academics in an engaging
learning environment that leads to personal success for all learners, and connect academics and
movement opportunities with your Wellness Policy.
10:00-10:50 am Breakout Session III “Using Health Activities as Assessments” Room RTC 216 Dianne Loberg- [email protected]
Health education has become essential for our students. We not only need to provide them with basic knowledge; we also need to provide them with the opportunity to practice what they have learned and to be able to relate what they know to what goes on in their life. My presentation will include activities that can be used during various units in elementary Health. I will spend a short time explaining the activity, the standards the activity includes, how I have integrated the activity, and how I have used it as an assessment. The participants will then have an opportunity to participate in the activity. I will provide them with information they would require to use this when they return to their school. I will also allow time for discussion at the end of the activity or the end of the presentation, which ever works the best.
“Advocacy and Professionalism” Students Room RTC 217 Brad Strand AAHPERD Past-president/Gale Wiedow AAHPERD President-elect
"Getting that first professional position requires some paperwork- at least a letter of application and some transcripts. Most employers also ask for letters of reference or recommendations. Who should write your recommendations and what can you do to be sure they include the key words employers are looking for? Here is some advice!"
“Podcasting in Physical Education” Room RTC 104 Sara Deutsch- - [email protected] This session will focus on how to make a podcast to be used in your Physical Education classes and the
benefits of using them. Specifically we will focus on developing a Fitness Routine Podcast, but podcasts
can be utilized for many various units and portions of your lesson. Podcasts can easily be incorporated
at any level (Pre K-20) of physical education.
*If you have a personal IPad, Laptop, etc please bring it with you. We will be using Garage Band and
ITunes to develop the podcast, so please have that downloaded on your device prior to the session if
possible. If you don’t have access to a portable device, we hope to have some spares that we can lend
out for the session.
“International Games: The Great Equalizer” McDowell Activity Center Gym Rugby, Cricket, Takraw-Modified for the Secondary Student Susan Schultz- [email protected]
These games are old in tradition and new to most students in the US. The term equalizer is used because very few students have ever played them. This puts students on an “equal” basis when it comes to skill level and skill development. In other words, no one person has an advantage over another. The sports described here have been modified to fit the needs of middle school students. The rules and the descriptions may be different when seen from the athletic perspective.
“Archery in Your School” Field House #1 Jeff Long - [email protected]
The National Archery in the Schools Program promotes international-style target archery as part of the in-school curriculum, to improve educational performance and participation in the shooting sports among students in grades 4-12.
11:00-11:50pm KEYNOTE SESSION “DO SOMETHING!” Chick’s Place Clayton Ellis Promote your physical education program through appropriate practices for physical education. Utilize NASPE resources to advocate and promote your physical education program
12:00-1:00pm LUNCH Chick’s Place Brad Strand and Gale Wiedow; Blue Cross Blue Shield- Recess Initiative; Dept. of Health- Coordinated School Health
1:15-1:45pm Exhibitor Booths Field House
Please come and visit the exhibitor booths located on the north side of the Field House.
1:25- 1:45 pm Zumba Field House #1
Yoga Field House #3
Minot State Club of Physical Educators (MSCOPE)
These activity breaks will allow participants to experience a short introductory Zumba or
Yoga "lesson" as an example of how you could use these popular exercise modalities in your Physical
Education classes. Information will be provided on how to obtain certifications, how to incorporate the
activities into your classes and the proven benefits of both Yoga and Zumba.
1:30-3:40 pm Minute it to Win it!! Games Field House South side
1:55-2:45pm Breakout Session IV “A Discussion on Punishment and Discipline in Physical Education and Sport” Room RTC 104 Brad Strand and Tyler Tracy- [email protected] Using exercise as punishment remains common in sports and physical education despite efforts to end this practice. In this session we will discuss the pros and cons of various types of punishment and discipline used in physical education and athletic settings. The speakers will begin with a power point presentation followed by an open discussion with attendees. It is expected that attendees will contribute to the discussion by sharing their thoughts and practices related to the topic.
“USTA-Tennis Quickstart Tennis” McDowell Activity Center Gym Hayley Horning Sibley- [email protected] Come learn some fun, creative ways to introduce tennis to beginners, fun games to play at an
elementary or middle school level and even great activities to keep high school students wanting to play
the sport of tennis.
"HiYaww!! Martial Arts for a General PE Class” Field House #1 Clayton Ellis- [email protected] Use martial arts in a variety of ways to warm-up a class or use as a standalone unit. Learn why martial arts are good for the brain and how to incorporate martial arts techniques into class warm-ups, circuit training, and relays. “U of M Elementary Physical Education Games”*** Field House #3 University of Mary PE club students/Krug
Physical education is just as important as any subject in an elementary school, according the
Council on Physical Education for Children. Join us as we present a unique collection of competitive
and cooperative games for the elementary physical education teacher. These games
maximize participation and minimize failure for all players, have specific learning objectives
and fit into a broad-based physical education programs.
“101 Brain Boosters” Chick’s Place Terry Eckmann- [email protected]
Brain Boosters: Research to Practice Apply research to practice with brain boosters that can impact brain health throughout the lifespan. Identify key critical domains for a healthy brain lifestyle and participate in instant brain boosters associated to key research.
2:55-3:45pm Breakout Session V
“Physical Best & Fitness Gram Updates and Changes That Effect You” Room RTC 104 Joe Deutsch- [email protected]
With the release of the 3rd edition of the Physical Best series as well as FitnessGram 9 (web-based), attendees will learn what changes have been made and why. Attendees will also be introduced to new activities from the 3rd edition activity books as well learn about the added benefits of FitnessGram 9. Did you know you can now email your students’ reports to their parents directly from the now web-based FitnessGram? Did you know that there is an app that allows you to input students test results directly into your iphone and not have to enter those results again? Also, what happened to the simple numbers the PACER test used to use and what is the method behind the madness? These questions and more!
“Olweus Bullying Prevention” Room RTC 217 Amy Walters - [email protected]
The Olweus Program is a comprehensive, school-wide program designed and evaluated for use in elementary, middle, or junior high schools. The program’s goals are to reduce and prevent bullying problems among school children and to improve peer relations at school. The program has been found to reduce bullying among children, improve the social climate of classrooms, and reduce related antisocial behaviors, such as vandalism and truancy. Schools are also gathering data about OBPP implementation at the High School level. The Olweus Program has been implemented in more than a dozen countries around the world, and in thousands of schools in the United States.
“Tabata Training ” Field House #1 Sherry Yancey- [email protected] It is working for 20 seconds, resting for 10 seconds, for 4 minutes or 8 times. It can be used with cardio, weight training, plyometrics; anything. “Teambuilding” Field House #2 Minot State PE club students/Deutsch
This session will provide participants with the opportunity to participate in a variety of teambuilding activities while also learning some of the benefits of teaching teambuilding in Physical Education. Specifically strategies to help develop self-confidence, leadership skills and self-esteem will be presented. Other benefits of teambuilding activities include: communication, risk-taking, active listening, shared responsibility, and character development among others. “Technology in Physical Education: Using Heart Rate Monitors As An Effective Assessment Tool” Pam Powers- [email protected] Field House #3
NASPE Teacher of the Year; Golden Apple Teacher of the Year----The demands for assessment and measurable data is increasing across the United States. Come participate in this interactive session using a heart rate monitoring system that projects heart rates on the wall while measuring the improvement in aerobic capacity known as Training Effect and the ability to measure Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA). Come ready to get active, have some fun, and get excited about technology!
McDowell Activity
Center Gym
Field
House 1
Field
House 3 RTC-217 RTC-104 RTC-216
8:00-8:50
A Squat is a Squat Ringette POLAR PE Solution
Out of Class
Physical Activity Program
School's Alive
9:00-9:50
International Games PE Challenge
Ideas for
Integrating Core Standards
Brain Rules-a Panel Discussion
How to Have a
Successful Jump Rope/Hoops Event
10:00- 10:50
International Games NASP-
Archery in Schools
Tabata
Training- Sherry Yancey
Advocacy and
Professionalism for Students
Podcasting in
Physical Education
Using Health
Activities as Assessments
11:00- 11:50
Chick's Place General Session- Clayton Ellis: LMIS
12:00- 1:15
Chick's Place Lunch will
include remarks from Brad Strand/Gale Wiedow; Blue Cross/Blue Shield Recess, Yes; Coordinated School Health presentation.
1:25-1:45
Visit Exhibitors (1:15-1:45) Zumba for PE
Yoga for PE
1:55-2:45
USTA-Quickstart Tennis
HiYaww!!
Martials Arts for General PE
U of M
Elementary PE Games
101 Brain
Boosters (Chick's Place)
Discussion of
Punishment and Discipline in PE-
2:55-3:45
Field House #2: Teambuilding: Minot State
Tabata Training
Technology in
PE, Using Heart Rate Monitors
Olweus Bullying Prevention
Physical Best
and Fitnessgram Changes
3:50-4:00
Closing/Drawings
Lecture Based Activity Based
PLEASE VISIT AND THANK OUR 2012 EXHIBITORS
Exhibitors/ Door Prizes
American Heart Association
Coordinated School Health- Department of Health
Polar Sport time Gate City Bank Blue Cross Blue Shield USTA
Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)
School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy
Eating and Physical Activity Friday, November 2, 2012; 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Capitol Building Judicial Wing AV Rooms 210 and 212
600 East Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505
Sponsored by North Dakota Coordinated School Health During the last three decades, the prevalence of obesity has tripled among people age 6–19 years.
Multiple chronic disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and high
blood glucose levels are related to obesity. Schools have a responsibility to help prevent obesity by
promoting physical activity and healthy eating through policies, practices, and supportive environments.
This training will describe how to use CDC’s school health guidelines to promote healthy eating and
physical activity, including coordination of school policies and practices; supportive environments;
school nutrition services; physical education and physical activity programs; health education; health,
mental health, and social services; family and community involvement; school employee wellness; and
professional development for school staff members. These guidelines are based on an in-depth review
of research, theory and best practices in healthy eating and physical activity promotion in school health,
public health and education. Because every guideline might not be appropriate or feasible for every
school to implement, individual schools should determine which guidelines have the highest priority
based on the needs of the school and available resources.
Who should attend? State and local education and health agencies, nongovernmental organizations
that focus on the health of students in school, K-12 physical education/health education teachers,
curriculum coordinators, classroom teachers, university professionals and school administrators.
Who will be conducting it? Lois Mauch received her Master’s Degree from Virginia Tech under the direction of Dr. George
Graham in Health and Physical Education. She has published two books and various articles including
the National Journal for Sport and Physical Education and Strategies. Lois received the North Dakota
National Association for Sport and Physical Education Teacher of the Year both at the state levels for
elementary in 1990 and as the Middle School Teacher of the Year at the state and central district levels
in 1998. Lois is certified by CDC to conduct this training.
How much will it cost? The training is free. University credit available through NDSU for $50.00.
Judy Thomson, Instructor of Record. http://www.ndsu.edu/dce/k-12/info/6894
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call or e-mail, Ashley Kopp, [email protected] or, 701.328.2356
For more information, contact: Judy Thomson at 701.328.2722 or [email protected]
North Dakota Department of Public
Instruction
Dr. Wayne Sanstead
Superintendent of Public Instruction
www.dpi.state.nd.us
North Dakota Department of Health
Terry Dwelle, M.D., M.P.H.T.M.
State Health Officer
www.ndhealth.gov
APPENDIX:
International Games: The Great Equalizers!
Rugby, Cricket, Takraw - Modified for the Secondary Student
Presented by: Susan Schultz, Ed.D.
NWD AHPERD Middle School Teacher of the Year Retired and loving it!
208-520-6505
These games are old in tradition and new to most students in the United States. The term
equalizer is used because very few students have ever played them. This puts students on an
“equal” basis when it comes to skill level and skill development. In other words, no one person
has an advantage over another.
The following activities have been taught and modified for many years. It must be said early on
that these are not “pure” in form. The sports described here have been modified to fit the needs
of middle school students. The rules and the descriptions may be different when seen from the
athletic perspective. To play these modified games are to play “lead-up” games to the actual
sport. Therefore, the references will reflect just a fraction of the accumulated information that
has been gathered over 30 years of teaching. Acknowledging the fact that we as teachers
watch and learn from others, I would like to publicly say thank you to the many hundreds of
teachers that I have learned these and other techniques and games from.
NASPE STANDARDS ADDRESSED in INTERNATIONAL GAMES PRESENTATION:
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a
variety of physical activities.
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities. Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings. Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
Modified Cricket:
The game is played with two teams. Those teams can be made up of however many students
as the teacher sees fit. It is imperative that the game be designed to accommodate as much
movement as possible. The game begins as one team takes the field and the other team sends
in one striker (hitter) and one runner (non-striker).
Each of the two strikers must have at least one foot over the popping crease (safety line) or they
can be put out. When the striker hits the ball the hitter then decides if they will run or not – in
cricket they do not have to run. The ball can be stuck in any direction! In front, to the side or
even behind the batter. At the point the striker decides to run they leave the safety of the
popping crease and run to the opposite end.
The bowler (pitcher) uses an overhand bowl (pitch) to deliver the ball. The runner will also run
to where the striker just left. When both arrive before the ball knocks the bail off of the stumps
(this can occur at either end) there is one run scored. They may then decide to continue back
and score two runs. As long as no bails are knocked off they may score as many runs as the
other team allows.
REMEMBER –
THE STRIKER PROTECTS THE WICKET WITH THE BAT.
THE FIELDERS TOUCH THE BASE (WICKET) TO KNOCK OFF THE BAILS –THEY DO NOT GO AFTER THE RUNNER LIKE IN BASEBALL.
BOTH RUNNERS MUST RUN. THEY ARE SAFE WHEN THEY CROSS THE POPPING CREASE.
THEY MUST RUN WITH THEIR BATS.
.
Important:
The wickert: Three
stumps and two bails
The bat and ball.
THERE IS NO PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN THIS MODIFIED GAME.
All team members bat. After all have hit this becomes the end of the first inning. There are only two innings in cricket!
All team members will bowl. Each team member will bowl 6 balls (this is called an over). After they bowl six another team member begins facing the opposite wicket and bowls 6 balls (with will be the second over).
REMEMBER – EACH MEMBER OF THE TEAM BOWLS 6 BALLS IN ONE DIRECTION AND ANOTHER TEAM MEMBER THEN BOWLS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.
Terminology:
Bowl The pitch. Six to each end by the same bowler. Pitch six to the same end and then switch bowlers and bowl to the other end of the pitch.
Bowler The Pitcher. All persons on the team will bowl six and then rotate out.
Broken wicket When one or both of the bails have fallen.
Duck When a batsman is out without scoring any runs.
Ferret The lowest batter on the team
Googly A pitch that breaks toward the striker.
Inning After all members of the team have hit the inning is over. The other team is up to strike. When they score more runs than the other team or when all their plays have hit the game is over. Only two innings in Cricket.
Out 1. Ball is caught before touching the ground 2. Ball is thrown/touches the bail causing it to fall before the runner
crosses the popping crease. 3. The striker fails to ground the bat and the wicket keeper dislodges the
bail before he/she does so. 4. The striker causes his/her own bail to become dislodged.
Over One over is a total of six bowls delivered in one direction.
Pitch The Cricket Field
Popping Crease
The striker stands straddling the safe line (popping line) when hitting. They then must always touch between the line and the wicket before the bail is dislodged to be safe and score a run.
Rabbit Very poor batter. One spot above the ferret!
Run Out Dislodges the bail before the runner crosses the popping crease. In cricket you go after the bail not the runner!
Striker The hitter. There is the striker and the non-striker that must run when the striker runs.
Stumps Three posts used to support the bail.
Wicket It is made up of the 3 stumps and two bails. It is protected by the striker.
Wicket Keeper The catcher.
The History of Cricket
The history of cricket is very interesting. The most common reference is of the
English shepherds tending their sheep used the staff (crick) and a ball thrown
towards the gate of the pasture. The shape of the gate is one of a
wicket fence (this is most commonly referred to as a picket fence).
The first recorded game was in 1550 and is now recognized as the national game of England (www.stickiewicket.com). The history of cricket in the United States has had some very popular figures involved. Ben Franklin brought back the first written rules from England in 1744 (www.cricketcounciluse.com). Cricket also played a major part in the history of the United States itself. In the 1780”s, debating whether the U.S. would have a king, monarch, or emperor “…. John Adams stated in the U.S. Congress that if leaders of cricket clubs could be called “Presidents”, there was no reason why the leader of the new nation could not be called the same!” (www.cricketcounciluse.com).
Takraw:
Takraw is an ancient game that was begun by the Royal Family of Malaysia about 500 years
ago (www.geocities.cojp/Athlete-acropolis/2678/english/whatsepa.html). The best description of
Takraw is that it looks like a game of badminton but using a net, cantaloupe sized ball and your
feet. It looks like a game of hacky sack using a net divider. For classroom purposes the game is
played on a regulation badminton court with three players on each side.
The Game:
The players consist of a left player and a right player in the front and the server in center back.
The left and right must stand near their respects side near the net as the serve is made.
The serve is kicked over the net from middle court and the game begins. To serve the left or
right hand tosses the ball to the center back and that player must return it over the net in one
try. Officially there is a serving circle in the middle back of the court that is approximately one
foot in diameter. The server must have one foot in the circle and on the ground during the entire
serve. Like volleyball only three kicks on a side and if a fowl is made by the serving team there
is a side out.
Points are scored only by the serving team and the game is played to 15 points. Two out of
three games are played.
The court:
Equipment:
A Takraw Ball is desirable.
Rules:
Hands can not be used! Any other body part is OK.
No part of the arm from the shoulder to the tip of the fingers may be used.
Each player may touch the ball only once before it goes over the net.
If the ball touches the net before falling into the opponent’s court it is still good. Lead-up games/activities:
Have students toss to a partner who must direct ball into a hula hoop. Progress to tossing and directing ball over badminton net.
Have students in circle and count number of times the ball is hit and does not hit the floor. (This was the original game of Takraw)
Just about any volleyball drill can be used. Terminology:
Sepak Takraw Kick Ball
Sepak kick in Malay
Takraw Ball in Thai Regu Team consisting of three players and on substitute
Serving circle
Semi circle for service hand
toss.
Modified Rugby:
This is probably one of the best games I have played with middle school, high school and
college age students! Rugby is known as a violent injury prone sport. The game of Tag Rugby is
neither! This is a fast moving non-contact game that rivals the intensity of Ultimate Frisbee. It is
suitable for all upper elementary to adults. The official rules were obtained from “Mini Tag &
Tag Rugby” (Rugby Football Union, 2002; www.rfu.com). Please go to this site to get the most
detailed regulations for this fantastic game. Keep in mind that I have been playing this game
with my students for the past six years and have modified it to meet the needs and levels that
were needed. Therefore, several aspects of the game will be noticeably different as described
here.
History of Rugby:
The history of rugby dates back to the early 1800’s to a game played at the Rugby School in
Winchester, England. Several schools in the Winchester, England area were all playing a
similar game of a type of football. These schools refined their own rules and some developed
into football (soccer) and the Rugby School’s game became Rugby. (www.rl1908.com/rugby-
history.htm).
The modified game or tag rugby:
The game is best described as a tag football game with no forward passes and absolutely no
contact. Belts and flags are used and when a flag is pulled the offensive player does not loose
possession of the ball. When the offensive team runs the ball across the goal line and places
with force with two hands a score is made (this is where the term touch down originated). The
teacher will determine the number of students on each team.
Equipment:
A rugby ball or a football.
Flag football belts and flags.
Starting the game:
Depending on the ability and temperament of the group of students several ways to start may
be used.
Younger students may use a football hike.
Older students may use the rugby scrum (this is a safe scrum – UNLIKE THE SCRUM
IN REGULATION RUGBY). This is done with a group of five students in a face off. The
students line up with two students side by side; three students line up behind them. The
students in each line have their arms around their shoulders. At the signal each team tries to
move the ball through their legs with their feet to their team mates so the rear players may then
pick it up and begin the game.
The tag:
A tag is made when a flag of the ball carrier is pulled. At this point the ball carrier has a total of
3-5 seconds to return to the flag and pass the ball to a fellow team mate. If a pass is not made
in that amount of time the ball changes hands. It is very helpful if the teacher calls the seconds
out loud so all can hear. It is entirely up to the discretion of the teacher is 3 seconds or more is
allowed to get the lateral or backward pass off.
The team with possession loses the ball because of the following reasons:
Failure to complete a pass and the other team intercepts or picks it up.
Throws a forward pass.
Fails to return and pass the ball in the allotted amount of time.
Fails to be safe and reasonable in play strategies.
A loose or fumbled ball:
Immediately the teacher must be aware of what is happening! If there is only one person after
the ball then play continues. BUT, IF THERE ARE SEVERAL PLAYERS THAT GO AFTER A
LOOSE BALL AND THERE IS ANY CHANCE OF CONTACT A WHISTLE MUST BE BLOWN
AND THE PLAY STOPS IMMEDIATELY! At this time
A scrum is called and five players from each side immediately line up. The teacher places the
ball between the two scrum lines and blows the whistle to begin.
Student positions during a scrum. They
MUST have contact (arms around
shoulders) with each of their team mates
before the whistle is blown to begin. The
ball must be pushed with the feet beyond
the line of three before it can be picked
up. No member of the team may be in
front of the scrum line. Each line must
stay behind the ball and not have contact
with the opposing team.
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THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO CONTACT OF ANY KIND WITH THE OPPOSITE TEAM OR
WITH THE BALL CARRIER. TRYING TO PULL THE BALL FROM THE HANDS OF A
PLAYER IS ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED!
Conclusion:
Please feel free to use and modify any of these activities. They constitute games from the Far
East to the Europe and have contributed to the history of American sports such as baseball and
football. Use maps in your class to let your students know where these games come from. Let
the students know that many games and sports have influenced our way of life and that there
are many games around the world that are much more popular than just basketball and football.
Give the student the appreciation of history, cultural, global understanding through the use of
games. They will enjoy it and so will you! Gaining a deeper understanding of games enriches
the experience for all.
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Podcasts in Physical Education Sara Deutsch – Minot State University
What is a Podcast? D efinition –A type of digital media consisting of a series of
audio, visual, or PDF files that are downloaded or streamlined online to a computer or mobile device. Our Podcast Benefits of Using Podcasts
Mix it up for your students E asy way to deliver cues Saves your voice! Great for Substitutes C an be used for any part of lesson if desired Fitness Routines Dance/Rhythms Routines
Creating a Podcast
O pen GarageBand–Choose Podcast Click Create C lick Audio – If you do not have music in your Audio install some at this point D rag an Audio Track to “Male Voice” – if you want more than one song just make sure they are back to back in Male Voice Click on Down Arrow (Blue) – set volume about halfway up Click on Female Voice – click on dot – will turn red Click on Up Arrow & Set Volume all the way up Click on Red Button at bottom to record your voice and stop recording your voice.
Tips
Record your voice in a quiet space and speak closely to the speakers on your computer! Q uestions? Contact Me! [email protected] Have Fun!
Adaptations Used for the PE Central Challenge Oklahoma School for the Blind
By Karen Allen
Student Name: _________________
Challenge 1: Balance Shuffle
Description: 8" x 4" board. Partners walk, exchange places without any body part touching the floor.
Adaptations:
• Balance bench - individual walks and steps over pylon. (bench is 12" wide) • balance bench - individual walks and steps over bean bag. • propel wheelchair over floor beam • commando crawl down bench. ** all practice walking forward, backward, side stepping, turning, pivoting, jump dismount.
1st _______2nd________3rd________
Challenge 2: Hula Hooping
Description: Hula hoop held at waist level, hula for 20 seconds, time stops when it touches the floor.
Adaptations:
• hula hoop on preferred arm for 20 sec. • hula with both arms simultaneously • turn ribbon in overhead, side, and frontal plane for 20 sec. each. • turn ribbon in large circular pattern in frontal plane for 20 sec. • wave short ribbon as modeled by teacher.
1st _______2nd________3rd________
Challenge 3: Jump that Rope
Suggestions for adapting the PE Central Challenge Tasks for students with disabilities
Challenge 1: Balance Shuffle
• Use bubble wrap for visually impaired students • Have students in wheelchair keep both wheels one two lines on the gym floor • Use lines on the gym floor • Place two ropes on the floor, vary width of the ropes • Use a Balance bench - individual walks and steps over pylon (bench is 12"
wide) • Use a balance bench - individual walks and steps over bean bag • Propel wheelchair over floor beam • Have students commando crawl down bench
Challenge 2: Hula Hooping
• Hula hoop on an arm or leg for 20 seconds • hula with both arms simultaneously • Turn a scarf in the air for 20 seconds • With hoop on ground, have student in wheelchair wheels around hoop for 20
seconds • Increase or decrease time as needed • turn ribbon in overhead, side, and frontal plane for 20 sec. each • turn ribbon in large circular pattern in frontal plane for 20 sec • wave short ribbon as modeled by teacher Challenge 3: Jump that Rope
• Have two people twirl rope while another student pushes a student in a wheelchair through the rope for 90 seconds
• For visually impaired students, have two students turn a rope with a bell attached. When the bell hits the floor, the student steps over the rope.
• Increase or decrease time if needed • Place rope on floor and jump over continuously • two ropes turning to side while jogging for one minute • both handles of one rope held in left hand, both handles of one rope held in
right hand, student turns ropes as if turning one rope, but no rope will pass under feet.
• two ropes turning to side while stationary for one minute • one rope turning to side while jogging for one minute • one rope turning to side while stationary for one minute
