Physical Education Professional Development Workshops | Onsite and Virtual Training for PE Teachers

Topic: Project Based Learning for Secondary Physical Education
Presenter: Misti Wajciechowski

Grade Level: 6-12
Length: 6 hours / 1 day or 3 hours / 1/2 day
Location: Richmond, VA (VCU)
Description:
In this workshop, physical education teachers will learn how to implement Project Based Learning (PBL) (or sometimes referred to as Personalized Learning) into their program. Participants will explore the meaning of project based learning, the benefits of implementing PBL strategies, and collaborate with other professionals to develop a PBL activity of their own. This activity based workshop will allow teachers to experience PBL themselves and reflect on how developing PBL activities would enhance the learning experience for their own students.

Topic: Active Academics: Incorporating physical activity throughout the school day
Presenters: Eloise Elliott & Derek Belcher

Grade Level: K-5
Length: 6 hours/1 day
Location: Morgantown, WV (WVU)
Description:
Designed for schools and districts to help K-5 teachers incorporate physical activity in their regular classroom instruction and in other school opportunities throughout the school day. Active Academics® one-day workshop will give K-5 teachers the knowledge, skills, and practical classroom-tested ideas to incorporate movement and physical activity throughout the school day - in the classroom, during break times such as lunch and recess, and before/after school opportunities. This professional development workshop has been aligned with the national standards, including the Core Content Standards, developed by our leading professional organizations. This workshop is developed through a partnership with Active Academics.