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Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
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Oct 5, 2017
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Won't You Join Us?
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It is Time to "GetIN"
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The largest gathering of Hoosier health and physical educators starts in four short weeks. Excitement is building as registration already exceeds 2016 figures. Here's why: Over 100 sessions offer conference attendees a wide range of opportunities to learn, share, and network.
Highlights include:
- International keynote speaker, Dean Kriellaars, will share recent developments and implementation of physical literacy in education, recreation and sport -
- SHAPE America President, Fran Cleland will talk about "50 Million Strong" -
- Judy LoBianco will share stories of moral courage - doing the right thing when faced with difficult choices and consequences -
- Recognition of Teachers of the Year -
- Celebration of INAHPERD's 100th birthday including a reunion reception, festive party, and prizes/giveaways worth thousands of dollars -
- Extended conference programming that includes local, national, and international Olympians -
- An exposition hall of vendors and suppliers offering new programs, information, and products -
There is still time to register.
Also in this newsletter:
Extended Conference
Health Literacy Month
Catherine Wolf Scholarships
Historical Tidbit #5
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SHARE THE GOOD NEWS
Please forward this email to interested colleagues.
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Meet Three Olympians
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Indiana AHPERD has partnered with Beyond Monumental to add Olympians Terry Brahm, Lee Troop, and Krista Duchene to the conference program. They speak on Nov 3 at the Indiana Convention Center.
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Health Literacy Month
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This month we invite you to reflect on how you go about teaching students to lead healthy lives. Use the resources below to help your students take charge of their own health.
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Get Kids Moving Grants
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Skillastics will award five grants to elementary, middle and/or secondary health and physical educators. Each grant will provide up to $2,000 of Skillastics products and up to $1,000 for the educator to attend SHAPE America’s 2018 National Convention on March 20-24, 2018.
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Historical Tidbit #5
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In the 1940s, the association restructured the district organization. Physical education clinics were established in partnership with the State Board of Health. These clinics were designed to provide help for programs and methods for physical education teachers, coaches, and administrators.
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