VEPAA (Vancouver Elementary Physical Activity Association) will be hosting A Day of Physical Education professional development for Elementary teachers.
- VSB Employee Fee: $15.00 for each session
- Non-VSB Employee Fee: $50.00 for the workshop (Please pay by cheque at registration)
- VSB student teacher: No fee
Location: Tupper Secondary and Livingstone Elementary. Check in at Tupper at 8:30.
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8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-10:15
1a. Badminton: Learn the basics of this fast moving and fun sport. This session will cover rules and skills that will have your student totally engaged. Instructor: Brian Wong, Renfrew Elementary
1b. Circuit Training for K-7 : Introduction to circuit training, fitness stations, and warm-up activities using minimal equipment. Instructor: Barb Hinds - K-7 PE Teacher, Bayview Elementary
1c. Intermediate Games: Looking for new games and activities to add to your grade 4-7 classes? This session is jam-packed with activities that can be used to incorporate fitness, skill development, SEL and focus on whole-class participation. Instructor: Lynn Dawson - Henry Hudson Elementary
1d. Field Hockey: Introduction to teaching skills and progressions of field hockey. Games and lesson plans for K-7. Instructor: Stephanie Nesbitt - Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey Schools Program, UBC & National Team alumni, passionate advocate for sport and physical literacy Cancelled.
1e. Track & Field #1: Sprints and Relays - How to teach prints start to finish / Relays 101 - Teach it in 20 minutes! Instructor: Graeme Fell - Thunderbirds Track coach, VSB teacher, 2-time Olympian, 3-time Commonwealth Games medalist
10:10:30 Coffee Break
10:30-11:45
2a. Pickleball: Come and learn the skills that you need to enjoy the game of Pickleball. Easy and fun to learn!! Raja Sabbagha and Willy Wan are avid Pickleball players who teach upper intermediate grades.. We can’t wait to meet you. Instructor: Raja Sabbagha - Maquinna Elementary, Willy Wan - Grenfell Elementary
2b. Primary Games: Primary games that involve little or no equipment that will get your students engaged and having fun. Instructor: Craig Thomas - K-7 PE, Beaconsfield Elementary
2c. Differentiating Instruction in PE: Students come to PE with a wide range of abilities and skill levels. This session will explore ways to meet students where they are at and how to layer skill progressions so students can practice at their own level and progress to more challenging skills as they are ready. Instructor: Lynn Dawson - K-7 PE, Henry Hudson Elementary Cancelled
2d. Field Hockey: Introduction to teaching skills and progressions of field hockey. Games and lesson plans for K-7. Instructor: Stephanie Nesbitt - Vancouver Hawks Field Hockey Schools Program, UBC & National Team alumni, passionate advocate for sport and physical literacy
2e. Track & Field #2: Long Jump & High Jump - The same but different! Instructor: Graeme Fell - Thunderbirds Track coach, VSB teacher, 2-time Olympian, 3-time Commonwealth Games medalist
11:45-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:00
3a. Pickleball: Come and learn the skills that you need to enjoy the game of Pickleball. Easy and fun to learn!! Raja Sabbagha and Willy Wan are avid Pickleball players who teach upper intermediate grades at Maquinna and Grenfell respectively. We can’t wait to meet you. Instructor: Raja Sabbagha - Maquinna Elementary, Willy Wan - Grenfell Elementary
3b. Volleyball: This session will touch on the basics of volleyball as well as add fun and excitement to your gym classes. Instructor: Craig Thomas - K-7 PE, Beaconsfield Elementary
3c. Basketball: This session will focus on teaching fundamental skills through drills and fun activities. Instructor: Chris Archer - Hastings Elementary
3d. Ultimate: Interested in introducing Ultimate frisbee in grades 4-7? Come learn best practices for teaching foundational throws, movement, and gameplay with inclusion in mind. Instructor: Curtis Lai - Thunderbird Elementary
3e. Track & Field #3: Shot Put /Track & Field Q & A - Shot put from the end to the beginning, working backwards in easy steps. Instructor: Graeme Fell - Thunderbirds Track coach, VSB teacher, 2-time Olympian, 3-time Commonwealth Games medalist