VTAHPERD :: Events

Our events page will be updated regularly to inform our members of upcoming events; trainings and professional development opportunities they might be interested in. Please take a moment and learn about a few of the events VTAHPERD takes part in each year.

Project Unify Conference and Unified Sports® Certification
Date: September 25, 2009
Location: VT Police Academy Pittsford, VT
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $20 includes materials and lunch
For more information and a registration form click here (.pdf)

This course immerses coaches into the philosophy and facilitation of a quality Unified Sports® Program. This course will discuss coaches’ responsibilities, recruiting appropriate partners, planning for and facilitating quality practice sessions and competitive events, as well as how Unified Sports® integrates with the mission of Special Olympics.

This certification includes a Practical Session with Fundamental Skill Assessment and Development working with Athletes and Partners with a sport clinician.

Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT) Workshop
SPONSORED BY The Vermont Department of Education
Date: October 7, 2009
Location: Castleton State College, Old Chapel
Time: 8:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $25.00, includes materials and lunch

Click here for more details on how to register... (.pdf)

What is the HECAT? The Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool, or HECAT, is an assessment tool developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This tool will assist you in conducting a clear, complete, and consistent analysis of health education curricula based on the National Health Education Standards and CDC’s Characteristics of Effective Health Education Curricula. HECAT results can help school districts select or develop appropriate and effective health education curricula, enhance existing curricula, and improve the delivery of health education.

Who should attend? Schools are strongly encouraged to bring a team including health educators, an administrator or curriculum coordinator. This is a K-12 event.

Audience: Physical educators, principals, superintendents, curriculum coordinators, school health team members

This workshop will assist school districts preparing to write or revise curriculum for physical education. Current NASPE president Dr. Fran Cleland of West Chester University, PA will lead district teams through the sequence of steps involved in the curriculum development process. She will illustrate when it is important for all teachers to work collaboratively and when small groups are needed to facilitate the process. Participants will reflect on the national and state standards for physical education and use them as a basis for curriculum development. This workshop experience also provides insight into the importance of developing spiraling curriculum from kindergarten through high school with a planned scope and sequence, highly organized skill progressions, and careful attention to skill development at each grade level. After completing this workshop, participants will have the resources necessary to develop a comprehensive curriculum tailored to their local educational entity. Space is limited to 50 participants. For more information contact Lindsay Simpson at (802) 828-1461 or by e-mail at lindsay.simpson@state.vt.us. To register visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=CnEyBAxHWmJtIDryTNR7Mw_3d_3d

VTAHPERD Middle School Fitness Competition 2009...
Date: Friday, May 8, 2009
Place: Patrick Gym, University of Vermont
Check In: 8:30-9:10am
Welcome: 9:10-9:25am
Start: 9:30am

TEAMS:
The teacher/coach must be a member of VTAHPERD in order to send a team. Each school may enter one 5th/6th boys team, one 5th/6th girls team, one 7th/8th boys team, and one 7th/8th girls team. Each team is comprised of 6 (new in 2007) individuals. All members of each team will participate in ALL 4 EVENTS. All 6 athletes are expected to complete the competition. There will be a Division 1 for the larger schools and a Division 2 for the smaller schools. Each school must also send two people to help score the different events. The volunteers can be either high school students or adults. When the registration is sent in with your athlete’s names, you must also send in the names of your volunteers. We will not accept your registration if there are no volunteers.

EVENTS:
The 4 events will be the mile run, modified pull up, sit and reach, and one minute curl up test. Complete instructions of all tests will be available upon request and a review of competition rules will take place during the introduction at 9:10.

SCORING:
All 6 athletes compete but only the top 5 best scores will count for each team total. The team score will be derived by totaling the top 5 individual scores of each team. In the event of a tie, an individual or team’s mile run will be used as a tiebreaker. All 6 athletes will receive individual results.

AWARDS:
Certificates of participation will be given to all contestants. Medallions will be given to the top three individuals in each division. Trophies will be given to the top three teams in each division. Awards and results will be mailed as soon as possible.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY:
Each team must bring a responsible adult to supervise the 5th/6th grade team and one for the 7th/8th grade team. These 2 groups will not be together during the competition. Each team supervisor should have a clipboard and a pen. Coaches who stay with the team and volunteers who help with events are two separate groups.

LUNCH and SNACKS:
Athletes and adults should bring their own snacks, drinks, and lunch. Each team should clean up their own area in the bleachers before leaving.

CLOTHES:
Everyone should dress for the weather because the run is outside. Athletes should have appropriate shoes for running 1 mile.

COST:
Cost will be $10 for each team entered in each division for a maximum of $40 per school. The teacher must be a member of VAHPERD in order to send a team.*Make check payable to VTAHPERD and please make sure the name of your school is noted on the check. T-shirts will be for sale at the competition.

Registration Form (pdf)
Fitness Competition Information Sheet (pdf)

Registration Deadline: Monday April 27th, 2009
Mail Entries to:

Rose Bedard
St. Albans Town Educational Center
169 So. Main Street
St. Albans, VT 0478

Work Phone: (802) 527-7191 ext 317

Check must accompany entry!! Entry limit is 450. So register early!! "First come, First Entered!!"
You must send in the names of your athletes and volunteers with your check and registration form.
Registration via e-mail will not be accepted.
Remember: Coaches and helpers are 2 separate groups!

9th Annual Intergenerational Wellness Walk/Run
Date: Wednesday, May 13th 2009 10:00am-1:00pm
Location: State House Lawn Montpelier, VT

Come join us for this annual event to help promote and celebrate the importance of living “Healthy Active Lifestyles”. This VTAHPERD sponsored event will be full of fun, exciting, and healthy activities for all ages! (A great field trip idea for schools!)

Wellness Walk Materials:
Registration Form (pdf)

Wellness Walk Essay Contest
“Living Healthy Active Lifestyles”

The Vermont Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is sponsoring this essay contest as part of their celebration of healthy active lifestyles and the 9th Annual Intergenerational Wellness Walk.

Contest Rules are:
> Essays should be no more than one page and should discuss the importance of living a “healthy active lifestyle” and how it relates to your everyday life.
> There will be winners in three categories: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12.
> Winners will have the chance to read their work at our celebration on May 19th in Montpelier.
> Entry deadline is April 23rd and winners will be notified by May 1st.

Entries should be mailed to:
VAHPERD Essay Contest
C/O Jon Hammond
HUHS
VT RT 100, S.Duxbury, VT 05660
QUESTIONS? Contact Jon Hammond at 882-1184 or email John

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