SPECIAL THANKS!!!!
Special Aquatics Session
Presiding: Gary Johnson
Program: "Feldenkrais in the Water I"
The Feldenkrais Method of movement re-education may reveal and alter habitual behaviors responsible for chronic tension and pain. It facilitates recovery of movement diminished by injury or trauma and improves skills of athletes and dancers through a slow and gentle exploration process which heightens attention and awareness. Learn several alternative ways to design, present and organize a water therapy session. Teach patients to continue their rehab in the water on their own.
Speaker: Debbie Ashton, Knoxville Physical Therapy Center
Type of Program: Activity - participation
Project Adventure
Presiding: Mark Battle
Program: Presentation about the Project Adventure program and how it may benefit all HPER professionals.
Speaker: Project Adventure staff
Type of Program: Lecture & discussion
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Blast Off!!!"
Physical Education activities that are fun for everyone. A collection of games, fitness exercises, and skill that will help improve children's fitness levels while at the same time encourage them to have fun.
Speaker: Scott Nelson
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Wayne Gutch
Program: "Rock Climbing Walls in Schools - An Alternative Challenge"
This session will discuss and demonstrate the tremendous educational benefits of using rock climbing walls in a school setting. Climbing walls boost self esteem and promote teamwork. topics include equipment descriptions, safety, technique, as well as information on building a low-priced wall in your school.
Speaker: Glenn Ritter
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Sherry Pulley
Program: "Physical Therapy - Educational and Career Opportunities"
A brief overview of educational programs in Tennessee and an overview of career opportunities in physical therapy.
Speaker: John Yarbrough, P.T.
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Darryl Canida
Program: "How to Prepare for Inclusive Physical Education"
This session will deal with preparing for teaching inclusive physical education. We will also participate in some simulated activities - to instill understanding into special populations.
Speaker: Linda Ramsey
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Gina Nelson
Program: "Gangs and You ... Do You Know What To Do?"
Dealing with gangs, including understanding gang activities, recognition of gang members, and how to protect ourselves in the act of violence in the school.
Speaker: Captain Gary Campbell
Type of Program: Participation
Presiding: Scott Nelson
Program: "Coaching Based on Principles and Values"
Building a team, or teaching young players based upon the development of a mission, a vision and governing principles and values.
Speaker: Rip Scherer
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "Problem Solving Activities to Encourage Positive Social Behaviors"
Practical hands on activities will involve the audience while addressing standards 5-6 and 7. Participants will participate in activities to help students learn appropriate social skills mainly using problem solving activities and cooperative group activities. Individual, peer, group, and teacher assessment options will be used.
Speaker: Cam Kerst-Davis/Tina Hall
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Wayne Gutch
Program: "Footbag -- Just for Kicks Program"
Learn footbag (Hacky Sack) firsthand from the pros at the World Footbag Association whose life is teaching footbag to the world! Discover the rewards and excitement of learning and teaching others to link together that first series of kicks! Session includes large class instructional techniques, basic kicks, team games and drills.
Speaker: Randy Nelson
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "Juggling -- Work Out Your Brain!!"
Teaching students to juggle can be a fun brain exercise that has been proven to help children's handwriting, and ability to control their non-dominant side. Learning this skill takes little time, yet provides many benefits for the students and the P.E. program.
Speakers: Mickey Pitts and Carol Irwin
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Status Report on the NCPPA (National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity) in Tennessee"
A report will be given on advocacy and education efforts of the Tennessee NCPPA. The organizational structure of the organization in the state and nationally. Ideas will be generated by the attendees concerning new projects to promote physical activity.
Speaker: Bill Bandy
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Ruth Henry
Program: "College General Education Wellness Courses - Where are we on the Health/Fitness Continuum?"
This session will report the results of a survey of general education wellness courses offered by institutions in the Southeast. While thesecourses have flourished in recent years, they vary widely in general format and methodology.
Speaker: Beverly Warren, Lander University
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Healthy Aging"
Healthy aging aimed for senior adults (not necessarily the target audience). Topic deals with safety as well as Health/Wellness and Activity.
Speaker: Linn Stranak
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Gary Johnson
Program: "Wacky Noodle Workout for All Ages"
How can a wet noodle help your total fitness? Come, learn, and experience how the wet noodle workout can enhance an aquatic fitness program. Proper swimming attire required!
Speaker: Sylvia Pinson/Stephanie Popejoy
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "Problem Solving Activities to Encourage Positive Social Behaviors"
Practical hands on activities will involve the audience while addressing standards 5-6 and 7. Participants will participate in activities to help students learn appropriate social skills mainly using problem solving activities and cooperative group activities. Individual, peer, group, and teacher assessment options will be used.
Speaker: Cam Kerst-Davis/Tina Hall
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "Fit Kids Fitness Feats--Fitness Ideas for Children Ages K-6 As Taken From Great Activities Newspaper"
Our Fit Kids Graduate Assistants and I will present activities related to areas of fitness--mainly cardiorespiratory--as taken from the Great Activities Newspapers. We will show various equipment we have made--such as geo-balls from pantyhose, movement cubes, and exercise cards--what resources we used in making this equipment--and will have audience participation.
Speaker: Leslie Hanneken, Joy Daniel, Carrie Hess, & Kristy Burgess
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Linda Ramsey
Program: "Job Tips and Trends In The Wellness Field"
The purpose of this season is to provide information designed to help participants know what it takes to locate job opportunities, where they can locate jobs, to provide miscellaneous job tips, and to describe trends impacting the job search.
Speaker: Tom Crum
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Children of Alcoholics - Are They Different?"
A sobering view into the lives of children living with alcoholics. This look should give teachers some insight into working with these at risk students.
Speaker: Dixie Atkinson
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "Liability in Physical Education and Athletic Programs"
This is a slide presentation on some dangerous practices in physical education and athletics that could end up in litigation. The audience is requested to look for the dangerous practices in the slides and interact with presenter.
Speaker: Jim Reynolds
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Ruth Henry
Program: "Successful Grant Writing"
Dr. Butterfield has had much success in the area of writing grants. He will share some of his expertise on how to maximize your chances of succeeding when applying for grant monies.
Speaker: Dr. Ron Butterfield
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Gary Johnson
Program: "Concepts and Use of Hydroforce in Pool Exercise Equipment"
Hydroforce Is introducing a new concept in aquatic exercise that has application to a wide range of individuals. This equipment can provide visual exercise feedback on time, intensity, and heart rate during use. The combination of cooling and buoyancy provide an environment where everyone can succeed.
Speaker: Jack Wasserman
Type of Program: Activity
(by invitation only)
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "Frisbee Games for Middle Schools and High Schools"
I take prospective teachers out to experience teaching in the middle schools and high schools. We always try to do something different, and the students always enjoy frisbee games. This session will deal with how to teach different frisbee throws, catches, and we will actually play frisbee golf.
Speaker: Linda Ramsey
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Wayne Gutch
Program: "Juggling Is Catching"
Learn to juggle in minutes -- it's guaranteed! A proven method that has taught millions of students the magic of juggling. Session includes: large class instructional techniques with slow floating nylon scarves and beanbags, three different juggling patterns, and team juggling..
Speaker: Randy Nelson
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Linda Ramsey
Program: "Real World 101"
Dos and don'ts of interviewing or how to get a job - tips.
Speaker: Candance D. Goad
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Forgotten But Not Gone - Hepatitis A and Meningitis"
In order to stem community and school panics in sudden outbreaks of Hepatitis A and Meningitis. A review of the most recent information on the topic will be presented.
Speaker: Elizabeth Kist
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Personal Wellness Planning"
As Health professionals we spend most of our time assisting others in the realm of health and well-being, but how good are we at planning for our own health and well- being? This program will guide participants through the dimensions of wellness and begin the job of personal wellness strategic planning.
Speaker: Regina Ranish
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Linda Ramsey
Program: Athletic Training: A Little Sports Medicine Is Good For Everyone.
Certified Athletic Trainers are allied health professionals who specialize in musculoskeletal or sports injuries. Come and learn more about athletic trainers and how they can help you be better at your profession.
Speaker: Janet M. Wilbert
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "Assessment - Darn Tootin' - Use The Newton!"
Make evaluation and assessment easy, less time consuming, fun and enjoyable as a tasty Fig Newton. See how the Apple Newton can make assessment a treat.
Speaker: Alfred Huffaker
Type of Program: Participation and Lecture
Presiding: Ken Hirth
Program: "How Do I Teach That Basic Skill With Short Ropes? Teaching
Techniques for Jump Rope Skills (Part 1 of 2)"Jump rope teaching techniques for age appropriate skills. How do I teach the Basic Skills? How do my teaching techniques apply to my students. The answer to these questions and more will be addressed.
Speaker: Ken Hirth
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Judy Morgan
Program: "Choreography For Dancers And Non-Dancers"
Learn how to choreograph your own dances for your physical education classes (You don't have to be a dancer). Also tips on helping your students create their own dances.
Speaker: Melanie Hodgson
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Linda Ramsey
Program: "Superstars"
HPERDSTARS is a competition among students to help them meet students from across the State of Tennessee. The events are: (1) Obstacle course, (2) Scooter race, (3) Jacksonville Style Football, and (4) Bean Bag throw.
Speaker: Jim Reynolds
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding:
Program: "Senior Citizens' Exercise and Nutritional Needs"
Varied lecture for nutrition (i.e. calcium needs) and for delaying osteoporosis. Discussion and questions. Audience participation is exercise needs.
Speaker: Pat Bonner
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "CAAHEP Accreditation and Athletic Training: Curriculum Mandate 2004"
Athletic training is moving toward full accreditation status. The year 2004 is when only CAAHEP Programs can exist. How this impacts universities and the profession will be examined.
Speaker: Kenneth E. Wright
Type of Program: Lectur
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Drug Testing in the School, Athletic and Corporate Setting"
This session gives consideration to the nature of drug testing in schools, sports and businesses. Presentation will focus on the role of the health and physical educator in drug testing and drug testing education, security in sample collection and analysis.
Speakers: Bill Whitehill and Doug Winborn
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Make Health 'Personal'"
This would be a lecture followed by a question and answer session dealing with methodology. It would be more geared toward higher education and would involve the PSI method of instruction to a personal health class/course.
Speaker: Linn Stranak
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Ken Hirth
Program: "Double Dutch and Long Rope Teaching Techniques or Teaching
Techniques For Jump Rope Skills (Part 2 of 2)"
Teaching techniques for Double Dutch and Long Rope Jump rope Skills. How do I teach Double Dutch? How do I teach long rope skills? The answer to these and more will be addressed.
Speaker: Ken Hirth
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Lisa Loftin
Program: "Skill Themes and The National Standards: The Perfect Match"
This session will focus on Standards 1 and 2, skill competency and concept application via skill themes. Standards one and two are the curriculum base for physical education at the elementary and middle school levels. Skills themes are the teaching method best suited to attainment of the Standards.
Speaker: Shirley Ann Holt/Hale
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Linda Ramsey
Program: "Superstars"
HPERDSTARS is a competition among students to help them meet students from across the State of Tennessee. The events are: (1) Obstacle course, (2) Scooter race, (3) Jacksonville Style Football, and (4) Bean Bag throw. After competition team winners will be determined.
Speaker: Jim Reynolds
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "CAAHEP Accreditation and Athletic Training Curriculum Mandate 2004" Part two of two.
Speaker: Kenneth E. Wright
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Wayne Gutch
Program: "The Challenge of the Appalachian Trail"
Speaker: Tom Cronan
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rita Norvell
Program: "Small Town Intramurals - Part II"
Using Intramurals to teach fundamentals and rules while affording children an opportunity for participation and development of interest in a variety of activities.
Speaker: Michael McCullough
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Lisa Loftin/Terry Belenfant
Program: "Physical Education and Technology: Moving Into the Future!"
This session will be devoted to using technology in physical education. Why do you need it? What can you do with it? How do you get it? A handout including P.E. related web addresses will be given.
Speaker: Terry Bellenfant
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Gina Nelson
Program: "Safety in Weight Training/Get A Lift On Life"
With more emphasis on weight training for all ages. more needs to be presented on safety for all populations. The type of lifts, duration, and the amount of weights lifted.
Speaker: Charles Rayburn
Type of Program: Activity
"Appetizers to Tide You Over" (Everyone is Welcome!)
Presiding: David Bow, TAHPERD President
Entertainment:
Speaker: Dr. Donna Dunaway, Samford University , President of SDAAHPERD
Election Results
Business Meeting/Awards Presentation
Presiding: Judy Morgan
Program: "Rhythmical Gymnastics: From the Olympics To Our Schools"
A collection of rhythmical gymnastics activities by various physical educators: ball gymnastics, streamers, wands, etc. The session will show the integration of gymnastics and dance in physical education.
Speaker: Judy Morgan/Shirley Holt/Hale
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Judy Morgan
Program: "Line Dancing On All Tracks"
Be a true conductor of line dancing by learning new progressive country steps and techniques, intermediate and advanced couple dances for "all tracks" of age groups. Hot new dances, demonstrations and handouts will be given out as you board the train of line dancing.
Speaker: Sylvia Pinson, CLP and Michael Brewer
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "How To Motivate Students Using Attribution Theory"
Weiner's Attribution Theory helps to explain why some individuals persist through adversity while others cease trying. This presentation will present the tenets of this model and will demonstrate how this theory can be used by teachers and coaches to promote positive motivational patterns in students.
Speaker: Gregg Steinberg
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Scott Nelson
Program: "Print Media Coverage of Sports - Issues Confronting Us Today"
This session will present data related to print media coverage in 6 newspapers over a 2 year period. Issues of gender, sport type, level of competition, photo coverage, and article content will be discussed. In addition, issues of integrating research into our course teaching will be presented.
Speakers: Sharon L. Shields/Elizabeth Gilbert
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Ken Hirth
Program: "Heart Power! As Easy As 1 2 3"
Hands on the Heart Power! Educational kits. The language arts, curriculum based material for your school and classroom. Integrate heart education to the total school curriculum.
Speaker: Ken Hirth
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Ruth Henry
Program: "The World Wide Classroom - How To Integrate The Internet Into the Classroom" This will be a hands-on session in a computer lab which will help teachers to use internet resources effectively in the classroom. Minimal computer skills necessary for this session.
Speakers: Kyle Eubank and Kent Johnson
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Wayne Gutch
Program: "The Exercise Ball Strength and Stretching Program"
The large exercise ball is a fun and safe way to incorporate a strength and stretching program for all fitness levels in physical education.
Speaker: Dr. Betty Pickett
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Wayne Gutch
Program: "Let's Get Into the Game -- Soccer!"
I have coached soccer for the last three years and witnessed the growing love for the game among today's youth. This session will deal with basic skills and rules for the game of soccer.
Speaker: Linda Ramsey
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Judy Morgan
Program: "Easy Lessons Using the Dance Standards"
Educators you and your students will have fun with these easy lessons. Students use cooperation and creativity to meet the National Dance Standards!
Speaker: Ginger Sweeney
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "Things'll Never Change Until We Learn"
This session is an approach to learning and retaining the everyday aspects of the seven strands of health and wellness. By using music as a stimulant to thinking, the student will gain a better understanding of the relation of health and wellness to everyday life.
Speaker: Shelene C. Walker
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Good Touch/Bad Touch"
An introduction to methods used by the Tennessee Department of Human Services in training teachers how to teach their student about recognizing and handling inappropriate sexual advances.
Speaker: Sue Ferguson
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Trends in Education and Hiring of Sports Medicine/Athletic Training Graduates"
Changes in education of athletic training/sports medicine students. National certification trends and the ever changing health care fields will be explored. Salary ranges, hiring trends and third party reimbursement are sub-topics the participants will explore.
Speaker: Chris Snoddy
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Retires' Roundtable"
A chance for retires to visit socially and to talk about their activities, hobbies, etc., and an opportunity to talk about the past, present and future of TAHPERD and what it represents.
Speaker: Constance Mynatt-Axamethy
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Ruth Henry
Program: "CAAHEP Accreditation for Athletic Training Programs"
This session will discuss the process of program accreditation. Lipscomb received CAAHEP (Council for the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) Accreditation in April, 1997, the 1st undergrad program in Tennessee to receive accreditation.
Speaker: Kent Johnson & Kyle Eubank
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "Progressive Drills and Activities for Tennis"
This purpose of this presentation is to provide participants with drills and activities for teaching tennis. Included in the presentation will be (1) learning cues, (2) extending ideas, and (3) application ideas. This will be a participation session.
Speaker: Marcy Maurer
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Ken Hirth
Program: "How To Do Hoops for Heart"
This session will deal with how to set up a Hoops for Heart Event in your school. You may want to consider doing both a Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart simultaneous. This session is for Y-O-U!!
Speakers: Linda Ramsey and Ken Hirth
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Fit At Any Age--Fit Seniors Activities To Stay Active"
Melissa Banks, our fit Senior's instructor, will present 3 15 minute segments of exercise for those folks age 50+: 15 minutes of low-impact aerobics, 15 minutes of healthy back exercise, and 15 minutes of stretching and toning.
Speaker: Pat Burleson
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Cooperative Learning in Health, Physical Education and Lifetime Wellness"
An overview of Cooperative Learning Methods and the application of these teaching methods in health, physical education and lifetime wellness.
Speaker: Sandy Neal and Doug Winborn
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: " Starvation In A Land Of Plenty"
The following questions will be addressed: why is self-imposed starvation (anorexia) being found in children at a very young age? What role does the teacher play in the intervention and prevention process? What kind of help is available from the medical community?
Speaker: Rae Hansberry
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "Promoting The Profession"
I will discuss promotion activities, networking/using the media to promote your organization. What works? What doesn't??
Speaker: Missy Heaton
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: David Bow, TAHPERD President
Speaker: Dr. Dennis Wilson, Auburn University
Past President of ACSM
*Convention name tags or luncheon ticket required.
Presiding: Darryl Canida
Program: "It's All Right to Do different Things in the Same Environment- Inclusion Practices in Elementary Physical Education"
This session will include a discussion/activity period involving ideas for including students with handicaps in regular elementary physical education classes.
Speakers: Susan Hall/Terry Bellenfant
Type of Program: Activity/Discussion
Presiding: Judy Morgan
Program: "Blast From The Past"
Easy dance routines for elementary school students using music from the 50's , 60's, and 70's.
Speaker: Ginger Sweeney
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Judy Morgan
Program: "Do, Re, Me's of Rhythm Bands For All Age Groups"
How to organize, direct and implement rhythm activities for all age groups. Selection of music, instruments and costumes with emphasis on showmanship and choreography.
Speaker: Sylvia Pinson, CLP
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Laurie Sain
Program: "Orientation for 1997-98 Officers"
An orientation for President, President-Elect, Vice-Presidents, Vice Presidents Elect, and all Section Chairs. Session will include discussion of constitution, job descriptions, budget, financial procedures, and leadership conference.
Speaker: Buck Jones
Type of Program: Lecture
Presiding: Rae Hansberry
Program: "Healthy Surfing"
An introduction to the internet as a health education resource: focus on the U.S. Department of HHS's heal thfinder web site. Issues include trustworthiness, strategies for searching, professional vs. consumer sites, classroom application. If access to the internet in computer labs is available this will be a hands-on session. Participants may explore a specific health topic of their choice.
Speaker: Anne K. Black
Type of Program: Activity
Presiding: Doug Winborn
Program: "Post Convention Workshop - Practical Uses for Assessment"
You will take "what you teach" and learn "how to assess" that material in a few painless steps. You will learn useful methods of applying standards 1 and 2 into your daily teaching, that will help you in the assessment of students.
Speaker: Cam Kerst-Davis
Type of Program: Participation