Online Conference 2022

Using Mindfulness in PE to Support Student (& Teacher) Well-being

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Regular Mindfulness practice supports a large number of health benefits including emotional regulation, improved focus and attention, reduction of anxiety and depression, and enhancing empathy. In this session I will present some simple ways that teachers can incorporate mindfulness into everyday PE class (and beyond) to support student well-being and social emotional learning.

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Teaching games in Physical Education to address multiple student outcomes

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Games and sports make up approximately half of the PE curriculum for children and adolescents, in addition to other movement skills such as gymnastics, dance, athletics and swimming. Therefore, it is essential that we continue to strive for best-practice methodology in order to maximise student development in the 4 key learning outcomes of: (1) psychomotor

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From assessment to reflection – the student’s role in Physical Education and Aquatics

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In physical education the role of the learner goes beyond being physically active, educators should provide environments and opportunities for learners to take more active roles throughout the learning process. This presentation shares examples of how year 2 students take active roles in assessing skills, setting learning goals, planning lessons and reflecting throughout the engagement

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How to Enhance Learning Through “Mindful Movement”

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Study after study shows that physical activity throughout the day activates the brain, improves cognitive function, and is correlated with improved academic performance. Less talked about, however, is “mindful movement” – i.e., tying movement to content learning. The method of Total Physical Response, for example, is one that has students acting out physical gestures to

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Developing a truly active school for brighter, happier, healthier children

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Physical activity and wellbeing in primary schools has never been more important, but when teachers are already stretched to the limit, how can this be delivered effectively? During this workshop, you will gain tons of practical ideas on how to get your children more active, not just in PE but across the entire school day.

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The Peak Performing Teacher: 5 Habits for Success

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Cultivating focus, re-energizing oneself, and improving daily habits are essential for educators’ well-being and the good that they pass along students. Because small changes are easier to plan for and realize, this interactive talk will concentrate on the habits that are most likely to yield significant improvements. Grounded in new research connecting personal change to

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