2008 Summer Professional Development
= Health Related
= Physical Education Related
Promoting Health and Success for all Children
Physical Education Summer Camp for Elementary School Classroom Teachers
This first-ever summer camp for elementary classroom teachers will be a hands-on, learn-by-doing experience (25% exertion level!) to equip educators with the latest knowledge and strategies for delivering the revised Physical Education Core Curriculum. Master physical educators and experts from community agencies will make presentations on sports skills, proper nutrition, non-traditional activities, integrated offerings, and personal fitness planning. Each participant will receive a $120 stipend, materials, and most meals. There will be fun for all, so grab a friend and reserve your spot at Prospector Square for this active and informative camp.
►REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
The camp is limited to the first 150 registrants. A $50.00 check is required to hold your spot. It will be returned at registration.
Dates: June 9 - 10, 2008
Purpose: Professional Growth
Location: Prospector Square, Park City, Utah (State Rate for accommodations applies)*
* Please do not call to reserve a room until your conference registration has
been confirmed by email.
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane Change
Conference Contact Information:
Eileen Koellner 801-538-7807, eileen.koellner@schools.utah.gov
Care and Prevention of Injuries
Course Description:
This course is designed to illustrate common sports and physical education injuries, methods of prevention and standard treatment techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain their 1stAid/CPR certification card. An assignment is required for USOE credit.
Dates: June 9 – 13, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: West High School Fieldhouse Room F6 *
241 N 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT
* Park behind school. Fieldhouse is the far south building.
There will be signs to the room.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Garth McFarland
Course Contact Information:
CeCie Scharman 801-578-8252, cecie.scharman@slc.k12.ut.us
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make Check Payable to: Salt Lake City School District
Send registration Form and Check to:
CeCie Scharman
Healthy Lifestyles Supervisor
Salt Lake City School District
440 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-1898
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Mental Health/Stress Management
Course Description
This course for endorsement or professional growth will cover the concepts and principles of mental health with special emphasis on social and emotional wellness. Special emphasis will be placed on symptoms, causes and treatment of depression, and effective stress management coping strategies illustrating how to maximize positive stress outcomes and minimize negative stress effects in daily living. An assignment is required for USOE credit
Dates: June 9-13, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: Granite School District Office
2500 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Catherine Peterson
Course Contact Information:
Curtis Hale 801-646-4530, curtis.hale@granite.k12.ut.us
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make checks Payable to: Granite School District
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Curtis Hale
Curriculum Specialist- Health/P.E./Athletics
Granite School District
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-3110
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Human Sexuality/Sex Education
Course Description
This course for endorsement or professional growth emphasizes Utah law and policy and what may and may not be taught in the human sexuality portion of the health education core curriculum. It will focus on the physical and emotional growth and development of adolescents, healthy relationships, the threat and prevention of diseases and the effective delivery of curriculum. An assignment is required for USOE credit.
Dates: June 16 -19, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: Fairfield Junior High School
951 N. Fairfield Road
Kaysville, UT
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Deborah Dickson
Course Contact Information:
Judy Prall 801-402-5101, jprall@dsdmail.net
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make checks payable to: Davis School District
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Judy Prall
Davis School District
45 E. State St.
P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah 84025-0588
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Fitness for Life
This course for endorsement or professional growth will illustrate methods of teaching Fitness for Life in Utah’s secondary schools. It will discuss strategies of conducting a quality fitness course with individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students and will include classroom and gymnasium activities, nutrition education and methods of assessing all elements of physical fitness. An assignment is required for USOE credit.
Dates: June 23 – 26, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: Skyline High School
3251 East 3760 South
Salt Lake City, UT
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Steve Marlow
Course Contact Information:
Curtis Hale 801-646-4530, curtis.hale@granite.k12.ut.us
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make checks payable to: Granite School District
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Curtis Hale
Curriculum Specialist-Health/P.E. Athletics
Granite School District
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-3100
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Finding Your Inspiration
3rd Annual Secondary Health and Physical Education Conference
This annual professional development conference for secondary teachers and administrators will be held at the Yarrow Hotel in Park City. It will provide participants with the latest information on activity, nutrition and prevention education. Teachers will receive materials, resources and strategies to enhance teaching skills. Each participant will receive a $120 stipend to help offset teacher costs and rooms will be available at the Yarrow at the State rate.
The conference is limited to the first 150 registrants. A $50 check is required to hold your spot. It will be returned at registration.
Dates: July 14 – 15, 2008
Purpose: Professional Growth
Location: Yarrow Hotel, Park City, Utah
*Please do not call to reserve a room at the Yarrow until your conference registration has been confirmed by email.
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane Change or 15 Re-licensure Points
Conference Contact Information:
Eileen Koellner 801-538-7807 eileen.koellner@schools.utah.gov
Registration Deadline: EXTENDED TO JUNE 16, 2008
Tentative Agenda | Registration Form| CPR Registration Form
CPR Certification Class for Health Educators
Dates: July 15, 2008
Purpose: Professional Growth
Location: Yarrow Hotel, Park City, Utah
This course is designed for high school health teachers to certify students as part of the “What to Do When Every Minute Counts” as well as the new Utah State health core.
Registration and more information
Conference Contact Information: Emily Sweeten at (801) 538-7785.
