SHAPE Colorado 2024 State Convention

The adapted PE council will come together to share input, ideas and updates!

This session is dedicated to young leaders in the fields of health and physical education who want to further their professional growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for health and physical education district coordinators to come together, share knowledge, and inspire each other. Stay tuned for the amazing outcomes that will come from these meetings!

A traditional range of motion warm-up presented in yoga style, easy postures practiced to strengthen core and increase flexibility for youth, basic breathing 101 for participants to understand, mindfulness, relaxation and visualization offered to calm the emotional body allowing for mental wellness. Options for special needs students presented.

Session Description:

• Yoga Postures for physical strength & flexibility 
• Breath Training to increase mental focus 
• Mindful Practices to balance emotions

Human thriving depends on relational health, yet people are often left to figure out how to establish healthy relationships without a road map. Technology enables access to limitless information; however, information alone is not enough to change behavior. Like any other skill, managing human relationships requires knowledge, resources, and information, and each must be practiced and applied. What we learn about relationships is often gained solely through observation of other people. Unfortunately, the patterns we observe are not always healthy ones. This form of learning leaves generations vulnerable to repeating toxic cycles and robbing themselves of the experience of deep, and loving relationships. This content fills the gap by providing tools and guidance for developing healthy connections. 

Session Objeectives:

• Provide proven tools for building, maintaining and improving healthy connections and relationship satisfaction
• Unpack the root cause approach of many societal struggles
• Create pathways for preventing relational discord and social division 
• Demonstrate physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, and financial benefits of healthy connection

Lauren’s interest in relationship skills began when her parents divorced after almost 20 years of marriage. Seeking to understand better patterns for her own future legacy, she earned a bachelor's degree in communication studies from TCU. Lauren is the author of In Their Shoes, a book dedicated to helping parents better understand and connect with children of divorce. Her newest book, Relationship Essentials, released November 16th, 2021 and features skills to help people feel heard, fight fair, and set boundaries in all areas of life. Lauren’s vocational speaking experience spans over 15 years, teaching a variety of relationship skills to teens, adults and corporate teams. She recognizes relationships are one of life’s most important assets and energizes a room to prioritize the people in their lives. She and her husband, Josh, love adventures with their three children. All Colorado natives, they are avid skiers, outdoor enthusiasts and Broncos’ fans.
 

Join us for an action-packed workshop featuring team games that are class oriented, teacher friendly, and align with national physical education standards. These high-energy games are sure to get students moving while also keeping them engaged. We won’t just be playing games though; you'll also learn classroom management and skill development strategies that you can take home and implement in your program. Get ready to sweat, learn and have fun!

Session Objectives:

• Understanding and Implementing Class-Oriented Team Games
• Enhancing Classroom Management Skills
• Improving Skill Development Techniques 

Choose your own adventure! This is a fantastic opportunity to gather in small groups and have engaging discussions about topics related to health and physical education.

• All Things SHAPE – Want to know more about being on the SHAPE Colorado board or committees? Are you curious about SHAPE America committees or SIGS?
• All About Grad School – Are you thinking about pursuing your master’s or doctorate?
• So, I’m Teaching Weight Training – How can SHAPE Colorado support you more? Come share thoughts, ideas, suggestions and other things regarding teaching weight training.
• Work Life Balance –  How do you balance your work and life? Do you have a wellness room for staff at your school? Come share thoughts and ideas with your peers.
• All Things Elementary – Do you teach elementary? Are you a PETE student and thinking about teaching elementary? Come build community with your fellow elementary peers.
• All Things Secondary  – Do you teach secondary? Are you a PETE student and thinking about teaching secondary? Come build community with your fellow secondary peers.
• Mentoring and Mentorship – Do you mentor students? Do you want to start mentoring students? Come find out more and share best practices.
• Curious About Research and Publishing? – Have you ever thought about submitting a piece for a journal submission? We will share tips and best practices to get you on your way.
• All Things New Standards– Come and share tips and concerns, and ideas with the new standards.
• Social media – Do you know how to use social media to promote your class? What about using Canva? Do you use other platforms programs, and what about podcasts? Come share your thoughts, suggestions, questions and what works for you with your peers.

Explore how the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge resources can engage students, promote heart healthy lifestyles, and help you reach your State or National Physical Education Academic Standards. We will experience interactive games, share ideas, have giveaways, and show how you can use the AHA school programs to showcase your P.E. program to your principal, parents and district. Get ready to get moving and have some fun!

Session Objectives:

• Learn how can the American Heart Association's school programs complement physical education lessons at school and reinforce the importance of heart healthy habits at home so students and families can live longer healthier lives. 
• Does everyone in your community know the lifesaving skill of hands-only CPR? Students and families will have the opportunity to learn this lifesaving skill through participating in the American Heart Association’s school programs. 
• Did you know that 1 in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect and that heart disease is the #1 killer worldwide. Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge teaches healthy lifestyle habits while providing the opportunity for communities to unite in support of the lifesaving mission of the American Heart Association and helps teach empathy and leadership through service learning.

Explore the complexities of the coming out process, why it's challenging, and how each scenario is unique. We'll cover essential dos and don'ts for supporting students, with an emphasis on creating inclusive PE environments. If time permits, engage in small group discussions on supporting individuals in health/PE during their coming out journey.

The CATCH program emphasizes health and physical activity behaviors. The goal of the session is to present an overview of the CATCH program, and to highlight the CATCH Classroom Component. In this movement session, we will participate in lessons focused on nutrition, and reducing screen time, delivered through team building and physical activity.