WHPE June Update
Be a leader - Join the WHPE Board of Directors
A few years ago I volunteered to be a district coordinator at our convention and I can honestly say it was the best impulsive decision I have ever made! If you are interested or would like to learn more please contact either myself jbailey@dce.k12.wi.us or whpe@uwlax.edu
Celebrations - Keep them coming!
I will also do an iTunes gift card draw at the end of June so keep them coming!
No Wifi? No problem!
FIT Kids Act & Institute of Medicine Report recommends PE be designated a core subject
This is very encouraging but if there was ever a time to write to your senator asking them to support this bill, now would be it. You can contact them here
It's Summer Time.. now what can I do?!
1. The annual Best Practices in Physical Education and Health Conference will be held at UWSP on July 23-25th. Be sure to share the pre-conference information on Classroom Brain Breaks with your colleagues - perfect for classroom teachers as well as PE & health educators.
2. Going on a trip somewhere? Download the #Physed podcast. Created by Joey Feith (@joeyfeith) and Nathan Horne (@penathan) this podcast provides teaching ideas, conversation, inspiration, and motivation for all things to do with PE and health. It's free in iTunes.
3. No TV programs to watch? Catch up on the #PHYSedagogy series by Adam Howell (@thedumbjockmyth). In each episode Adam interviews a PE professional, focusing on best practices, current topics, and tips for future professionals. Each episode is 20-25 mins in length and available on youtube. The latest episode is featured below.
Monthly Fitness Challenge: Goals!
Here's your challenge: Pick 3-6 goals to work towards this month. You can either track your progress using the form on the fitness challenges wiki or try one of the apps listed below. Need ideas? Pick one fitness, one nutrition, and one organizational goal. Then add a fun goal in as well (20 minutes of reading/ quiet time daily?) Check out this infographic for more interesting goal setting stats.
Lift App
Free! This habit tracking app helps you connect with like-minded people who are also tracking the same thing. From flossing to flexibility and beyond!
Daily Goals App
$2.99. Choose what you want to track and simply tap on it once completed. Completed circles indicate completed tasks!
Thinglist App
$0.99. Got a book you'd like to read? Restaurant you'd like to go to? This app is for the "want do do's" in your life that you want to remember to do!
Google Forms - Now with Images!
Grant Opportunity
Jo Bailey, 2012-14 WHPE President
Email: jbailey@dce.k12.wi.us
Website: www.whpe.us
Location: WHPE, 24 Mitchell Hall, UW-LaCrosse, 1725 State Street, WI, 54601
Phone: 608-785-8175 1-800-441-4568
Twitter: @lovephyed