SHAPE America's Podcast - Professional Development for Health & Physical Education Teachers

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Episode 117: Building an HPE Dynasty With Bob Pangrazi Jul 24, 2018

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The “Building an HPE Dynasty” series spotlights professionals within our field who have built a strong program from the ground up. In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Pangrazi, who worked with many physical educators to build a strong HPE program in Mesa, AZ. Bob has been an educator for more than 50 years. He began his career as a fifth-grade teacher and was a professor of physical education at Arizona State University for 32 years.
Listen in as Bob shares his philosophy on physical education and provides details about how teachers are trained and developed in Mesa. Key takeaways include:
• Examples of qualities that make up great teachers and a strong PE curriculum;
• Tips for successful cooperating teaching/student teaching placements;
• Insight about how a partnership with researchers and universities can lead to high-quality physical education programs.

Episode 116: Health Education Teacher Leadership Jul 17, 2018

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In this episode, we’re joined by two leaders in health education: Claudia Brown, president of the Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, and Jamie Sparks, SHAPE America president-elect.
Listen in to learn how Claudia and Jamie got started in education, how they began their leadership journey, and how they got into leadership positions. Key takeaways include:
• Insight about the different ways to enter leadership positions;
• Examples of different leadership roles or opportunities for health educators;
• Tips on how you can find and get accepted into leadership positions;
• Details about what responsibilities are expected in different leadership roles.

Episode 114: Favorite Summer PD Options Jul 02, 2018

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For health and physical educators, summer is prime time for professional development! In this episode, Stephanie and Matt each share their Top 5 summer PD options. Learn about each and decide which ones are a good fit for your summer learning!

Episode 115: Reflections of a School Year Jun 29, 2018

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Summer is the perfect time for teachers to reflect on the previous academic year. In this episode, our podcast hosts each share three successes they had this year and three things they hope to improve next year. Listen in to hear reflections from health and physical educators — you just might relate!

Episode 39: Teacher Leadership in Physical Education Jun 13, 2018

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In this episode — which originally aired in November 2016 — we’re joined by Jessica Shawley, National Board Certified physical educator and 2012 SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Listen in to learn about Jessica’s experience as a teacher leader and hear segments from her teacher leadership audio reflection journal. Key takeaways include:
• Insight about the different roles a teacher leader can take on, and how to figure out which ones are best for you;
• Strategies for leading peers, which can sometimes be a delicate process;
• Tips on balancing teaching responsibilities with professional and personal responsibilities;
• Examples of why perseverance and resilience are an important part of teaching and teacher leadership.

Episode 113: Recess Tips and Strategies — Part 2 May 29, 2018

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In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Carter, SHAPE America senior program manager, and Dr. Shannon Michael, health scientist in the Division of Population Health, School Health Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Listen in to learn why recess is so important and how you can advocate for a recess program in your school. Key takeaways include:
• The academic, physical and social-emotional benefits of recess;
• Pros and cons for structured versus unstructured recess;
• Advocacy tips such as recess benefits, knowing your audience, and distinguishing physical education minutes from recess minutes;
• Helpful resources available in the Recess Toolkit from SHAPE America and CDC.

Episode 112: Recess Tips and Strategies — Part 1 May 29, 2018

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Episode 111: Self-Care for Health & PE Professionals — Part 2 May 01, 2018

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In this episode, more health and physical educators from across the country share their personal reflections on “self-care.” Listen in to gather tips and ideas that will help you on your self-care journey, including:
• Negative signs that indicate it’s time to focus more on self-care;
• Useful self-care methods and routines;
• Learning to set limits for yourself when it comes to demands on your time, energy and intellect;
• Individualized self-care tips and tools.

Episode 110: Self-Care for Health & PE Professionals — Part 1 May 01, 2018

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In this episode, health and physical educators from across the country share their personal reflections on “self-care.” Listen in to gather tips and ideas that will help you on your self-care journey, including:
• Negative signs that indicate it’s time to focus more on self-care;
• Useful self-care methods and routines;
• Learning to set limits for yourself when it comes to demands on your time, energy and intellect;
• Individualized self-care tips and tools.

Episode 109: Grooving With Michelle Hillier - Part 2 Apr 24, 2018

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Listen in as hosts Collin, Matt and Stephanie discuss “grooving” with Michelle Hillier, movement education author, thought leader, and educator. Be prepared to move and groove! You’ll also learn which dance concepts can be brought into the groove model; how to inspire students and educators to have a lifelong love for dance; ways to incorporate dance into your curriculum; and how dance/groove can help develop health and physical literacy.

To get the full impact of this dance-focused episode, you can also watch it on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/30hYXYAjvCg

Additional Resources:

Tips for Using Groove (PDF) - https://bit.ly/2HHVAJN

Groove Song Notes (PDF) - https://bit.ly/2vs2oIG

Guest:
Michelle Hillier - Michelle is an industry expert, thought leader, resource author, passionate consultant and presenter in the education, community and recreation sectors across Canada and the United States. She is also on faculty in the teacher education program at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and York University.

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