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2008 Health and Physical Activity Institute Registration Information
July 21-24, 2008
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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The 2008 Health and Physical Activity Institute provides an opportunity for teachers to share new and innovative teaching and learning practices. The institute is supported by the Virginia Departments of Health and Education, and the Virginia Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The primary objective of the initiative is to improve the quality of health and physical activity instruction to enhance the wellness and educational performance of Virginia's students. The institute consists of a variety of engaging workshops and general sessions. Participants who attend the whole institute will receive a certificate of completion from the Department of Education documenting 45 hours of professional development.
The institute will be held at the Festival Conference & Student Center on the east campus of James Madison University. Housing is in the Potomac Dorm where you may select either double or single room occupancy, and sheets and towels are provided. Being a dorm room you may choose to bring an alarm clock, reading lamp, extra towels, and an extra blanket. The institute will begin on Monday, July 21st at 11:00 am and end on Thursday, July 24th at 1:00 pm.
Check-in:
- General Check-in:
Monday, July 21st from 8-10:45 am at the Festival Conference & Student Center information desk located on the east side of campu - Check-in for early arrivals:
Saturday, July 19th from 3-5:00 pm at the Festival Conference & Student Center
Sunday, July 20th from 8-9:45 am & 3-5:00 pm at the Festival Conference & Student Center
Registration fees & information:
- The institute, housing, meals, double residential lodging and other instructional resources are $195. Single rooms are available for $50 extra.
- The registration fee for commuters is $90, which includes all meals and instructional resources.
- Sunday arrivals add $60 to the registration fee for housing and dining expenses. Commuters add $25.
- Saturday arrivals add $115 to the registration fee for housing and dining expenses. Commuters add $45.
- Registration after July 11th or on-site will be $25 more.
- Please visit the website for registration confirmation, directions and details regarding the 2008 workshops once that information becomes available.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellation after July 11, 2008.
- Please make checks payable to James Madison University or pay by credit card on-line with a $2.50 convenience fee.
Special Events:
In addition to the institute workshops and sessions there are several special events that are held before and during the institute. These events require institute registration and Sunday morning check-in with additional housing fees.
- The Bicycle Education Certification Course for Teachers will be offered again this year. This 12-hour specialty workshop covers types of bikes, gears and shifting basics, basic bike maintenance, curriculum ideas, coalition building, fund raising tips, and more. This course requires participants to ride their bicycles. If you have questions about the course, please contact Heather Board at (804) 864-7738 or heather.board@vdh.virginia.gov. Enrollment is limited and you must bring a working bicycle and helmet. The course will begin Sunday, July 20th at 10:00 am.
- The CDC Physical Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (PECAT) workshop will help school divisions analyze their physical education standards-based curriculum, enhance existing curricula, or select a published curriculum to deliver quality physical education in Virginia schools. Participants are asked to bring their curriculums. This session will begin on Sunday, July 20th at 1:00 pm
- James Madison University will offer a 3-credit graduate course, Technology in Health and Physical Education (KIN 511). The course cost for in-state is $915 and out-of-state is $2565. Pre-registration for the course and institute is required. If you are interested email Dr. Susan Nye at nyesb@jmu.edu to reserve your spot and to receive registration instructions. Enrollment is limited. The course will begin on Sunday, July 20th at 10:00 am and meet at various times throughout the institute. Further details about the course are on the institute website.
- National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Instructor Course provides certification of the NASP curriculum for archery to be implemented within schools. NASP promotes student education and participation in enjoyable and safe archery experiences. Successful completion of the 8-hour course offers certification as a Basic Archery Instructor (BAI) in NASP. Schools with 2 BAI-NASP certified teachers will be eligible to receive a NASP equipment set for archery instruction for in-school instruction to students. This session will begin on Sunday, July 20th at 10 am. The NASP Certification course is provided by Department of Game & Inland Fisheries Outdoor Education Program. Virginia NASP State Coordinator is Karen Holson.
- Virginia Commonwealth University will offer a 3-credit graduate course. Registration for the course will take place on Sunday, July 20th from 1-2:00 pm. The class is scheduled to meet Sunday from 2-5:00 pm & 6-8:00 pm and 1 hour a day during the week. The course cost for in-state is $566.55 and out-of-state $2,113.80. VCU will bill you for the course after the conference. Further details about the course are on the institute website or email Dr. Jack Schiltz at jschiltz@vcu.edu.
