PHE-MB Physical and Health Educators of Manitoba

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FULL - Keynote - Quality Physical Education: What's curriculum got to do, got to do with it?

The importance of quality physical education linked to an actionable curriculum has never been greater. This talk will highlight local and global initiatives related to the development of "quality physical education" and what QPE actually looks like. Further, with the last decade's exponential rise of physical literacy research and practice, it is now possible to imagine PE pedagogy coupled with a curriculum that leads to the development of physical literacy for all. Examples of "physical literacy enriched pedagogy" will be shared. Finally, this talk will highlight Manitoba's health and physical education curriculum development in light of all these advances.

Presenter: Dr. Dean Kriellaars
Dean is a faculty member of the Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Manitoba. He is the Chair of the MSc program in Rehabilitation Sciences and the Scientific Director of the circus research institute of the National Circus School in Montreal. He is the Senior Lead for curriculum development in health and physical education in the province of Manitoba. He just completed his role as the inaugural Chair of the $10 million dollar Trails Manitoba Grant program for developing outdoor recreational trails in Manitoba. He is a global leader in physical literacy research and application of physical literacy specifically in physical education.

FULL - S34 - CPR-C & AED Certification

The CPR-C course would include the following:

• Certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Level C (includes certification card on successful completion)
• CPR Manual (for the participant to keep)
• Course participant folder and various handout items (exact items TBC)

As we are providing certification here, cost would $55.00 to cover the certification and supplies.

Presenter: TBA

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S35 - Outdoor Education in St. Malo Provincial Park

Wilderland Adventure Company has gathered a team of outdoor leaders for a fun day of active outdoor leadership development. Come learn how to lead safe outdoor events from your school yard, to local parks, to wilderness settings. The day is highlighted with interactive workshops from MPASS, Outdoor Council of Canada, Paddle Canada, Canadian Red Cross, and more!

You will rotate through 4 small group sessions where you will paddle a voyageur canoe (weather pending), experience land based games, and sessions on risk management and various outdoor skills. Bring a bag lunch and spend the lunch hour networking with other teachers as well as local vendors who are committed to supporting outdoor education in your school.

Schedule:
9:00 am - Registration & Welcome
9:30 - 9:55 - Introduction to Leave No Trace
10:00 - 11:55 - Sessions 1 & 2: MPASS & Voyageur Canoe
12:00 - 1:15pm - Lunch & Networking
1:30 - 3:25 - Sessions 3 & 4: Outdoor Leadership & Indigenous Land Games
Leadership
3:30 - 4:00 - TBD

**In case of severe weather, we have a back-up location at Camp Manitou (located in Headingley). Registered participants will be informed by email 5-7 days in advance of the event date.**

Presenters: Wilderland Adventure Company, Matt Peters-Owner, Kyle Kushnier (Educator, Paddle Canada Instructor), Justine Wilmot (Outdoor Educator & Canoe Guide), Kevin Rempel (Educator & OCC Instructor), Georges Beaudry (Metis Story teller), Pauline Nadlersmith (River Song Wilderness Outfitter) & more

Wilderland Adventure Company was founded as an innovative social enterprise focusing on bridging the gap between disconnected youth and Manitoba’s great outdoors. We are an ecotourism outfitter that serves individuals and influencers of children and youth (like parents, teachers, youth workers, and outdoor leaders) in order to help them provide life changing experiences in our community. We have gathered a team of outdoor leaders for MTS PD Day to present on outdoor leadership & risk management, land based games & activities, Métis story telling, wilderness travel, and more.

Location: St. Malo Provincial Park, St. Malo, MB

Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S37 - How to Add Disc Golf to Your PE Program

This session will include a full day of clinics taught by some of the best players in the province, information from local retailers about supplies and the chance to play a round with an experienced player to get exposure to the game, the basic rules and ideas for how you could build mini or temporary courses on your own school property.

Presenters: Airyn Clark, Terrell Feaks, and more to come.

There will be various presenters who are local experts, semi-professionals or business owners within the disc-golf field.

Location: La Barriere Park, 4403 Waverley St, La Salle, MB

Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S1 - Physical Literacy: Locomotor, Manipulative Sending, Manipulative Receiving, and Manipulative Retaining Set 1

Physical Education classes and recreation experiences are important places for students to develop the physical competence, so they feel competent to move in life, and with that confidence develop the motivation to further develop their physical competence. We will be engaged in approximately 30 activities that help develop skills involving locomotor, manipulative sending, manipulative receiving, and manipulative retention skills.

Presenter:
John Byl, PhD, is the Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, was president of CIRA Ontario (2003-2018), and a retired professor of Physical Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario (1986-2014). He is the winner of several professional awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for promoting physical activity across Canada, and is a regular workshop leader. He has a special interest in promoting fun, active participation for all children and developing and maintaining personal wellness.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S2 - Net / Wall Games - from 4 Square to VB

Using games based approach (TGfU) explore how the tactics in net/wall games are transferable from the recess game of four square to pickleball to volleyball. The goal of the session is for participants to leave with a better understanding of the tactics in net/wall games and how they can use GBA in their PE classes.

Presenter:
Shelley Harms started with U of M in August 2019 after spending the previous thirty years in Calgary teaching and working at Mount Royal University. Shelley is enjoying the beautiful province of MB by exploring the many parks with her dog - Merllin. Her current physical activities include walking and hiking with her dog, dog agility with Merllin and golf in the summer, skating, snowshoeing, and hockey being a part of her winter life. Shelley's is an advocate for using games for knowledge development, social-emotional learning and of course, the f word - Fun. The courses she instructs at the U of M include human movement principles, development games and activities, health education and a few in the kinesiology program too. Shelley's teaching philosophy in one statement is to create a fun, positive, reflective, energetic environment that provides students with ways of knowing and understanding that will help them reach their fullest potential. When Shelley isn't at the U of M, you'll find her working with the Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy, helping the coaches and leaders develop their teaching skills and helping to provide a quality sport experience for the newcomers.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S4 - Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s Beyond the Win Education Platform – FREE PHE-Focused Virtual Field Trips, Curated Pre-Recorded Programs, & Ready-to-Use Lesson Plans

Cut back your planning stress, refresh your teacher toolkit, and access PHE-focused virtual programs and ready-to-use resources…at no cost! Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow through the invaluable lessons of sport, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame provides FREE opportunities to bring social-emotional learning, Indigenous perspectives, and critical life lessons into the classroom through live and curated pre-recorded programming, interactivities, videos, 360-degree views of sports memorabilia, digital books, and lesson plans. All education assets are accessed through a FREE membership on www.beyondthewin.ca. Join this session for an overview of the PHE-focused ready-to-use programs & resources that you can use…well, tomorrow!

Presenter:
Katelyn Roughley, BA, MMSt, is the Director of Education and Programming at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. She has been fascinated with experiential learning ever since she visited the ROM’s iconic Bat Cave when she was only 5 years old. With nearly a decade of experience curating exhibits and interactive programming in Toronto, Saskatchewan, and Calgary, she’s making her mark on the Canadian museum scene by creating inspirational learning experiences that empower youth to reach their full potential.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Suitable for: Grades K-4, 5-8

FULL - S5 - Visual Aids in Physical Education

Have you ever wondered if your style of communication works well for everyone in your program? Do you think that they actually see what you mean to teach? If you’re looking to improve your quality of communication, by doing less and getting more from your instruction, then join us for an insightful and enlightening session. In our time spent together, you will receive a brief overview of neurodiversity, along with tools and strategies for enhancing the Physical Education experience of all students.

Presenter:
Movement Skills Manitoba (MSM) is a committee of early-years physical educators from a wide range of school divisions across the province. We are a non-profit organization committed to supporting K - 6 physical education teachers by creating helpful resources and leading workshops, carefully designed to enhance the instruction of movement skill development. First formed in 1989, the committee has changed names and committee members numerous times. MSM’s mission, however, has remained the same: supporting physical education teachers by producing meaningful resources and promoting active, healthy games and physical activities.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 10:45 am

Suitable for: Grades K-4, 5-8

FULL - VIRTUAL: S5 - Visual Aids in Physical Education

FULL - S3 - Intro to Boxing for Physical Education

This session will give teachers the background knowledge and experience necessary to run a 5-day teaching block in a high school Phys.Ed. class. It will also provide you with the required equipment and resources available free of charge from the Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association. The day will consist of a workout that covers each of the 5-day training themes in 15 minutes. Each theme has been boiled down from a weekly training regiment at the Sanford Collegiate Boxing Club to include boxing fundamentals, endurance, power, accuracy, and fight strategy. Participants will need workout clothes, nothing more. The Sanford Collegiate Boxing Club has been successfully training hundreds of staff and students since 2011 and has changed the culture of our school. Perhaps and introduction to boxing would yield similar results in your school? A 5-day instructional block to the training could be used to gauge interest for an extra-curricular club and simultaneously help both student and staff wellness.

Presenters: Mike Zurba, Brendan McManus, Garrett Jones

Mike Zurba is a science teacher, and has run an extra-curricular boxing club at Sanford Collegiate since 2011. He is a level 1 certified boxing coach and has had 2 amateur fights. The Sanford Collegiate Boxing Club has been featured in the MTS Teacher magazine and has been interviewed on CBC radio for its success in fostering student and staff wellness. The club has connections to Pan Am Boxing Club in Winnipeg as well as the Manitoba Amateur Boxing Association.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: Grades 9 - 12, Teacher Wellness

FULL - S6 - Sex Ed Beyond the Perimeter: Strategies and Tools

We recognize there is a divide having not only worked throughout the province but from our own lived experience. We would like to focus on strategies and tools educators can use when talking about these personal health topics. Examining how we can address some of the challenges and barriers in delivering info in junior high and beyond on topics such as values, consent, wellness, media, relationships, gender identity, body image, safer sex, substance use, and more is the focus of this session.

Presenters: Vanessa Anakwudwabisayquay Cook and Eveline Buehlmann

Working with youth in the areas of sexuality, sexual and mental health, including substance use and healthy relationships throughout the province of MB for 15-20 years, is our area of expertise. Currently there are kahoots and junior high curriculum available for no charge at https://womenshealthclinic.org/resources-for-educators/ Our goal is to support the work of anti-oppressive, inclusive, sex positive, strengths-based, trauma informed, developmentally appropriate health education for youth.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12

FULL - S7 - Therapeutic Yoga - How to relive back pain and neck and shoulders issues

Learn Yoga skills that successfully reveal where you are tight and help you understand how that tightness if left untreated can lead to pain. This approach provides various stages to each posture and specific guidelines to ensure that you stay within a therapeutic model and feel an immediate benefit.

Presenter: Dillon Cherrett
As a Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist for over 25 years I’ve been helping clients identify the root problem for their pain symptoms and provided strategies that successfully bring relief. I’ve owned 3 yoga studios and currently run a mobile yoga business where I travel to bring programs to the workplace. I’ve specialized in the past with professional and amateur athletes having worked with the Edmonton Oilers as well as at Elite Performance providing leadership for flexibility gains and yoga for performance. I have extensive experience and training working with students who suffer from chronic pain as well. I teach 11 different styles of yoga and offer different approaches for the different needs that people have when they come to practice. Yoga meets you where you are.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12, Teacher Wellness

FULL - S36 - Experience Mountain Biking Education

Mountain biking offers a healthy, outdoor activity for students that can lead to lifelong activity. This session will meet at the Northgate Trails System, south of Dauphin. The Northgate Trails architect and developer will present their vision and the build process, as well as provide guided trail rides. In addition to trail riding, participants will discuss topics related to school initiated mountain biking endeavours. Related topics may include, but not be limited to; equipment choices, transportation issues, riding locations, skill training, MCA licensing, and involvement in setting up competitive events.

**Bikes not provided. Helmets required. Session begins at the trail hub at 10:00am.**

Presenter:
Chris Duester has taught for more than 20 years including positions in Winnipeg, rural Manitoba, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and most recently in Hanover School Division. His teaching experience has been primarily in the Humanities as well as Graphic Design. He maintains an active lifestyle through nordic skiing and cycling. He enjoys being involved in the community as the president of the Sandilands Ski Club, bicycle race event volunteer, has coached both soccer and cycling and the former lead coordinator for the Steinbach Kids of Mud team. Prior to a serious concussion in 2016, he enjoyed competing in sanctioned Manitoba mountain bike and cyclocross races.

Location: Northgate Trails System, South of Dauphin, MB

Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12

FULL - S10 - Indigenous Education through the Lens of Sport – FREE & Vetted Resources by the Country’s Only National Museum of Sport – Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Want to include vetted Indigenous Education resources into your lesson planning, but don’t know where to start? Canada's Sports Hall of Fame is committed to amplifying the stories of Indigenous Hall of Famers, and illuminating the invaluable lessons learned through sport. By celebrating the stories and achievements of these remarkable individuals, we strive to create a lasting legacy of inspiration and understanding as we work together towards the path of Truth & Reconciliation. Learn more about our FREE Indigenous Education resources, programs, and lesson plans – all developed in collaboration with countless Indigenous contributors, including Cree/Dene and Métis educator Crystal Clark

Presenter:
Katelyn Roughley, BA, MMSt, is the Director of Education and Programming at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. She has been fascinated with experiential learning ever since she visited the ROM’s iconic Bat Cave when she was only 5 years old. With nearly a decade of experience curating exhibits and interactive programming in Toronto, Saskatchewan, and Calgary, she’s making her mark on the Canadian museum scene by creating inspirational learning experiences that empower youth to reach their full potential.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: Grades K-4, 5-8

FULL - S11 - Report Card Comments for Physical Education

My comments are for Grade 1-5 but can be adapted to all grades. As P.E. teachers, we often write 15 or more report cards for the same student over the years. I will share the outline I use for writing report card comments. You may agree or disagree, at a minimum you will leave with a 'whack load' of comments you can use in your practice.

Presenter: Nicole Clement
Nicole has taught Phys Ed for the last 26 years. She currently teaches Kindergarten - Grade 5 Phys Ed and Outdoor Education at Pacific Junction School.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S8 - Physical Literacy: Locomotor, Manipulative Sending, Manipulative Receiving, and Manipulative Retaining Set 2

Physical Education classes and recreation experiences are important places for students to develop the physical competence, so they feel competent to move in life, and with that confidence develop the motivation to further develop their physical competence... We will be engaged in approximately 30 activities that help develop skills involving locomotor, manipulative sending, manipulative receiving, and manipulative retention skills.

Presenter:
John Byl, PhD, is the Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, was president of CIRA Ontario (2003-2018), and a retired professor of Physical Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario (1986-2014). He is the winner of several professional awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for promoting physical activity across Canada, and is a regular workshop leader. He has a special interest in promoting fun, active participation for all children and developing and maintaining personal wellness.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S9 - Circus Sampler

Have you ever wondered about infusing circus arts into your PE program? Come to this active session to see how we have been doing just that for the past 7 years. Try out some circus activities and get some hands-on time with simple circus equipment you could add to your current program. Experiment with juggling, devil sticks, rola bola, diabolo, and stilts just to name a few!

Presenter: Bryan Vermeylen
Early years PE teacher for 17 years. Certified Circus Arts Instructor through the National Circus School.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - VIRTUAL: S11 - Report Card Comments for Physical Education

FULL - S12 - D-Liteing in Developing Physical Literacy Through Large D-Lite Ball Games

Using large and light balls makes passing and receiving easier, and a little zanier, as participants develop physical literacy skills involving sending, receiving, and retaining.

Presenter:
John Byl, PhD, is the Canadian Gopher Sport Educational Consultant, was president of CIRA Ontario (2003-2018), and a retired professor of Physical Education at Redeemer University College in Ancaster, Ontario (1986-2014). He is the winner of several professional awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for promoting physical activity across Canada, and is a regular workshop leader. He has a special interest in promoting fun, active participation for all children and developing and maintaining personal wellness.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades K-4, 5-8

FULL - S13 - Rediscovering Kin-Ball : Igniting a New Era of Inclusive Competition

With this session, you will learn a new way of introducing this amazing inclusive sport with mini-games of progression. This starts with a cooperative game where participants are asked to grab the Kin-Ball as a team and bring it back to a given place. However, the further you progress, the more levels are added with additional challenges. These challenges are directly linked to a Kin-Ball skill. At the end of the games, the participants will have an understanding of the skills needed to play the sport. Therefore, after a short presentation of the rules, we will play a full game of Kin-Ball and learn drills to improve speed and strategy.

Presenter:
Pierre-Julien Hamel is the CEO of the International Kin-Ball Federation since 2009 and has over 20 years of experience in Kin-Ball and the Omnikin games. He also served as the director of the Canadian Kin-Ball Federation from 2007 to 2017. As an International Master-Trainer, Pierre-Julien has traveled to 50 countries across 4 continents, delivering workshops and training sessions to physical education teachers, referees, coaches, and players. These trips have also provided him with the opportunity to introduce Kin-Ball to more than 500 schools and over 10000 students ranging from Kindergarten to University level. Additionally, he has offered his consulting services to National Teams from various countries, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Pierre-Julien's expertise in Kin-Ball extends to presenting the sport in more than 75 conferences held in North America and Europe, where he has successfully introduced Kin-Ball and many Omnikin games to over 5000 teachers.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12

FULL - S14 - Zen Fit Program (active mindfulness)

Because everything happens first and foremost in the mind, Zen Fit is a bilingual exercise program for the body and the mind that will help you evolve towards a better quality of life. Ranging from cardio dance to progressive body weight training, the program combines endurance, toning, flexibility while focusing first and foremost on the well-being aspect by the practice of mindfulness, through music and movement. A zenifying modern active class, which will promote the maintenance of physical condition while aiming at an awareness of the body and overall well-being.

Presenter: Julie Belley

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: Teacher Wellness

FULL - S15 - Exploring Mental Health in the Classroom

Exploring Mental Health in the Classroom is designed specifically for high school educators, school board representatives, and other adult community leaders working with youth ages 13-24, who are seeking educational resources that are authentic, relevant and reflect the experiences of young people today. We will cover Jack.org Programs as well as our new Educator Hub (launching summer/fall 2023). The Hub is designed and vetted by Jack.org’s staff, this collection of resources brings Jack.org’s mental health promotion programming into the classroom. Jack.org’s programs are designed to enhance young people's ability to recognize struggle in both themselves and their peers, understand their role in supporting the mental health of a peer, and seek out appropriate mental health support and resources. All of Jack.org’s programs are designed alongside young people and are continually evaluated to ensure they meet the needs of youth.

Presenters: Megan Kimble (Program Partnership Lead) OPTIONAL: Sue Doerfling (Learning Resources Lead) or Amika Shah (Manager, Mental Health Content & Learning) and/or other Jack.org Program Staff

Megan Kimble (she/her) is a settler to Turtle Island, residing in Vancouver on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Megan is the Program Partnerships Lead at Jack.org. She is committed to developing key partnerships that are mutually beneficial across multiple sectors enabling Jack.org to improve the reach and impact of programming. Jack.org is a charity that trains and empowers young leaders across Canada. Through our programs, young leaders identify and break down barriers to positive mental health in their communities. Jack.org is working towards a Canada where all young people understand how to take care of their own mental health and look out for each other. A Canada without shame, and where all those who need support, get the help they deserve.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades 9-12

FULL - S16 - TRAF Pension Fundamentals and Future

How the Manitoba teacher pension works and what the future may bring.

Presenter: Glen Anderson
Manitoba Teachers' Society Benefit Plans and Programs Officer responsible for and oversight of all Manitoba Public School Teacher Insurance Plans and Board member of the Teachers Retirement Allowances Fund (TRAF)

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: Teacher Wellness

FULL - S17 - K-12 PE/HE Curriculum Redevelopment in Manitoba

Manitoba education and early childhood learning (meecl) and bureau de l’education francaise (bef) began work on K-13 physical education/health education curriculum redevelopment in 2022. This project has resulted in extensive research and consultations with stakeholders from education, physical education, and health. This session will give participants an understanding of the direction of K-12 pe/he curriculum in Manitoba and an overview of the project work that is currently ongoing. Participants will also be provided with ways that they can provide feedback to the curriculum development team and how they can contribute to the consultation process.

Presenters: Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning Curriculum Development Team - Carolyn Johnson; Lindsay Craig; Sandra Buckberger; Stephen Howell

The curriculum development team consists of three consultants from MEECL, one consultant from BEF and Dr. Dean Kriellars, Associate Professor, university of Manitoba, as Senior Curriculum Advisor.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S31 - High Fitness

The combination of aerobic and anaerobic training, complemented by active recovery tracks, makes our flagship format an extremely effective and efficient form of training. Alternating bouts of high-intensity movement with moderate/active recovery means you avoid plateaus, and constantly challenge your body in a safe and effective way that works for YOU. HIGH Fitness is a ZERO equipment, full body workout that has been shown to improve overall endurance, stamina, strength, and cardiovascular health. More importantly, it yields extremely important mental health benefits. Beyond the workout, HIGH Fitness brings fun, fabulous music, and a community like no other “connection, support, and inclusion reap their own benefits on both the mind and body!"

Presenter:
Deondra Twerdun-Peters is a physical education teacher at Fort Richmond Collegiate. She is passionate about health and fitness and getting people up and moving!

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators, Teacher Wellness

FULL - VIRTUAL: S17 - K-12 PE/HE Curriculum Redevelopment in Manitoba

FULL - S18 - Sharing Dance

Sharing Dance is the RWB School’s leading community engagement initiative. Sharing Dance founder Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS) and national partner the RWB School share the belief that all people should have access to the physical, emotional, and social benefits of dance. The session will be presenting the Sharing Dance Choreography offered yearly to students and adults of all level of abilities. No dance background is required.

Presenters: Marilee Schroeder and Johanne Gingras

Marilee Schroeder lives by the idea that “Dance is about the process and the journey.” She was inspired to become a dance teacher by her own mentors and teachers who shared with her their skills, passion and commitment to dance throughout her seven years of training at Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School Professional Division. Ms. Schroeder returned to the RWB School to attend the Teacher Training Program and, while still a student, was invited to join the RWB School Artistic Faculty in 2010. She currently teaches ballet in the Recreational Division as well as in the Sharing Dance program. Ms. Schroeder holds an Associate Diploma with Cecchetti Canada and is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance teachers training program, holding RAD-RTS designation. In addition to her work at the RWB School, Ms. Schroeder has taught at the School of Contemporary Dancers, MasterWorks, Kick-it and DanceWorks. Her goal is to teach her students about the pure joy of dance which she acquired throughout her years of study with teachers such as David Moroni, Arlene Minkhorst, Jacqueline Weber and Johanne Gingras, and also from time spent performing with the RWB Company and the Manitoba Opera in small roles in Firebird, Tales of Hoffman, and Aida. Ms. Schroeder fondly recalls watching Evelyn Hart and David Peregrine perform, and being mentored by the great Galina Yordanova: “I loved coming to dance daily as I loved that push to be better than the previous day, but the best part in my days were when Ms. Galina would catch me in the hallways, she would pinch my cheeks lovingly and call me little one – she always took time.” It is because of moments like these that Ms. Schroeder continues to give to students her full support and guidance throughout their own dance journeys.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S20 - Movement Skills Manitoba - Best of the Bunch

This session presents selected activities from documents produced by the Movement Skills Manitoba Committee. These activities focus on basic movement skills, assessment, active health games and fitness. This session will also provide strategies on how to use the Teaching Games for Understanding poster series. The intent is to supply participants with materials that they can immediately use within their classes.

Presenter:
Movement Skills Manitoba (MSM) is a committee of early-years physical educators from a wide range of school divisions across the province. We are a non-profit organization committed to supporting K - 6 physical education teachers by creating helpful resources and leading workshops, carefully designed to enhance the instruction of movement skill development. First formed in 1989, the committee has changed names and committee members numerous times. MSM’s mission, however, has remained the same: supporting physical education teachers by producing meaningful resources and promoting active, healthy games and physical activities.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: K-4, 5-8

FULL - S21 - Fitness Coaching Fundamentals

When it comes to large group fitness, a lot of energy is put towards workout creation and exercise selection. While this is extremely important, even the most well-crafted workout will fall flat if you can't explain it clearly prior or coach it effectively throughout. This session will focus on the essential habits and practices that support you effectively coaching a group through a workout. We'll cover topics such as: how to demo exercises, cues and feedback, and the power of language. There will be opportunities to put theses skills into practice and to provide peer feedback.

Presenter:
Jethro Bartelings is a Physical and Health Education teacher at Tec Voc High School. His focus has been on exploring ways to help students find purpose in movement and fitness to enrich their own lives and goals. Jethro regularly pursues continuing education and enjoys seeing how it plays out with supporting his students. Outside of his school, he also is a part-time coach at a local gym that serves clients from 14-60+ years old.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S22 - Mindfulness in your Classroom

Come and learn more about Mindfulness and different ways you can implement it in your classes. Presenter will mainly use the "Mindful Schools Curriculum" and also give practical ways you can add Mindfulness to your teaching tomorrow!

Presenter:
Kristin Shiach has been a Physical Education teacher for the past 16 years. Most recently, Kristin has moved to the new Pembina Trails Collegiate after spending 15 years at Fort Richmond Collegiate. She is passionate about creating safe, inclusive PE classes for all students and encouraging lifetime physical activity. She has completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification as well as the Mindful Schools "Mindfulness Foundations" and "Mindfulness in the Classroom" Courses.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12

FULL - S23 - Neo pedagogical landscapes?: Exploring physical educators' experiences teaching outdoors

This session will discuss research within the Manitoba context, specifically the experiences of physical education teachers' engagements in outdoor education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications for future pedagogy and student/staff wellness will be discussed in this presentation.

Presenters: Dr. Jay Johnson and Jordan Laidlaw

Dr. Jay Johnson is currently a full professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba who was formerly a middle and high school teacher. He is a social scientist who engages in critical sport, leisure, recreation and education studies and whose current multiple mixed qualitative methodological interdisciplinary research explores the impact(s) of climatic change on our physical experiences and the interfaces with the environment and climate change. He is investigating how physical educators in Winnipeg had to incorporate land based learning into their teaching during the pandemic and the impact on well-being and curriculum; how Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth experience the built environment and outdoor adventure/land-based education; community-based research examining the function of the bicycle, culture and community in activ(ism); child labour issues; bullying; sport doping; the use of marijuana and CBD by professional athletes; the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the pandemic, health and Trumpism; and the cultural intersections of gender, masculinity, race, ethnicity, sexuality and homophobia in team hazing/initiation rituals. He has published extensively on hazing, co-editing Making the Team: Inside the World of Sport Initiations and Hazing with Dr. Margery Holman.

Jordan Laidlaw is an early/middle years music teacher in Seven Oaks School Division, is a Ph.D. candidate in educational administration at the University of Manitoba, and serves on the Executive for Seven Oaks Teachers' Association. He has presented at local and national conferences, has published peer-reviewed educational research, and has been featured in the Winnipeg Free Press, CBC As It Happens, CBC Up to Speed, CBC Manitoba, and CTV News. Committed to reconciliation efforts, he recently co-composed a school Cree musical, Peynikamun Nici, alongside his friend mentor Elder Dr. Winston Wutuneee. He is actively involved with the Manitoba Music Educators' Association (an MTS-affiliated SAGE), has chaired various committees within his Local, and is a member of the Teacher-Led Learning Team through his work with the Manitoba Teachers' Society. Recognized for his community engagements, he was a past recipient of the New Builder's Award from the Canadian Music Educators' Association.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators, Teacher Wellness

FULL - S24 - Cooperative Games with Minimal Equipment

In this session, participants will be actively involved in learning and playing a number of cooperative games. Using a games-based approach (TGfU) to explore how students learn about themselves and others when they are doing cooperative play. Connecting cooperative games to resiliency, creating a growth mindset, creativity, social-emotional learning and fun.

Presenter:
Shelley Harms started with U of M in August 2019 after spending the previous thirty years in Calgary teaching and working at Mount Royal University. Shelley is enjoying the beautiful province of MB by exploring the many parks with her dog - Merllin. Her current physical activities include walking and hiking with her dog, dog agility with Merllin and golf in the summer, skating, snowshoeing, and hockey being a part of her winter life. Shelley's is an advocation for using games for knowledge development, social-emotional learning and of course, the f word - Fun. The courses she instructs at the U of M include human movement principles, development games and activities, health education and a few in the kinesiology program too. Shelley's teaching philosophy in one statement is to create a fun, positive, reflective, energetic environment that provides students with ways of knowing and understanding that will help them reach their fullest potential. When Shelley isn't at the U of M, you'll find her working with the Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy, helping the coaches and leaders develop their teaching skills and helping to provide a quality sport experience for the newcomers.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S25 - Tabloid Days- Ideas, Organizing, Fun!

Field days have gone from lining up to take turns to involvement into themed activities that allow students to demonstrate the skills they have learned and refined during the past year. You will look at how to organize a Tabloid day, create theme ideas and maximize student participation and leadership skills. There will be several examples of these days ready for you to take with you.

Presenter:
Jacki Nylen has taught Physical and Health education in the Rolling River School Division for over 40 years. During that time she has created many Tabloid/Field Days for her grade 1-5 students. Now, retired, she maintains her contact with PE/HE as Co-Chair of the PHE MB PD Day and involvement with PHE Canada curriculum development.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades K-4

FULL - VIRTUAL: S25 - Tabloid Days- Ideas, Organizing, Fun!

FULL - S26 - Workshopping Sex Ed: Hands On

Recognizing that many of us have not had much comprehensive sexuality education in our lives, we will build your confidence and skill set. We will cover adapting health materials, answering challenging questions, discussing our values and more in hands on, interactive ways.

Presenters: Eveline Buehlmann and Vanessa Anakwudwabisayquay Cook

Working with youth in the areas of sexuality, sexual and mental health, including substance use and healthy relationships throughout the province of MB for the 15-20 years is our area of expertise. Currently there are kahoots and junior high curriculum available for no charge at https://womenshealthclinic.org/resources-for-educators/. Our goal is to support the work of anti-oppressive, inclusive, sex positive, strengths-based, trauma informed, developmentally appropriate health education for youth.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 1:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12

FULL - S27 - Get Up and Run

How to start an age-appropriate running program, games, drills, skills, relays.

Presenter:
Courtney Friesen is the Athletics Manitoba Technical Manager. Former Bison sprinter. Tough track club coach, Oak Park high school Coach, 2022 Provincial team coach.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S28 - Elevate Your Kids' Experience with Omnikin Sports!

Get ready for an exciting session filled with active and diverse sports designed for children of all ages. Engage in a multitude of structured games featuring simple rules, all with our fantastic range of uniquely shaped, lightweight, and vibrant balls. Experience the thrill of Omnikin Sports in various forms. Whether it's our Giant Basket-Ball, Poison Ball, Ultimate Rugby, or any other captivating game, there's something for everyone. Master the fundamentals of these enjoyable sports and start having a blast! At Omnikin Sports, we prioritize values like good sportsmanship, fair play, and cooperation, while also encouraging individuals to take responsibility for their actions. Witness your children develop essential character traits as they navigate physical competition, emphasizing teamwork and personal growth. Embark on a remarkable sports journey like no other!

Presenter:
Pierre-Julien Hamel is the CEO of the International Kin-Ball Federation since 2009 and has over 20 years of experience in Kin-Ball and the Omnikin games. He also served as the director of the Canadian Kin-Ball Federation from 2007 to 2017. As an International Master-Trainer, Pierre-Julien has traveled to 50 countries across 4 continents, delivering workshops and training sessions to physical education teachers, referees, coaches, and players. These trips have also provided him with the opportunity to introduce Kin-Ball to more than 500 schools and over 10000 students ranging from Kindergarten to University level. Additionally, he has offered his consulting services to National Teams from various countries, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Switzerland, Denmark, Japan, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Pierre-Julien's expertise in Kin-Ball extends to presenting the sport in more than 75 conferences held in North America and Europe, where he has successfully introduced Kin-Ball and many Omnikin games to over 5000 teachers.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S29 - Integrating Yoga into your Classes

Come and practice different sequences that you can teach and add to your classes. Learn different ways to bring yoga into your class or plan for a yoga "block". Presenter will show different ways to use yoga props and give handouts with ideas and sequences to try.

Presenter:
Kristin Shiach has been a Physical Education teacher for the past 16 years. Most recently, Kristin has moved to the new Pembina Trails Collegiate after spending 15 years at Fort Richmond Collegiate. She is passionate about creating safe, inclusive PE classes for all students and encouraging lifetime physical activity. She has completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification as well as the Mindful Schools "Mindfulness Foundations" and "Mindfulness in the Classroom" Courses.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades 5-8, 9-12

FULL - S30 - Injury Prevention & Recovery in the Physical Education World

To provide a general overview of how and where common injuries occur to teachers and students, within the physical education world. The focus will be on preventative measures and strategies to stay ahead of common injuries as well as reducing risk to yourself as an educator and your students. Time will be allocated for questions and answers so that participants can share their experiences ad gain valuable insights.

Presenter:
Melissa Skrabek-Senecal is an athletic therapist and kinesiologist who works in primary care of the Centre de sante St. Boniface. She facilitates numerous training sessions on various sport-related topics for the Manitoba Athletics Therapist Association and the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba. She is a former instructor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, at the University of Manitoba, where she continues to volunteer as a course evaluator and a member of the Academic Advisory Council. She has worked with athletes at all levels, from those preparing for the Olympics, to those who are brand new to sport, to those that strive to be active for life. Her passion is to make sport accessible to everyone and share her knowledge to ensure that all sports remain safe for those who participate in them.

Location: Sport for Life Centre, 145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators, Teacher Wellness

FULL - S32 - Project 11- Mental Wellness Initiative

Project 11 is an engaging cross-curricular proactive mental wellness initiative that supports students from kindergarten to Grade 12 and is available for free to Manitoba teachers. Lessons have been created by teachers for teachers using concepts such as practicing focusing the mind, increasing self-awareness of feelings and strengths, and building positive relationships. The program includes video-based lessons which meet MB Health Ed and Language Arts learning outcomes, and daily activities which have been designed and reviewed by mental health professionals to help support students and teachers in bringing mental health awareness, conversations and strategies into the classroom and into students’ lives. In addition to lessons and activities, Project 11 also offers Intermission and Mindful Moment videos that provide a brain and body break for students and give them an opportunity to try out different, positive coping skills. Project 11 is a part of the True North Youth Foundation - the charity arm of True North Sports and Entertainment, Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose. As a non-profit organization, TNYF also collaborates with external partners in business, government, education, and other sectors to reach more youth, more often in our community. Come join us to learn more about how Project 11 might benefit you and your students!

Presenter: Project 11 Team Member

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: All Educators

FULL - S33 - CardiacCrash: An innovative crash course on learning CPR/AED in the classroom

Are you looking for an innovative and interactive approach to teaching CPR/AED to students?

Introducing….CardiacCrash, Heart & Stroke’s new award-winning crash course on life-saving techniques. CardiacCrash is an interactive, gamified CPR and AED learning experience targeted to high school students. It portrays an emotional cardiac arrest scenario, meant to reflect a true-to-life experience. Teams compete for points by answering questions and winning their group’s hands-only CPR practice session. CardiacCrash supports the curriculum learning outcome for S2 and can be expanded to a broader grade 7-12 audience.

In this session, we’ll introduce you to CardiacCrash. We’ll share the background and context to its development, talk about how CardiacCrash is different from traditional CPR courses, and provide you with an opportunity to participate in the high-energy, gamified experience.

Presenter:
Christine Houde is the Director of Health Policy and Systems with Heart & Stroke in Manitoba. Christine has a passion for advancing heart and brain health and is excited to connect with educators in Manitoba to introduce CardiacCrash, a made-in-Canada classroom experience that teaches hands-only CPR and AED use in a high-energy, interactive way.

Location: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert St., Winnipeg, MB

Time: 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm

Suitable for: Grades 7-12

FULL - VIRTUAL: S32 - Project 11- Mental Wellness Initiative