From the Department of Health,
Human Performance & Recreation
2009 Summer Workshops
Effective Recreation for Assisted Living & Long Term Care Facilities
July 10, 2009 3 PM- 9 PM
July 11, 2009 9 AM- 5 PM
Instructor: Dr. Dan Ferguson
The quality of life and life satisfaction for aging Americans is influenced largely by opportunities to be active, productive and useful on a daily basis. The use of free time for recreational purposes that promote physical, mental and intellectual health are increasingly important. Activity Directors and Recreational Therapists will find this workshop to be very helpful for providing programs of activity that do much more than just occupy time. Highlights will include programs of physical activity to reduce falls, service opportunities, social stimulation, activities to stimulate brain function, animal assisted programs, humor clubs, activities for men and more. Documented evidence of program effectiveness will be presented as well as new ideas to meet the needs of today's residents. Outside assignment required.
Implementing Body Composition Measurement In your Elementary/Middle School Curriculum
Online Workshop!!!
HHP 440-99
June 8-July 2, 2009
Instructor: Dr. Robert Hefley
The necessity and methods of body composition measurement for adolescent and prepubescent youth will be examined. Students will learn about the newest technologies available for measuring body composition and get hands-on experiences with the occasional on site classes.
Kin-Ball Sport & Other Cooperative Games/Activities
Friday, June 5, 2009 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Saturday, June 6, 2009 9:00-3:00 pm
Student Recreation Center
1 hour credit- Requires outside assignment
Instructor: Dr. Chuck Killingsworth
Cooperative physical activities using inflatable nylon balls. This hands-on workshop will include an explanation of several physical activities that can be done with various age groups including KIN-BALL Sport, which is an excellent ideas for K-12 educators. If at least 24 persons enroll, there will be a free draw for a KIN-BALL Sport ball, bladder, and inflater. 1 credit Will run from 8:30am until 4:30pm. Additional outside work is required.
Physical Activities for Classroom Wellness
Thursday, June 25 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday, June 26th 8:30am - 12:30 pm
Student Recreation Center
Classroom teachers, physical educators, music teachers, camp directors and others who work with children will learn quick, easily implemented icebreakers and activities that are fun, engaging and stimulating.
Discover new ways to help your students refresh their minds and bodies enabling them to focus on learning objectives. These activities and icebreakers can be used in a traditional classroom, hallway or gym....anytime and anywhere with little or no equipment needed.
Have fun while interacting and learning from others who work with children regularly. Enhance the physical activity in your setting and watch your students excel in various areas including wellness.
An additional outside assignment will be required.
Wedding Dance Workshop
June 15-18, 2009
6 - 9pm
Student Recreation Center
Instructor: Dr. Janice Jewett
This class is geared toward the individual or couple desiring to learn wedding and social dances as well as educators wishing to expand their curriculum. Learn cultural, folk and ballroom dances often danced at weddings and other social events. Prepare your students for an elementary, middle school or high school dance, a family or friend's wedding and/or gain confidence to add or expand your dance curriculum. Topics will include dance etiquette, proper open and closed dance positions, technique and cueing. Dances that may be learned during this workshop include various popular line dances, mixer dances (where you change dance partners), cultural and folk dances such as the Grand March and social dances including the waltz, fox trot, swing and two-step.
Educators at various levels will benefit from this course. This includes elementary classroom teachers and physical and music educators at all levels. This workshop may also be valuable to the individual (or couple) wanting to learn basic wedding and social dances that can be used at special occasions. No previous dance experience is required.
An additional outside assignment will be required.