Welcome to the Second Annual Colorado Health and Physical Education Summit 2025
This is a free professional development event. The Summit supported and developed by the Colorado Health and Physical Education Council, the council consists of health and physical education district coordinators and other partners from across the state of Colorado. This summit promises inspiration, networking opportunities, and a shared commitment to fostering healthier futures.
Join the presenter, as she takes you on her personal journey and shares the intimate details of how color and privilege have impacted a life of trauma, grief and loss. All examples and experiences are factors that could be considered when planning, implementing, assessing and promoting quality physical education and health education programs. Her story will change the way you see children enter your classrooms, schools and programs. Her story will change the way you show up in conversations and how you engage with other individuals. Her story will make you more compassionate, more empathetic and more aware of how to be more equitable and inclusive and create environments that promote diversity and belonging
Wednesday March 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am MST
Classroom #2
Session Description: Experience activities that engage and educate students on how to be physically literate for life! Take part in quality lessons built with inclusive warm-ups, exciting activities, and purposeful cool-downs to meet multiple objectives simultaneously.
Objectives:
Demonstrate inclusive warm-ups that prepare the body for active learning.
Discuss and show best practices on content integration.
Wednesday March 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am MST
Auxiliary Gym
Session Description: CORE PE is a BRAND-NEW TEACHING SYSTEM which interprets and breaks down ALL of the 2024 SHAPE America Grade Span Learning Indicators in a done-for-you format, providing you an aligned, efficient, and comprehensive system to plan, teach, assess, and report results. Save planning time, teach intentionally, and experience consistent "in the zone" teaching, learning, and connection with your students. This is WHY we teach! CORE PE is for teachers to lead students through achievable developmental levels along their physical literacy journey.
Session Objectives:
See an evidence based curriculum system is 100% reflective of the 2024 SHAPE AM standards and outcomes for grades K-5 and 6-12.
Learn how to use a practical and efficient PE program that makes teaching enjoyable and effective. Saving valuable planning time and energy to allow teachers to teach in meaningful ways to meet student needs of promoting healthy lifestyles.
Understand that CORE PE has over 300 skill breakdowns; including yearly and quarterly planning as well as tools to report results
Wednesday March 5, 2025 9:00am - 10:20am MST
Classroom #1
Session Description: We'll teach the critical skills needed for early care of a sudden cardiac arrest victim. Additionally, we'll offer a unique approach to build a team of lifesavers to save a precious life. Each participant will receive a two-year Starting Hearts certification card.
Session Objectives:
1. Provide the fundamental steps (beyond CPR) to save a life. 2. Demonstrate the leadership skills to quickly develop a team, delegate responsibilities, and oversee a cardiac emergency. 3. Build confidence to act when needed.
Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:30am - 11:50am MST
Classroom #1
This session utilizes case scenarios to focus teacher attention on the critical components of supervising and managing a safe learning environment in movement settings. Through presenter facilitation, and small group conversation teachers will explore their own current safety protocols and weigh those against generally accepted best practices to consider potential areas for improvement. Teachers consider behaviors and strategies that can guard against misunderstandings and potential allegations to protect themselves, and their students.
Session Objectives:
Identify potential hazards and risks associated with various movement activities and use of equipment.
Implement strategies to minimize the risk of injury.
Foster a culture of safety awareness among students.
Utilize strategies to protect yourself and students from misunderstandings & potential allegations.
Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:30am - 11:50am MST
Classroom #3
Session Description: In this workshop you will get an example of how to run an inclusive Unified Physical Education class with resources when working with student mentors, paras, and co teachers. You will also walk away with activities that my Unified PE class loves to do!
Session Objectives:
Tips for creating a safe and welcoming environment in Unified PE.
Unified PE class vs General Physical Education class
Differentiated Instruction while Co Teaching Unified PE.
Expectations for student mentors, paras, and co teachers in Unified Physical Education class.
Wednesday March 5, 2025 1:30pm - 2:50pm MST
Classroom #2
Double the J's, double the learning. Jen Vidal and Jodie Abrams will split this session with guiding you to a certification in FA/CPR/AED and then learning more about promoting healthy lifestyles with AHA
Session Description: Explore how the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge resources can engage students, promote heart healthy lifestyles, and help you reach your Colorado Academic Standards. We will experience interactive games, share ideas, have giveaways, and learn about new program features. Get ready to get moving and have some fun! Session Objectives: Participants will be able to learn and demonstrate how to incorporate the American Heart Association’s resources to teach physical and personal wellness, social emotional wellness, movement competence and understanding, and prevention and risk management through physical education.
Wednesday March 5, 2025 1:30pm - 2:50pm MST
Weight Room
In this session, we prioritize participation, enjoyment, and personal relevance, ensuring that every individual, regardless of skill level or ability, feels successful and empowered. We begin by creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to participate and express themselves freely. Through leveling of skills, games you can play anywhere, and cooperative games, we establish a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect among participants. The session is structured to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, providing opportunities for both individual and collaborative exploration. We offer a variety of activities, ranging from traditional sports in a more inclusive way to new, creative ideas to include in your planning next year, allowing participants to discover and develop their strengths in different areas. Our emphasis to empower you to place goals on the process rather than the outcome. Come play Street Racket, Bucket Ball, Royalty of the Court among other ideas to engage your students in a meaningful way.
Wednesday March 5, 2025 1:30pm - 2:50pm MST
Main Gym- Full
