Oregon SHAPE
Advocacy Column | Are you connected with your State and National Organization?
The following is an excerpt from the Advocacy Column. Click the read more tab to access the full article.
NOVEMBER 13, 2017 – Now that the conference has come and gone, we are continuing our series on questions for educators for advocacy. Whether you came to the conference or not, we encourage you to continue to build opportunities for advocacy in your own setting. Check out the following question for extra know how!
And the next question is….
Are you connected with your State and National Organization?
Guest Post | Physical Literacy Kick Starter
October 18, 2017
Written by Dr. Dean Kriellaars
The Oregon SHAPE conference has just wrapped up in Bend, and I was inspired by the participants so I thought I would follow up with a newsletter piece. I was honored to provide three conference sessions – one session on “what is physical literacy and now it might be a stepping stone to active participation”, the second on using physical literacy to enhance performance of athletes, as well as enhancing “durability” of participants, and the third was a workshop on “what does a quality physical literacy experience look like in PE class?”. The links to the powerpoint presentations can be found here. Read More
News Story | Bend seminar takes aim at obesity
KTVZ News Channel 21 joined us today at the Oregon SHAPE Conference in Bend to learn about the importance of physical literacy and how it is the new medicine to battle childhood obesity. Click on the image below to watch the full news story.
PRESS RELEASE | Health and Physical Education Teachers Face Obesity Epidemic with New Medicine: Physical Literacy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Health and Physical Education Teachers Face Obesity Epidemic with New Medicine: Physical Literacy
BEND, OR, October 12, 2017 – As World Obesity Day passes, newly released data shows the United States leading the world in childhood obesity. The World Obesity Federation said “[they] are calling on all governments, health service providers, insurers and philanthropic organisations to prioritise investment in tackling obesity. This means investment in obesity treatment services, early intervention and prevention.” This weekend over 200 health and physical educators, who reach over 100,000 students, will travel from all over the state for the 103rd Annual Oregon Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) conference to learn how to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic using a new approach called physical literacy.
Conference Socials & Out and About in Bend!
We are so excited to have you join us for our conference on October 13 & 14! Not registered yet? Make sure to register before the conference starts to access the regular discount (if you register the day of, you will pay a late registration fee). You can register here.
Click here to access this digital poster!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
We would like to give a massive shout out to this year’s conference sponsors. We could not do it without their support! Make sure to stop by their booths to say thank you, and learn about how they can support you in your role as an educator. Check out below for who they are and a few words from them! Read More
Register Today to Attend the Oregon SHAPE Conference!
We hope to see you on October 13 & 14 for the 2017 Oregon SHAPE Conference – “A Physical Literacy Journey”. We have keynote speaker, Dr. Dean Kriellaars, featured speaker, Lara Brickhouse, exciting sessions sponsored by the PEAK Coalition, and more! This is a must-attend conference! You can register for the evening Friday workshops only, the Saturday conference only, or both!
