We will create a presentation about how we can benefit from AI in the classroom, specifically in Health Education. We will incorporate different teaching strategies along with strategies for using AI for planning lessons, worksheets, tests, presentations, and study materials. This will be a group presentation with most/all of our Health PLC. We will provide strategies to implement in all classrooms and for all ages.
Introduce participates to archery in PE with a focus on safety, skill-building, and fun. This session covers the basics of equipment handling, shooting technique, and safety. Participates will develop coordination, focus, and confidence through guided practice and engaging target challenges. Designed for all skill levels, this activity promotes teamwork, patience, and personal growth while exploring a unique, timeless sport.
In this informative session, participants will gain a clear and practical understanding of nutrition fundamentals to support healthier eating habits. Designed for beginners or those looking for a refresher, this session will cover essential topics, including: Macronutrients and Micronutrients, Reading Food Labels, Portion Sizes, hydration and Meal Planning.
I have my B.S. and M.S. in exercise physiology from SIU. I also have my M.S. in Education from University of Phoenix online. I teach fitness classes at Lifetime Fitness.
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) are not new to education, yet at times the application of the framework to the Physical Education (PE) profession can be clunky. This session dives into the PLC framework and applies it to the three domains considered standard in Physical Education pedagogy: psychomotor, cognitive and affective. This session is delivered from the perspective of a current building administrator and former physical education teacher using tested practices that will leave the attendees with actionable items for immediate use.
Overview of 2024 Illinois Youth Survey substance use data and trends in Lake County. Participants will be presented with an overview of e-cigarettes/vaping, youth prevention curriculums, and an overview of prevention efforts in Lake County.
We will create a presentation about how we can benefit from AI in the classroom, specifically in Health Education. We will incorporate different teaching strategies along with strategies for using AI for planning lessons, worksheets, tests, presentations, and study materials. This will be a group presentation with most/all of our Health PLC. We will provide strategies to implement in all classrooms and for all ages.
Teachers will explore effective strategies for incorporating projects into their classrooms, along with rubrics to assess student progress as they work toward mastery.
An overview of the Care Coordination and Support Organization's Pathways to Success Program and Family Support Program at the Lake County Health Department. In addition, the programs offered to children and adolescents thru the Child & Adolescent Behavioral Services program.
Community Relations Specialist, Lake County Health Department
Marisa Catalano is a Master of Public Health graduate from Purdue who serves as the Community Relations Specialist for the health department's Care Coordination and Support Organization. She connects youth and families within the program with therapeutic and non-therapeutic services... Read More →
Friday February 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am CST
Room C2521600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa, IL 60046
While the amount of time making up one day is fixed there are numerous factors impacting on how the activities of the day are spent. This session uses current research to explore the components of the 24-hour activity cycle and how those components relate to health and wellbeing. Most interesting is most of these components can be assessed and monitored using readily available wearable technology.
Discover how to integrate literacy and math strategies seamlessly into the PE classroom! This workshop will explore creative, hands-on approaches to enhance student learning through movement and physical activities. Learn how to incorporate vocabulary, literacy, and math skills into games, fitness challenges, and sports, fostering cross-curricular connections and maximizing engagement. Perfect for PE teachers looking to support whole-student development while keeping lessons active and fun.
Explore the cutting-edge world of Virtual Reality (VR) in mental health treatment. This workshop introduces therapists to VR applications for anxiety and depression, covering exposure therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Learn how VR creates safe, controlled environments for patients to confront fears and practice coping skills. Discover the latest research, hands-on demonstrations, and practical implementation strategies. Join us to unlock the potential of VR in revolutionizing mental health care and enhancing patient outcomes.
This year re-establishes the Illinois fitness testing legislative data submission requirement with fitness testing data being submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education. While fitness testing is a routine part of PE programs, test administration, protocols, and results are often considered to suspect. Learn how to get more out of this process and make it meaningful.
Discover how to integrate literacy and math strategies seamlessly into the PE classroom! This workshop will explore creative, hands-on approaches to enhance student learning through movement and physical activities. Learn how to incorporate vocabulary, literacy, and math skills into games, fitness challenges, and sports, fostering cross-curricular connections and maximizing engagement. Perfect for PE teachers looking to support whole-student development while keeping lessons active and fun.
This presentation covers eight key pillars for mastering mental performance: cultivating an elite mindset, fostering motivation and commitment, enhancing focus and self-awareness, developing self-control and discipline, prioritizing process over outcome, utilizing visualization and mental imagery, establishing routines, and understanding the importance of time management and organization. These elements aim to equip PE and health teachers, as well as athletic coaches, with tools to help students and athletes improve their mental performance.
Overview of 2024 Illinois Youth Survey substance use data and trends in Lake County. Participants will be presented with an overview of e-cigarettes/vaping, youth prevention curriculums, and an overview of prevention efforts in Lake County.
