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__ Aapherd’s National Convention & Expo 2010  __ Aapherd’s mission statement “is to promote and support leadership, research, education, and best practices in the professions that support creative, healthy, and active lifestyles.” This year’s Aahperd National Convention & Expo was held in Indianapolis, March 16-20, 2010. There were many venues and programs corresponding to this year’s convention theme: “Strength through Partnerships.” Key notes from a few sessions: It is important for physical educators and classroom teachers to team together since continued research shows the link between purposeful movement and increased student achievement. From a bibliography in __FIT KIDS – SMARTER KIDS__ by Jeff Galloway · Better test scores, when physical activity is increased* - Shephard, R.J., 1997 · Math scores are better when physical activity is increased – Shephard et al, 1994; Thomas et al, 1994; Dwyer et al, 1983 · GPA and attendance improved when physical activity was increased – Collingwood, 200 · More strenuous physical activity results in the following: better academic achievement, better math scores, improved reading and writing scores, and a reduction in disruptive behavior – Symons et al, 1997 · Exercise results in better brain activity, while it improves functioning in parts of the brain, and helps to make better connections between neourons – Boyd et al, 1997 · Increased blood flow to the brain. Moderate to high intensity exercise promotes a significant increase in cerebral blood flow – Jorgensen et al. · Cognitive functioning helped by exercise – Etnier, 1997 · Higher physical fitness levels in 5th, 7th and 9th grade students are associated with higher academic achievement. CA Dept. of Education’s ongoing program with over 1 million kids annually enrolled* - NASPE, 2005, CA Dept. of Ed., 2005 Besides skill development coaches need to teach the mental side of sport. Coaches need to address goal setting, concentration training, mental imagery, positive self-talk training, and team building techniques in sport or the classroom setting. “Teaching student-athletes how to develop and execute his/her own mental preparation plan is essential for coaching effectiveness.” · Goals – __SMART__ goals S - pecific M-easurable A-ttainable R-realistic T-imeline · Visualization · Confidence Building · Mental Routine · Team Building “Physical educators teach to a multicultural population; therefore, we should have knowledge of multicultural activities.” WEBSITES to check out: [|www.aapherd.org] Click on What We Do Click on National Convention Click on Program Click on 2010 Schedule Go to Browse by Day and Click on a specific day – look for programs with folders [|www.actionbasedlearning.com] [|www.jamschoolprogram.com] [|www.energizingbrainbreaks.com] [|www.fitnessfinders.net] [|www.mygymshorts.schoolspecialty.com] [|www.biggerfasterstronger.com] [|www.parisischool.com] [|www.fitrex.com] [|www.thenewPE.com] [|www.milkdelivers.org]