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BREEN, BRENDON
Topic: Physical Education
Title: Introducing Peak Performance as a Medium for Differentiation Within P.E.

Description:
Peak Performance is a framework for directing and evaluating student learning in P.E. This presentation introduces a process that allows students to individualize their program for learning physical skills, and for evaluating their own progress in their chosen activity in the areas of technical, tactical, physical, and psychological components. It emphasizes students taking responsibility for their own learning, of goal setting, reflection, mentoring, and organization, and it integrates the use of technology into the P.E. curriculum.

Biography:
Brendon Breen is a HS Physical Education teacher and Athletic Director for the American International School of Guangzhou. He utilizes his previous experience as a professional coach and manager in an experiential training center into his current position, challenging his students to look at what is important to them in terms of their physical education.


BURGHOUT, LIEKE
Topic: New and Innovative Youth Development Program “Rock and Water”

Description:
An introduction to an innovative and increasingly popular development program, titled “Rock and Water”. This workshop will give you more insight to how students can be approached from a psycho-physical point of view. This means that skills are first introduced by way of physical exercises, after which a connection is made to social and mental skills. In this way the program leads from simple self-defense exercises, boundary and communication exercises to a strong notion of self-confidence. The program offers a framework of exercises and thoughts about boys and manhood to assist boys to become aware of purpose and motivation in their life. Even though the program was originally designed for boys, girls can profit and enjoy it as much as boys do. Topics include: intuition, body language, mental power, empathic feeling, positive thinking and positive visualizing. Discussion topics include bullying, sexual harassment, homophobia, goals in life, desires and following an inner compass.

Biography:
Momentarily Lieke Burghout is working as a PE teacher at Ruamrudee International School. Prior to moving to Bangkok she worked 6 years at the International School of Amsterdam where she taught PE 1-12. During this time she was appointed to be the health coordinator of the upper school being responsible for the development and implementation of the health curriculum. In December 2005 she was trained to become a certified rock and water trainer and was able to pilot the program at the international school of Amsterdam.



CARPOUZIS, GEORGE & LAWSON, SHANE
Topic: Physical Education, Aquatics
Title: The Aquatics Program at the International School

Description:
This workshop will describe how the aquatics program works at the International School of Beijing, the PE schedule and aquatics, its swim team program and other aquatic programs done at the pool.

Biography:
Shane Lawson: Swim Coach/Swim Teacher at the International School of Beijing. Has been at ISB since 2004 and was a former swimmer and water polo player. He is a certified PE teacher.

George Carpouzis: Aquatics Coordinator at the International School of Beijing. Has been at ISB since 2001. An Olympian in 1976 and has taught in numerous international schools.



CULLEN, MATT / VAUGHAN, ANDY
Topic: Physical Education
Title: Touch Football – Fun and Fitness for Everyone.

Description:
Participants will actively engage in learning the basics of Touch Football. Participants will be provided with Touch Football coaching manuals and the instructors will give practical examples of how to teach the skills involved in touch. The workshop will focus on the basic rules of touch, individual, sub-unit, team and basic tactical skills, and an application into the game setting. Come prepared to be actively involved in one of the largest sports in Australasia!

Biography:
Matt Cullen has been a Queensland Touch Football representative (1997/8) and has coached and played Touch Football at high levels in Brisbane and North Queensland, Australia. Matt is the HOD PE at Brent International School (2001-2007) and was previously HOD PE at Seoul International School (1999-2000). Matt is also IRB qualified Rugby Union Coach.

Andy Vaughan teaches Physical Education at Brent International School and was previously HOD PE at Middleton Grange School in New Zealand. Andy coaches the Brent Varsity Touch team and a Club Touch Football Women’s team. Andy holds a level one Touch Refereeing Certificate (Touch NZ) and has played touch for the past ten years.



GRIFFITHS, NEIL
Topic: Crossing the Midline

Description:
This workshop is aimed at anyone who would like to incorporate juggling and or other circus related skills into their program. Using a UbD framework we will examine: recent research findings detailing the benefits to the brain; the skills developed; and also how these activities function as excellent cross lateral, tracking, sequencing and balancing exercises. We will breakdown the three ball cascade using a variety of apparatus and demonstrate its use in reinforcing other academic knowledge.

Biography:
I have been involved with physical education in the International School scene for about 17 years, and feel happy to say that I am still learning. My inspiration and desire for teaching really stem from my exposure to lack luster programs while growing up. I have taught in Spain, the UAE, China, and currently teach at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan.




JORDAN, WILLIAM
Topic: Coaching Soccer
Title: Soccer coaches workshop: Kickin’ it Up a Notch

Description:
Hands on demonstrations/presentation of soccer strategies, drills, and techniques. Resources will be provided that coaches / PE teachers can then take away and add to their coaching, PE, after school activity programs. Some (but not all) of the topics to be covered: Favorite drills, attacking, teaching moves to beat an opponent, keeper basics, speed coaching, soccer psychology, soccer philosophy, and more. 

Biography:
Bill has played soccer since age 5 and coached soccer for 25+ years. He coached school and youth soccer in 7 different schools, on 3 different continents, to both boys and girls, at the Middle School, JV and Varsity level as well as youth soccer down to the age of 5. Bill is a New York State certified school soccer coach with over 200 hours of course work / professional development specific to soccer.



NICHOLAS, VERN
Topic: Progressive Athletic Development for Future Student Athletes, SPARQ
Title: SPARQ Approach to Progressive Athletic Development and Achievement

Description:
SPARQ: Implementing a consistent physical education program that will increase a student’s progress in developing Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness in performance. Step Two: To provide a set standard of physical performance testing and assessment from grade one till graduation providing the teacher, coach and student a measurable portfolio of athletic improvement and growth. The Result: An increase in the motor skills and coordination needed to perform on athletic clubs and school sports programs with added confidence toward abilities. Visuals and hands on experience demonstrate the latest cutting edge techniques used in SPARQ Training for all students.

*Manuals will be provided to all participants attending the presentation.


Biography:
In 1998, Vern Nicholas completed his Masters Degree of Science in Education after attending University of Oregon, Portland State University and Southern Oregon University. Since then he has been working with athletes of all ages in developing their speed, agility, and quickness through the new Nike SPARQ program (www.sparqtraining.com). His newly completed training manual titled, SES 5 Steps for Maximum Athletic Development has been the basis of his coaching and teaching philosophies for students. The extensive coaching background has allowed Vern to implement the training program within the athletic teams and classrooms with astonishing results! The roots of the program stem from the passion to give back to all student athletes the opportunity to increase their skills and abilities reaching their full potential that not all students receive in their growing years.



OXLEY, HEIDI
Topic: Polar technology in PE
Title: Technology in PE – How to Maximize Students Performances

Description:
This is a workshop for those who still have not learnt about the benefits of using Polar technology in their PE lessons or the coaching environment. Participants will experience 1st hand using them and analyzing the data in order to maximize students’ performance. We will have the opportunity of reviewing recent fitness research and developments and how these have an impact on our subject.

Biography:
Heidi Oxley – 16yrs of teaching in 4 countries. Now working at the International School Manila as the K12 wellness coordinator. I have had experience of teaching all levels of PE and worked in the fitness industry in the UK for a number of years before working abroad. Now, in my 5th year at ISM we as a dept have received significant funding and support to further develop our fitness programs and use of IT within the curriculum.



REYES, ELMER
Topic: Traditional Philippine Stick Dance
Title: 'Tinikling' –Traditional Philippine Stick Dance
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Description:
You will learn the dance moves and how to teach them to students of all ages. There will be a gradual progression to the more difficult steps. Very much hands on. Come ready to have some fun.

Biography:
Elmer Reyes currently teaches K-5 Physical Education at Beijing BISS International School (IB World School, Primary Years Programme) and presented at EARCOS in 2004 and 2006. He has taught Maths and PE in Thailand (Lanna International School) and Indonesia (Jayakarta Montessori School) and has co-organised a summer school program in Cambodia (International School of Phnom Penh).



WARGO, ELIZABETH
Topic: Creating Safe, Measurable and Enjoyable Experiences in the Pool

Description:
Participants will learn a variety of techniques to safely increase student learning in an aquatic environment as well as share activities that maximize student enjoyment and heighten student’s passions for water activities as a part of life long fitness.

Biography
As a PE teacher specializing in Aquatics, currently at Shanghai American School, I have taught/coached swimming to all ages and abilities both in traditional educational setting and other arenas for 10 years. Personally I now enjoy the challenge of training for triathlons and spending time with my really tall husband and really small dog.


ZIGMAND, RONNA
Topic: Sports Stacking sponsored by “Speed Stacks”
Title: On the Move with Speed Stacks

Description:
Participants will be introduced to an exciting sport where they will learn different combinations of sport stacking 12 specially designed cups in predetermined pyramids. Each participant will receive a set of speed stacks, an instructional DVD, 5 day lesson plans, speed stack enrichment program information plus an instructor catalog/order form.

Biography:
Ronna Zigmand has her B.S. from the University of Connecticut in Fitness Management and her M.A. from Deakin University in Physical Education. She has been teaching elementary physical education for the past 15 years in 4 countries and she is currently teaching at Shanghai American School.