Presentations

A Simple Framework for a Dynamic Gymnastics Unit in Elementary PE

In this presentation, we will take a look at how we have integrated gymnastics into Shanghai American School’s K-5 PE program and increased student interest and participation in gymnastics-related activities. Please come to this session ready to participate in a sped-up version of our gymnastics unit.

Pedagogy & Curriculum

Past Session
Creating a Sense of Belonging

This interactive session will give attendees the opportunity to be involved in creating a sense of belonging as part of a group/community/team.

Past Session
Lift, Create, Collaborate: Acro for Empowered Learners

This interactive workshop explores how sports acro can build core physical skills—such as strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination—while promoting teamwork, collaboration, trust, and creativity in a safe and inclusive environment.

Sports & Coaching

Past Session
Injury Prevention and Return to Sports/Physical Activity

The session includes a concise review and comparison of proven prevention programs, equipping coaches, athletic directors, and physical education teachers with evidence-based tools to reduce ankle and knee injuries in field and court sports, respond effectively when injuries occur, and support a safe return to play.

Wellness Sports & Coaching

Past Session
AI-Powered Sports Science: From OpenCap to Your Own School Sports Lab for IB SEHS and IGCSE PE

Discover how to turn two iPads (or iPhones) and a free software platform into a powerful sports science lab.

Past Session
Contemporary Coaching Strategies for Building Skilled Players and Teams

Attendees will gain practical insights and coaching strategies that can be applied across a variety of sports and developmental levels.

Pedagogy & Curriculum Leadership

Upcoming Live Session
The Fundamental Elements of Dance

This is a one-stop starter kit for all physical educators interested in learning how to create a dance program or lead a dance unit.

Pedagogy & Curriculum Specialist Content Areas

Upcoming Live Session
Athletes Workshop: Jumps Fundamentals

This workshop introduces the fundamental movement skills that support the jumping events, using fun, accessible activities to build coordination, control, and confidence.

Sports & Coaching

Upcoming Live Session
Evolution of Physical Education

In this presentation, we will look at examples of how Health and Physical Education from K-10 and sport coaching ‘at the leading edge’ is responding to current challenges.

Pedagogy & Curriculum Wellness Sports & Coaching Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Leadership

Past Session
Becoming Intentional in Prioritizing the Meaningfulness of Students’ Physical Education Experiences

In this presentation I will show that, while there are indeed many elements of good pedagogy in Meaningful PE, a key distinction lies in the explicit and intentional use of meaningful experiences to inform how teachers work with students.

Past Session