2023 Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Conference
The annual Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 Health, Physical Education, and Wellness Conference brings together educators from various disciplines across the region to share their knowledge, exchange ideas, and explore innovative practices in promoting health and physical fitness. Attendees experience a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and presentations, covering topics such as curriculum development, effective teaching strategies, emerging trends in fitness technology, and promoting inclusivity in physical education. The conference serves as a platform for networking and collaboration, fostering a community of professionals dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals through education and physical activity.
This year’s conference features two prominent figures in the field:
- Keynote: Bo Shappel, co-founder of WE (Wellness Education) and a High School Physical Education teacher at Daniel Boone School District.
- Featured Speaker: Be the Hype (Nick Kline) will provide breakout sessions throughout the day. The mission of Be the Hype is to enhance physical education and physical activity experiences for students. These breakout sessions will empower educators and equip them with the tools and knowledge to create dynamic and enjoyable physical education experiences for their students.
Tentative Schedule
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Registration
- 8: 30 a.m. – 8:35 a.m. – Welcome
- 8:40 a.m. – 9:25 a.m. – Keynote Speaker – Bo Shappell
- 9:30 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. – Breakout
- 10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. – Breakout
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Lunch Provided
- 12:15 p.m – 1:10 p.m. – Breakout
- 1:15 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. – Breakout
- 2:15 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. – Breakout
- 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Closing Remarks
Cost: $75 per person (includes lunch and 6 Act 48 credits)
About the Keynote:
Bo Shappell is a high school health and physical education teacher at the Daniel Boone Area School District. He is the co-founder of WE (wellness education) Integrated, an organization that offers educational workshops and products that inspire meaningful connections and genuine play. COMCHI, WE Integrated’s flagship product, is used by educators worldwide to foster SEL in the classroom. Bo is the co-author of ALL IN: The Mindset of Fitness. He is the academic leader for creative arts and human performance within his school district, a leader of districtwide SEL initiatives, and has implemented numerous programs aimed at improving mental, emotional, and physical wellness for staff and students. Some of these programs are featured as resources for SHAPE PA, SHAPE America, and the PA Department of Education.
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