Conference Schedule
*Subject to change. Program available at registration and changes will be listed on the conference signage
SUNDAY, 11.30 Activity and Lecture Sessions
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Mirabella E |
Cambridge AB Set-up for lecture (50) 1pm-late |
Mirabella BCD 1pm-late |
Mirabella F (200) 1pm-late |
Mirabella GH 1pm-late |
Oakleigh C 1pm-late |
Oakleigh AB Classroom 200 1pm-late |
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1:00-6:00 |
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Future Professionals Leadership Development Conference |
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4:00-6:00 |
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OPEN up to New Possibilities (Derek Zachary, 75) |
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6:00-7:00 |
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When, Where, and How to Use Isolated Practice in the Play-Practice-Play Soccer Model (Stuart Currie, 76) |
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5:00-7:00 |
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TAHPERD Fittest |
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7:00-9:00 |
GAME NIGHT |
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MONDAY, 12.01 Activity Sessions (Mics and table)
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MON |
Oakleigh AB Activity Medium |
Mirabella E Activity Large |
Mirabella F Activity Large |
Mirabella GH Activity Medium |
Mirabella IJ Activity Medium |
Mirabella BCD Activity Large |
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9:00-10:00 |
(Building Bridges: Teamwork in Action. |
Single Rope Made Fun & Easy (Nick Woodard, 61) |
Beyond the Foundation: Application and Independence in Secondary PE (MeMe Ratliff, 56) |
Line Dancing for Everyone: Classics Meet K-Pop with Footloose and Boots on the Ground (Becky Bocz, 64) |
TAHPERD Fittest |
Games Games Games (Tim Taggart, 39) |
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10:15-11:15 |
Jump Rope Ninja (Alysia Jenkins, 60) |
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Brick by Brick: Building a Foundation for Physical Literacy in Elementary PE (MeMe Ratliff, 55) |
Music and Movement- combining equipment and fitness to current music (Erin Powers, 68) |
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Parasports (LeAnn Olson, 50) |
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11:30-12:00 |
Keynote- (Mirabella E) MeMe Ratliff- |
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12:00-12:30 |
LUNCH |
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12:30-1:00 |
Poster Presentations in the Hallway: Take an opportunity to view research in the various TAHPERD fields |
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*12:30-1:00 |
**Let's get kids moving in more than our classrooms! Ways to take PE to other parts of the day (Amy Underwood, 21) |
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The Sport of YouFO: Skills and Thrills for Elementary (Zeke Bailes, 43) |
**From Landings to Lift-Off: Plyometric Progressions for Student-Athletes (Mason Goad, 69) |
** 100 Mile Club is for Everybody! (Mandy Perry, 78) |
Floor hockey rules and zones (Chris Orton, 22) |
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1:15-2:15 |
B3: Brain, Body, Behavior - A Research-Based Approach to Teaching and Learning (Greg Congleton, 19) |
National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) (Don Crawford, 27) |
50 more small group, lead-up, team-building, core content inclusive fun ideas and activities for PE teachers (Dan Basler, 71) |
It's Hip to be Square (LeAnn Olson, 49) |
SUPER STARS |
Toss Like a Boss: Cornhole for Today's Students (Matthew Cupples, 37) |
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MON |
Oakleigh AB Activity Medium |
Mirabella E Activity Large |
Mirabella F Activity Large |
Mirabella GH Activity Medium |
Mirabella IJ Activity Medium |
Mirabella BCD Activity Large |
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2:30-3:30 |
Bring Literacy and Math into Physed with TAGG-ED (Tim Taggart, 40) |
Golfing for All Learners (James Henson, 23) |
PaddleSmash: Pickleball meets Roundnet! A fun, new, 360 degree game that can be played anywhere by anyone! (Ian Golembeski, 4) |
Health in Motion (Jae Brooks, 30) |
SUPER STARS |
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3:45-4:45 |
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Beyond Rolling the Ball: Unforgettable PE with OPEN (Derek Zachary, 2) |
9 Square in the Air: Building Skills, Connection, and Confidence (Liz Belser, 7) |
Motivate, Include, Inspire: Tools for Creating a Positive Learning Environment in PE (Jeff Mushkin, 34) |
SUPER STARS |
Tennis in Schools & After-School Clubs (Kristen Young, 74) |
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*5:00-5:30 |
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YouFO the Sport: Skills and Thrills for Secondary (Zeke Bailes, 44) |
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Beginner Baseball Skills and Benji Ball (Charity Rice, 63) |
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5:45-6:45 |
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Long Rope and Double Dutch Fun (Nick Woodard, 72) |
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Fishing in the School Programs (Don Crawford, 28) |
TAHPERD Fittest |
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7:00 |
Awards and heavy hors d’oeuvres Oakleigh AB |
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*30-minute sessions
**Lecture presentation in an activity room
MONDAY, 12.01 Lecture Sessions (Screens, extension cords and Tables)
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MON |
Cambridge AB |
Broadlands A |
Broadlands B |
Oakleigh C |
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9:00-10:00 |
10 MORE Instructional Strategies to Engage Students in Health Class (Mary McCarley, 16) |
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Show Me F.I.T.T. (Sandy Moore, 35) |
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9:00-9:30* |
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Active Schools: Real-World Ideas & Solutions (Matthew Cupples, 38) |
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The Tennessee PE GPT: Your New Teaching Assistant (Alex Adams, 59) |
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10:15-11:15 |
10 Ways to Measure Health Skills through Summative Performance Tasks (Mary McCarley, 17) |
Loop - Programming and Empathy in Special Needs (Jeff Knox, 42) |
Iron Levels in the Body: Exploring Maintenance and Its Importance (Hannah Luck, 67) |
Chaos, Challenge, and Creativity: Designing Environments for Adaptive Skill Development in Youth Soccer Players (Dr. Ajit Korgaokar, 14) |
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11:30-12:00 |
Keynote- (Mirabella E) MeMe Ratliff- |
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12:00-12:30 |
LUNCH |
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12:30-1:00 |
Poster Presentations in the Hallway: Take an opportunity to view research in the various TAHPERD fields |
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MON |
Cambridge AB |
Broadlands A |
Broadlands B |
Oakleigh C |
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12:30-1:00* |
Live Well Foundations of High School Health (Allison Loosli, 77) |
Charting the Future of PE and Wellness with the School Health Map (Jeff Knox, 41) |
The 8 P's of HPSS: Pillars of Performance, Principles of Life (Jason Smith, 6) |
From Support to Leadership: Navigating the Assistant Coach Journey (Rick West, 57) |
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1:15-2:15 |
TAHPERD Grants |
Love Shouldn't Hurt: What Teens Need to Know About Dating Violence (Madison Mixon-Rodriguez, 36) |
Cultivating Small Town Insights for Big-Time Yields: Mental Healthcare Access and Adult Well-Being in the Rural South (Gracelyn Eaves, 54) |
Sports Injuries: Tips for Coaches and Educators on Their Importance in the Injury Rehabilitation Process (Blake Huddleston, 29) |
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2:30-3:00* |
Celebrating Student Fitness: A Model for District-Wide Elite Fitness Day (Mason Goad, 70) |
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Coaching the Next Generation: A Collaborative Exchange (Briana Fields, 26) |
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2:30-3:30 |
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Health Ed v.2026 - Revised Standards and Legislative Requirements (Heather Piergies, 11) |
So, I Heard You Are About to Graduate! (Laura Morefield, 9) |
XXX |
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3:45-4:45 |
Screen Time: Balance or Burnout (Hannah Luck, 47) |
Supercharging Skills-Based Health Education (Greg Congleton, 18) |
PETE in Action: Maximizing your Programs Student and Community Engagement (Kason O’Neil, 48) |
Global Lessons, Local Impact: TAHPERD Grant Insights from the 8th International Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) Conference in New Zealand (Stuart Currie, 12) |
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5:00-6:00 |
Classroom to competition...Culture determines success (Samuel Luke Sheppard, 33) |
The Mental Fortitude and Sense of Belonging That Brings Out the Best in Your Sport (Dr. Cody Patterson, 52) |
*Preparing Sport Management Students for the Future: How to Be Career Ready (Tim Wilson, 73) |
Unlocking Athlete Potential: Softball Coaching Through the Lens of the Constraints-Led Approach (Rielly Anderson, 51) |
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6:15-6:45 |
Town hall, signs will be posted on site |
Town Hall, signs will be posted on site |
Town Hall, signs will be posted on site |
Town Hall, signs will be posted on site |
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7:00 |
Awards and heavy hors d’oeuvres Oakleigh AB |
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*30-minute sessions
TUESDAY, 12.02 Activity Sessions (Mics and table)
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TUES |
Mirabella E Large Activity/Lunch give aways |
Mirabella F Activity Large |
Mirabella GH Activity Medium |
Mirabella IJ Activity Medium |
Mirabella BCD Activity Large |
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9:00-9:30* |
XXX |
The Game of DotBall 360 for Elementary (Zeke Bailes, 45) |
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9:00-10:00 |
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**Best Practices for Supporting Student Mental Health (Laura Morefield, 10) |
TAHPERD Fittest |
9 Square in the Air -Activity Fun for Everyone! (Liz Belser, 8) |
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10:15-11:45 |
XXX |
DotBall 360 for Secondary (Zeke Bailes, 46) |
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10:15-11:15 |
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Gamify Your PhysEd Program: Engaging Students Through Game Elements (Alex Adams, 58) |
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TUFFS beginning and advanced (Wayne Hines, 5) |
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11:30 |
LUNCH TO GO AND GIVE AWAYS Mirabella E…..Followed by Board Meeting (Broadlands A). |
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*30-minute sessions
**Lecture session
TUESDAY, 12.02 Lecture Sessions (Screens, extension cords and Tables)
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TUES |
Cambridge AB |
Broadlands A |
Broadlands B |
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9:00-10:00 |
IT Matters: Cultivating Autonomy, Ownership, and Relatedness in Students and Clients (Grayson Elmore, 1) |
Streamline Health and Physical Education with PLT4M (Samuel Luke Sheppard, 32) |
The Govs Wellness Hub: A Model for Interprofessional Education and Multidisciplinary Teams to Impact Student Health and Wellness (Tyler Nolting, 24) |
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10:15-11:15 |
Issues in Aquatics Safety (David Bow, 53) |
Developing Your Lens for Adapted Physical Education (Michael K. Laughlin, 31) |
Online Activity Class Best Practices (Daniel McMasters, 3) |
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11:30 |
LUNCH TO GO AND GIVE AWAYS Mirabella E…..Followed by Board Meeting (Broadlands A). |
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*30-minute sessions
Poster Presentations:
Does Interactive Content Make a Difference? A Comparison of LMS Use and Outcomes in Online Classes: Alex Adams
