Midstate Conference

Illinois College
Jacksonville, IL
Friday, March 7, 2025
8:30 am – 2:30 pm
Registration
Registration for this event is $50 and can be done in the membership portal under the "Events" link or by downloading and sending in the form below.
7:45 – 8:15 Registration and Check-In
8:15 – 8:30 Welcome
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8:30 – 10:30 (Double Session)
Using Adventure Education to Build Connection, Communication, and Fun into your classes.
Nicole Miller – Glenbard East High School
Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation Illinois Teacher of the Year
This session will be an experiential based workshop to understand how to implement adventure activities/curriculum into your Physical Education Program. We will be focusing on connection, communication, and cooperative activities. We will be sharing the sequencing of activities for a week, a unit, or a semester class. Adventure Education will change your life and the lives of your students.
· Building teamwork and cooperation
· Improving physical strength, endurance, and agility
· Enhancing mental toughness, resilience, and problem-solving skills
· Promoting outdoor activity and appreciation of nature
· Boosting confidence and self-esteem
· Encouraging leadership skills
10:30 – 11:30
Yoga Series:Sun Saluatations and Warriors
Sarah Buck – Chicago State University
IAHPERD Past VP for Adults
Illinois Journal Editor
Learn and practice a Sun Salutation sequence plus the 5 Warrior sequence.
11:30 –12:30
IAHPERD 101
Bill Casey – Neuqua Valley High School
IAHPERD Chief Technology Officer
Learn more about the membership portal, website, virtual programming (IAHPERD U, Let’s Talk About, IAHPERD Chat, Book Club, Summer Conference), and other membership benefits such as IAHPERD U, health.moves.minds fundraising, Program Enhancement grants, McBride Scholarship program to attend SHAPE America National Convention, Teacher of the Year awards, Presenters Network, and more.
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12:30 – 1:00 Door Prize Drawings
Evaluations and Check Out
(4 Professional Development Hours)