Linking LTAD to University Teacher Training

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1 Linking LTAD to University Teacher Training Antony Card, EdD Memorial University of Newfoundland James Mandigo, PhD Brock University

2 Session objectives: The process of implementation Physical & Health Education Physical Literacy Forum Results Integrating LTAD at Integrating LTAD at Integrating LTAD at other Universities Your turn how? Challenges and Opportunities

3 Linking LTAD to University Teacher Training The process of implementation: It s complicated! University structures vary Professors have academic freedom with respect to course content

4 The process of implementation: University structures vary Faculties, schools or departments of: education physical education health, physical education, recreation, and dance physical education, health, and leisure studies physical education and fitness exercise and health science Sports studies/sport science and physical education exercise and sport science physical education and movement science movement sciences and leisure studies food, nutrition, and exercise science human movement studies

5 The process of implementation: University structures vary

6 The process of implementation: Connecting with appropriate deans, directors and heads of departments: Adopted by CIS:

7 LTAD integration in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation: Courses: Introduction to Kinesiology, PE & Recreation Coaching Growth and Development Issues Exercise Physiology (guest lectures) Lab: Physical Literacy Experience (also for children with intellectual challenges)

8 Course: Introduction to Kinesiology, Physical Education and Recreation Introduce students to LTAD Explain how LTAD framework is conceptually developed in other courses

9 Course: Growth and Development An introduction to human growth and development factors and their influence on the learning of motor skills Students become familiar with the developmental underpinnings of the LTAD framework New for a paper based on volunteering with the Physical Literacy Experience

10 Course: Coaching Introduces the various methods, principles, and theories used to coach developing athletes in various sports settings. Includes certification Course follows LTAD format Students required to learn LTAD document(s)

11 Course: Issues in Kinesiology & PE Professional issues in physical education, health, fitness and lifestyle industries Students review the stages of the LTAD plan and discuss the sociological issues that underpin its implementation

12 School of Human Kinetics and Recreation Physical Literacy Experience

13 Physical Literacy Experience Parents given brochures about the experience Infants and toddlers Unstructured play Soft play/age appropriate equipment provided Students observe/interact with children Includes a session for children with disabilities No fees

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16 Physical Literacy at Brock University Department of Physical Education & Kinesiology

17 Brock University

18 Brock University Faculty of Applied Health Sciences 5 Departments Physical Education & Kinesiology Recreation and Leisure Studies Sport Management Community Health Sciences Nursing 6 Masters Programs Community Health (MA) Health and Physical Education (MSc) Leisure Studies (MA) Sport Management (MA) Health Sciences (MSc) Kinesiology (MSc) 3 PhD Streams Health Biosciences Behavioural and Population Health Social and Cultural Health Studies 3 Research Centres Centre for Healthy Development Centre for Sport Capacity Centre for Muscle Metabolism & Biophysics

19 Movement Courses Bachelor of Physical Education Degree Movement Courses Games Developmental Formal Gymnastics Dance Fitness Outdoor Movement Themes Movement Education Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) Sport Education Life Skills Inclusion Curriculum Based Evidence Based Lifespan

20 Other Course Links to LTAD Coaching Theory Health and Physical Activity Promotion Physical Activity & Aging Human Growth & Motor Development Psychosocial Health & Physical Activity Exercise Physiology Adapted Physical Activity Sport Psychology Motor Learning Biomechanics Sociology of Sport Training Principles Philosophy of Physical Education & Sport International Perspectives Physical Activity Across the Lifespan Sport Ethics

21 Community Based Programs SNAP Special Needs Activities Program

22 Centre for Healthy Development Physical Literacy Local YMCA Healthy Kids Centre Provincial Ministry of Education Revised Health and Physical Education Ontario Physical & Health Education Association Provincial PSO s National Physical & Health Education Canada s Physical Literacy Website: International INDES Sport Ministry in El Salvador

23 Physical Literacy Forum Hosted by: Physical & Health Education Canada April 6 th, 2010

24 Integrating LTAD at other Universities?

25 Pre-Forum Survey N = 22 (21 different Universities) 9 Provinces

26 Please indicate your current awareness and understanding of Canadian Sport for Life (CS4L) / Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model 0.0% 9.1% 22.7% a. No Awareness b. Little Awareness and Understanding c. Basic Awareness and Understanding d. Strong Awareness and Understanding 68.2%

27 To what degree is Physical Literacy/CS4L/LTAD currently integrated into your coursework? 4.5% 9.1% 18.2% a. None b. Introduced with some integration 31.8% c. Moderate level of integration d. High level of integration and central to course concepts e. Not applicable 36.4%

28 If Physical Literacy/CS4L/LTAD is currently integrated to some degree at your university, please explain how Curriculum Readings Lecture Lab/ Practical Pedagogy Teacher Education Coaching Education Research Grad Program Community Based Programs

29 Do you anticipate any challenges or barriers with bringing about change or integrating Physical Literacy/CS4L/LTAD Mostly No but Some resistance to LTAD Different theoretical perspectives Relevance to students outside of PETE and Coaching Ed programs Community Barriers Integrated Model Broad Based PA vs High Performance Sport Physically Educated vs Physical Literacy How does LTAD fit with Provincial (H)PE Curriculum?

30 The PE Forum N = 30 Deans, Directors, Faculty Members from 24 Canadian Universities Discussed background of LTAD, PHE Canada s Physical Literacy Framework, Role and Challenges Facing Universities

31 Examples from Other Universities University of Fraser Valley Partner with In-Motion - Community Based & School Based Fitness Program University of New Brunswick Partner with In-Motion - School Based DPA Red Deer College PLAS Physical Literacy After School Student Labs in after school settings University of British Columbia More Sports PA Programs for Marginalized Youth YELL Youth Engaged Leaders Lead and Learn Acadia Kinderskills Pre-school movement development program variety of environments (e.g., water, ice) SMILE Program for children with disabilities use variety of equipment and facilities Mount Royal University CS4L framework Integrated into program design Pedagogical materials use PHE Canada s FMS I and II materials St. F.X. NCCP Fundamental Skills training MAX Program Special Needs Program Fit for Life After school program for children who are obese University of Calgary Be Fit for Life group of 9 groups - FMS in Rural School University of Winnipeg Use sport as a medium to assist new Canadians to learn about activities that are common in Canada and to learn share activities from different cultures Lakehead University Early Years Program re: active at a young age

32 Role of Universities Research & Funding Helping to provide evidence based decisions & policies Role of Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) Physical Activity for All Teaching Games for Understanding Eager and Energetic Students (Undergrad & Graduate) who want to have applied opportunities in the community Curriculum Development (Coaching Education & Provincial PE Curriculum) Intramural & University Sport Canadian Based Textbook for Teacher/ Coach Educators Pedagogy

33 Challenges for Universities Who funds this research and how it accessed? Death by Kinesiology PE Specialists not until Secondary Teacher Education & Last 3 Stages of LTAD (training to train, compete, win) How is Athlete Defined within LTAD Intellectual Property Research vs Scholarship Active for Life how is it defined

34 Your turn: Do you have any examples to share of LTAD in teacher education? What are the challenges, barriers and opportunities for infusing LTAD in teacher education?

35 Thank you! Enjoy the 2010 Canadian Sport for Life Workshop