Linking LTAD to University Teacher Training

Linking LTAD to University
Teacher Training
Antony Card, EdD
Memorial University of Newfoundland
James Mandigo, PhD
Brock University
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
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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
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
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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
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
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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
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
The process of implementation: University structures vary
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
The process of implementation:
Connecting with appropriate deans, directors and heads of
departments:
Adopted by CIS:
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
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)
Course: Introduction to Kinesiology,
Physical Education and Recreation
• Introduce students to
LTAD
• Explain how LTAD
framework is
conceptually developed
in other courses
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 2009 - a paper based on
volunteering with the Physical
Literacy Experience
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)
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
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
Physical Literacy
Experience
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
Physical Literacy at
Brock University
Department of Physical
Education & Kinesiology
Brock University
Brock University
Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
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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
Movement Courses
Bachelor of Physical Education Degree
Movement Courses
• Games
– Developmental
– Formal
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Gymnastics
Dance
Fitness
Outdoor
Movement “Themes”
• Movement Education
• Teaching Games for
Understanding (TGfU)
• Sport Education
• Life Skills
• Inclusion
• Curriculum Based
• Evidence Based
• Lifespan
Other Course Links to LTAD
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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
Community
Based Programs
SNAP
Special Needs Activities Program
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:
www.physical-literacy.ca
• International
– INDES – Sport Ministry in El Salvador
Physical Literacy Forum
Hosted by:
Physical & Health Education
Canada
April 6th, 2010
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
Integrating LTAD at
other Universities?
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
Pre-Forum Survey
• N = 22 (21 different Universities)
• 9 Provinces
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
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%
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
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%
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
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
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
Do you anticipate any challenges or barriers with bringing about
change or integrating Physical Literacy/CS4L/LTAD
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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?
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
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
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Examples from Other Universities
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University of Fraser Valley
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University of New Brunswick
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Be Fit for Life – group of 9 groups - FMS in Rural School
University of Winnipeg
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NCCP Fundamental Skills training
MAX Program – Special Needs Program
Fit for Life – After school program for children who are obese
University of Calgary
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CS4L framework Integrated into program design
Pedagogical materials – use PHE Canada’s FMS I and II materials
St. F.X.
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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
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More Sports – PA Programs for Marginalized Youth
YELL – Youth Engaged Leaders Lead and Learn
Acadia
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PLAS – Physical Literacy After School – Student Labs in after school settings
University of British Columbia
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Partner with In-Motion - School Based DPA
Red Deer College
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Partner with In-Motion - Community Based & School Based Fitness Program
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
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Early Years Program re: active at a young age
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
Role of Universities
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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
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
Challenges for Universities
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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
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
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?
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system
Thank you!
Enjoy the 2010
Canadian Sport
for Life
Workshop
Au Canada le sport c’est pour la vie
Un pays, une vision, un système
One country, one vision, one system