IPPEA Conference 2016 - Promoting the Power of Physical Education

IPPEA Confernce 2016 is now fully booked!

To celebrate the launch of the IPPEA award the theme of this year’s conference is 'Promoting the Power of Physical Education.' Each of the varied practical workshops on the day will exhibit and celebrate the value of quality physical education. The conference will take place on Saturday 27th of February in the Mardyke Arena, Cork and online applications are now open on our website. Any professionals interested in teaching primary PE can come along to the event. For further information including workshop descriptions and competitions, check out our website www.irishprimarype.com

Conference Schedule: Participants choose one workshop (subject to availability) from each time slot.

10.00 – 11.10

Circuits with a twist

Ultimate Frisbee

Fundamental Movement Skills – ACE

Climbing Wall

11.20 – 12.30

Quality P.E. Activities for the Child with Special Educational Needs

Ultimate Frisbee

Fundamental Movement Skills – ACE

Climbing Wall

12.30 – 1.00: Lunch

1.00 – 1.30: AGM

1.30 – 1.45: IPPEA Award presentation

1.50 – 2.50

Child Friendly Skill Development/Skill Acquisition

Yoga Gym

Athletics for one and all

Orienteers run the country

3.00 – 4.00

Child Friendly Skill Development/Skill Acquisition

Yoga Gym

Athletics for one and all

Orienteers run the country

Workshop Descriptions

Title: Ultimate Frisbee

Presenter: Liam Clohessy IPPEA Chairperson

Ultimate Frisbee is a high paced, fun invasion game that requires limited equipment. It is easy to learn and is extremely inclusive of pupils of all abilities. Ultimate Frisbee is unique to many other sports, in that it is self-refereed which encourages students to develop conflict resolution skills. It also promotes a balanced approach to competition as there is an emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play. These values mark it out as an ideal game to introduce as part of a quality PE programme. It’s called Ultimate for a reason, so come along and try out this great game and be in with the chance of winning a starter pack for your school!

Title: Child Friendly Skill Development/Skill Acquisition

Presenter: Eamon Ryan

Organisation: Cork GAA

In this workshop legendary cork ladies football manager and former primary school teacher Eamon Ryan will explore how to put the child at the centre of the process of skill development/skill acquisition. Adopting a ‘teacher as facilitator’ approach, the process of providing positive and accurate feedback will be examined ensuring all players feel worthy, competent and successful. Using practical hurling and football examples, participants will consider how to create a child friendly environment for your games lesson.

Title: Quality P.E. Activities for the Child with Special Educational Needs

Presenter: Kathleen Fitzgerald

Organisation: St. Francis Special School, Beaufort, Co. Kerry

Kathleen Fitzgerald, a P.E. teacher in a special needs school, has put together a collection of useful practical ideas that have been tried and tested and “work” in P.E. classes for children with varied special needs. The workshop will include many different activities to improve Sensory Integration for children on the Autistic Spectrum; games, activities and exercises to improve strength, coordination and balance for children with dyspraxia and other special needs. The improvement of posture, gross and fine motor skills will be paramount throughout the workshop.

Title: “FMS – ACE”

FMS – Fundamental – Movement - Skills

ACE – Accumulations – Combinations - Equipment

Presenters: Eoin Fitzpatrick and Kevin Murrary

Organisation: Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, Cobh, Co.Cork

Fundamental Movement Skills are basic observable patterns of movement. In this workshop we will focus on maximising our PE time by integrating all three categories of FMS – Stability, Locomotion and Manipulation & Coordination. We will use simple pieces of equipment in imaginative and innovative ways. We will also look at combining the three categories into accumulation drills to enhance and extend our PE classes while also covering all three categories.

Title: Climbing Wall

Organisation: Mardyke Arena

The Mardyke Arena Climbing Wall offers an exciting challenge for complete beginners through to serious climbers. Qualified instructors will guide you through the use of all equipment, plus give coaching tips on how to improve your climbing, whether it is your first time or if you have been climbing for years. This fun workshop will highlight the value of the outdoor challenges strand of the PE curriculum as a particularly enjoyable and unforgettable experience for both students and teachers alike.

Title: Circuits with a Twist

Presenters: Susan Marron, Fiona Greevy, Ciara Blennerhassett, Grace Crowley

Organisation: IPPEA Committee members

This workshop will take you through a series of fun and active circuits using newspapers, paper plates, dice/die, balloons and benches. The circuits can be woven into athletics, gymnastics, dance and games lessons or can be standalone lessons to develop health related fitness. Ideas can be adapted to suit a range of classes. The documents on the IPPEA website will underpin the content (IPPEA Members Area- Information Sheets-2012-2013 Articles on Endurance, Strength, Flexibility, Co-ordination & Speed). This workshop will be indoors. It will promote maximum physical activity and muscular strength development.

Title: Orienteers Run The Country

Presenter: Conchúr Ó Muimhneacháin

Organisation: DES Associate

This workshop supports the engagement of children with maps and with physical activity through the medium of orienteering. You will be introduced to a number of progressive steps in nurturing map-reading skills and promoting healthy outdoor activity as part of a broad-based quality physical education programme. The workshop will take place outdoors.

Title: Yoga Gym

Presenter: Ciara Delaney

Organisation: IPPEA Commitee

This playful and informative workshop invites you to run, hop, stretch, wiggle, twist and bend! The workshop will be delivered by a primary school teacher who will demonstrate how to present yoga to children through games and child-friendly sequences as part of the Gymnastics Strand. We will explore fun and innovative ways to present gymnastics skills using acro-yoga techniques and group work, before finishing with a guided relaxation practice. By maintaining the element of fun and providing opportunities for self-expression, imagination, and relaxation, classroom yoga breaks could help children to stay alert, calm and receptive throughout the day.

Title: Athletics for One and All

Presented by Caoimhe Doherty and Derek Brennan

Organisation: IPPEA Commitee members

This workshop presents a variety of simple, easy and practical athletics ideas suitable for Junior classes to Senior Classes. Throwing, jumping, running and having fun all included! Warm up and Fundamental movement activities included.

FAQs

What are my parking options at the event?

Parking is available on Mardyke Walk (free of charge) on a Saturday & in the Sacred Heart Church on the Western Road across from the Mardyke Arena, where a Pay & Display parking system operates.

Is there accomodation nearby?

There are several Bed and Breakfast on Western Road directly adjacent to the Mardyke Arena. The River Lee Hotel is also nearby and are offering a conference rate. Mention IPPEA conference at the time of booking.