Adventure Education for Physical Education

OPA’s Comprehensive Advanced Adventure Education for Physical Education is a structured, research-based program that improves physical well-being, social skills and behavior in K-12 students.This is one of OPA’s most popular workshops for physical education teachers. In this workshop each PE teacher will learn how to incorporate adventure games and activities into the PE curriculum. PE teachers will experience, first hand, specific activities and initiatives that will promote: movement concepts and the use of motor skills, fitness, self-confidence and self-esteem, leadership skills, communication skills, the student’s ability to formulate and achieve goals, mutual support and respect toward differences; develop the abilities that contribute to group decision-making and problem solving. All activities are aligned with State and National Physical Education Standards. This workshop can take place at your site or at the OPA Retreat Center.

Advanced and Introduction Tracks are offered.

Program can incorporate high ropes course at the OPA Retreat Center.

Program Length: 2 Hour, Half-day, Full Day, Multiple Days

Program Size: 6 – 100+

Optimal Performance Associates is an Approved Professional Development Provider for the New Jersey Department of Education and are aligned with National Character Education Requirements.

Adventure Programming for Fitness

In this fun and dynamic workshop each PE teacher will learn how to incorporate adventure games and activities into your current PE curriculum. This workshop will focus on health, wellness, & fitness. Each participant will experience a cross section of adventure based activities that will promote students achievement of health related fitness including cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and life skills. This program is designed for K-12 schools, regardless of ability or fitness level.

The Affordable Portable Adventure Education In-Service

This program is specifically designed for Physical Education teachers, teacher aides, coaches, and counselors—whether you’re new to adventure programming or already experienced and looking to refresh your approach. Whether you’re seeking an engaging introduction to Adventure Education or simply want to expand your “bag of tricks” with fresh, proven ideas, this dynamic and highly interactive in-service delivers. Expect a fun, hands-on experience that will leave you energized and equipped with practical tools and activities you can use right away. Participants will:

Adventure Learning Adapted Physical Education

As the numbers of general physical educators who, for the first time, are including students with disabilities are rising, so is the number of questions and concerns regarding these inclusionary experiences. This workshop can be geared towards K_12 physical education teachers. This workshop will include discussion and participation actually “trying-out” ways for including students with disabilities. Our goal is to reduce the anxieties often related to the unknown associated with inclusion of students with a disability into a general physical education class. Participants will go away with practical strategies and activities that will assist them during this inclusionary process. PE teachers will experience, first hand, specific activities and initiatives that will promote: movement concepts and the use of motor skills, self-confidence and self-esteem, communication skills, the student’s ability to formulate and achieve goals, mutual support and respect toward differences; develop the abilities that contribute to group decision-making and problem solving. All activities are aligned with State and National Physical Education Standards.