SPORTIME PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SHAPE COLORADO.

Rhythmic Movement
Rhythm is the basis of music and dance. The development of rhythmic movement skills is an integral component of motor development and sensory integration for every student. This active and FUN workshop will explore the pedagogy of teaching rhythmic movement and share strategies and activities to integrate these concepts into physical education units. Activities are designed to utilize individual expression, small group collaboration, few rules, and meaningful practice to maximize student engagement.

Activities and techniques in the first part of the workshop are presented via 5 themes – Drumming, Movement Bands, Manipulative, Jump Rope and Dance. The strategies showcased represent a compilation of more than 25 years of lessons learned from benchmark studies! The second part of the workshop uses discussion and peer teaching to reinforce concepts learned and give hands-on practice with skills and equipment used in the workshop.

Program Objectives/Outcomes – participants will:
Learn why rhythmic movement is an important part of the physical education experience
Understand the fundamental components of movement and movement concepts
Identify and apply instructional strategies for teaching rhythmic movement skills
Explore cross curricular ideas and connections to national standards/grade level outcomes
Learn how to integrate digital and wearable technology
Gain access to lesson plans and instructional media to teach rhythmic lesson plans