Description
What steps can you take to prevent injuries and promote safety in your PE and Health Education classroom? PE and Health educators play a crucial role in safeguarding student well-being—both on and off the field. From recognizing the dangers of substance misuse to implementing first aid, CPR, and AED procedures, your knowledge can make a life-saving difference. In this engaging and practical webinar, you will explore the essentials of injury prevention, first aid, and emergency preparedness tailored specifically for K—12 physical and health education settings. Join Breanne Copenhefer as she guides you through best practices for handling medical emergencies, identifying the signs of concussion, teaching substance abuse awareness, and building a safer sports and activity culture. You will leave with actionable tools to elevate your safety protocols and ensure your students are prepared, protected, and informed. Breanne's expertise in health and fitness instruction will equip you with effective strategies to confidently teach essential safety skills, empowering students to make smart, healthy decisions.
Objectives
Identify key components of effective first aid and injury prevention strategies in PE & Health Education. Explain how substance misuse impacts physical health and athletic performance. Demonstrate appropriate responses using CPR, AED, and basic first aid in common school scenarios. Examine concussion protocols and evaluate current practices for sports-related injury prevention. Assess classroom and athletic procedures for managing health emergencies and improving safety. Design a safety-focused PE or Health Education lesson plan that includes injury prevention and emergency preparedness.
