Dan Popio is a Sports & Exercise Science instructor at West Shore Career-Tech in Lakewood. Courses for the program include Medical Terminology, Exercise & Athletic Training, Nutrition & Wellness, and Fitness Evaluation & Assessment. Students in this program are members of HOSA. Industry certification opportunities associated with this program include CPR/First Aid, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and AMCA Physical Therapy Aide. 

Email: daniel.popio@lakewoodcityschools.org

Twitter: @West_Shore_SES

#1 - Google Classroom

• Students and parents alike are able to find all of their learning materials posted to our Google Classroom page using their school-issued chromebooks. 

#2 - Zoom (https://zoom.us)

• Zoom allows for easy scheduling and implementation of virtual class periods where students have the opportunity to be interactive with both the instructor and their peers.

#3 -  Screencast-O-Matic (https://screencast-o-matic.com)

• Used frequently during remote learning, Screencast-O-Matic allowed students to follow along with the instructor's presentation and lecture from each unit. 

#4 - Quizlet (https://quizlet.com)

• Quizlet provides students to create their own set of flashcards and review their terms in a variety of ways.

#5 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com)

• Students were able to access examples of lab activities through YouTube links while outside of the classroom.

#1 - Implement weekly agenda

• Setting an agenda at the beginning of each week helps students stay organized and on top of their assignments.

#2 - Create hands-on learning opportunities

• Giving students a chance to learn through labs is crucial for CTE students whether inside or outside the classroom.

#3 - Allow for feedback

• Student feedback enables ownership by students and allows the instructor to make adjustments when necessary.

#4 - Be flexible

• For a variety of reasons, online instruction often does not go as planned. Being flexible with lessons helps prevent frustrations for both the teacher and the student.

#5 - Challenge students

• Regardless of the setting, students want to be challenged. Come up with creative lessons which challenge students' ability to make decisions and think critically.

Sports & Exercise Science students are members of HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America). Through HOSA, students are given the chance to improve upon their abilities as both a leader and a technician in the field of healthcare. Students from each grade elect four officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer) who are responsible for leading their classmates during various classroom activities. Additionally, HOSA provides our students an opportunity to create connections with other sports medicine and exercise science professionals which are seldom provided through traditional instruction.

Our advisory committee encompasses a variety of industry professionals within sports medicine and exercise science. Members include post-secondary instructors, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, massage therapists, business owners, and athletic trainers. Members of our advisory committee provide valuable insight regarding the current state of the industry, as well as expecations within post-secondary education. Their involvement is crucial for the development of our program's instruction and the overall success of our students.