PACEPHYSICAL ACTIVITY/

TENNIS & CHARACTER

HEALTH, NUTRITIONEDUCATION

Purpose of Presentation To share a successful university-community collaborative program

How we went about funding the program

Program specifics

Not just for world-class athletes.

Tennis is played by people all around the world! Something that was once a pastime for kings has become a sport for all!

Tennis is for Everyone – ESPECIALLY for children in Akron, Ohio!

Thanks to grants from Tennis Serves, Midwest Youth & Tennis Education Foundation, and The University of Akron.

PACE

PACE

PACE Grows the Game of Tennis

Collaboration is the key

Served over 7,000 youth

• Department of Sport Science & Wellness Education; University of Akron

• Akron Public School Physical Education Teachers, Principals, Administrators

• University of Akron Federal Work Study Administrator (Gwen Jenkins)

• First Book of Greater Akron (Chuck Bell)• Business Executives (Kropp Family)

PRESENTERS Jada RansomeSenior, PETE Sport Science &Wellness EducationUniversity of AkronAkron, OH 44325330-972-6485

Alexis HoltGraduate Assistant Sport Science &Wellness EducationUniversity of AkronAkron, OH 44325330-972-6485

Ashley WhiteGraduate AssistantSport Science &Wellness EducationUniversity of AkronAkron, OH 44325330-972-6485

TEACHING TENNIS CHARACTER EDUCATION HEALTH FAIRS

Contact Information for Mary J. MacCracken(maccrac@uakron.edu)

Professor, Sport Science & Wellness EducationThe University of AkronAkron, OH 44325-5103330-972-6485

Contact Information for Robert E. Stadulis

(rstaduli@kent.edu) Emeritus Professor, Exercise

Science & Sport Studies

Kent State University

Kent, OH 44242330-672-2117

Executive Director External Evaluator

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1:30 – 2:38

Miss Jada Ransome

Ms. Jada Ransome

Tennis lessons from USTA and adapted from the text by Bonnie Mohnsen (2008), Teaching Tennis: A Standards-Based Approach for Grades 5-8.

Tennis Lessons (Skill Level Progression)

Ball toss; hug racket Ready position Strike tennis ball to

self – palm up/palm down

Alligator catch (with partner)

Wall volley to self -racket “sweet spot”

Bunt ball tossed by teacher, by partner

Wall volley Forehand Backhand Stations Rally Games

Taking Roll At the Beginning of Class

Learningthe

“ready position”

Watch spacing – not too close to others.

Tap Downs

andBump Ups

Practicingball control

Walking and

dribbling the ball

Station Work

Can you bounce the ball to your partner?

The goal is to keep everyone active

Keep control of your racket

Forehand…Keep the Racket Flat

The Physical Education Teacher Helps Too

Step, side to the net

andwatch for the ball.

Hit the ball in

the sweet spot.

Children learn to stroke a tossed tennis ball.

Learning the

Forehand

Stroke

Outdoors Too

High School Students Learned Tennis

CHARACTER EDUCATION

Next Presenter

Character Education

Alexis Holt

What is character education?

Umbrella term used to describe the teaching of children in a manner that will help them develop both mentally and socially

Seeks to develop: Virtues Human Excellence

How do we teach character? We begin by teaching the children 5

rules that are always present and expect to be followed:

1. Always Hug your racket when not in use2. Take care of the equipment3. Throw the ball underhand at all times4. Don’t talk while the teacher/others are

talking 5. When we ask you a question and the

answer is “YES” please respond with “YES”

Hug your racket teaches: Self control Being thoughtful of others Aware of your surroundings

Take care of the equipment teaches: Responsibility and appreciation

Throw the ball underhand teaches: Taking direction and applying Focus and accountability

What qualities the rules teach

What qualities are taught (cont.) Don’t talk while teacher is talking:

Self control Respect

When we ask you a question and the answer is “YES,” responding with “YES” teaches: Self control Take your turn Cooperate Play fair

What students personally learned

Stories, pictures, video from participants.

Structure1. Executive director will monitor by

visiting and teaching at sites regularly2. Evaluator will monitor programming by

unannounced site visits3. Akron Public School physical education

teacher will give feedback to PACE teachers, executive director, and evaluator

HEALTH and NUTRITION EDUCATION

Next Presenter

Health Fair

Ashley White

Organization5 stations

Dental Nutrition Drugs/Alcohol Hygiene ExerciseEvery child

receives a brand new book from First Book.

Each station is thirty minutes long.

5 minutes between each station for classes to rotate with the help of teachers and volunteers.

All teachers receive a free professional massage.

Dental CareHow and why to brush – plaque, avoid caries, fluoride, sealant, brush, floss

“swish and swallow”Giveaways: toothbrush, toothpaste

Personal Hygiene

Avoid infectious diseases Disease spreads via touch & cough; wash your hands, cover your mouthRest, drink lots of fluid- especially water – don’t drink from another’s cupGiveaway: Purell

NutritionHow and why to eat healthy -

Food Pyramid introduced and explained

Giveaway: Healthy snack in plastic baggie

Student volunteers from the Nutrition department help prepare healthy snacks.

ExerciseMeasure child’s heart rate

(HR) at rest and after a minute of strenuous activity.

Children will learn their height, weight; experience strengthening flexibility exercises.

Drug AbuseDiscussion on what are drugs? How can they affect or harm your body?

Peer PressureJUST SAY NO!COOL KIDS SKIT

Free professional

neck massage

Collaboration… Major Health Fair Supporters

PACEEVALUATION

NEXT PRESENTER

Dr. Robert Stadulis, PACE External Evaluator

PACE Evaluation Evaluation tools to measure:

Student’s entering tennis knowledge & proficiency plus character (PRE)

Progress during program (MID) End of program perceptions of program’s

effectiveness (POST)

Quantitative Qualitative

Initial Assessments Tennis experience?

Teachers note initial group skill levels and terminology use

Character behavior is observed during lesson

Assessment of Progress Teachers make note of whether

lesson plan goals are achieved

Move on to next skill/character concept based upon daily assessment

Evaluator Observations (Announced?) Field Notes Feedback

Questions to assess participants’ general reaction to PACEAsked Children: Did you enjoy the program?

(yes, sometimes, somewhat or no)

Would you participate again? (yes, sometimes, somewhat or no)

Questions to assess participants’ general reaction to PACE (Cont.) Would you recommend the program

to a friend? (yes, maybe, not sure or no)

How much did you like tennis? (A lot, A little, Not at all)

How much did you like other activities? (A lot, A little, Not at all)

Snapshot of 4 Years of Evaluation Overall Mean Percentages

Highlight selected statistics

Did you enjoy the PACE tennis program? OVERALL 2009-2012

YES = 77.1% SOMETIMES = 9.3SOMEWHAT = 8.0 NO = 5.5%

Program responsiveness: After a lower score, the program rebounded

in the next semester, e.g. 2010/11 = 69.9

Fall 2011 = 86.0

Would you participate again? OVERALL 2009-2012

YES = 70.4% SOMETIMES = 8.8SOMEWHAT = 7.5 NO = 13.2%

Program responsiveness: Similar to enjoyment, after a lower score

the next program rebounded, e.g., 2010/11 = 59.9

Fall 2011 = 78.3

Would you recommend the program to a friend? OVERALL 2009-2012

YES = 61.8% MAYBE = 20.7NOT SURE = 9.5 NO = 8.0%

As with each question, less than 10% of the participants in PACE respond negatively (with a “NO”).

How much did you like tennis? OVERALL 2009-2012 A LOT = 75.4%

A LITTLE = 17.3%NOT AT ALL = 7.3%

Very strong, positive and consistent support for the success of the program from the participant’s perspective

How much did you like the other activities?

OVERALL 2009-2012 A LOT = 77.5%

A LITTLE = 16.5%NOT AT ALL = 6.1%

Very strong, positive and consistent support for the success of the program from the participant’s perspective (range = 71.0 to 83.3)

Overall Comment The end of program responses remain

quite high in the 4th year of PACE (Fall 2012)

ENJOY = 81.2% AGAIN = 76.7% RECOMMEND = 72.2% LIKE TENNIS = 81.7% LIKE PHYS ACT = 82.9%

Measure of Program’s Success: Tennis

End of Program Assessment

Added in Fall 2011

ChecklistWhat skills were learned

  

Tennis Skills Checklist & F 2012 Hug your racket 100% Underhand toss 94.5% Ready position 96.4% Gator catch 93.1% Forehand 99.3% Backhand 78.4% Volley 96.3%F 2011, only 51.9% evidenced BH

Qualitative Assessment Student letters of thanks

To PACE To the USTA Read one sample letter

Teacher feedback concerning Student character improvement (self-

control, cooperation) Improved social skills (communication,

teamwork)

Assessing participants’ general reaction to PACE (QUAL) Open ended Questions: What was your favorite part of the

program?

What did you dislike about the program?

Would like to continue learning to play tennis (e.g., summer program/league, would like to purchase a racket or join a community tennis program)?

Health Fair Success Assessed? End-of-Health Fair Questionnaire

What do students say after the health fair? Did they learn about and enjoy: Nutrition – e.g., foods that are healthy,

making snacks Physical activity – every day 30 minutes

to an hour of vigorous activity Dental hygiene, Hand washing, Proper

Hydration  

Character Counts Qualitative Responses

Designed to assess how behavior has changed as a result of PACE participation

Administered directly to students at conclusion of PACE – asks children specific questions about character/how character is evidenced:

By being kind to them [people] (kindergarten)

By showing it in words and actions (1st grader)

Character Counts Qualitative Responses

I treat others the way I want to be treated (2nd grader)

By picking up the equipment (3rd grader) Without good character everything would

be a ruckus (5th) So life will be fair and safe (3rd grader) [Character is] important because you know

how to act (5th) [Character] helps you through life

situations/can help you through school (5th)

IF YOU THINK YOU CAN… YOU CAN!

Executive Director Mary MacCracken Vision - See the “Big Picture” “Outside the Box” Communication - Learn to write grants Work with others - Seek collaborations with

people in other disciplines Start Small – “Make haste slowly” “Great programs come from building/seizing

opportunities” – Try to “give back” - Help others Build program infrastructure – sustainability Be Confident – Set Goals – Stay Focused

PACE Summary

SUMMARY Overall summary will detail results

Will answer the question “How do you know PACE is a success?”

Will answer “Does PACE ‘grow the game of tennis’ and/or ‘build lives through tennis’?

Details of the USTA Serves proposal

Overall Evaluation Summary Over 7,000 youth served Over 80% indicate they enjoyed PACE About 10% seek further tennis

lessons/experiences University students volunteer for

involvement in PACE PACE helps the USTA reach its goals

To build lives through tennis and education To continue to be involved in tennis after

PACE To increase tennis in the PE curriculum To understand what a “healthy lifestyle”

means and to maintain such a lifestyle

Is PACE a Success?

Close to 100% attendance (few classes or students have dropped out)

Letters to USTA, PACE students indicate they not only learned tennis skills but character (i.e., self control strategies, discipline, anger management)

Does PACE enhance the USTA goal to “build lives through tennis and education”?

UA students continue to volunteer for PACE service-learning experiences.

Learning is a life-long process. Years after PACE, children will continue to seek ways to play tennis and tennis-related activities and to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

PACE has helped USTA Grow the Game. Teachers want tennis in their physical education curricula.

 

The USTA Serves Program Grant

ApplicationProcess

USTA Serves Program Grant Online Application

1.  Contact Information: Organization, Executive Director, Person Responsible.

2.  Proposal Narrative: 5 pages include: A) Project Detail: Statement of need; explain

how program coincides with philanthropic goals of USTA Serves. Identify all your collaborators.

B) Evaluation: List tools measuring program's success. Give specific program goals. Tell how you objectively monitor/measure goals.

How your program will demonstrate success? How your program will enhance your

organization's ability to "build lives through tennis and education" after the grant period?

3. Program Sustainability: Reasonable plan for financial sustainability of program after conclusion of USTA Serves funding. Where additional support sought? If you have applied for funding from other

sources, list amounts sought/when you expect a decision to be made on these requests.

4. Financial Information/List funding: From government: federal, state, county From United Way/Community Fund From corporate and/or foundation grants

http://www.ustaserves.com/grants_scholarships/grant_application_requirements/

5. Supporting Documentation: Attach Audited financials/Form 990 IRS determination letter/501(c)(3)number A description of each member of your Board of

Directors Project budget description (tell how the grant

monies will be used) Organization's overall annual budget

6. Support letters from school, city, state or federal elected officials and/or project collaborators.

USTA Serves Program Grant Online Application (Continued)

Tennis is for Everyone – ESPECIALLY for children in Akron, Ohio!

Thanks to grants from Tennis Serves, Midwest Youth & Tennis Education Foundation, and The University of Akron.

PACEPhysical Activity/Tennis & Character/Health/Nutritio

n Education

Thank You to Tennis Serves – Granting Arm of The United States Tennis Association! Thank you to the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation! Thank you University of Akron.

What does the future hold for PACE?

Questions??

Expand Program By Adding

Collaborations1- summer camps2- charter schools3- youth groups4- health fairs

For more information about PACE

Contact Mary J. MacCracken, Ph.D.PACE Executive Director Professor, Sport Science & Wellness EducationThe University of AkronAkron, OH 44325-5103330-972-6485(maccrac@uakron.edu)