CATCA 2025: Full Schedule

COMPLETE THE CATCA 2025 SURVEY TO IMPROVE FUTURE CONVENTION

CLOSURE REMARKS FROM CATCA 2025!

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE CONVENTION AND FOR CATCA 2026 WILL HAPPEN ON FEBRUARY 19 AND 20, 2026 AT RDP.

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM YOUR ATA LOCALS.

All pre-recording videos will be up until May 31st.

10:20am MST

Flag Rugby

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room 1000 (Small Gym-Kevin Sirois)

Non-contact, 4 vs 4, flag rugby. Learn how to teach the sport, drills, game laws(rules).
Flag rugby is very inclusive, high activity level, skills and tactics are transferable.
Basic equipment is not expensive.
Kids like it.

Speakers

Norm McDougall

Teacher Red Deer Public, retired. Taught all levels, elementary phys. Ed. specialist. Middle School generalist. High School English.

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room 1000 (Small Gym-Kevin Sirois)

Physical Education (TQS 3), All Divisions

11:40am MST

HPEC Making your PE Class Come Alive

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room 2305

Join the Health and Physical Education Council of the ATA (HPEC) for an engaging session designed specifically for Physical Education teachers eager to explore innovative approaches to Phys Ed classes and health education. This session will provide practical knowledge and hands-on strategies that you can implement immediately in your classroom.

During this session, we will delve into essential topics such as physical literacy, emphasizing the significance of being active for life, and highlighting the crucial role of movement in overall well-being. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and teamwork within physical education settings.

Get ready to leave this session feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to elevate your PE classes to new heights!

Speakers

Logan Grenier

HPEC

Logan Grenier is a physical education teacher at Lindsay Thurber High School, where he coaches football and soccer. Logan is also the Regional Representative for the ATA Health and Physical Education Council (HPEC). Passionate about outdoor education, he enjoys taking students on... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room 2305

Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions

10:20am MST

(K-12) Developing Physical Literacy through Dance

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST

RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

Bring your PEW program to life with dances that foster physical literacy and develop fundamental movements skills (FMS)! Learn an engaging and interACTIVE teaching style that uses simple moves from a variety of music styles (Hip-Hop, Urban, Ballroom, Bollywood, Jazz/Funk) and sports themes (basketball, volleyball, baseball) to address all four Elements of Physical Literacy (physical, affective, cognitive & behavioral) and use a simple formula to create your own dances that will keep students ACTIVE while they develop FMS!

Speakers

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer

Danielle Fraser is a K-12 teacher who specializes in Physical Education and Inclusion Support. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education. Over the years, she has taught in BC and Alberta, and has present in Canada... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

11:40am MST

(K-12) Dance and Mental Health

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

Positive mental health requires students to have a positive sense of self, spirit and belonging. Movement is a powerful tool to help prevent and alleviate stress as well as boost our bodies and our moods! In this interACTIVE workshop, you’ll gain a better understanding of mental health and the factors that affect it. Get ready to experience practical dances that use purposefully designed movement to promote and foster positive mental health, by addressing the cognitive, social, physical and emotional domains of wellbeing.

Speakers

Danielle Fraser

Teacher and Consultant, PL3Y Education Edmonton & Red Deer

Friday February 21, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

1:00pm MST

The Joy of Movement

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

Moving the body is important for health, (physical, mental, and emotional) and also enhances learning. Interactive session offers great tools for your personal well-being, as well as for improving student performance and attitudes. Experience creative, expressive movement that’s safe, easy to do, and simple to incorporate into the classroom. Learn The BrainDance (a technique to help students improve performance, focus and co-ordination), the principles of Nia, and more in this fun session, which includes dance-based movement. Dress comfortably and bring a water bottle.

Speakers

Tina Thrussell

Facilitator, Best U Can B Inc

Tina Thrussell has been facilitating impactful, interactive, personal expansion experiences for 19+ years. Her light-hearted energy and contagious enthusiasm have contributed to her reputation as The Feel Good Lady. This deep lover of life has inspired thousands of people over the... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
RDP Room AC147(Studio B)

Health and Wellness (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Physical Education (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Music & Band (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Drama & Dance (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Art (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions | School Leadership (LQS 1-9), Division 1 (Gr 1-3), Division 2 (Gr 4-6), Division 3 (Gr 7-9), Division 4 (Gr 10-12), Early Childhood Education (Pre K-K), All Divisions