PHASE Institute – India 2025

4–5 October 2025

Join us for the PHASE Weekend Institute—a two-day professional learning experience for educators passionate about Physical Education, Health, and Wellness. Through immersive workshops, participants will dive deep into practical, evidence-based approaches that support high-impact instruction across international school settings. Whether you're refining your Health curriculum or strengthening foundational PE practices, you'll gain tools, strategies, and inspiration for meaningful change.

What to Expect:

• Two full-day workshops focused on PE and Health education
• Optional certification pathways for deeper recognition of your learning
• Practical resources you can implement immediately
• Opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and peer learning
• Led by experienced facilitators with international school expertise

Workshop 1: Health Education for International Schools

Create a comprehensive, skills-based Health & Well-being curriculum

Facilitator: Amy Lauren Smith, Consultant, Health Teacher and Schoolwide Health Coordinator

This two-day workshop supports educators in designing a vertically aligned K–12 Health, Well-being, and SEL curriculum. Rooted in a skills-based approach, the framework is adaptable to diverse mandates, community values, and international curricular models. Participants will leave with culturally responsive unit plans, actionable tools, and a clear vision for schoolwide implementation.

Day 1 Focus:

• Using data and well-being trends to build relevant programs
• Shifting from content-based to skills-based curriculum
• Aligning with IB, host country mandates, and global guidance

Day 2 Focus:

• Conducting a gap analysis and creating vertical scope and sequence
• Building lessons with anchor resources and student engagement strategies
• Planning for faculty PD, onboarding, and long-term sustainability

Ideal For:

• Health and PE Teachers
• School Counselors
• Wellness Coordinators
• IB and Curriculum Leads
• Advisors and PSHE Educators

Workshop 2: PHASE International School PE Teacher Workshop

Foundational Certification for PHASE Certified Physical Educators

Facilitator: Dr. Aaron Beighle, Professor, University of Kentucky

This foundational workshop introduces essential concepts for teaching Physical Education in international schools. Through interactive, hands-on sessions, participants will explore core elements of curriculum design, assessment, and effective instruction tailored to the unique context of international education. Completion of this workshop supports the PHASE Certified Physical Educator pathway.

Topics Include:

• The Role of Learning in PE
• Selecting Meaningful Content
• Creating Effective Learning Environments
• Assessment Practices in PE
• Understanding the International School PE Context

Participants Will:

• Clarify the purpose and outcomes of PE programs
• Identify key criteria for effective curriculum choices
• Learn strategies for building safe and engaging class environments
• Explore assessment tools that support student learning
• Design a student-centered project to implement at their school

Join us in India for a hands-on, enriching weekend of collaboration and professional growth — Teach. Learn. Inspire.