justnorth posted on October 16, 2007 23:21 :: 2299 Views
The Department of Natural Resources is offering free basic archery instructor (BAI) courses on the following dates:
- Saturday, Nov. 10, at West Hills Middle School in West Bloomfield, located in Oakland County.
- Saturday, Nov. 10, at Pigeon Community Center in Pigeon, located in Huron County.
- Tuesday, Nov. 13, at North Dickinson County School in Felch, located in Dickinson County
Teachers attending the sessions can receive .7 SB-CEUs from the Michigan Department of Education. Classes scheduled on Nov. 10 will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The class on Nov. 13 will be held from 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Central Standard Time. Each eight-hour session is for physical education teachers who wish to join the DNR's Archery in the Schools program.
Archery in the Schools introduces international-style target archery to students in 4th through 12th grade physical education classes. The in-school curriculum's core content covers archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentration and self-improvement. To date, more than 180 schools across Michigan have implemented the program.
"Target archery is a safe sport, in which students of all skill levels can be successful regardless of age, size or physical ability," said Mary Emmons, coordinator for the Archery in the Schools program. "Incorporating archery as a school sport choice in the physical education curriculum creates an opportunity to engage students who otherwise may not participate in traditional athletics, and is an individual sport they can enjoy throughout their lifetime."
To register for this BAI class or for more information on Archery in the Schools, contact Mary Emmons at 517-241-9477 or by email at emmonsm@michigan.gov. Information also is available online at www.michigan.gov/dnrarchery.
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