Examining the Sustainability of Physical Education and Sport in Jamaica: COVID-19 and Beyond
Jamaica has produced many celebrated and world-renowned athletes in a variety of amateur and professional sports. The G.C. Foster Sports Heritage Symposium was launched in 2013 in a bid to celebrate achievements in Physical Education and Sport and foster sports heritage preservation initiatives. The Symposium has gained industry-wide recognition since its inception by featuring unique speakers representing all facets of Physical education, sport and business.
This year’s symposium theme: Examining the Sustainability of Jamaica’s Sports- COVID-19 and Beyond, will be examined through the lens of industry experts, students and teachers. The event will continue to be a source of systematic scholarly research and professional discourse that highlights research, policy development, evidence-based practices and challenges in Physical Education, sport, and recreation with an emphasis on issues related to Jamaica’s Sports Heritage.
[The National Anthem]
[Prayer]
Mr. Paul Parke, Guidance Counsellor / Lecturer, G.C. Foster College
[Opening Remarks]
Mr. Paul Beckford, V.P. Administration - Master of Ceremonies
[Overview of the Symposium]
Mrs. Jollette Russell – Symposium Chair
[Remarks]
* Mr. Maurice Wilson: Principal, GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport
[Greetings]
* Dr. Garth Anderson: Dean, Teachers Colleges of Jamaica; Principal, Church Teacher's College
* Dr. Carey Wallace: Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund
* Mrs. Natalie Neita Garvey: MP, Minister of Education, Youth and Information
* The Hon. Fayval Williams: MP, Minister of Education Minister of Education
[Dance Item]
Jerusalema, GC Foster College Combined Movement Group
[Introduction of Keynote Speaker]
Mrs. Dana-Mae Alexander: GC Foster College of Physical Education and Sport
[Keynote Address]
Mr. Irwine Clare: Managing Director, Caribbean Immigrant Services Inc.
[Item]
Mrs. Nicholet Brown-Lee: Teacher, Gospel Recording Artiste (Past Student)
[Special Event]
Tourism Enhancement Fund: Ceremonial Re-opening of the G.C. Foster College Museum of Sports and Recreation
[Special Award]
Crimson Dawn Manufacturing Company
[Vote of Thanks]
Mrs. Avia Dobson: Lecturer, GC Foster College
COVID 19 has a devastating impact on the economy and jobs. One of the areas that is impacted most is sports. In this scenario sporting institutions must develop and execute a multi-faceted approach for funding involving government budgetary support plus funding from the private sector and International financial institutions.
This session will explore the levels of financial support needed to ensure the sustainability and resilience of sport and sporting institutions in the COVID era. It will also examine the role of strategic partnerships for addressing urgent institutional capacity needs related to the economic impact of COVID-19 and needed financial support for facilities maintenance, human resources to support the growing demand for Physical Education, recreation, and sports professionals.
Session Overview
Towards Quality Physical Education: Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy and Research
This session serves as a platform for high-quality Physical Education and Sport educational research with the goal of having a significant impact on policy and practice. The session will address research reports and pedagogical approaches in all applicable situations such as school physical education, club sport, and active leisure programmes.
Paper 1 Focus: Factors Influencing the Teaching of Physical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Session Overview
This session serves as a platform for high-quality Physical Education and Sport educational research with the goal of having a significant impact on policy and practice. The session will address research reports and pedagogical approaches in all applicable situations such as school physical education, club sport and active leisure programmes.
Paper 3: Teaching Grade 8 Swimming Using Video modelling and Video Feedback
Session Overview
Towards Quality Physical Education: Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy and Research
This session serves as a platform for high-quality Physical Education and Sport educational research with the goal of having a significant impact on policy and practice. The session will address research reports and pedagogical approaches in all applicable situations such as school physical education, club sport and active leisure programmes.
Paper 4: Virtual Learning Environment: A Tool to Improve Students’ Academic Performance in Kinesiology at a Sports College in Jamaica.
Session Overview
The COVID-19 presents physical education professionals with new and unforeseen challenges related to programme delivery. Campus closures due to the pandemic created an urgent need, in schools and institutions of higher education, to consider available alternatives to in-person programme delivery. Online physical education (OLPE) has become essential to the sustainability of schools’ physical education programmes. The goal of this panel is to:
(i) Provide a platform for physical education teachers, educators, and researchers to reflect on their experiences of teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(ii) Provide amicable solutions and multifactorial framework that will benefit continued high-quality physical education.
Overview
This panel for the third year, will seek to bring together a cadre of sports practitioners and experts who will share insights into the greater value rewards for the price of hard work in the pursuit of professional excellence. They will also share cutting edge thinking regarding the effective ways of measuring success in sports as well share their expertise and perspectives on approaches, principles and applicable pathways for the overall development of sports in the highlighted areas. Panel consists of notable athletes and sports personnel who have impacted their sporting area both locally and internationally.
G.C. Foster College Thanks You for Your Attendance and Participation