Momentum Magazine - Winter 2019

SHAPE AMERICA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Judy LoBianco

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Jamie Sparks

PAST PRESIDENT

Fran Cleland

CEO

Stephanie Morris

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Kymm Ballard

Collin Brooks

Terri Drain

Brett Fuller

Amy Heuer

Ann Paulls-Neal

Mario Reyna

Anne S. Wiggin

MOMENTUM PRODUCTION

MANAGING EDITOR

Larissa Kulczycky

DESIGNER

Kathleen Dyson

DEADLINES

Winter – December 1

Spring – April 1

Fall – August 1

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Momentum (ISSN: 2329-1516) is published three times a year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), 1900 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191-1598.

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From my room on the 35th floor of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, I had a magnificent view of the Chicago River leading out to Lake Michigan. And even though it was decades ago, I still remember how grown up I felt as I looked out that floor-to-ceiling window each night.

I was in Chicago for my first-ever national convention — an annual event for thousands of association members in the communications industry. As a young professional, I spent that week in Chicago meeting as many members as I could and soaking up as much information as possible from the experienced presenters.

And when I celebrated my 25th birthday with colleagues on the last night of the convention, I felt surrounded by a positive energy and sense of community that I can still recall to this day.

THE POWER OF CONNECTIONS

I was reminded of my Chicago convention experience as I began working on this issue of Momentum. In his article “Never Stop Learning,” SHAPE America member Jonathan Jones writes about how attending his first SHAPE America national convention reignited his passion for teaching.

And Jonathan wasn’t the only member to have a powerful experience at SHAPE Nashville last year. In our cover story, you’ll read about Mike Torres, who was a college senior when he attended the 2018 convention. Mike made the most of the event’s networking opportunities — with great success!

I hope after reading this issue of Momentum you’ll be inspired to register for the 2019 SHAPE America national convention. Join us at #SHAPETampa to fuel your passion for health and physical education!

Larissa Kulczycky Managing Editor

lkulczycky@shapeamerica.org

Why HPE Teachers Need Meaningful Professional Development

Judy LoBianco, President @jlobianc

As a teacher, I was often frustrated whenever I had to sit in all-day meetings with other subject-area teachers and listen to topics that really didn’t relate to me or have a direct impact on my instruction.

So, when I became a supervisor of health and physical education, one of the first things I wanted to do was set up professional development experiences that my teachers would grow and learn from. I was, and still am, committed to in-service days and workshops that translate into positive changes in every teacher’s classroom.

I knew that when teachers created their annual professional development plan with the activities they wanted to participate in to achieve their goals, I had to be able to provide opportunities for their success. It is the responsibility of administrators to support teachers in that work. It’s the work of reflection. The work of continual improvement. The work of the growth mindset.

Why I Hope You’ll Attend #SHAPETampa

1. Everyone is as pumped up as you are!

All year, you plan and teach around the same circumstances (good or bad) and then, come convention time, you get to attend an event where thousands of people are excited about becoming better teachers — just like you! Each time I attend the national convention, I end up chatting in the lobby, sitting on a hallway bench, or meeting up in the evening with folks who fill my head and my heart with new ideas. Without fail, I always go back to my school even more energized about my work.

2. You can learn about best practices and cutting-edge resources all in one place!

Each health and physical education teacher must take an individualized approach to what their needs are in the classroom. Not only is it essential to seek out knowledge around your interests, but you also must have courage to review the areas of your teaching that need improvement. No teacher is perfect all the time. That fixed mindset is the road to mediocrity.

As Danielson says of her Framework for Teaching, “A ‘4’ is a place you visit, not where you live.” (A “4” is a “distinguished” rating in each of the components of effective teaching.)

As we prepare for the upcoming SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa, I invite you to join us, of course, but also to visit the SHAPE America website for a wide range of professional development opportunities.

I ask you to be brave. I ask you to be honest. I ask you to step out of your comfort zone on behalf of the children you serve. If you continue to teach the same way, you do a disservice to them. Embrace change, embrace growth, and make it a regular part of your professional practice.

If there’s a current trend in health and physical education, you’re sure to find a presentation about it at the national convention. The event is centered around our shared belief as teachers that we must give our very best, and SHAPE America has the resources to help us do that — the newest books and products, the latest research, and educational programming that’s second to none in our profession.

3. It’s your chance to feel connected!

There’s an overwhelming feeling of friendship and love among those who come together each year for the national convention — or what I like to call a “family reunion.” And, even if you’re a first-time attendee, you are part of this SHAPE America family! The convention is a true celebration of who we are, what we do, and how committed we are to helping young people across the country. The experience is meaningful, productive and fun!

Learn more about what’s new at this year’s national convention at shapeamerica.org/convention!

No teacher is perfect all the time. That fixed mindset is the road to mediocrity.

All Students Need Safe, Supportive Spaces

Stephanie Morris, CEO @SHAPEAmericaCEO

Ispent a lot of time on the road over the past few months, attending state conferences in Arizona, Wisconsin, Missouri and Texas. I had the opportunity to attend insightful sessions and engage in thoughtful, meaningful, and often sensitive conversations.

One of the sessions at the MOAPHERD convention that really made an impact on me was Linda Oakleaf’s presentation titled “Are You Inclusive? Working With Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth.” In the session, she presented results from her recent survey, which studied physical activity habits among transgender adults.

Out of 720 survey participants, 68% reported zero physical activity in the week prior to taking the survey. Zero. When asked why, 28% cited “concerns about using the shower” and 24% cited “concerns about changing facilities.” Another 20% cited they “do not feel welcome” in physical activity spaces.

Stephanie’s Top Picks for #SHAPETampa

DMC! | RUN DMC is one of the most influential acts in the history of hip hop — and I’m thrilled that Darryl DMC McDaniels will be our opening keynote speaker! He’ll be talking about his own health story and why the work we do is so important to him personally!

Career Center! | I’m so proud of this new addition to our convention lineup! Emerging professionals and students can get a professional

This is among adults. Adults who, in theory, have a certain level of maturity and ability to cope and navigate a world that is all too often unkind to the transgender community. Now think about how kids navigate this same world. Though I haven’t seen studies on how transgender children feel about physical activity and physical education, I’m willing to bet these concerning statistics are even higher for them. And it breaks my heart.

SUPPORTING TRANSGENDER YOUTH

Here’s what we do know about transgender children and teenagers, from a recent study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics: Transgender adolescents attempt suicide at a much higher rate than young people whose gender identity matches the sex on their birth certificates. In fact, 51% of transgender male adolescents reported at least one suicide attempt,

headshot, have a mock interview, and meet with recruiters trying to fill positions — all in our exhibit hall!

Hall of Fame Celebration & Give Back Event! | The Hall of Fame event has always been that revered moment when we announce the new National Teachers of the Year. This year, we’re making it more accessible with a lower cost of just $45, which includes a drink ticket and some incredible appetizers. Best of all, a portion of the proceeds will support sending teachers to SPEAK Out! Day!

as did 42% of nonbinary adolescents and 30% of transgender female adolescents.

When I read these statistics, I think about my own three children. I think about the very real possibility that any of them could eventually identify as a member of the LGBTQ community. And I wonder: Would their school and community show them support and kindness? What would I want, need and expect from their teachers, their school and the community?

I have really admired the bravery of the many health and PE teachers who are asking the tough questions such as: How do we appropriately manage fitness assessments of transgender students? What should we do regarding changing facilities and/or bathroom situations? How can I empower transgender students to be active and feel good about their body?

For all these reasons and more, I am proud that Hillary Whittington, author of Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child With No Strings Attached, will be one of our keynote speakers at this year’s national convention. After I read Hillary’s powerful book, she became one of my personal heroes.

Hillary and her husband Jeff will be presenters on Friday, April 12, sharing their journey as the parents of a transgender 7-year-old son. I hope you will hear for yourself how important it is for Ryland to have a solidly supportive, inclusive and kind learning environment at school — and how you, as a health and PE teacher, can play a critical role in creating such spaces for all kids like Ryland.

2019 National Candidates

President-Elect Candidates

Brian Griffith

Specialist for Secondary Health and Physical Education

Frederick County Public Schools Frederick, MD

Brian Griffith began his career in 1995 as a middle school health education teacher in Baltimore, MD. In 2005, he became the health education specialist at the Maryland State Department of Education. A member of SHAPE America since 2005, he has served AAHPERD and SHAPE America in many ways, volunteering with the Health Education Council, the Convention Planning Committee, and the Health Education Teacher of the Year Review Committee. Brian has assumed multiple responsibilities within his state association as a member of the executive board and as president. He is currently the specialist for secondary health and physical education with Frederick County Public Schools, Maryland.

Roger Jackson

Adjunct Professor

Wayne State University

South Lyon, MI

Roger Jackson has been actively involved in the physical education profession for more than four decades, teaching and coaching in K-12 schools for 30 years, then at the college level. He also served as executive director of SHAPE Michigan for 10 years. Roger advocates for HPERD causes at the local, state and national levels — and has attended every SHAPE America SPEAK Out! Day. He has served on, and chaired, numerous state and national committees, including the NASPE Public Policy Advisory Committee, and recently the Society for Association Management (SAM). Currently, he is an adjunct professor at Wayne State University and supervises student teachers.

Director Candidates

Sarah Benes

Associate Clinical Professor Merrimack College

North Andover, MA

Clayton Ellis

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Teacher

Mrachek Middle School

Aurora, CO

Mark Foellmer

Physical Education Teacher (retired)

IAHPERD President-Elect

Plainfield, IL

Michelle Grenier

Associate Professor, Health & PE University of New Hampshire Durham, NH

2019 District Candidates

CENTRAL DISTRICT

PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

Taralyn Garner

Retired Plattsburg, MO

MEMBER-AT-LARGE CANDIDATES

Wyatt Morse

K-6 Physical Education Teacher

Archbishop Bergan Catholic School

Fremont, NE

Tracy Nelson

PETE Program Coordinator & Senior Lecturer

South Dakota State University

Brookings, SD

William Russell Professor

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO

Lisa Smith Secondary Physical Education Teacher Proctor Public Schools Proctor, MN

EASTERN DISTRICT

PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

John Battista University Supervisor Central CT State University New Britain, CT

MEMBER-AT-LARGE CANDIDATES

Ellen Benham Instructor

Central CT State University

New Britain, CT

Marybeth Fede Professor

Southern CT State University

New Haven, CT

Curt Martin

Retired Physical Education Teacher Contoocook, NH

MIDWEST DISTRICT

PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

Patty Kestell

Physical Education Teacher Thorson Elementary School

Cedarburg, WI

MEMBER-AT-LARGE CANDIDATES

Tammy Brant

Physical Education Teacher

Selma Middle School Selma, IN

Kalie McKinley

Physical Education Teacher Assumption High School Jeffersonville, IN

Scott Przystas Elementary Physical Education Teacher

Grand Haven Public Schools

Grand Haven, MI

SOUTHERN DISTRICT

PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

Hollie Newnam

Executive Director of SHAPE Florida

Retired

Port Orange, FL

MEMBER-AT LARGE CANDIDATES

Ashley Grimes

Specialist, PreK-12 Physical Education and Health Education

Pinellas County Schools

Parrish, FL

Gina Mabrey

Interim Department

Head of Kinesiology and Program Chair

Jacksonville State University

Southside, AL

Lynn Williamson

Supervisor of Health & Physical Education and Athletics

East Baton Rouge Parish School System

Baton Rouge, LA

WESTERN DISTRICT

PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE

Lynn Preble

Physical Education Teacher

Highland Junior High School Mesa, AZ

MEMBER-AT-LARGE CANDIDATES

Brian Kessler

Physical Education Teacher

Helena High School Helena, MT

Brent Powell

Associate Professor

California State University, Stanislaus

Modesto, CA

For more information on the candidates and an election timeline, visit shapeamerica.org/candidates.

TIPS for Making Your HPE Class More Equitable and Inclusive

Chad Dauphin

Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Lincolnshire, IL

@ChadDauphin

In the first few weeks of the semester, after establishing classroom norms, we invite our school social workers into class. Our social workers run a variety of support groups for students and their families, and during this classroom visit they bring a panel of five to six students who participate in those support groups. The students share their experiences and the ways they have coped with their specific life situations. This presentation also gives the social workers and health

educators the opportunity to discuss what students can do in a situation of mental/emotional crisis. These panel discussions have helped promote a learning environment where diverse identities are welcomed and affirmed.

Eric Fisher

Hawthorne Elementary Bozeman, MT @efisher39

In Montana, we take a lot of pride in acceptance and inclusion of all. With seven Native American reservations in our state, we strive to educate our students on the Native American culture through cultural games and dance within physical education. My advice is to embrace

EDI Sessions at #SHAPETampa

the cultural differences of the student population and educate all students on those cultures to help promote a welcoming atmosphere for students.

Brett Fuller

Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee, WI

@BrettAFuller

One of the simplest ways to make your physical education class more inclusive for all students is in how you create groups and teams. Never divide the class by gender. Some children start questioning their gender identity at a very early age. If a student is starting to question their gender identity, then we

Interested in learning more about issues relating to equity, diversity and inclusion? Be sure to check out these sessions at the 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa:

• Accessing Reliable Resources for Bullying Prevention/Intervention While Advocating for All

• Connecting Cultural Deficits to Reduce Violence in Schools

• Dance With Me: Latin Dance 101

• Dancemakers Are Peacemakers: Movement to Promote Peace, Joy & Understanding

• Empathizing and Connecting With Transgender Students and Faculty

• Exploring Trauma-Informed Practices From a Social Justice Perspective

• Fostering Social and Emotional Learning Through Adventure-Based Learning

• Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and SEL Content Standards Into Your Health Education Curriculum

• Jeez, That Escalated Quickly: Culturally Responsive Practices for PE Teachers

• Social Justice in Health Education

• Teaching Body Confidence in Schools, Dove Self-Esteem Program

• Team PE! Preventing School Violence Through Physical Education

• Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education: Access for All

View session descriptions at shapeamerica.org/convention

are making this student less comfortable in our class. Grouping your class by gender can make your physical education space more stressful and less inclusive. We have a lot of fun ways to group students, we don’t need to do it by gender.

Shrehan Lynch University of East London London, England @DrLynchPE

Embraced in your own learning journey, you should begin by assessing how your own identity and unconscious biases affect students in your classes and work toward addressing how they could affect your teaching. Then, you can attempt to build positive student relationships and classroom communities where students feel comfortable enough to share in honest and supported spaces. Show and tell students that they are welcomed, supported, and wanted in your class. This means you should be compassionate, caring and affectionate, and should

make the social, emotional and affective domains in physical education the most prominent focus in classes.

Danielle Petrucci Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School Hamilton, MA @MsWellnessEdu

Establishing a culture of trust is key to setting the tone for an equitable and inclusive classroom. Start by creating anti-harassment norms with students, emphasizing that your classroom is a safe and inclusive space for all people no matter their sexual orientation, identity, race or religious affiliation. Setting clear expectations and addressing bullying behavior helps students feel supported and validated. When teaching, be sure to use inclusive language. For instance, use “partner” instead of “girlfriend” or “boyfriend.”

The norms set and the language used have a big impact on your students and the classroom culture.

Kennedra Tucker Lake Elkhorn Middle School Columbia, MD @MsTuckerRocksPE

First, get to know and build relationships with your students. Make sure you understand your own experiences and biases and their impact on your student-teacher interaction. Also, educate yourself as much as possible on equity, diversity and inclusion and their role in your instruction. Discover your students’ hobbies, hopes and struggles. Do a selfreflection on your own upbringing and background. How does it impact your interaction with your students? Finally, engage in conversations with other educators about diversity, equity and inclusion. You can start with the SHAPE America Voxer chat on EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion).

Standards-based curricula, co-created by the USTA and SHAPE America, helps teachers shape the game for students while using tennis as a pathway to personal development beyond the court.

We give you everything you need:

Comprehensive, turnkey curricula co-created by the USTA & SHAPE America for grades K-12

For schools with a school partner: an equipment starter kit including racquets, balls, barrier tape, and chalk for class leaders

Digital communications providing new program information, educational content, and support to build Net Generation in your school

Free online and in-person training

Access to Net Generation Mobile App

New Opportunities to Cultivate Congressional Champions

By Carly Wright @CWrightHPE

The results of the election on November 6 brought more than 80 new members of Congress to Washington, DC in early January. These legislators will have to get up to speed on the federal education policy landscape, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and what their constituents believe constitutes a wellrounded education.

When we visit Capitol Hill on March 5-6 for SHAPE America’s 12th annual SPEAK Out! Day, we’ll have to educate these new senators and representatives about how important health education and physical education are for students across the country and the opportunities that ESSA offers states and schools to support our programs.

We’ll have early successes to share about how ESSA funding has positively

impacted health and PE programs, and, of course, we’ll be advocating for continued funding for Title II and Title IV, Part A of ESSA for FY 2020 — which will impact the 2020-21 school year.

We hope you will join us for our premier advocacy event of the year! With this new session of Congress, it’s so important that we have representation from every state as we work to cultivate future champions of our cause — and thank those who have been on our side since the beginning.

The registration deadline for SPEAK Out! Day is February 13. This year, we are selling hooded zip sweatshirts with the SPEAK Out! Day logo through February 9. Proceeds from sweatshirt sales will go to support travel scholarships for SPEAK Out! Day attendees. Go to shapeamerica.org/speakout for details.

Backyard Advocacy Spotlight

What: Fayette County Public Schools in Lexington, KY, sent 12 health and physical education teachers to the 2018 KAHPERD Conference using their district’s Title IV, Part A funds. Professional development dollars in the district have been drastically reduced, making the ESSA funds even more vital.

How: The efforts have been spearheaded by KAHPERD President-Elect Daniel Hill, who received ESSA training at SHAPE America’s 2018 SPEAK Out! Day, and District Wellness Coordinator Debbie Boian.

What’s Next? Hill and Boian plan to use ESSA funds to send teachers to the 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa, FL.

For more information about the impact of SPEAK

“If it weren’t for such funding, it would be very difficult for me to attend professional development conferences, which always provide me with great content to take back to my school.”

—LaDonda Porter, PE Teacher, Fayette County Schools and 2019 KAHPERD Middle School Teacher of the Year

Never Stop Learning

Physical educator Jonathan Jones reflects on how he reignited his passion for teaching

Do you consider yourself a lifelong learner? As a teacher, do you consistently seek new ways to improve? It’s no secret we have chosen a profession that has shifted dramatically over time. Educators, many times, are confronted with the conscious decision to either move with that shift or stick with their current base of knowledge.

I began teaching in 2007. Since then, the transformation of physical education has been mind-blowing! Do you remember when dodgeball was actually an acceptable part of a physical education program? How about when technology was not a part of the learning experience? The #PhysEd online community? Nonexistent.

TAKE YOUR PICK

Professional development is now being delivered in a diverse array of formats. Conferences, webinars and social media are just a few options teachers have on their path to being lifelong learners. Attending conferences at district, state and national levels can introduce educators to countless new ideas and resources. Webinars offer a convenient way for teachers to fit learning into a busy schedule. Social media platforms, such as Twitter, make it possible to connect with teachers all over the world.

The format a teacher chooses can depend on personal preference. Two years ago, I decided to attend a major conference. I had no idea the impact it would have not only on my knowledge base, but on my wilting passion for teaching.

LIGHTING THAT “FIRE”

I registered for the 2018 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo at a time when the demands of teaching were taking a toll. You know those demands: meetings, expectations from yourself and others, frustrations.

Jonathan Jones is the 2018 SHAPE Maryland Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. He has taught for 12 years at Whitehall Elementary School in Bowie, MD. He is also a member of Team #PHYSEDagogy, a group of educators whose goal is to move the profession forward through meaningful, relevant, public discussions about best practices in the classroom.

Jonathan is also a member of his district’s Think Tank, Curriculum Writing, and Vision team. He can be reached at jmjonespe@gmail.com and @J_JonesPE

A majority of a school’s instructional staff exists in teams. Many times, there are only one or two physical education teachers at a school. Attending a conference gives you that “team” — teachers you can talk to, vent to, bounce ideas off, and most importantly, find support from.

These are just three of the numerous developments I’ve seen over the past 12 years. How would a teacher even be aware of these if not for the desire to learn and adapt? Luckily, the present landscape of physical education has made it more possible than ever. One of the most effective approaches is growth through professional development opportunities.

When I stepped into my first national convention, I was instantly struck by the environment. Simply being in the presence of thousands of physical education teachers was powerful. Even more importantly, being a part of the meaningful conversations was truly inspiring. My passion was reignited in part by existing in the same space as so many like-minded people.

FINDING YOUR COMMUNITY

Those like-minded people also created a sense of community. Teaching physical education can feel like a lonely endeavor.

At the 2018 SHAPE America national convention in Nashville, I created lasting connections with teachers who have helped guide me through a few rough patches this school year. Many times, it is the feeling of community which also improves your ability to be a lifelong learner.

Today, the avenues for becoming a lifelong learner are endless. Choose the path that best meets your needs. I strongly encourage you to attend the national convention. The benefits of doing so may serve as the catalyst for sending your passion and knowledge to new heights.

Simply being in the presence of thousands of physical education teachers was powerful.

Harness the Power of the National Convention

Head to #SHAPETampa and fuel your passion for HPE!

By Larissa Kulczycky

When Aurora University physical education major Mike Torres arrived at last year’s SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Nashville, he was determined to take full advantage of the event’s networking opportunities.

Not wasting any time, he introduced himself to then President-Elect Judy LoBianco and told her he hoped to lead SHAPE America one day.

The result of that encounter?

LoBianco gave Torres her official “President-Elect” name tag to wear for the rest of the convention, which turned out to be a great conversation starter for the college senior as he went on to meet other health and PE professionals

throughout convention week. He even got a job offer.

Talk about the power of connections!

“The professionals I met at SHAPE Nashville have provided nothing but valuable resources and memorable moments that I will cherish for a long time,” said Torres. “Attending the SHAPE America national convention is nothing short of a no-brainer!”

The national convention is where you can finally meet face-to-face with peers from your online network ... talk with Teachers of the Year who are happy to share their best ideas … and even introduce yourself to industry leaders who literally “wrote the book” on teaching health and physical education.

College student Mike Torres wore Judy LoBianco’s official “President-Elect” name tag throughout convention week after meeting her at SHAPE Nashville.

IT’S ALL HAPPENING IN TAMPA

The 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo takes place April 9-13 at the Tampa Convention Center, located along the Riverwalk in the heart of downtown. This vibrant waterfront district is the perfect setting for five days of inspiring speakers, focused programming and networking opportunities.

COMPELLING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

This year’s convention will include two general sessions — on Wednesday, April 10 and Friday, April 12 — featuring keynote presentations that will touch on very timely issues, including mental health, health equity, and inclusion.

During Wednesday’s Opening General Session, hip hop icon Darryl DMC McDaniels of the legendary group RUN DMC will share his journey and the transformative power of music on his physical and mental health.

The convention, which is held in partnership with SHAPE America Southern District and SHAPE Florida, will include more than 300 sessions for health and physical educators focused on standards-based curriculum, effective instructional practices, evidence-based assessment, and more.

Depending on your interests, you may want to take advantage of several specialized tracks, including Adapted Physical Education, Dance in PE, EDI in HPE, Elementary PE, Health Education, Secondary PE, and Teachers of the Year.

If this will be your first SHAPE America national convention, be sure to check out the First-Time Attendee Program. You’ll have the opportunity to get paired with a “mentor” prior to convention so you have someone to guide you through your #SHAPETampa experience.

McDaniels works with Hip Hop Public Health as a “Master of Culture,” part of their national ambassador network of educators, entertainers and health professionals who are using engaging, culturally relevant music and multimedia tools to improve youth health literacy and promote health equity.

Thank you to our generous Opening General Session sponsor Hip Hop Public Health.

Friday’s general session will include a keynote presentation by Hillary and Jeff Whittington, creators of a powerful, moving video documenting their five-year-old son Ryland’s transition from girl to boy. Hillary is also the author of Raising Ryland: Our Story of Parenting a Transgender Child With No Strings Attached

The Whittingtons will share their struggles of understanding, education, and acceptance — and how they came to embrace their child’s identity with

open arms. You’ll hear how important it is for Ryland to have a supportive, inclusive learning environment at school — and how you, as a health and PE teacher, can play a critical role in creating such spaces for all kids.

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Attending the SHAPE

America national convention is nothing short of a no-brainer!

Darryl DMC McDaniels

Hillary and Jeff Whittington

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BUSTLING EXHIBIT HALL

For health and physical education teachers, walking around the convention exhibit hall is like being a kid in a candy store (well, a healthy candy store).

As you work your way down each aisle, you’ll find everything you could

FREE Training Workshop

Fuel Up to Play 60 NFL FLAG-In-Schools Training

Tuesday, April 9 | 1–4 p.m.

Learn how to deliver NFL FLAG in your school using curriculum created in partnership with SHAPE America! All attendees will be mailed a free NFL FLAG-In-Schools kit to use for the 2019-2020 school year, which includes: 10 footballs, 50 flag belts, elementary/middle school curriculum, large poster, recognition certificates for students, and welcome letter.

possibly need for your classroom, including the latest fitness equipment, products and resources. You’ll even have plenty of opportunities to “play” and take part in equipment demonstrations.

The exhibit hall is also where you’ll find the SHAPE America Resource Center — your one-stop hub for the latest SHAPE America logo gear and member resources. New this year is the Career Center, where emerging professionals and students can have a mock interview and meet with recruiters trying to fill positions!

NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS

Networking at a SHAPE America national convention happens everywhere — from high-fives in the registration lobby … to early-morning runs organized using #SHAPETampa … to informal gatherings at the end of each busy day.

One of the best places to mingle with other attendees will be at the Hosted Opening Celebration, which will be held on Wednesday, April 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the exhibit hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy some refreshments, visit with exhibitors, and make new friends!

The highlight of the week is sure to be Friday’s Hall of Fame Celebration & Give Back Event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This social event is a twist on the Hall of Fame Banquet of previous years — at an earlier time and a lower cost of just $45.

Before you head out on the town with your friends to celebrate the last night of the convention, join us for appetizers, cocktails (one free drink ticket is included), and music as we announce the 2019 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year!

Even better, SHAPE America will use 10% of the ticket proceeds to bring health and PE teachers to SPEAK Out! Day to advocate for our profession on Capitol Hill!

Details:

• Attendance is limited — register no later than Friday, April 5 (no on-site registration)

• Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will depart the Tampa Convention Center at approximately 12:30 p.m. Plan to check in at Conference Registration by 12 p.m. to pick up your conference packet and ticket to this training.

Thank you to our sponsors GENYOUth and Fuel Up to Play 60 and event host Florida Dairy.

Many thanks to School Specialty, the exclusive sponsor of the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year program. Additional support for the Hall of Fame Celebration & Give Back Event is provided by Taylor & Francis Group.

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Help Send a Teacher to Convention!

SHAPE America is proud to collaborate with the Send a Teacher fundraising initiative to help send teachers to the SHAPE America National Convention in Tampa.

You can support this initiative by purchasing T-shirts, posting pictures of you wearing the shirt, spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #sendateacher, and encouraging others to assist a teacher who would not otherwise have the opportunity to attend #SHAPETampa.

Teachers are encouraged to fill out a grant application to apply for the available funds, which will be awarded by March 15.

Also, don’t miss our interview with Andy Milne, the 2017 SHAPE America National Health Education Teacher of the Year and creator of the Send a Teacher T-Shirt Project!

To learn more, go to shapeamerica.org/sendateacher.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2019 NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAM SPONSORS

As of December 17, 2018

GOLD MEDAL School Specialty | Sportime

MVP Hip Hop Public Health

ALL-STAR

BOKS

Fuel Up to Play 60 | NFL FLAGIn-Schools | GENYOUth

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Taylor & Francis Group STAR

Fuel Up to Play 60

The Cooper Institute

United States Tennis Association

RISING STAR

Foundational Fitness, Inc.

Palos Sports

Goodhear t-Wi llcox

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Win a FREE Night in Tampa!

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*Housing reservation must be made through SHAPE America’s registration system in order to be eligible.

Promotion Period: The promotion ends on March 8, 2019. A random drawing will be conducted by SHAPE America from among all eligible entries and winners will be notified via email no later than March 22, 2019. One entry per person. No purchase necessary. See contest rules for details and alternative entry guidelines.

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SHARE THE EXPERIENCE

Many convention attendees use social media to maximize their national convention experience — often connecting with other attendees before they even leave home!

Here are three ways to connect and network using #SHAPETampa:

1. Post the “I’m Presenting/ Attending Badge”

Start to network using our social media badges and let the HPE community know you will be traveling to Tampa! Download the free badges from our website at shapeamerica.org/convention to share on your accounts.

2. Use the Hashtag #SHAPETampa in Your Messages

Using this hashtag will allow your message to be searched by other attendees, creating an even larger HPE community network.

3. Be Present

The most important thing is to keep your network informed. Let everyone know which sessions you are presenting at, which sessions you are attending, and what cool things you have learned!

FORTIFY YOURSELF AT #SHAPETAMPA

There’s a reason why attendees use words like “grateful” and “inspired” to describe how they feel when they head home after convention, ready to reflect on the week’s sessions, conversations and friendships.

It’s because there’s a powerful, positive energy that develops when more than 4,000 dedicated HPE professionals and future professionals are gathered in one place. Join us in Tampa and find your spark.

Register for a Convention Workshop

Learn about these workshops and more at shapeamerica.org/convention

Lesson Planning for Skills-Based Health Education in the Secondary Classroom

Tuesday, April 9 | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Member/Non-Member Fee: $75

Event Registration Deadline:

Friday, April 8 (no on-site registration)

Move beyond theory and into creation of a skills-based health education program. With the skill development model as a guide, participants will consider appropriate learning activities for each level of skill development and for a variety of skills. Participants will leave the session with examples of learning activities and assessments designed to support students.

Registration includes a copy of the text Lesson Planning for SkillsBased Health Education

Practical Assessment of National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes With PE Metrics

Tuesday, April 9 | 1–5 p.m.

Member/Non-Member Fee: $75

Event Registration Deadline:

Friday, April 8 (no on-site registration)

This workshop provides guidance on developing assessments for grades K-12 that align with and provide evidence for meeting SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Tips for developing quality assessments across all three levels will be provided, along with sample assessments, worksheets, scoring sheets for tracking student progress, and suggestions on appropriate assignments.

Registration includes a copy of the text PE Metrics, 3rd Edition: Assessing Student Performance Using the National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K–12 Physical Education

List of Convention Exhibitors*

100 Mile Club

9 Square in the Air Accusplit Make a Difference Programs

ADA Sports

AKE Games, Inc./Bottle Bullseyes**

Allied Powers LLC

AMAZE**

American Heart Association

APENS – NCPEID

BOKS, An Initiative of Reebok & The Reebok Foundation

Bowler's Ed

Carney, Sandoe & Associates

Coastal Enterprises**

CVS Health Foundation

Dove Self-Esteem Project/ Cairn Guidance

DrumFIT USA Corp.

Drums Alive LLC

Edge Disc Golf

EduMotion**

Erika's Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression**

ETR**

Everlast Climbing

Exercise Connection

fit - Sanford Health

Fit and Fun Playscapes

Flaghouse, Inc.

FloormarX

Focused Fitness

Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc.

Foundational Fitness, Inc.

Fuel Up to Play 60**

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Gopher Sport

Heart Tech Plus

Heart Zones USA

Heimlich Heroes

Hip Hop Public Health**

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt**

Human Kinetics

Innocorp, Ltd.**

Interactive Health Technologies (IHT)

International Council for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance (ICHPER-SD)

Jaypro Sports

Jones & Bartlett Learning

Karben Sports**

Kendama USA LLC

Marathon Kids

Mikasa Sports

Monkey Moves Games

Moving-Minds.com

NASCO

New York Road Runners

Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation

Palos Sports

Parent Heart Watch

PE Universe

Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.

PlayCore

PLYOGA Kids

Polar Electro, Inc.

Precor**

Profile by Sanford**

Rhythm Works Integrative Dance

Rollerblade Skate In School

Rollors Game Co.**

Romeo Music

S&S Discount Sports

School Specialty

Shield Manufacturing, Inc.

Shift Sports / WikitBall**

Skillastics/Sandy Spin Slade, Inc.

Spikeball, Inc.

Springfield College

Squair Fitness SolutionsFinish Strong Corp.

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro — EdD in Kinesiology (Online)

Toledo Physical Education Supply, Inc.

TSI Uniforms**

UCS, Inc.

United States Fistball Association**

United States Tennis Association

University of Arkansas-Online

University of St. Augustine** US Games

USA Baseball

USA Field Hockey

WTU Systems

*As of December 17, 2018

**Indicates a new exhibitor

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Wednesday, April 10: 12–3:30 p.m. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Hosted Opening Celebration

Thursday, April 11: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, April 12: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Making an

Big Feats Virtual Race supports high-need schools nationwide

In October 2018, SHAPE America and Gopher Sport kicked off the firstever Big Feats Virtual Race, a physical activity challenge designed to engage students, parents, teachers and the community.

For 10 weeks, culminating on December 31, virtual race participants across the country set their own movement and/or distance goals and completed the race on their own time, at their own pace — all while raising money through their personal networks.

Eighty percent of the funds raised by the Big Feats Virtual Race will be allocated to 10 Title I schools that were selected through the SHAPE America Impact Schools Grant Program. These grantees represent more than 5,000 K-12 students in nine states. In addition, one health and physical education teacher from each of the schools will receive a $1,000 stipend from Gopher Sport to attend the 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa.

The remaining proceeds from the Big Feats Virtual Race will fund HPE advocacy efforts and professional development at the state and national levels.

Meet our 10 Impact Schools and learn how funding will make a difference for their students:

Acero Cruz K-12 School — Chicago, IL

800 students: 94% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“We need basic technology such as heart rate monitors that will help our students measure progress and set goals.”

Buford Middle School — Charlottesville, VA

536 students: 55% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“Pedometers and other equipment purchased through the grant will not only improve students’ lives in our PE program, but also through after-school programs and community fitness nights.”

Gen. John J. Stefanik Elementary School — Chicopee, MA

420 students: 92% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“Our school is the only one in the city without a playground. Our students need a safe space to play. This funding will change our school in immeasurable ways.”

K. William Harvey Elementary School — Ronan, MT

424 students: 100% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“We need basic equipment and materials to help students learn how to be healthy and active — and encourage our teachers as well.”

Laurelton-Pardee Intermediate School — Rochester, NY

338 students: 50% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“We have a strong need to update old equipment that has been used for more than 20 years. Time has had an effect, and many of our PE resources are deteriorated.”

HPE teachers Stephanie Powers, Shaun Walters and Adrian Crawford with some of their students at Buford Middle School in Charlottesville, VA.

Meredith Middle School — Des Moines, IA

827 students: 76% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“Our school needs heart rate monitors and other technology to best provide our students with an impactful PE experience while aligning to our soon-tobe-adopted state standards.”

Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School — Springfield, MA

760 students: 89% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“We want to build up programs that allow students to engage in healthy activity before and after school — and expand our outdoor garden, where students grow fruits and veggies for snacks and to give to those in need.”

Richmond Elementary School — Ridgecrest, CA

488 students: 53% qualify for free/ reduced lunch

“Our school aims to improve our students’ options to be physically active, regardless of ability level, and we want to provide more inclusive playground equipment for our students with significant disabilities.”

Ruth Hill Elementary School — Newnan, GA

400 students: 76% qualify for free/reduced lunch

“These funds would help us replace worn-out PE equipment, some of which is more than 30 years old. Our students are using dry-rotted basketballs and scooters with broken wheels.”

Schrop Intermediate School — Akron, OH

550 students: 60% qualify for free/reduced lunch

“Most of our students lack the resources to participate in youth sports. Our hope is to expand opportunities for our students to participate in our school’s physical activity programs and purchase new outdoor equipment to enhance their experience during PE.”

Students from grades 1-5 at Rebecca M. Johnson Elementary School in Springfield, MA.

Adapted physical education specialist Andrew Smosna with students from Richmond Elementary School in Ridgecrest, CA.

Fostering active environments and lessening health disparities and inequities for all children is a Big Feat — but thanks to the help of many, we are one step closer.

Thank you to everyone who participated in and donated to our first Big Feats Virtual Race!

National Convention & Expo | April 9–13

Join Us in Tampa

Join thousands of your peers at the leading convention for health and physical education professionals — from preK–12 educators who teach our country’s youth about the benefits of living a healthy, physically active lifestyle, to university professors who conduct much-needed research and teach our industry’s future professionals.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING BACK TO YOUR CLASSROOM?

Focus on standards-based student outcomes in health education and physical education that improve academic performance.

 Gain insight from experts on successful strategies to inspire all students to develop a lifelong enjoyment of health and physical activity.

 Ensure healthy behaviors school-wide using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP)

 Identify evidence-based strategies that support student success.

MEMBERSHIP PERKS

The “hidden” SHAPE America benefits that are worth discovering

Most SHAPE America members are familiar with our more popular benefits: 30% savings on registration to the national convention, a subscription to one or more award-winning journals, free access to professional development webinars, and the ability to earn contact hours anytime, anywhere through the SHAPE America Online Institute.

These benefits are substantial — totaling more than $600 a year when priced individually — but the fact is your SHAPE America membership can help you save even more.

If you haven’t taken advantage of the membership perks listed below, now’s the time!

1 Insurance for Educators

The Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE) insurance program is the hidden gem in your SHAPE America membership. SHAPE America members are eligible for favorable group pricing, specialized coverages, and association discounts on insurance protection from leading carriers. Plans include student and professional liability, life and health, and long-term care insurance.

2 Savings on Everyday Purchases

The SHAPE America Savings Guide (a benefit for Premier and Select members) can save you hundreds of dollars — more than the price of your membership — on everything from shopping and dining to hotels and auto repair.

3 Unlimited Access to Journal Archives

Depending on your membership level, you already receive a print version of your journal of choice as well as access to the digital version, but membership also gives you access to a full, searchable index of your selected journal. For Premier members, those who hold the highest level of professional membership, this access extends to all four of SHAPE America’s journals.

4 Member-Exclusive Content

As part of SHAPE America’s biweekly email newsletter, Et Cetera, members receive one exclusive article a month. Each Et Cetera Plus article dives into a specific topic relating to health and physical education, giving you quick takeaways and actionable items. Recent article topics include: professional learning communities, technology in health education, and cultivating HPE champions.

5 Discounts on SHAPE America Logo Gear

Your membership includes discounts you can use on some very cool stuff! Whether you choose a comfortable hoodie, a professional polo shirt for the classroom, or a fun T-shirt, you’ll love showing your support for HPE with SHAPE America gear!

New! Health Education Curriculum Builder

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The Health Education Curriculum Builder is made up of five individual courses. Course one begins with a deep dive into the National Health Education Standards. Subsequent courses then guide you through a logical progression, including:

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View course descriptions and objectives at shapeamerica.org/HealthCurriculum

Celebrating Our District Award Winners

2019 District Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to our District Teachers of the Year for adapted physical education, dance education, health education and physical education!

These award recipients will be honored at the Hall of Fame Celebration & Give Back Event at the 2019 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa, where we’ll also announce the 2019 National Teachers of the Year.

Do you know any of the winners? Take a minute to congratulate them on Twitter using #SHAPETampa!

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CENTRAL: Bryan Wickoren H Jeffco Public Schools (CO)

EASTERN: Nicole McCoy H School District of Lancaster (PA)

MIDWEST: Tara McCarthy H Cooperative Association for Special Education (IL)

SOUTHERN: Bethany Chapple H Lake Windward Elementary (GA)

WESTERN: Toni Bader H Seattle Public Schools (WA)

DANCE EDUCATION

CENTRAL: Nicole Peterson H West Fargo High School (ND)

EASTERN: Leslie Pieters H Roosevelt UFSD (NY)

HEALTH EDUCATION

CENTRAL: Leah Swedberg H West Fargo High School (ND)

EASTERN: Nicole Beard H Severna Park Middle School (MD)

MIDWEST: Scott Todnem H Scullen Middle School (IL)

SOUTHERN: Frannie Kendall H Duval County Public Schools (FL)

Thank you to School Specialty, the exclusive sponsor of the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year program.

Sponsored by

ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CENTRAL: Sally Schulte H Heritage Primary School (MO)

EASTERN: Donn Tobin H Lakeview Elementary School (NY)

MIDWEST: Chris Berg H Aspen Creek K-8 School (CO)

SOUTHERN: Mark Banasiak H Sango Elementary School (TN)

WESTERN: Chellie LaFayette H Highland Park Elementary (WA)

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CENTRAL: Murray Wallace H Erie Middle School (CO)

EASTERN: Bryan Godfrey H Magothy River Middle School (MD)

MIDWEST: Selene Kelley H Gahanna Middle School South (OH)

SOUTHERN: Russ McHenry H Northern Guilford Middle School (NC)

WESTERN: Jennifer Mettler H Alice C. Stelle Middle School (CA)

HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

CENTRAL: Melanie Zerr H Timberland High School (MO)

EASTERN: Shelly Connors H Auburn Junior High School (NY)

MIDWEST: Molly Dado H Hudson High School (WI)

SOUTHERN: Shannon Morrison H Montgomery Central High School (TN)

WESTERN: Dan DeJager H UnSchool (CA)

District Award Winners

CENTRAL DISTRICT

HONOR AWARD

Thomas Loughrey

Executive Director, MOAHPERD

University of Missouri-St. Louis

St. Louis, MO

Claudia Welch

Seaman High School

Topeka, KS

SCHOLAR AWARD

Megan Adkins

University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE

KATHLEEN KINDERFATHER AWARD

Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club

Steamboat Springs, CO

MARK L. HARVEY LEGACY RECOGNITION AWARD

Sally Scherrer

Retired Hill City, SD

EASTERN DISTRICT

HONOR AWARD

Ellen Benham

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

Lyn Porter

Allen Brook School

Williston, VT

In Memoriam

H. EDSEL BUCHANAN

OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Irene Cucina

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH

TILIA J. FANTASIA SERVICE AWARD

Carol Ciotto

Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT

Colleen Corsi

NYS AHPERD

Little Falls, NY

LINDA WOODS HUBER RECOGNITION AWARD

John Battista

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

Daniel Swartz

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, CT

MARGARET PAULDING LECTURER

Tan Leng Goh

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT

ROBERT M. PATE SCHOLARSHIP

Joseph Maffiolini

Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT

Kate Manson

Adelphi University Garden City, NY

H. Edsel Buchanan, Life Member of AAHPERD, passed away on September 29, 2018, at the age of 90. Buchanan served as the campus recreation director at Texas Tech for 25 years. He later became chair of the academic program for Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he also taught as a professor in the School of Health and Kinesiology until his retirement in 2002.

MIDWEST DISTRICT

OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD

MiKayla N. Duzan

Manchester University

North Manchester, IN

MIDWEST DISTRICT SCHOLAR

Stephen Harvey

Ohio University

Pickerington, OH

MACUPE SCHOLAR/LECTURE AWARD

Pamela A. Bechtel

Bowling Green State University (Retired)

Bowling Green, OH

MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD

Keith Bakken

CEO, Wisconsin Health and Physical Education

Mt. Horeb, WI

RECREATION PROFESSIONAL/LEISURE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Jordan L. McIntire

Bradford Woods-Indiana University

Martinsville, IN

EARLE F. ZIEGLER

Earle F. Ziegler, educator, mentor and leader in kinesiology, passed away on September 29, 2018, at the age of 99. During his career, Ziegler published more than 500 books and journal articles and supervised more than 100 graduate students, many of whom went on to become leaders in the profession. Among his many professional accolades, he received AAHPERD’s highest honor, the Luther Halsey Gulick Medal.

Southern District and Western District award winners will be announced at a later date.

Focus on

Health Ed

Start the new year right with these health education resources from SHAPE America!

Health Education

Twitter Chats

Join us as we share ideas and learn about best practices in skills-based health education. Past chats have covered teaching health literacy, mental health literacy, mindfulness, and more! Follow #SHAPEHealthEd for upcoming dates and topics.

Free Access Health Articles

The American Journal of Health Education includes research findings, community learning strategies, and recent health promotion trends. And, each digital issue includes one article that is open to all — no subscription required! Learn more at shapeamerica.org/publications/journals/ajhe

New E-Book: National Standards & Guidelines for Initial Health Education Teacher Education

This resource provides intent and supporting explanations for the 2018 Initial HETE Standards, as well as rubrics and information on assessments and program report preparation. Learn more at shapeamerica.org/publications/products.

CALL FOR Journal Reviewers

Are you interested in contributing to the profession by serving as a reviewer for SHAPE America's flagship journals, JOPERD and Strategies?

JOPERD provides practical information on a variety of health, physical education, recreation and dance topics, while Strategies publishes how-to articles for sport and physical education professionals at all levels.

If selected, you’ll review manuscripts for accuracy and appropriateness, and will work together with the author and editor to achieve excellence in publishing.

Position Statements

n Health Education is a Critical Component of a Well-Rounded Education

SHAPE America believes that a preK-12 comprehensive skills-based health education program is a critical component of a student’s well-rounded education in order to support healthy and academically successful students.

n Student Recruitment for Physical and Health Education Teacher Education Programs

There is a pressing need to address recruitment and admission challenges for physical education and health education teacher education (PETE/HETE) programs.

Download at shapeamerica.org/ advocacy/positionstatements.

WEBINAR: Be a Health Literacy Superhero

This on-demand webinar features SHAPE America’s 2018 National Health Teacher of the Year, Kimberly OharaBorowski, who shares skillsbased health activities, lessons, and standards-based assessments that can easily be implemented in the classroom. Learn more at shapeamerica.org/webinars.

Learn more at shapeamerica.org/getinvolved/journalreview.

Updates From the Research Council

Tim Brusseau, Research Council Chair Hans van der Mars, Research Council Past Chair

The Research Council continues to be an advocate both within SHAPE America and nationally for quality and impactful research. For the 2019 SHAPE America

National Convention & Expo in Tampa we reviewed more than 300 research and symposium proposals. Of those, more than 240 (77%) were accepted.

Our research program at the national convention will include five symposia, five poster sessions, five regular oral presentations, and three roundtable oral sessions. This will be the second year that we employ this format. Roundtables are an increasingly common presentation format at other conferences, affording focused discussions around one topic. We will also have three Research Council lectures as part of the convention’s Distinguished Lecture Series.

PETE & HETE CONFERENCE

The 2018 PETE & HETE Conference was held October 17-20 in Salt Lake City. The conference brought together teacher education and research faculty from around the nation. It was great to see all the great work being done in the preparation of future health and physical education teachers, as well as the research being conducted on teaching, curriculum and teacher education!

“APLUS” RESEARCH PROJECT

Researchers on the Assessing Physical Literacy Using Standards (APLUS) project have determined the validity and reliability of more than 15 motor performance and physical fitness portfolio scoring rubrics. We have solicited feedback from students and teachers to identify the most common activities and resources that teachers

have available. This spring we will move out of the beta testing phase and into more formal pilot testing scenarios in Texas and South Carolina school districts whereby the teachers will select relevant assessments and then attempt to teach to the criteria of assessment, within their existing curriculum. The collection of proxy health measures will be included in the spring data collection.

ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF PE PROJECT

In a collaborative research project with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), faculty and students of five PETE doctoral-granting institutions are presently conducting a review of the research literature focused on the essential components of physical education (assessment, instruction, curriculum, and policy and environment). Preliminary findings will be presented at the national convention in Tampa. The complete results of this literature review are scheduled to be published as a series of papers outlining the process of team science, the degree of evidence for each essential component, and overall recommendations for the field of physical education.

RESEARCH DIRECTIONS AND FINDINGS

As announced in previous issues of Momentum, the Research Council is partnering with Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES) to publish a series of papers establishing research directions for SHAPE America. These five papers target the following research areas: physical activity, motor development, sport pedagogy, physical

Research at #SHAPETampa

Join us at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Tampa, April 9-13, for research presentations in the areas of:

• Adapted Physical Education/ Activity

• Motivation & Psychology

• Motor Behavior & Measurement

• Physical Activity & Health

Promotion

• Sociocultural & Social Justice

• Sport & Coaching

• Teaching & Learning

You won’t want to miss these Research Council lectures, which are part of the convention’s Distinguished Lecture Series:

• C.H. McCloy Research Lecture

Mary O’Sullivan

University of Limerick

• Raymond A. Weiss Lecture

Louis Harrison

University of Texas

• SHAPE America Scholar Lecture

Duane Knudson

Texas State University

View the program and register at shapeamerica.org/convention

education, and health education. The first paper on physical activity appeared in the September 2018 issue of RQES. The second paper on the motor development research agenda is tentatively slated for publication in early 2019.

The Research Council is also pleased to provide SHAPE America members with UnLock Research materials, which synthesize research findings for both scholars and practitioners. Learn more at shapeamerica.org/research

QUESTIONS

With Matt Pomeroy

1 What brings you the greatest joy?

Spending time outdoors with my family!

2 Who inspires you?

The health and physical educators I have connected with via social media and those I have met face-to-face at conferences. It’s great communicating with them and learning from them. It’s also been amazing learning from Teachers of the Year on the SHAPE America Podcast. They have given me so much inspiration over the years!

3 What is your favorite healthy snack?

Nuts and Berries Trail Mix!

5 How do you relieve stress?

I love listening to music, talking to my wife, spending time with my kids, being mindful (with the Headspace app) or in nature, and the quiet time while drinking coffee early in the morning.

6 What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?

Join your state and national organization and connect with those individuals. This has encouraged me to be a leader and it has led to many exciting avenues.

7 What are some small things that make your day better?

Having conversations with students, celebrating the little things that go well, visiting with my principal on a daily basis, hugs from my family when I get home from work!

8 What is your favorite meal and why?

Tacos — there are so many different kinds and you can make them however you would like to.

9 Is there something you’ve been meaning to try but haven’t gotten around to?

MATT POMEROY has been teaching health, physical education and adapted physical education in Merton, WI, since 2004. A huge proponent of lifetime physical fitness and fitnessrelated sport activities, Matt enjoys finding, creating and implementing new activities into his curriculum every year.

Check out Matt on the SHAPE America Podcast, which he co-hosts with Stephanie Sandino and Collin Brooks (shapeamerica.org/podcast).

4

What is your favorite physical activity?

Running anywhere, anytime — but I also love hiking and exploring, in particular through and around mountains.

I’m hoping to start biking more to and from work. I would also love to start cross-country skiing more frequently, and I would love to give speed skating a try!

10 What quote do you live by?

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” —Michael Jordan

The podcast team will be broadcasting live from #SHAPETampa, so stop by the exhibit hall to say hello and share your convention experiences with podcast listeners!

Follow Matt on Twitter

@Physed_Pomeroy

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