Join Your HPE Peers at the 2023 National Convention
This year, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo takes place March 28–April 1 at the Summit at Seattle Convention Center, a beautiful facility in downtown Seattle. The city is the perfect setting for five days of professional development, networking and social interaction … your time to take a breath, have some fun, and invest in you.
Throughout the week, you’ll find more than 300 sessions on adapted physical education, advocacy, coaching and sport, elementary PE, health education, physical activity, PETE/ HETE, research, secondary PE — and of course presentations from SHAPE America’s District and National Teachers of the Year!
Whether you’re a new teacher or veteran educator, you’ll find sessions that
inform and inspire. Most importantly, your students will benefit from the knowledge and resources you bring back to your classroom.
COMPELLING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
This year’s convention will include two general sessions — the Opening General Session on Tuesday, March 28 at 4 p.m. and the Closing General Session on Friday, March 31 at 4 p.m.
During Tuesday’s high-energy general session, keynote speaker Sandy Zimmerman will motivate and inspire you to understand the positive impact you can make in your students’ lives. Zimmerman is a six-time American Ninja Warrior competitor, former physical education teacher, and Spokane-based philanthropist.
At the Opening General Session we’ll also recognize new National Board Certified Teachers in health and physical education, the SHAPE America Majors of the Year, the 2023 “Send a Teacher” grant recipients, and the health. moves. minds.® top fundraising schools.
The Opening General Session is sponsored by the United States Marine Corps, and the Opening General Session Physical Activity Break is sponsored by ETR - HealthSmart.
At Friday’s Closing General Session, keynote speaker Justine Ang Fonte will talk about the importance of comprehensive health education in her presentation, “Prioritize the Whole Child, Center on Health.”
Fonte is an award-winning health educator, speaker and consultant. Her presentation will be the inaugural Chuck and Cathie Corbin Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Keynote Address, made possible thanks to the Corbin Endowment Fund.
During this general session, we’ll also recognize the 2023 SHAPE America District Teachers of the Year and announce the 2023 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and celebrate these award-winning educators!
The Closing General Session is sponsored by Gopher, SPARK and Wellness Training Specialists, and the Closing General Session Physical Activity Break is sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. Many thanks to the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year Partner Network — SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists, Gopher, and G-W Publisher.
DYNAMIC EXHIBIT HALL
If you’re looking for energy, you’ll find it in the convention exhibit hall! Our exhibitors love meeting with attendees to share how their products and resources can help teachers and students. And there are always plenty of opportunities to “play” and take part in product demonstrations.
The exhibit hall is also where you’ll find the SHAPE America Resource Center — your one-stop hub for the latest
SHAPE America apparel, merchandise and member resources. Be sure to stop by!
NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS
When the educational sessions are done for the day, it’s time for fun! The Opening Celebration on Wednesday evening and the Closing Celebration on Friday evening are open to all. You’ll love these opportunities to continue the conversations, enjoy some refreshments, and make new friends!
And back by popular request, we’ve added opportunities to socialize once sessions are done for the day on both Tuesday and Saturday — through add-on ticketed events for a few of the city’s popular attractions. This is a great way to experience a bit of Seattle with other convention attendees!
In 2023, #SHAPEseattle will be the place to be for health and physical educators. Take a look through the final program today and register if you haven’t already. Seattle awaits — and we hope to see you there!
2023 Registration Rates
2023 National Convention T-Shirt
Add-On Ticketed Events
While you’re at #SHAPEseattle, why not explore some of the city’s popular attractions? We’ve arranged the following group activities to make it easier for you to maximize your time in Seattle — whether you’re solo or in a group with other convention attendees. All tickets must be added through the convention registration process before February 27. Learn More
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour (6-7:15 p.m. | $24)
Experience Seattle’s most unusual attraction, a humorous stroll through intriguing subterranean storefronts and sidewalks entombed when the city rebuilt on top of itself after the Great Fire of 1889. The 75-minute guided walking tour begins beneath Doc Maynard’s Public House, then spills into historic Pioneer Square, Seattle’s birthplace, before plunging underground for an exclusive, time-capsule view of the buried city! It’s the only way to tour the interconnecting tunnels of the world-famous Seattle Underground.
Space Needle General Admission (6 p.m. entry | $37)
Enjoy two levels of thrilling and spectacular views of Seattle! Float over Seattle on outdoor Skyriser glass benches. Step onto The Loupe, the world’s first and only revolving glass floor.
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
Museum of Pop Culture (1 p.m. entry | $28)
Visit the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), home to the world’s most immersive pop culture experiences — showcasing iconic moments in TV, rock ‘n’ roll music, science fiction, and much more. Experience the museum’s 11 exhibits on a self-guided tour.
Chihuly Garden and Glass (1 p.m. entry | $30)
Fill your day with bold, bright colors and beautiful blooms at Chihuly Garden and Glass, a multi-gallery exhibit showcasing the studio glass of American glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. Chihuly’s works are considered to possess outstanding artistic merit in the field of blown glass. A self-guided tour.
Space Needle General Admission (1 p.m. entry | $37)
Enjoy two levels of thrilling and spectacular views of Seattle! Float over Seattle on outdoor Skyriser glass benches. Step onto The Loupe, the world’s first and only revolving glass floor.
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
Note: All times listed are in Pacific Daylight Time
Higher Education Professional Preparation Summit
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
8 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.
SHAPE America
Contact Hours and CECH for CHES/MCHES are available.
The Higher Education Professional Preparation Summit (HEPPS), held on the first day of #SHAPEseattle, brings together faculty from PETE/HETE programs across the country to hear from leaders in the field, share their own expertise, and network with colleagues.
This one-day event includes specially curated sessions on hot topics and key trends relevant to the higher education community, including:
n Collegial Discussions About Programming and Teaching in HETE/PETE Programs
n Social Justice in HETE/PETE Programs
n How to Do Everything in a Small HETE/PETE Program
n Defining Quality HETE and PETE Programs
n Faculty and Student Perspectives on Professionalism: Insights From Three Programs
Coffee Talks
n Teaching PETE/HETE Students Advocacy Skills and Strategies
n Engaging Pedagogy in Higher Education
n Supervision of Pre-Service Teachers: Strategies and Practices in PETE Programs
n PETE and HETE: Beg, Borrow and Share
n A Census Study of Physical Education and Health Education Teacher Education Programs in the United States
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Join us in the exhibit hall Wednesday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. for these informal, small-group conversations on key topics and timely issues in health and physical education. Come share a beverage with your fellow educators to learn from their successes, brainstorm ideas, and share your own “wins.” View Topics
List of Convention Exhibitors*
9 Square in the Air Accusplit Make a Difference Programs
All Kids Bike
Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Beecher’s Foundation**
Breathe For Change
Castle Sports
CATCH Global Foundation**
Center for Sport at Tulane University
Chris Klug Foundation
Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited**
Dove Self-Esteem Project
Drums Alive LLC
Emporia State University**
Empower Educational Consulting
Equip Products
ETR — HealthSmart
EVERFI
Everlast Climbing
Exercise Connection
FDA Center for Tobacco Products
Fit and Fun Playscapes
Flaghouse, Inc.
Goodheart-Willcox
Publisher
Gopher Sport
Heart Tech Plus
Heart Zones USA
Human Kinetics
INNOVA Disc Golf
Interactive Health Technologies (IHT)
JLB Investments
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Learnin’ The Ropes
Let Me Run**
Marathon Kids
Marky Sparky Toys
Mikasa Sports
Move United**
National Association of Kinesiology in Higher Education**
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
Netball America Inc.
New York Road Runners
NW Cosmetics LLC**
Omnikin
OPEN - US Games
Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation
Palos Sports
PHIT America
PLT4M
Polar Electro, Inc.
Precor
QuaverEd
RCX Sports
Rollerblade Skate In School
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
Wednesday, March 29: 9
to 12
Sans End Sports LLC**
School Specialty Sportime
SHAPE Washington**
Shield Manufacturing, Inc.
SPARK
Spark*ED**
Special Olympics
Spikeball Inc.
Springfield College
Stanford University REACH Lab**
STEM Sports
TeamBuildr**
Teens in the Driver Seat**
The Children’s Health Market
The Daily Mile
TrueSport
UNC Greensboro
United States Marine Corps**
United States Tennis Association
University of Arkansas Online
University of West Georgia Graduate School**
USA Baseball
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
U.S. Soccer Foundation
*As of January 31, 2023
**Indicates a first-time exhibitor Bold = Sponsor
and 1–4:30
to our SHAPE America Corporate Members
(reflects members as of January 31, 2023)
SHAPE America Corporate Members provide annual financial contributions that support a variety of SHAPE America initiatives, programs and special projects that promote effective health and physical education.
In return, these organizations benefit from year-round visibility and recognition opportunities, valuable insights, and exclusive perks such as complimentary and/or discounted advertising, exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities.
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