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Meet Our 2022 Exhibitors and Sponsors As we prepare to gather in-person at the 2022 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, we are excited that so many organizations that support the health and physical education community have chosen to be a part of this year’s event. This digital Exhibitor Guide includes hyperlinks so you can learn more about the activities, resources, solutions and professional development offerings provided by our exhibitors and sponsors. You’ll also find exclusive savings and discounts that you can use now or as you look ahead to the 2022-2023 school year! This year, we are excited to introduce more than 15 new exhibitors and sponsors to our health and physical education community, including: •
Active Minds
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BlazePod
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Breathe For Change
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Discmania
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Empower Education Connections
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Kickit
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Kidokinetics
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KIDZ BOP
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Learnin’ The Ropes
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Marky Spary, Inc.
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Northern Arizona University
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RCX Sports (NFL FLAG)
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RMC Health
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Skyhawks Sports Academy
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STEM Sports
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Universal Play Disc Golf
Be sure to check out the listing of exhibitor- and sponsor-curated sessions that will be offered during the convention. From Sponsor Theater Sessions to Morning Wellness Sessions to Exhibitor Demonstrations, our sponsors and exhibitors will deliver a wide variety of resources and solutions that you can immediately incorporate into your unit planning. Plus, we are excited to bring the highly popular Coffee Talks from last year’s virtual convention to the in-person experience. Visit the exhibit hall on Wednesday through Friday (9:30–10:30 a.m.) to participate in a wide array of small group discussions on topics within physical education, health education, physical activity and professional preparation.
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Exhibitor Show Specials Guide
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 SHAPE AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPO SPONSORS As of March 1, 2022
GOLD MEDALS SPONSORS
CHAMPION SPONSORS
MVP SPONSORS
All-STAR SPONSORS
STAR SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPONSORS Additional support provided by QuaverEd and Skillastics.
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Contents Exhibitor/Sponsor Listings.....................................................................................................7 Coffee Talks Schedule............................................................................................................29 Convention Schedule-at-a-Glance.....................................................................................41 Exhibit Hall Schedule-at-a-Glance......................................................................................42 Exhibitor Demonstrations Schedule-at-a-Glance.........................................................43 Exhibitor Demonstration Listings......................................................................................44 Morning Wellness and Sponsor Theater Sessions......................................................48 Advertiser Index
The Daily Mile................................................................................................................................2 ADA Sports....................................................................................................................................6 Human Kinetics............................................................................................................................27 BOKS...........................................................................................................................................28 The Cooper Institute....................................................................................................................29 KIDZ BOP....................................................................................................................................30 Goodheart-Wilcox Publisher........................................................................................................31 ADA Sports..................................................................................................................................32 Taylor & Francis...........................................................................................................................33 Outdoor Tomorrow Foundation....................................................................................................35 Gopher.........................................................................................................................................39 SPARK.........................................................................................................................................40 ADA Sports..................................................................................................................................47 QuaverEd.....................................................................................................................................53
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Exhibitor/Sponsor Listings as of March 17, 2022
= New Exhibitor
= Gold Medal Sponsor
= Champion Sponsor
= All-Star Sponsor
= Star Sponsor
= Supporting Sponsor
9 Square in the Air
Booth #: 738 14248 F Manchester Rd #125 Manchester, MO 65804
Accusplit Make a Difference Programs
Booth #: 1121 4300 Black Avenue #1201 Pleasanton, CA 94566
= MVP Sponsor
Active Minds
Booth #: 734 2001 S Street NW, Suite 630, Washington, DC 20009
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Powered by a network on more than 800 high school and college campuses, in workplaces and communities, and through a vast public audience, Active Minds is creating communities of support and saving lives. Our signature programs include a robust college and high school chapter program, the nationally acclaimed Send Silence Packing® exhibit, our compelling Active Minds Speakers, and the newly launched Active Minds @Work initiative.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Social Emotional Learning
Use ACCUSPLIT’S Certified Accurate Pedometers and Stopwatches for your classroom and PE needs. Our Pedometer based Classroom Kits will help motivate students to be More Active and Live a Healthier Lifestyle. Stop by Booth #1121 to see Show Specials.
Product Categories: Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Physical Education Equipment; Playground Equipment
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AKE Games, Inc.
how that effects them. As an evidence-based program, Ask, Learn is the most widely distributed underage drinking prevention program of its kind.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Social Emotional Learning
BOKS | An Initiative of Reebok & the Reebok Foundation Booth #: 412 5651 Main Street, #8178 Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 566-0282
Product Categories: Physical Education Equipment
Allied Powers LLC Booth #: 814 9733 Russian Hill Street Las Vegas, NV 89141
Ask, Listen, Learn: A Program of Responsibility.org
25 Drydock Avenue Boston, MA 02210
BOKS is a physical activity program designed to reverse the sedentary lifestyle that has become the norm due to our highly-digital society by getting kids active and establishing a lifelong commitment to health and fitness. Built on the science and research documented in the book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, BOKS provides free physical activity curricula, training, and support to communities looking to establish and maintain impactful fitness and nutrition programs serving the whole child.
Product Categories: Community Wellness; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Professional Development & Training
BlazePod Booth #: 433 2345 Crystal Drive, #710 Arlington, VA 22202
Ask, Listen, Learn is a completely FREE digital underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13 (grades 4-7) and their parents and educators, with the goal to reduce underage drinking and increase conversations between parents and their kids. The program takes kids on a journey through the brain, teaching about how the developing brain works, what alcohol does to the brain and
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Booth #: 932 1281 Liberty Way Suite A San Marcos, CA 92081
BlazePod is the leading reaction training solution that combines cognitive intelligence training with physical exercises, enabling
individuals to react and respond faster and more efficiently, guided by live data. The platform consists of vibrant, visual cue pods, controlled by an interactive mobile app that is fully customizable to all ages and applications.
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Technology; Physical Education Equipment
enact systems change and evidence-based strategies to advance the dual goals of health and learning.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Professional Development & Training
CROSSNET
Breathe For Change Booth #: 1015 1680 Michigan Ave Suite 700 #117 Miami Beach, FL 33139
Booth #: 528
Breathe For Change is a movement enhancing the health and well-being of educators, students, and entire communities.We offer the world’s only 200-hour Digital Wellness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher training designed for educators and community leaders inspired to use wellness as a vehicle for healing and social change. Since 2015, we’ve certified 5,000+ educators, and impacted over 1 million students nationwide.
CROSSNET is the world’s first four square volleyball game. We are a revolutionary new sport that combines all the action of volleyball with the beloved blacktop recess game, four square. The perfect game for all ages, CROSSNET is the only height-adjustable four-way volleyball net on the market. Easily transition from regulation men’s, women’s and children’s height in a flash. CROSSNET is the perfect tool for jousting and sharpening volleyball skills, as well as being the best pair to games on the quad, tailgates or intramural sports.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Professional Development & Training
Children's Health Market, The
Cairn Guidance Booth #: 553 27 Cannon Rd, Suite 1B Wilton, CT 06897 50 Kinder Drive Morehead, KY 40351
Our mission is to create places of health and well-being where all people are healthy, connected and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We work to connect and position schools, government entities, nonprofits, health systems, and community organizations to
The Children's Health Market is the publisher of THE GREAT BODY SHOP pre K - 8th grade comprehensive health curriculum program. Widely recognized nationally for over 30 years, it continues to be new as it meets all national and state standards. It is always fun to learn with and easy to teach!
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Publishing
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Discmania
DrumFIT
Booth #: 929 12213 Palisades Parkway Austin, TX 78732
Booth #: 635 6557 Buttercup Dr Unit 1 Wellington, CO 80549
Dove Self-Esteem Project
DrumFIT is an innovative physical education curriculum program, featured in schools throughout the US, Canada and UK. As a turn-key physical education solution, we combine movement and music to benefit both the mind and body in our all-inclusive, non-competitive program. Our lessons encompass physical activity, development of key social & emotional skills and feature mindfulness & meditative activities, helping children to deal with their mental health. DrumFIT’s video library consists of over 1000 video lessons in cardio-drumming, mindfulness, yoga, dance, gymnastics and HIIT making PE fun and easy to teach!
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Professional Development & Training; Social Emotional Learning Booth #: 335 50 Kinder Drive Morehead, KY 40351
Empower Education Connections
The Dove Self-Esteem Project aims to encourage the next generation to have a positive relationship with the way they look, inside and out. This year we are excited to announce the release of our no-cost Appearance Discrimination Lesson as an extension lesson to the existing program. This new lesson provides a thoughtful understanding for students around appearance discrimination – including racism, sexism, hair discrimination, ableism, colorism/ shadeism, and sizeism – and how these things can impact body confidence and self-esteem. We are excited to see you in New Orleans! #DoveSelfEsteemProject
Booth #: 632 538 East Mead Place Chandler, AZ 85249
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources
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Our goal at Empower is to be a different kind of educational consulting company. Our solution is to change the way professional development is delivered to educators. Empower’s professional learning experience starts with customized professional development to teach core skills and strategies, followed by student-centered coaching on how to effectively implement the skills in today’s classroom. We work side by side with teachers in the classroom where the real work is done! Empower
has also created innovative learning materials for use at school and at home. Our classroom products and teacher resources include kits for literacy, math, writing, and science, as well as an adaptive physical literacy curriculum— all designed to support classroom teachers with differentiation, RTI/MTSS, and whole group and small group instruction. No matter what your learning needs are, we’ve got you covered!
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Social Emotional Learning; Wellness
Everlast Climbing
Product Categories: Adapted Physical Education Equipment & Supplies; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Professional Development & Training
Erika's Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression
Booth #: 313 897 1/2 Green Bay Road Winnetka, IL 60093
Booth #: 321 5522 Lakeland Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55429
Everlast Climbing is committed to improving youth fitness with innovative climbing walls and other products that engage and inspire physical activity. Products include Traverse Walls®, top rope climbing walls, educational accessories and more!
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Physical Education Equipment
Exercise Connection EVERFI
Booth #: 109 2300 N St NW Washington, DC 20037
Booth #: 1021 702 W Burlington Ave Suite 2E La Grange, IL 60525
EVERFI empowers educators to bring real-world learning into the classroom and equip students with the skills they need for success–now and in the future. Thanks to partners who share this mission, EVERFI’s online resources for teachers are available at no cost. EVERFI's Health & Wellness Suite consists of prevention education resources around Vaping, Prescription Drug Safety, and Alcohol. We also offer resources around Social Emotional Learning, including Character Education, Mental Wellness, Bullying Prevention, and more!
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Fit and Fun Playscapes
Booth #: 815 220 Overocker Road Suite 111 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Fit and Fun Playscapes help schools create a culture that promotes the many benefits of daily movement. We use evidenced based movement concepts to create solutions that engage kids of all abilities. Through active movement, we strive to help children improve fundamental motor skills, physical fitness, sensory regulation, cognitive and executive functioning skills, and self regulation. Why? Because teachers need new tools to bring balance back to their classrooms. And movement is the answer! We provide indoor, outdoor and portable movement solutions that are used for physical education, fundamental motor skill assessments, sensory pathways, classroom activities, recess games, trauma tools and positive behavior intervention supports. When you buy from Fit and Fun Playscapes, you are getting high quality products and services. Our Super Stickers® hold a 3M™ MCS™ Warranty. The Certificate of 3M™ MCS™ Warranty demonstrates our commitment to providing you with quality 3M graphics that stand the test of time. In addition, many of our designs are registered copyrighted and trademarked works.
Product Categories: Adapted Physical Education Equipment & Supplies; Assessments; Community Wellness; Continuing Education Courses; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Playground Equipment; Social Emotional Learning; Wellness
Flaghouse, Inc.
Booth #: 339 601 Rt 46 West Hasbrouck Hts, NJ 07604
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G-W Publisher (Goodheart-Willcox)
Booth #: 113 18604 West Creek Drive TInley Park, IL 60477
Established in 1921, Goodheart-Willcox publishes the highest quality content for Health/Physical Education and Career and Technical Education. G-W’s expanding focus on Health and Physical Education emphasizes the benefits of healthy living and its impact on student success in the classroom, in careers, and throughout life. Written by experienced teachers and industry experts, G-W titles include a full portfolio of student and instructor materials for middle school and high school. Let’s work together to encourage healthy living!
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Publishing
GOPHER
Booth #: 121 2525 Lemond Street SW Owatonna, MN 55060
For 75 years, Gopher has built a strong reputation for helping physical education, athletics, and fitness professionals achieve their goals. Their dedication to highquality, innovative equipment and superior customer care have made them the trusted source in physical education. Gopher’s passion for the products they sell guarantees teachers and PE programs they serve will be satisfied – or their money back! With their Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and exceptional customer service, Gopher has become the #1 choice of teachers.
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Coaching Equipment & Supplies; Physical Education Equipment
HANDLE FITNESS
3. Home App: Participants can complete workouts outside of class and the teacher can still view this data. 4. Web Portal: Allows teachers and participants to view objective data collected (from both the group app and home app) at any time and in any location.
Product Categories: Adapted Physical Education Equipment & Supplies; Assessments; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Fitness Technology; Wellness
Booth #: 428 7677 South Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85284
Heart Tech Plus
Booth #: 309 2911 Sherman St Port Townsend, WA 98368
Heart Tech Plus has a mission to improve physical eduction programs across the county by helping teachers collect objective heart rate and steps data so they can help their students become physically literate and lifelong movers. Heart Tech Plus offers the following:
Heart Zones Inc
Booth #: 421 2636 Fulton Avenue Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95821
The Heart Zones System is fitness/activity technology software and data driven programs that engage, assess and motivate physical activity using wearables to empower students to pursue safe and healthy active lifestyles.
Product Categories: Adapted Physical Education Equipment & Supplies; Assessments; Fitness Technology
1. Sensr 4.0: Worn on the upper forearm, tracks heart rate and steps, proven to be accurate, has 3 zone lights, and is compatible with our charging case. 2. Group App: Used during class, can be projected in real time for participants to view (which drastically increases motivation), and has many features that teachers can choose from.
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Human Kinetics
Interactive Health Technologies (IHT)
Booth #: 726 1101 West 34th Street #213 Austin, TX 78705 Booth #: 515 1607 Market Street Champaign, IL 61820
Human Kinetics is the premier publisher in physical education, adapted physical education, health education, and dance. We offer textbooks and ebooks for students at every instructional level, many supported with instructor guides, test packages, presentation packages, and other digital resources. K-12 educators will find curriculum, lesson plans, activities and games, standards-based approaches that are fully integrated with SHAPE America assessments, and skills-based approaches to build programs that will help improve the health, fitness, and wellbeing of students. College instructors will find the resources they need to help students who are exploring or preparing for the professions of physical education, fitness education, or dance. Our collection of products is developed to provide you with the education and resources you need in your instruction of health and physical literacy, wellness, and dance. This includes the journals of Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) and the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education (JTPE). Stop by our booth (#515) to browse the selection of instructional and professional development material and take advantage of a special show discount throughout the convention.
Product Categories: Assessments; Continuing Education Courses; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Professional Development & Training; Publishing; Social Emotional Learning
IHT is the industry leader in comprehensive student wellness accountability. Our science-backed wearable technology delivers heart rate data and performance metrics in real-time to connect physical, emotional, and academic health in education.
Product Categories: Assessments; Fitness Technology; Social Emotional Learning
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Booth #: 921 25 Mall Rd. Burlington, MA 018035
Jones & Bartlett Learning is a world-leading provider of instructional, assessment, and learning-performance management solutions for the secondary education, post-secondary education, and professional markets. Our educational programs and services improve learning outcomes and enhance student achievement by combining authoritative content with innovative, proven, and engaging technology applications.
Product Categories: Publishing
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Kickit
competent when playing different sports. Kidokinetics is a traveling program that takes its program to schools, preschools, daycares, parks & community centers providing physical education for schools or afterschool/ parent paid enrichment programs. Now including physiology, anatomy & nutrition in our curriculum.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Physical Education Equipment; Professional Development & Training Booth #: 1012 727 West Madison St #1801 Chicago, IL 60661
Kickit is a soccer-inspired backyard game company. We make soccer more fun and more accessible through portable innovative games like Soccer-Tennis and SoccerBadminton. In Kickit Soccer-Tennis you kick our specially designed soccer tennis ball over a portable net. In this rallyformatted soccer game, up to 8 people can compete at once. Our ball is customizable to all skill levels and makes for a great way to mix up teaching foot-eye coordination and fine motor skills! Soccer-Badminton is in a similar rally format where you kick our specially engineered soccer birdie back and forth over a net. Perfect for indoors!
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Physical Education Equipment
Kidokinetics
Booth #: 539 10428 W SR 84 Unit 1 Davie, FL 33324
KIDZ BOP
Booth #: 708 250 West 57th Street 6th Floor New York, NY 10107
KIDZ BOP is the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today's biggest global pop hits, "sung by kids for kids." KIDZ BOP connects with kids and families through its best-selling albums, music videos, consumer products and live tours. The music franchise is international, and creates kid and family-friendly music - currently recording in 5 different languages. KIDZ BOP music, video content, and resources are available on all streaming platforms, YouTube, CDs, social channels, Pinterest, and more. Check us out at @ KIDZBOP and KIDZBOP.com.
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Community Wellness; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Wellness
Kidokinetics is an exciting & unique program developed to promote sports & fitness to boys & girls. Kidokinetics teaches the basics of over 20 different sports & other important physical exercises, enabling children to feel
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Learnin' The Ropes
increase the need and desire to get kids active, not only for their physical health but for their mental and emotional health as well!
Product Categories: Assessments; Fitness Technology; Physical Education Equipment Booth #: 1023 494 Hub Boulevard #1113 Bowling Green, KY 42103
We are dedicated to inspiring, educating and serving students and teachers through the sport and activity of jump rope. We provide exciting shows and interactive workshops to introduce students to the endless possibilities and benefits that jump rope offers. We also support teachers through professional developments and interactive educational tools designed to enhance jump rope units.
Product Categories: Continuing Education Courses; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Health Education Resources; Non-profit Organization; Physical Education Equipment; Professional Development & Training
Marathon Kids
Marky Sparky, Inc.
Booth #: 534 1230 Simpson Way Escondido, CA 92029
When you pick up and play with one of our products, we want you to not want to put it down. Our goal is to create toys and sporting goods that can and will be played with for more than just a week or two. They should be robust enough and compelling enough to keep coming out of the closet whenever called upon. Most of all, in 20 years we want you to look back and remember us fondly that somehow we enriched your childhood.
Product Categories: Adapted Physical Education Equipment & Supplies; Olympic Sports/National Governing Bodies; Playground Equipment
Mikasa Sports
Booth #: 735 4029 S. Capital of TX Hwy Ste 125 Austin, TX 78704
Physical Education teachers across the US are currently using Marathon Kids Connect, a cloud-based platform and scanner app, to provide data to support Physical Education and engage parents and students. Whether you scan runner ID cards or enter manual effort for physical activity, this FREE tool provides you an unlimited number of participants, data at your fingertips, and personalized dashboard views. Learn how Marathon Kids can help you build community, provide an all-inclusive activity, and
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Booth #: 427 400 E. Parkridge Ave. Suite 102 Corona, CA 92879
MIKASA Sports USA, was founded in 1974 and is the North American distributor for MIKASA athletic balls and accessories. MIKASA Corporation, founded in Hiroshima, Japan in 1917, is recognized worldwide as a top-quality manufacturer of inflated athletic balls. MIKASA volleyballs have been the choice for almost all
Olympic Indoor Volleyball and Beach Volleyball Game competition since 1964.
backboard, no ball hog and 3 secs to pass the ball! This is an exciting and global game to bring to your next PD day.
MIKASA athletic balls are known as being a top quality, higher end product that the consumer will be satisfied with. The MIKASA USA network of dealers consists of major sporting goods chains, department stores, internet retailers, and traditional sporting goods dealers.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans
Product Categories: Athletics Equipment; Physical Education Equipment; Playground Equipment
Moving Minds
Booth #: 426 2525 Lemond Street SW Owatonna, MN 55060
Moving Minds is the leader in active classroom solutions for schools. Stop by to see flexible seating, standing desks, brain boost ideas and more! Best of all, ALL of our solutions are backed by an Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Product Categories: Wellness
Netball America Inc.
New York Road Runners
Booth #: 626 156 W 56th Street New York, NY 10019
Rising New York Road Runners is a free, nationwide physical activity program designed for schools, after school programs, and running clubs. We train and support faculty, including PE and classroom teachers, to implement the program and provide fun, SHAPE-aligned resources that promote physical literacy, social emotional learning, and PE curriculum goals. The program’s flexibility fits the culture and logistics of virtually any pre-K-12 school, and includes incentives to help keep kids of all athletic abilities moving and improving. Please visit our booth and website to discover a great program and resources, including virtual events and challenges and dozens of videos.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources
Booth #: 1315 P.O. Box 1315 Westminster, CA 92685
Looking for a new sport for boys and girls - Netball is the solution! A true team sport - no contact, no dribbling, no
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North Dakota State University
Booth #: 423 Dept. 2620 PO Box 6050 Fargo, ND 58108-6050
The online M.S. Leadership in Physical Education and Sport program prepares students to be master teachers, head coaches, department heads, and activities directors at the interscholastic level; assistant coaches, lecturers, and assistant or lead directors at the intercollegiate level; and to become actively engaged in leadership roles within professional organizations. Non-residents enjoy in-state tuition rates! Most students attend part-time and typically graduate within five semesters (30 credits for completion – thesis not required). Students may begin during fall, summer, or spring semesters. This is a practitioner-centered program with highly applicable careerrelated course assignments. The GRE is not required for application.
Product Categories: Graduate Programs
OPEN - US Games
Booth #: 521 14660 Varsity Brands Way Farmers Branch, TX 75244
OPEN and US Games have joined forces to become the premier partnership serving all aspects physical education. Our goals and projects are always guided by three shared core values: 1. We help teachers 2. We inspire and defend loyalty and trust 3. We question the status quo. These values prioritize supporting physical education, teachers, and students in every scenario. OPEN, thanks to support from US Games and BSN SPORTS, provides FREE PreK — Grade 12 outcomes-based physical education, physical activity, and social and emotional learning resources to more than 127,000 members including teachers, schools, and activity leaders.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Physical Education Equipment; Professional Development & Training
Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation
Northern Arizona University
Booth #: 1120 208 E Pine Knoll Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Booth #: 715 420 N. Carroll Ave. Suite 160 Southlake, TX 76092
OTF provides curriculum and equipment grants to schools that have adopted Outdoor Adventures as well as providing
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avenues for teacher training and workshops without charge. OTF has had great success partnering with State agencies and conservation organizations to expand our lifechanging outdoor education program. The mission of the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation is to teach outdoor education and to promote and fund conservation of wildlife worldwide. OTF has established the OA education program in over 760 K-12 public and private schools across 45 states. With more than 75,000 students currently enrolled, OTF plans to continue expanding the OA program nationwide. With the financial assistance needed to continue to grow the program, and an endowment to ensure that every secondary school student will have an opportunity to participate, OTF’s primary focus has become the expansion of “Outdoor Adventures”. Let us help you Get Kids Outdoors!
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Non-profit Organization; Physical Education Equipment; Professional Development & Training; Social Emotional Learning
Palos Sports
PHIT America
Booth #: 308 1032 15th St. NW #108 Washington, DC 20005
PLT4M
Booth #: 720 39 John H. Finley III Way Framingham, MA 01701 Booth #: 413 5600 Apollo Drive Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
In 1957, two long time friends started a sports and hobby shop. Today, Palos Sports is a nationwide business that supplies over 20,000 physical education, recreation and athletic items to over 500,000 individuals, schools, YMCA's, park districts, and other recreational groups. We strive to provide expert advice, individual attention, and quality equipment to every one of our customers who has helped us prosper from a two-man hobby shop to a nationwide store. We are proud of Palos Sports' reputation for providing competitive prices, friendly service, and speedy delivery.
PLT4M provides a comprehensive, fitness focused curriculum for grades 6-12, managed and delivered through and easy to use website and app.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Fitness Technology; Wellness
Product Categories: Adapted Physical Education Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Physical Education Equipment
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Peloton Commercial
QuaverEd
Booth #: 1221 20031 142nd Avenue NE Woodinville, WA 98072
Peloton Commercial offers a flexible product portfolio, featuring the best of Peloton connected fitness and Precor strength and cardio equipment, to create a world-class experience that fits athletes of every level.
Booth #: 613 65 Music Square West Nashville, TN 37203
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Technology
Polar Electro, Inc.
Booth #: 513 15 Grumman Road West Suite 1200 Bethpage, NY 11714
Polar Education solutions help motivate students while promoting safety, accountability, and fun! Polar GoFit, coupled with Polar's gold-standard heart rate monitors and watches, is the easy way to follow your students' heart rates during a lesson. Create a healthy student body with Polar's complete physical education technology solutions.
Product Categories: Fitness Technology; Physical Education Equipment
QuaverHealth helps build stronger bodies and minds for K-5 students. This school-wide approach to health skills instruction and physical education focuses on the four dimensions of health: physical, emotional, social, and intellectual. Whether you are a school nurse, counselor, classroom, or PE teacher, QuaverHealth’s flexible lessons support your teaching approach.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources
RCX Sports (NFL FLAG)
Booth #: 832 1333 North Kingsbury 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60642
NFL FLAG is the official flag football league of the NFL and the largest youth flag football organization in the U.S. serving youth athletes ages 4 to 17 years old. NFL FLAG leagues are no contact, giving boys and girls of all abilities a chance to develop their fundamental football skills in a positive, inclusive environment.
Product Categories: Apparel; Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Coaching Equipment & Supplies
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RMC Health
Booth #: 601 274 Union Blvd #310 Lakewood, CO 80228
Shield Manufacturing, Inc.
Booth #: 526 425 Fillmore Avenue Tonawanda, NY 14150
Sports Equipment for Schools, Teams and Individuals. Shield Manufacturing is the leader in Floor Hockey Equipment and Gymnasium Accessories.
Rollerblade Skate In School
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Physical Education Equipment
Shift Sports LLC
Booth #: 529 11689 Thornhill Road Eden Prarie, MN 55344
Skate in School is the original in-line skating program for schools, developed by Rollerblade, featuring Rollerblade skates, protective gear and lesson plans that schools purchase and own so you can do units anytime during the year. Our program has introduced more than 8 million students to in-line skating in more than 2,000 schools nationwide. Visit our website for details on suggested quantities, size runs, pricing, storage solutions, fitness benefits and testimonials from PE teachers who have been doing our program for nearly 20 years.
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Physical Education Equipment
Booth #: 627 MyBannerstand 271 US Hwy 46, Suite C209 Fairfield, NJ 07004
WikitBall is an exciting new variation on cricket or baseball that compresses play into 45 minutes. A great cardio workout that sharpens hand eye coordination and improves conditioning, WikitBall has teams of three batsmen facing off against 8 bowlers all at once in a nonstop format so there is a much higher level of participation. Excellent for training, warm ups or just plain fun.
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Physical Education Equipment
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Skillastics
Booth #: 527 670 E Parkridge Avenue Suite 104 Corona, CA 92879
Skillastics makes it simple to organize, motivate, and engage large groups of kids to move, learn, and love it! The Skillastics Activity Kit Full Curriculum Sets include 13 different themes ranging from general fitness, sport skill development, SEL & Character Enhancement, & Academic Integration like nutrition and STEM. www.skillastics.com
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Physical Education Equipment; Social Emotional Learning
Skyhawks Sports Academy
SPARK
Booth #: 312 2525 Lemond Street SW Owatonna, MN 55060
SPARK – The World’s Most Researched Physical Education & Physical Activity Programs provides teacher training (on-site & online/virtual), curriculum – digital & digital/print plus NEW SPARK App (aligned with SHAPE America's National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education), Gopher equipment and lifetime support – PreK through 12th grade, in and out of school, at-home + health education resources to support WSCC. SPARK’s mission is to create, implement, and evaluate programs that promote lifetime wellness. SPARK is dedicated to increasing the quantity and quality of physical education.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Physical Education Equipment; Professional Development & Training
Springfield College
Booth #: 453 1826 E Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99202
Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship. Our programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction into sports while fostering a lifelong love for an active, healthy lifestyle. Our patient and knowledgeable staff use a variety of skill-building games and activities to give each athlete a complete understanding and overview of the sport. Since 1979 Skyhawks has taught millions of children valuable life lessons through game-based learning activities.
Product Categories: Community Wellness; Non-profit Organization; Wellness
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Booth #: 327 263 Alden Street Springfield College PEHE Department Springfield, MA 01109
Founded in 1885, Springfield College is known worldwide for the guiding principles of our Humanics philosophy of educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others. With its foundation of academic excellence and rich athletic heritage, Springfield College prepares students with real-world leadership skills for careers that transform lives and communities. The College offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of health sciences, health and physical education, sport management, exercise science, business, arts and sciences, and more. Doctoral programs
are offered in physical education, physical therapy, and counseling psychology.
Strider Education Foundation
Product Categories: Graduate Programs; Research; Undergraduate Programs
STEM Sports
Booth #: 453 1601 N. 7th St. Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85006
STEM Sports® provides standards-aligned, turnkey K-8 supplemental curricula that use various sports as the real-life application to teach STEM in schools, after-school programs, and camps across the globe. Our double-play combination of physical activity and cognitive thinking provides a comprehensive, inquiry-based educational experience and a solution for crucial STEM literacy for students. Aligned with National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, along with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and/or Common Core State Standards (CCSS), our curricula cultivates and promotes participants' STEM engagement and retention.
Booth #: 1220 2221 N Plaza Drive Rapid City, SD 57702
ALL KIDS BIKE® is a national movement to place Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs into public schools, using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The All Kids Bike® Kindergarten PE Program boasts an inclusive, proven Learn-To-Ride curriculum that offers every child the opportunity to experience the joy of two wheels. Launched in March 2018, there are already 450 schools in 50 states, impacting 66,272 students in 2021, teaching 331,360 students how to ride over the next five years.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources; Non-profit Organization; Physical Education Equipment; Wellness
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Physical Education Equipment
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Taylor & Francis Group, LLC
The Daily Mile
530 Walnut Street, Suite 850 Philadelphia, PA 19106
Taylor & Francis partners with world-class authors, from leading scientists and researchers, to scholars and professionals operating at the top of their fields. We are one of the world’s leading publishers of scholarly journals, books, eBooks, text books and reference works.In partnership with SHAPE America, Taylor & Francis publishes the American Journal of Health Education; Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators; Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport; Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; and Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science Journal.
Product Categories: Publishing
The Cooper Institute
Booth #: 535 2316 Naruna Lane League City, TX 77573
The Daily Mile is free and simple. Children getfit for life and fit for learning by a run or jog for 15 minutes every day during their school day.It is a physical activity that promotes social, emotional, and mental health and well-being, as well as physical fitness. Taking placeoutside in the fresh air, children enjoy a funrun in their school clothes with no special equipment required at a time when the educational professional determines the needto boost the quality of the instructional minute. The Daily Mile improves classroom engagement, behavior, & climate and culture. Children have fun while their mind and body become fit.
Product Categories: Health Education Resources; Wellness 12330 Preston Road Dallas, TX 75230
The Cooper Institute was established as a nonprofit in 1970 by Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, to promoting life-long health and wellness worldwide through research, education and advocacy. By improving public health, The Cooper Institute helps people lead better, longer lives now and Well. Into the Future. To learn more, visit CooperInstitute.org.
Product Categories: Assessments; Research
TrueSport
Booth #: 1214 5555 Tech Center Dr. Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80919
The TrueSport mission is simple and bold: to change the culture of youth sport by providing powerful educational tools to equip young athletes with the resources to build life skills
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and core values for success on and off the field. TrueSport is founded on three cornerstones: Sportsmanship, Character Building & Life Skills, Clean & Healthy Performance. As a coach and educator, you have the ability to instill strong character traits in your athletes that will transcend the playing field. Together, we can change the culture of youth sport and better equip tomorrow’s leaders for lasting success.
USA Baseball
Product Categories: Continuing Education Courses; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Health Education Resources
UCS, Inc.
Booth #: 1115 511 Hoffman Road Lincolnton, NC 28092
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Fitness Equipment & Accessories; Physical Education Equipment
UNC Greensboro
Booth #: 913 2933 S. Miami Blvd. #119 Durham, NC 27703
Fun At Bat is an in-school bat-and-ball, entry-level program for kids with an emphasis on character development, functional movement, literacy, active play, and fun! The overarching goal of the program is to promote fun and active lifestyles for children while teaching them the fundamentals of baseball and softball. Through the Fun At Bat program, participating elementary physical education teachers receive equipment, lesson plans, and other resources to teach baseball and softball skills to students during physical education. All provided at no cost to the school or teacher.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Non-profit Organization; Olympic Sports/National Governing Bodies
USA Field Hockey
Booth #: 1213 PO Box 26170 Greensboro, NC 27402
Booth #: 722 5540 N Academy Blvd Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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USA Lacrosse
Booth #: 329 2 Loveton Circle Sparks, MD 21152
As the sport's national governing body, US Lacrosse provides national leadership, structure and resources to fuel the sport's growth and enrich the experience of participants. While primarily serving the youth level, US Lacrosse is committed to providing a leadership role in virtually every aspect of the game.
Product Categories: Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Physical Education Equipment
United States Fistball Association
United States Tennis Association
Booth #: 127 USTA 10000 USTA Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827
Net Generation is the official youth tennis brand of the Tennis Association. In conjunction with SHAPE America, the USTA created standards-based lesson plans to teach tennis in Physical Education. Registration with the USTA is free and you get complimentary access to tennis curriculum, instructional videos, and eligibility to receive free equipment! The USTA created Net Generation with you in mind to help inspire kids to get active- and stay active.
Product Categories: Athletic Equipment & Supplies; Curriculum and Lesson Plans; Olympic Sports/National Governing Bodies; Professional Development & Training;Wellness
Universal Play Disc Golf
Booth #: 522 117 Deforest Ave. East Hanover, NJ 07936
FISTBALL - Americas Best Kept Secret. Played in Europe for more than 1,000 years and in the USA for more than 100 years.
2246 Cleveland St. Eugene, OR 97405
Universal Play Disc Golf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a mission is to promote health, well-being, and enhance communities through the provision of educational disc golf programs. Our teaching guide and programs insert exercise into daily lives, while instilling positive social and life skills, and increases a student's ability to teach and enjoy an exciting outdoor activity with family and friends.
Product Categories: Community Wellness; Non-profit Organization; Professional Development & Training
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University of Arkansas Online
University of Arkansas online programs are designed by academic departments on the Fayetteville campus to offer you a path to earning a relevant degree from a top-tier public research university. Online programs give you the flexibility to balance family, work and school responsibilities wherever you live. Students in an approved online degree program pay in-state tuition regardless of where they live, have access to the U of A's support network, and become part of a long-standing community of passionate learners.
Product Categories: Graduate Programs Booth #: 712 2 East Center Street Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Coffee Talks Schedule Schedule as of April 8. View current schedule on SHAPE America's website.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Exhibit Hall
Health Education Coffee Talks Importance of Partners and Partnerships
Join SHAPE America Past President Brett Fuller and adapted physical educator Roger Masarik to talk about the importance of partners and partnerships. Having partners and partnerships are essential to supporting our students. Sometimes partners are your peers from your state professional association and SHAPE America. Sometimes they come from the community or other places. Let's discuss what makes a good partner and how to find them! Moderators: • Brett Fuller, Current SHAPE America Past President • Roger Masarik, Adapted PE Specialist, Milwaukee Public Schools
Let’s Talk Health
National Health Education Standards (NHES) Task Force, and your fellow educators to discuss the NHES revision process! Moderators: • Audra Walters, SHAPE America • Sarah Toth, Alabama A&M University • Nadine Marchessault, Hawai’i State Department of Education
Physical Activity Coffee Talks Advocating for Physical Activity Opportunities in Your School Join the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council to discuss strategies for advocating for physical activity opportunities and getting your school's "buy-in" toward the implementation of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). Moderators: • Lisa Paulson, SHAPE America Physical Activity Council Chair; Ph.D. student at University of Northern Colorado • Clayton Ellis, SHAPE America Board of Directors
Join Sarah Benes, Kymm Ballard and your fellow educators to discuss strategies to support and advance your health education programming. We will share challenges and successes around how to advocate for, promote, and advance your health education practice and program. Moderator: • Sarah Benes, SHAPE America Board of Directors
Southern District Leaders Discuss New HPE Standards
Join Jamie Sparks and Jessica Napier, leaders from Southern District states, to discuss the potential impact of new National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards for advancing health and physical literacy to improve our communities. Southern District states traditionally are represented by some of the poorest health regions in the country, creating some of the greatest needs for health equity. Moderators: • Jamie Sparks, ETR; SHAPE America Southern District Director • Jessica Napier, Assistant Principal, Lee County Schools; 2020 SHAPE America National Health Education Teacher of the Year
Updates on the National Health Education Standards Join Sarah Toth and Nadine Marchessault, co-chairs of the
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CSPAP Implementation in Schools
Join the CSPAP Special Interest Group (SIG) to dialogue with reputable practitioners, researchers and administrators. We will discuss how to best put CSPAP in action in your school — and share challenges and successes in seeking resources to have a successful CSPAP program. Moderators: • Tan Leng Goh, Central Connecticut State University • Timothy Brusseau, University of Utah
Infusing Life Skills Into Sports and Physical Activity
Join Heidi Stanish, Melissa Otterbein, and a Health Messenger from Special Olympics to discuss strategies and ways for educators and sport coaches to infuse health education, life skill development, and social development into sports teams and physical education spaces with an emphasis on inclusion. This conversation will specifically discuss strategies for people with and without intellectual disabilities. Moderators: • Melissa Otterbein, Senior Manager, Fitness & Healthy Lifestyles, Special Olympics, Inc. • Heidi Stanish, Fitness Consultant, Special Olympics, Inc.
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Physical Education Coffee Talks Hot Topic: Physical Education vs. General Core Curriculum Come share a cup of coffee with Jana Smith to talk about the importance of why physical education courses should remain as general core courses in the curriculum and how students in higher education benefit from it.
Moderator: • Jana Smith, Health Science Program Coordinator, Dillard University
Let’s Talk About health. moves. minds.®
Join Amanda Amtmanis and other elementary educators to talk and share resources around health. moves. minds. and other SEL resources you use during your elementary health. moves. minds. fundraiser. Moderators: • Amanda Amtmanis, Physical Education Teacher, Middletown (CT) Public Schools • Dena Scudieri, Physical Education Teacher, Mahwah (NJ) Public Schools
Raising $5,000+ for health. moves. minds.® Fundraiser
Join Kristi Bieri and Kyle Salvo to discuss and talk about leading a successful health. moves. minds. fundraising event to raise $5,000+. Moderators: • Kyle Salvo, Physical Educator; MOSHAPE • Kristi Bieri, Physical Educator; MOSHAPE
SEL in Health and Physical Education
Join SHAPE America Board of Directors member Joe Deutsch to talk about SEL in health and physical education. Moderator: • Joe Deutsch, SHAPE America Board of Directors; PETE Professor
Stand Up and Speak Out
Join Kymm Ballard, Carly Wright and your fellow educators to discuss strategies to promote and highlight your program in line with funding that is available. We will share challenges and successes around how to advocate for, promote, and locate resources that are best for your program.
and national leaders. We will share challenges and successes around how we can identify, recruit, encourage and support new leaders in roles within our state associations and national organization. Moderator: • Mark Foellmer, SHAPE America Midwest District Director
How to Recruit More (Diverse) Students to HETE/PETE Programs
Join SHAPE America EDI Committee members Tara Blackshear, Tilsa Rodriquez-Gonzalez, and Mijoo Kim and other HPE teachers, students, and faculty to dialogue on recruitment strategies that attract diverse HETE/PETE teacher candidates. Moderators: • Tara Blackshear, Assistant Professor, Towson University; SHAPE America EDI Committee Member • Tilsa Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, PreK-12, New Rochelle (NY); SHAPE America EDI Committee Member • Mijoo Kim. Assistant Professor, Towson University; SHAPE America EDI Committee Member
Moderators: • Kymm Ballard, SHAPE America President-Elect • Carly Wright, SHAPE America
Technology in PE — Does it Really Help?
Join the Physical Education Council and your fellow educators to share your thoughts on some of the challenges, successes, and strategies for using technology in PE to enhance student learning. Moderators: • Nilo Ramos, Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University • David Daum, Assistant Professor, San Jose State University
You Can’t Teach ’em if You Can’t Reach ’em
Join elementary physical educators Katrina Haynes and Kelly Zerby to chat about best strategies for getting to know the students at your school. Sharing is caring, and we all have great ideas, no matter our demographics or time spent with the kids. Moderators: • Kelly Zerby, Elementary PE Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School (IL) • Katrina Haynes, Elementary PE Teachers, CPS
Professional Preparation Coffee Talks Cultivating Leaders
Join Mark Foellmer, Midwest District Director, for this leadership discussion with fellow state association, district
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Meet the SHAPE America Board Candidates!
Join SHAPE America Board of Directors member at-large candidates Victor Ramsey, Robin Richardson and Jeff Bartlett, who will talk about why they are running, what they believe is most important in the HPE field today, their commitment to advancing SHAPE America's mission, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Moderators: • Victor Ramsey, SHAPE America Board of Directors Candidate • Jeff Bartlett, SHAPE America Board of Directors Candidate • Robin Richardson, SHAPE America Board of Directors Candidate
The Philosophy and Identity of the Curriculum and Instruction SIG
Join leaders of the Curriculum and Instruction Special Interest Group (SIG) and your fellow educators to discuss the SIG's future and dive into a forward-thinking conversation regarding recruitment of teachers, graduate students, and faculty as well as the SIG's overall doctrine and goals. Moderators: • Victoria Shiver, Visiting Assistant Professor, Northern
Illinois University • Langston Clark, Associate Professor, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Undergraduate Student Leadership for All Preservice Teachers
Join the Student Special Interest Group (SIG), the Professional Preparation Council, and your fellow preservice teachers to discuss leadership opportunities in our profession, including what this can look like at your university, into your first teaching position, and beyond. Moderator: • Robert Knipe, Ph.D. Candidate, The University of Texas
Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback on Higher Education Guidance Documents
Join the Professional Preparation Council, various task forces, and your fellow educators to discuss current position statements that are being written for higher education teacher preparation programs. Specifically, we will be discussing and asking for feedback on guidance documents surrounding: 1) social justice in HE/PE teacher preparation programs; 2) quality HE/PE preparation programs; and 3) integrating multidisciplinary content into PE teacher preparation programs. Please come and provide feedback and suggestions! Moderators: • Erin Centeio, Associate Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa; SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council Chair • Elizabeth Sharp, Associate Professor, Colorado Mesa University; SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council Chair-Elect
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Exhibit Hall
Health Education Coffee Talks Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI): So What? NOW What? Join SHAPE America Board Member Cara Grant and your fellow educators to discuss EDI in health and physical education. We have started the conversation on EDI nationally and locally, but now what? Where do we go from here to support and INCLUDE all students regardless of race, socioeconomic status, LGBTQ+ identity, ability, and so much more? Moderator: • Cara Grant, Supervisor, PreK-12 Health and Physical Education, Montgomery County Public Schools (MD)
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Health Education
Join the Health Education Council and your fellow educators to discuss keeping/promoting health ed in schools and ways the Health Education Council can support you at the local level. Moderator: • Holly Alperin, SHAPE America Health Education Council Chair
Importance of Partners and Partnerships
Join us to talk about the importance of partners and partnerships. Having partners and partnerships are essential to supporting our students. Sometimes partners are your peers from your state professional association and SHAPE America. Sometimes they come from the community or other places. Let's discuss what makes a good partner and how to find them! Moderators: • Brett Fuller, Current SHAPE America Past President • Roger Masarik, Adapted PE Specialist, Milwaukee Public Schoolsof Texas at San Antonio
Southern District Leaders Discuss New HPE Standards
Join Jamie Sparks and Jessica Napier, leaders from Southern District states, to discuss the potential impact of new National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards for advancing health and physical literacy to improve our communities. Southern District states traditionally are
represented by some of the poorest health regions in the country, creating some of the greatest needs for health equity. Moderators: • Jamie Sparks, ETR; SHAPE America Southern District Director • Jessica Napier, Assistant Principal, Lee County Schools; 2020 SHAPE America National Health Education Teacher of the Year
Higher Education Coffee Talks Can Mindfulness Be Integrated With Resistance Training?
Join James Crivaro to discuss how traditional resistance training exercises can be integrated with mindfulness practice. When COVID-19 caused universities to convert to online teaching, kinesiology classes such as Resistance Training became a challenge for remote teaching. Using different types of resistance, such as free weights, resistance bands, household items, etc., can be an alternative. Using mindfulness practices to help students be present during exercise sessions can also help with focus. This conversation will be introduced with discussion to follow about how this may be applied. Moderator: • James Crivaro, Lecturer in Kinesiology, Penn State University-York
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Physical Activity Coffee Talks Advocating for Physical Activity Opportunities in Your School Join the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council to discuss strategies for advocating for physical activity opportunities and getting your school's "buy-in" toward the implementation of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). Moderators: • Lisa Paulson, SHAPE America Physical Activity Council Chair; Ph.D. student at University of Northern Colorado • Clayton Ellis, SHAPE America Board of Directors
Infusing Life Skills Into Sports and Physical Activity Join Heidi Stanish, Melissa Otterbein, and a Health Messenger from Special Olympics to discuss strategies and ways for educators and sport coaches to infuse health education, life skill development, and social development into sports teams and physical education spaces with an emphasis on inclusion. This conversation will specifically discuss strategies for people with and without intellectual disabilities.
Moderators: • Melissa Otterbein, Senior Manager, Fitness & Healthy Lifestyles, Special Olympics, Inc. • Heidi Stanish, Fitness Consultant, Special Olympics, Inc.
Selecting Instruments for Your Studies
Join Tiago Barreira for the session by the Measurement and Evaluation Special Interest Group (SIG) to discuss how to select reliable and valid physical activity instruments for your research projects. Moderator: • Tiago Barreira, Assistant Professor at Syracuse University
Physical Education Coffee Talks Getting Educators Excited to Register for health. moves. minds.® Join educators Angela Stark and Catie Embry to brainstorm ideas of how to get educators excited to implement health. moves. minds. and make a huge impact on their school community. Moderators: • Angela Stark, PE/Health Teacher and Kentucky Department of Education • Catie Embry, PE Teacher, Natcher Elementary
How Do We Make PE Meaningful for Our Students? Join SHAPE America President Terri Drain, SHAPE America Board member Jo Bailey, and fellow educators for an informal conversation about meaningful PE. What is it? Why is it important? How can we provide meaningful experiences for our students in PE? Moderators: • Terri Drain, SHAPE America President • Jo Bailey, SHAPE America Board of Directors
How Emerging Leaders Can Get Involved with SHAPE America
Join Peter Stoepker of the Emerging Leaders Innovation Team (ELIT) to learn more about what LIT is up to and how you can get involved! Moderator: • Peter Stoepker. Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia
Raising $5,000+ for health. moves. minds.® Fundraiser
Join Kristi Bieri and Kyle Salvo to discuss and talk about leading a successful health. moves. minds. fundraising event to raise $5,000+. Moderators: • Kyle Salvo, Physical Educator; MOSHAPE • Kristi Bieri, Physical Educator; MOSHAPE
Stand Up and Speak Out
Join Kymm Ballard, Carly Wright and your fellow educators to discuss strategies to put promote and highlight your program in line with funding that is available. We will share challenges and successes around how to advocate for, promote, and locate resources that are best for your program. Moderators: • Kymm Ballard, SHAPE America Incoming President • Carly Wright, SHAPE America
Teaching SEL in the New Normal PE Gym
Join the Physical Education Council and your fellow educators to discuss teaching SEL in the "new normal" and share your thoughts on how SEL is defined, why there is such emphasis on SEL, how we can measure success levels, tips for implementing it, and examples of activities that promote SEL. Moderators: • Nilo Ramos, Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University • Caitlin Olive, Visiting Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
Weight Stigma in Physical Education: A Social Justice Issue Join SHAPE Board of Directors members Luciana Zuest and Jaimie McMullen along with your fellow educators to discuss weight stigma and discrimination. We'll share ideas on how to value and support body size diversity in physical education.
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Moderators: • Luciana Zuest, Associate Professor, Towson University • Jaimie McMullen, Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado
Professional Preparation Coffee Talks Anti-Black Racism in Physical Education
Join Tara Blackshear and Brian Culp, authors of Critical Race Studies in Physical Education, to discuss anti-Black racism in physical education research and practice and anti-racist approaches needed in teacher education programs. Moderators: • Tara Blackshear, Assistant Professor, Towson University; SHAPE America EDI Committee Chair • Brian Culp, Professor and Interim Chair in the Wellstar College of Health and Human Service, Kennesaw State University; SHAPE America EDI Committee Member
Higher Education Engagement
Join SHAPE America Board of Directors members Joe Deutsch and Megan Adkins to discuss anything and everything about higher education. Moderators: • Joe Deutsch, SHAPE America Board of Directors; PETE Professor
• Megan Adkins, SHAPE America Board of Directors
Meet the SHAPE America President-Elect Candidates
Join SHAPE America president-elect candidates Sarah Benes and Ann Paulls-Neal, who will talk about why they are running, what they believe is most important in the HPE field today, their commitment to advancing SHAPE America's mission, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Moderators: • Sarah Benes, Merrimack College • Ann Paulls-Neal, Health & Physical Education Teacher, Highland High School (NM)
The Role of Research in SHAPE America
Join Paul Rukavina, Nancy Getchell, and Ali Brian from the Research Council and your fellow educators to discuss how professionals can use research in everyday practice. How is health and physical education different when evidence-based practices are used? Moderators: • Paul Rukavina, SHAPE America Research Council Chair; Professor, Adelphi University • Nancy Getchell, Professor, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware • Ali Brian, Professor, Department of Physical Education, University of South Carolina
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Undergraduate Student Leadership for All Preservice Teachers
Join the Student Special Interest Group (SIG), the Professional Preparation Council, and your fellow preservice teachers to discuss leadership opportunities in our profession, including what this can look like at your university, into your first teaching position, and beyond. Moderator: • Robert Knipe, PhD Candidate, The University of Texas
Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback on Higher Education Guidance Documents
Join the Professional Preparation Council, various task forces, and your fellow educators to discuss current position statements that are being written for higher education teacher preparation programs. Specifically, we will be discussing and asking for feedback on guidance documents surrounding: 1) social justice in HE/PE teacher preparation programs; 2) quality HE/ PE preparation programs; and 3) integrating multidisciplinary content into PE teacher preparation programs. Please come and provide feedback and suggestions! Moderators: • Erin Centeio, Associate Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa; SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council Chair • Elizabeth Sharp, Associate Professor, Colorado Mesa University; SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council Chair-Elect
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Exhibit Hall
Health Education Coffee Talks Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI): So What? NOW What? Join SHAPE America Board Member Cara Grant and your fellow educators to discuss EDI in health and physical education. We have started the conversation on EDI nationally and locally, but now what? Where do we go from here to support and INCLUDE all students regardless of race, socioeconomic status, LGBTQ+ identity, ability, and so much more? Moderator: • Cara Grant, Supervisor, PreK-12 Health and Physical Education, Montgomery County Public Schools (MD)
Health Education
Join the Health Education Council and your fellow educators to discuss keeping/promoting health ed in schools and ways the Health Education Council can support you at the local level. Moderator: • Holly Alperin, SHAPE America Health Education Council Chair
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Let’s Talk Health
Join Sarah Benes, Kymm Ballard and your fellow educators to discuss strategies to support and advance your health education programming. We will share challenges and successes around how to advocate for, promote, and advance your health education practice and program. Moderator: • Sarah Benes, SHAPE America Board of Directors
Updates on the National Health Education Standards
Join Sarah Toth and Nadine Marchessault, co-chairs of the National Health Education Standards (NHES) Task Force, and your fellow educators to discuss the NHES revision process! Moderators: • Audra Walters, SHAPE America • Sarah Toth, Alabama A&M University • Nadine Marchessault, Hawai’I State Department of Education
Higher Education Coffee Talks Can Mindfulness Be Integrated With Resistance Training?
Join James Crivaro to discuss how traditional resistance training exercises can be integrated with mindfulness practice. When COVID-19 caused universities to convert to online teaching, kinesiology classes such as Resistance Training became a challenge for remote teaching. Using different types of resistance, such as free weights, resistance bands, household items, etc., can be an alternative. Using mindfulness practices to help students be present during exercise sessions can also help with focus. This conversation will be introduced with discussion to follow about how this may be applied. Moderator: • James Crivaro, Lecturer in Kinesiology, Penn State University-York
Physical Activity Coffee Talks Brain Boosters for Students AND Teachers
Join the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council to discuss brain boosters and "rainy day activities" that benefit classroom students and teachers! Additionally, learn how to promote physical activity during the school day — and overall wellness — through the use of SHAPE America's Mind and Body Calendars and health. moves. mind.® program, as part of a successful Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). Moderators: • Lisa Paulson, SHAPE America Physical Activity Council Chair; PhD student at University of Northern Colorado • Ann Paulls-Neal, Health & Physical Education Teacher, Highland High School (NM)
Infusing Life Skills Into Sports and Physical Activity
Join Heidi Stanish, Melissa Otterbein, and a Health Messenger from Special Olympics to discuss strategies and ways for educators and sport coaches to infuse health education, lifeskill development, and social development into sports teams and physical education spaces with an emphasis on inclusion. This conversation will specifically discuss strategies for people with and without intellectual disabilities. Moderators: • Melissa Otterbein, Senior Manager, Fitness & Healthy Lifestyles, Special Olympics, Inc. • Heidi Stanish, Fitness Consultant, Special Olympics, Inc.
Selecting Instruments for Your Studies
Join Tiago Barreira for the session by the Measurement and Evaluation Special Interest Group (SIG) to discuss how to select reliable and valid physical activity instruments for your research projects. Moderator: • Tiago Barreira, Assistant Professor at Syracuse University
Physical Education Coffee Talks Getting Educators Excited to Register for health. moves. minds.® Join educators Angela Stark and Catie Embry to brainstorm ideas of how to get educators excited to implement health. moves. minds. and make a huge impact on their school community. Moderators: • Angela Stark, PE/Health Teacher and Kentucky Department of Education • Catie Embry, PE Teacher, Natcher Elementary
Grant Writing in PE — Is It Worth It?
Join the Physical Education Council and your fellow educators to discuss grant writing in PE and share your thoughts on the barriers, tips, benefits and ways to receive grant money. Moderators: • Nilo Ramos, Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University • Jessica Shawley, Physical Education Teachers, Lewiston High School, ID
Hot Topic: Physical Education vs. General Core Curriculum Come share a cup of coffee with Jana Smith to talk about the importance of why physical education courses should remain as general core courses in the curriculum and how students in higher education benefit from it.
Moderator: • Jana Smith, Health Science Program Coordinator, Dillard University
How Emerging Leaders Can Get Involved with SHAPE America
Join Peter Stoepker of the Emerging Leaders Innovation Team (ELIT) to learn more about what LIT is up to and how you can get involved! Moderator: • Peter Stoepker, Assistant Professor, University of West Georgia
Let’s Talk About health. moves. minds.®
Join Amanda Amtmanis and other elementary educators to talk and share resources around health. moves. minds. and other SEL resources you use during your elementary health. moves. minds. fundraiser. Moderators: • Amanda Amtmanis, Physical Education Teacher, Middletown (CT) Public Schools • Dena Scudieri, Physical Education Teacher, Mahwah (NJ) Public Schools
SEL in Health and Physical Education
Join SHAPE America Board of Directors member Joe Deutsch to talk about SEL in health and physical education. Moderator: • Joe Deutsch, SHAPE America Board of Directors; PETE Professor
You Can’t Teach ’em if You Can’t Reach ’em
Join elementary physical educators Katrina Haynes and Kelly Zerby to chat about best strategies for getting to know the students at your school. Sharing is caring, and we all have great ideas, no matter our demographics or time spent with the kids. Moderators: • Kelly Zerby, Elementary PE Teacher, Jefferson Elementary School (IL) • Katrina Haynes, Elementary PE Teacher, CPS
Professional Preparation Coffee Talks College/University IPAPs; Strengths, Opportunities, and Aspirations
Join the College and University Instructional PA Programs Special Interest Group (SIG) to continue last year's discussion. Over the last decade, there have been significant changes in academia and society including teaching and learning theory, new types of offerings/options, pedagogy, instructor models involving online instruction, an increase in wellness education, implementation of wearable technology, and evolving risk management expectations. How have these topics and others impacted your programs? How is your program addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion for all participants? Moderators: • Christina Beaudoin, Professor, Grand Valley State University • Bonnie Reimann, Professor, Gustavus Adolphus College • Aaron Banks, Professor, Gustavus Adolphus College
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Connect with Western District
Join your Western District leaders as we brainstorm and discuss ideas of how to better work together within our states to create more visibility for Western District as well as how Western District can better serve our states. Moderators: • Megan Chilson, SHAPE America Western District Director • Erin Centeio, SHAPE America Western District President Elect
Cultivating Leaders
Join Mark Foellmer, Midwest District Director, for this leadership discussion with fellow state association, district and national leaders. We will share challenges and successes around how we can identify, recruit, encourage and support new leaders in roles within our state associations and national organization. Moderator: • Mark Foellmer, SHAPE America Midwest District Director
Experiences of HETE/PETE Faculty
Join HETE/PETE faculty and share diverse experiences in academia, including but not limited to the challenges, rewards, and celebrations. Moderators: • Tara Blackshear, Assistant Professor, Towson University; SHAPE America EDI Committee Chair • Brandy Lynch, Assistant Professor, University of Central Missouri; SHAPE America EDI Committee Member • Tilsa Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Supervisor of Physical Education and Health, PreK-12, Rochelle (NY); SHAPE America EDI Committee Member
The Role of Research in SHAPE America
Join Paul Rukavina, Nancy Getchell, and Ali Brian from the Research Council and your fellow educators to discuss how professionals can use research in everyday practice. How is health and physical education different when evidence-based practices are used? Moderators: • Paul Rukavina, SHAPE America Research Council Chair; Professor, Adelphi University • Nancy Getchell, Professor, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware • Ali Brian, Professor, Department of Physical Education, University of South Carolina
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Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback on Higher Education Guidance Documents
Join the Professional Preparation Council, various task forces, and your fellow educators to discuss current position statements that are being written for higher education teacher preparation programs. Specifically, we will be discussing and asking for feedback on guidance documents surrounding: 1) social justice in HE/PE teacher preparation programs; 2) quality HE/PE preparation programs; and 3) integrating multidisciplinary content into PE teacher preparation programs. Please come and provide feedback and suggestions! Moderators: • Erin Centeio, Associate Professor, University of Hawaii at Manoa; SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council Chair • Elizabeth Sharp, Associate Professor, Colorado Mesa University; SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council Chair-Elect
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2022 National Convention & Expo Schedule-at-a-Glance
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Exhibitor Show Specials Guide
Exhibit Hall Schedule-at-a-Glance Please note that schedule is subject to change.
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Exhibitor Demonstrations Schedule-at-a-Glance Please note that schedule is subject to change.
All Exhibitor Demonstrations will take place in the Exhibit Hall.
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Exhibitor Show Specials Guide Exhibitor Demonstration Listings
Exhibitor Demonstration Listings WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Exhibit Hall
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
PLT4M | Booth 720 Fostering Lifelong Fitness Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
USA Lacrosse | Booth 329 Lacrosse for Your School Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Are you interested in teaching lacrosse to your students? Come see a snapshot of USA Lacrosse's newly updated, standards-aligned K-12 PE curriculum! We will demonstrate some lessons centered around basic lacrosse skills that educators can use to teach lacrosse in their respective classrooms. Audience participation encouraged! No previous lacrosse experience needed! Demonstration Leader: • Lauren Davenport, USA Lacrosse
Breathe For Change | Booth 528 200-Hour Wellness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training for Educators Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
Join our Educator Development Advisors to learn more about our transformative training outcomes. You will hear an overview of our curricular approach, which includes mindful movement practices, ways to incorporate wellness throughout your entire school community, and how to weave social-emotional learning strategies into your teaching. If you are interested in becoming an internationally recognized 200-hour yoga teacher and SEL facilitator, don't miss this session! Demonstration Leader: • Kelli Norgaard, Breathe For Change
PLT4M is the leader in educational fitness providing high quality content, curriculum, and technology. Join Doug Curtin as he breaks down how PLT4M empowers students and teachers in the pursuit of lifelong fitness. Demonstration Leader: • Doug Curtain, PLT4M
DrumFIT | Booth 929 Come Drum With DrumFIT & KIDZ BOP! Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
What’s better than listening to your favorite KIDZ BOP tunes? Drumming along to them! DrumFIT partnered with KIDZ BOP to bring you some super-fun routines to drum and dance to. Join us in this super fun session! Participation highly recommended! Demonstration Leader: • Danielle Sherbo, DrumFIT • Carrie Harper, DrumFIT
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Strider Education Foundation | Booth 1220 All Kids Bike Kindergarten Learn-To-Ride PE Program Curriculum Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
The All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program boasts our Learn-to-Ride curriculum that offers every child the opportunity to experience the joy of two wheels by placing Strider 14x Bikes into PE class. This 2-in-1, balance-topedal conversion bike helps riders gain confidence and learn more advanced skills on a balance bike. Then it easily transforms into a pedal bike with the installation of the Pedal Conversion Kit. Come experience a demo of our 8-lesson curriculum and see the program in action! Demonstration Leader: • Lauren Tadlock, Strider Education Foundation • Lisa Weyer, Strider Education Foundation
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Heart Tech Plus | Booth 309 Tracking and Improving Fitness Using Heart Rate Technology Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
Attendees will understand that SHAPE America recommends that students are moving at the moderateto-vigorous level at least 50% of class time. Using heart monitors allows teachers to collect objective data to determine whether or not students are meeting this recommendation. Attendees will be able to explain how heart rate monitors helps with accountability, help create independent learners, and allow teachers to prove the effectiveness of their PE programs. Demonstration Leader: • Brad Hull, Heart Tech Plus • Rich Butterworth, Heart Tech Plus
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Kickit | Booth 1012 Kickit — Your Go-To Soccer-Inspired Activity Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Learn how to implement the fastest growing soccer-inspired backyard game, Kickit, into your program! Kickit combines soccer with badminton and tennis for fun, addicting, and physically active play. This demo is for programs seeking to mix up their soccer unit, add to it, or bring an entirely new experience to students and improve foot-eye coordination at the same time. We'll demonstrate a progression of beginner to advanced games you can play with Kickit. Your students won't want to stop playing this game! Demonstration Leader: • Eli Dent, Kickit • Gregg Turkovich, Kickit
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Exhibit Hall
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Shift Sports WikitBall | Booth 627 Experience WikitBall — the Exciting Alternative to Baseball and Cricket Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
WikitBall is the exciting new fusion sport combining elements of cricket and baseball into a fast-paced, fun game. It’s a great cardio workout that plays in about 40 minutes and where everyone gets more play time. Easy to learn, WikitBall teaches skills that translate to other sports while requiring much less space to play. Demonstration Leader: • Mark Khan, Shift Sports WikitBall • Paul Holland, Shift Sports WikitBall
USA Field Hockey | Booth 722 Discover Field Hockey
Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2 Join USA Field Hockey for an introduction to field hockey, an Olympic sport for both women and men and the third most popular sport in the world. Field hockey is fun and safe for all ages. It's a sport for all, a sport for life, and it's the perfect addition to your PE curriculum. USA Field Hockey provides affordable equipment and curriculum to make to sport fun and easy to teach and learn. Demonstration Leader: • Salli Goggin, USA Field Hockey
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Netball America | Booth 1315
OPEN-US Games| Booth 521
Bring the Globally Popular Sport of Netball to Your Classroom Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Come and play or watch the netball demonstration. Hear how it's a great feeder sport for other sports. Netball has the benefits of being a true team sport that's inclusive as it caters to all sizes and ability levels. Demonstration Leader: • Sonya Ottoway, Netball America • Kie McCrae, Netball America
OPEN National Trainer DEMO SLAM! Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Join the OPEN National Trainers for a rapid-fire demo slam of their favorite OPEN activities! Come ready to participate and learn with some of the best K-12 teachers from across the country! Attendees will leave with a new activity to share with your students on Monday! Demonstration Leader: • Brian Devore, OPEN-US Games • Aaron Hart, OPEN-US Games
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Skyhawks Sports Academy | Booth 453 STEM Sports
Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2 STEM Sports provides a turnkey, K-8 supplemental curricula. We deliver modules aligned with SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, along with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and/or Common Core State Standards (CCSS) using baseball, basketball, BMX, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. These sports are used as real-life applications to drive STEM-based learning in classrooms, after-school programs, and camps across the globe. The session will detail the engagement, concepts, and objectives of select STEM Sports modules to illustrate how we immerse students in education, sports, and physical activities. Our double-play combination of physical activity and cognitive thinking provide a comprehensive, inquirybased educational experience and a solution for crucial STEM literacy for students. With no training or professional development needed or required, PE departments can enhance their curricula by supplementing STEM Sports! Demonstration Leader: • Jeff Golner, STEM Sports
Demonstration Leader: • Audrey Shaw, TrueSport
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
9 Square in the Air | Booth 738 Come and Play 9 Square in the Air! Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
9 Square in the Air® is an addictive, inclusive, fast-paced game that students love! It’s tons of fun for all ages and skill levels. Our brand new permanent edition is perfect for hours of play outdoors while our portable game can be used indoors or outside, is height-adjustable, and has simple and easy set up and storage. Your kids will play this game for hours! Come and see for yourself why 9 Square in the Air® is The Best Game Ever. Demonstration Leader: • Niki Hughes, 9 Square in the Air
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fit and Fun Playscapes | Booth 815
Interactive Health Technologies | Booth 726
Active Pathways That Support FUNdamental Motor Skill Assessment Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Keeping kids confident in their shoes so they can run, jump, skip, hop, slide and leap is the hallmark goal of any quality elementary physical education program! Knowing your students’ present levels of performance is the standard for all teaching. If you know what they can do, then you know what to teach. This session will teach you how to use active pathways to screen/assess locomotor skills of your kids! Demonstration Leader: • Pamela Gunther, Fit and Fun Playscapes
TrueSport | Booth 1214 Coaching for the Future: Inspiring Positive Leadership Through Sport Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
For more than a decade, TrueSport has partnered with youth sport organizations across the nation to transform sport into a life-changing, value-driven, powerfully positive
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experience that sets youth athletes up for success beyond the playing field. In this demo, attendees will learn how to seamlessly weave social-emotional learning into their programs by practicing positive and courageous leadership that focuses on intentionally promoting a healthy team culture and athlete empowerment.
Experience IHT Heart Rate Monitors + DrumFit Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Accelerate your students’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth in this session that combines IHT’s innovative ZONE heart rate technology with DrumFIT. Learn how to make fitness easy to teach, a blast to learn, and experience IHT’s technology that empowers students to take charge of their health in real time. You’ll receive a session report afterward to see how IHT’s powerful reporting improves academic outcomes, physical and emotional well-being, and parent engagement. Demonstration Leader: • Jen Ohlson, Interactive Health Technologies
United States Tennis Association | Booth 127 USTA School Tennis- A New Way to Play Is Here! Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
Join us in discovering how tennis has evolved to fit the current needs of physical educators, their unique spaces, and their students. This exciting tennis program that meets the SHAPE National Standards is guaranteed to get
your large or small group of students active and engaged regardless of their skill level. Say goodbye to the country club, a new way to play is here! Demonstration Leader: • Tony Stingley, United States Tennis Association
3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Learnin’ The Ropes | Booth 1023 Keys to Long Rope & Double Dutch Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
Come learn helpful tips, techniques and fun activities in long rope and double Dutch from world champion jump rope athletes. These tools will enhance your jump rope units and leave your students excited about jump rope. Demonstration Leader: • Nick Woodard, Learnin’ The Ropes • Kaylee Woodard, Learnin’ The Ropes
SPARK | Booth 312 SPARK It Up — Let's DANCE! Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 2
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Exhibit Hall
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
PHIT America | Booth 308 PHIT America — Transformational Running and BJK Brain Training for Youth Exhibit Hall, Demo Area 1
ACTIVE KIDS-HEALTHY KIDS-BETTER STUDENTS AMPED Running Fitness Program … now with Billie Jean King’s Sweet Spot Brain Training System! AMPED Is a fun, action-packed program with music. This in-school program is the best way to get all kids moving and amps up a child's brain ... ready to learn! For 2022, we are also including Billie Jean King's Sweet Spot Brain Training System. Demonstration Leader: • Delaine Mast, PHIT America • Jolyn de Boer, PHIT America • Elliott Pettit, United States Tennis Association
Celebrate while you are in New Orleans with some new dance moves — and be ready to go back and SPARK-up dance in your middle school and high school programs. Dr. Himberg, SPARK Middle School & High School dance creator from Chico State University, along with PETE students, will jigsaw your way through learning a new type of dance, Poco Loco, and more! Leave with free sample lesson! Demonstration Leader: • Catrina Himberg, SPARK
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Exhibitor Show Specials Guide Morning Wellness and Sponsor Theater Session Schedule
Morning Wellness and Sponsor Theater Session Schedule WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Exhibit Hall
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. KIDZ BOP Dance Breaks and the Ultimate Dance Challenge Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Join KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, for daily dance breaks, and the ultimate KIDZ BOP dance challenge. Show off your best moves by dancing along with the KIDZ BOP Kids, and learning new routines that you can bring back to your classroom and share with your students using KIDZ BOP’s YouTube Channel! Participants have a chance to win one (1) complimentary Full Convention registration for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle! Presenters: • Maddie Brown, KIDZ BOP • Dana Kiedaisch, KIDZ BOP Sponsored by KIDZ BOP
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Yup! This IS Game Changing — Experience the MOVEMENT With Empower! Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 When it comes to structured PE programs, StridePE isn’t just a game changer — it’s a life changer! Come have a blast as we demonstrate how our physical literacy program is different from what you’re doing now. We’ll show you how our progressive and adaptive lesson structure takes all the guesswork out of how to get every kid to participate in PE with confidence. Let’s get moving! Presenters: • Sue Yocum, Empower Educational Consulting • Nina Hinds, Empower Educational Consulting & Phase 1 Athletics • Kayla Davis, Empower Educational Consulting & Phase 1 Athletics Sponsored by Empower Education Connections
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EVERFI: Digital Tools to Support the Healthy Child Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 2 Teaching foundational health & wellness concepts in a meaningful way is essential for K-12 students' overall success. Whether you’re working to educate students about how to build healthy eating and exercise habits, the dangers of alcohol/vaping/prescription drug abuse, or navigating conflict in social situations, EVERFI has a growing library of interactive, online programs to support the health of your school community all at no cost to educators. Attendees will see how technology can assist in learning these concepts and how to set up free educator accounts. Please bring your own device. Presenters: • Jackie Oleszewski, EVERFI • Carmen Gross, EVERFI • Camille Weishuhn, EVERFI Sponsored by EVERFI
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. KIDZ BOP Dance Breaks and the Ultimate Dance Challenge Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Join KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, for daily dance breaks, and the ultimate KIDZ BOP dance challenge. Show off your best moves by dancing along with the KIDZ BOP Kids, and learning new routines that you can bring back to your classroom and share with your students using KIDZ BOP’s YouTube Channel! Participants have a chance to win one (1) complimentary Full Convention registration for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle! Presenters: • Maddie Brown, KIDZ BOP • Dana Kiedaisch, KIDZ BOP Sponsored by KIDZ BOP
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Enhancing Educator and Student Well-Being With Breathe For Change Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Join Breathe For Change for this interactive workshop designed to support your mental, physical, and social-emotional wellbeing. You’ll be equipped with mind-body wellness strategies that are proven to reduce stress and promote resilience. When incorporated into your school, these powerful practices will also directly impact your students’ mental health and well-being. Walk away with inspiring and creative ways to teach mind-body wellness and social-emotional learning practices to the diverse students and communities you serve. Presenter: • Kelli Norgaard, Breathe For Change Sponsored by Breathe For Change
Adopting a Skills-Based Health Education Program Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 2 Join Mary McCarley, 2016 SHAPE America Southern District Health Education Teacher of the Year and Goodheart-Willcox Health Education Content Specialist, as she shares key features and components of a comprehensive skill-based health education program. Participants will leave with skills-based activities and assessments for their teacher toolbox and learn how to navigate the G-W online platform. All attendees will receive complimentary access to our newly updated, skills-based middle and high school health education resources from Goodheart-Willcox. Presenter: • Mary McCarley, Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Sponsored by Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Exhibit Hall
6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Get Moving With USTA Schools Tennis Convention Center (Second Floor) | R08/R09 Tennis delivers a wide variety of benefits, so get on your feet and join us in an interactive wellness session! Even if you don’t have access to a tennis court, you can learn and develop your tennis skills. We will be using tennis equipment, household supplies, and other items to use for our tennis activities. Come join us and break a sweat! Presenters: • Jackie Marx, United States Tennis Association • Tony Stingley, United States Tennis Association Sponsored by United States Tennis Association
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. KIDZ BOP Dance Breaks and the Ultimate Dance Challenge Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Join KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, for daily dance breaks, and the ultimate KIDZ BOP dance challenge. Show off your best moves by dancing along with the KIDZ BOP Kids, and learning new routines that you can bring back to your classroom and share with your students using KIDZ BOP’s YouTube Channel! Participants have a chance to win one (1) complimentary Full Convention registration for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle! Presenters: • Maddie Brown, KIDZ BOP • Dana Kiedaisch, KIDZ BOP Sponsored by KIDZ BOP
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Exhibitor Show Specials Guide Morning Wellness and Sponsor Theater Session Schedule 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
ACTION! Team Games With MVPA Assessment Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1
FitnessGram, Football, and Fun! Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1
Join us for an action-packed workshop featuring team games and FITstep Stream Uploadable Pedometers, which can be used to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA)! We won’t just be playing games though; you'll also learn classroom management and skill development strategies that you can take home and implement in your program. Get ready to sweat, learn and have fun!
Rediscover “the why” behind FitnessGram and how you can make a powerful impact on youth health across the nation. Following a brief overview, the presentation will combine physical fitness with the most popular sport in the United States! During the active portion of the session, we will focus on unique exercises using minimal equipment that can improve fitness for kids of all ages. This workout session is brought to you by the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project, a partnership between The Cooper Institute and the NFL Foundation.
Presenters: • Jesse Stapp, Gopher • Doug Satre, Gopher Sponsored by Gopher
Activity Progression — Game Within a Game Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 2 In this session, participants will play 2 versions of Floorball in 2 stations. Each station will cover fundamentals of the #2 team sport in Northern Europe, but will be geared towards separate levels of activity. 1 station will be very active & competitive. The other station will be competitive but will not require the same level of exertion. Presenter: • Steve Witt, AKE Games Inc Sponsored by AKE Games Inc
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. KIDZ BOP Dance Breaks and the Ultimate Dance Challenge Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Join KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, for daily dance breaks, and the ultimate KIDZ BOP dance challenge. Show off your best moves by dancing along with the KIDZ BOP Kids, and learning new routines that you can bring back to your classroom and share with your students using KIDZ BOP’s YouTube Channel! Participants have a chance to win one (1) complimentary Full Convention registration for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle! Presenters: • Maddie Brown, KIDZ BOP • Dana Kiedaisch, KIDZ BOP Sponsored by KIDZ BOP
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Presenters: • Dr. Andjelka Pavlovic, The Cooper Institute • Breanna Palmeiro, The Cooper Institute Sponsored by The Cooper Institute
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Polar USA & Pound Activity Session Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Polar USA and Pound are proud to present a sponsored activity session led by professional trainers to demonstrate the value of our products and services. Polar caters to all levels of fitness by offering a comprehensive product range that includes gold standard heart rate monitors, fitness trackers & GPS Sport Watches. Pound channels your inner rock star with its full body cardio-jam session inspired by the infectious, energizing, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. Presenters: • Kristin Allen, Pound • Brett Lato, Polar USA Sponsored by Polar Electro, Inc.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Exhibit Hall
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. KIDZ BOP Dance Breaks and the Ultimate Dance Challenge Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Join KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, for daily dance breaks, and the ultimate KIDZ BOP dance challenge. Show off your best moves by dancing along with the KIDZ BOP Kids, and learning new routines that you can bring back to your classroom and share with your students using KIDZ BOP’s YouTube Channel! Participants have a chance to win one (1) complimentary Full Convention registration for the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle!
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Uplay Disc Golf Basics: Playing and Teaching Disc Golf Exhibit Hall | Sponsor Theater 1 Disc Golf is the sport of the future! Uplay's presentation of this fun, easy-to-learn lifelong outdoor game provides an introduction to the sport of disc golf. Uplay explains the basic techniques necessary to play, while also teaching how to safely design and lead basic instruction to groups. Attendees will benefit from experiencing this high-energy, low-impact, and fun interactive session. Presenters: • Maddie Brown, KIDZ BOP • Dana Kiedaisch, KIDZ BOP Sponsored by Universal Play Disc Golf
Presenters: • Maddie Brown, KIDZ BOP • Dana Kiedaisch, KIDZ BOP Sponsored by KIDZ BOP
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Discuss Hot Topics in HPE With SHAPE America Book Authors 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Exhibit Hall Wednesday, April 27 Coaching Athletes With Hidden Disabilities and Conditions Join author Timothy Baghurst to discuss some of the more common physical and mental issues that an athlete may hide and learn guidelines on how to identify and work with the athlete.
Thursday, April 28 Anti-Black Racism in Physical Education Join Tara Blackshear and Brian Culp, authors of Critical Race Studies in Physical Education, to discuss anti-Black racism in physical education research and practice and anti-racist approaches needed in teacher education programs.
Friday, April 29 Introducing Teaching Social Emotional Learning in Health Education Join Mary Connolly and learn how to use her new book, Teaching Social and Emotional Learning in Health Education. She will provide chapter summaries, sample worksheets, and suggestions for implementation.
Friday, April 29 Suggestions for Skilling up to Teach for Social and Emotional Learning in Physical Education Join Paul M. Wright and Kevin Andrew Richards to discuss resources and opportunities for skilling up to teaching for social and emotional learning in the physical education setting.
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2023
Seattle, WA March 28–April 1
2024
Cleveland, OH March 12–16
2025
Baltimore, MD April 1–5
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