Momentum Magazine - Spring 2023

Windows Mirrors AND

How cross-sector collaborations can unlock potential for students and communities

HELP THEM LEARN TO OVERCOME ANY OBSTACLE

In the Zone

On the cover: Luis Sanchez-Martinez, co-author of our cover story, is a physical education teacher and coach at Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM. Photo by Jakob Linton, a student at Del Norte High School.

SHAPE AMERICA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Sarah Benes

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Cara Grant

PAST PRESIDENT

Kymm Ballard

CEO

Stephanie Morris

DIRECTORS

Joe Deutsch

Tari Garner

Andy Milne

Will Potter

Victor Ramsey

Robin Richardson

Luciana Zuest

MOMENTUM PRODUCTION

MANAGING EDITOR

Larissa Brickach

DESIGNER

Kathleen Dyson

DEADLINES

Winter – December 1

Spring – April 1

Fall – August 1

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Editor’s

Note

here’s power in connection. Meeting people who share your passion and dedication. Trading ideas … learning from one another. That’s what attendees loved about the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle. We share some convention highlights in A Look Back at #SHAPEseattle, but Christopher Williams, one of our 2023 “Send a Teacher” grant recipients, really summed it up well, writing:

“As an adapted physical education teacher in my region, I have few opportunities to collaborate or even hear from other adapted PE teachers. At [#SHAPEseattle] I was able to meet amazing educators from around the country ... The meeting that was the most impactful and meaningful to me was the Coffee Talk about adapted PE around the country. This was a great time to connect and hear how other educators are creating safe and inclusive classrooms.”

THE POWER OF COLLABORATION

This issue’s cover story by members of the SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force also talks about the importance of connection. The article takes a look at how partnerships and collaborations — both within and beyond health and physical education — can benefit students and communities.

It’s a positive reminder of just how important it is to reach out to others, whether it’s to ask for help OR to offer your assistance. Together, through small, positive actions, we can improve our communities.

If you want to take a step toward creating a more inclusive classroom and school environment, consider attending the SHAPE America Summer Institute. It’s an opportunity to deepen your learning … and connect with other educators who share your passion and dedication.

Thanks for all you do!

Larissa Brickach Managing Editor momentum@shapeamerica.org

How cross-sector collaborations can unlock potential for students and communities

Realizing Our Potential

Sarah Benes, President @sarahbenes12

Vision is “the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination [and] wisdom” (Oxford Languages). The definition actually is: “imagination or wisdom.” I made it an “and” because I believe we need both imagination and our collective wisdom and experience to guide the future of health and physical education and of SHAPE America.

Our community moves forward with an awareness and recognition of the past, an acknowledgement of the wisdom gained through our varied experiences, and with a desire and commitment to continue to transform in ways that are necessary to stay true to our goal to prepare students to “live their best life.” For that, we need imagination and wisdom.

and flourish, to engage in the fullness of their human experience, and in deepening their connections to each other and to their communities. I see a future in which we are not marginalized within educational spaces. A future in which we are part of the foundation — cornerstones in the work of supporting youth in this country.

SHAPE America plays a critical role in realizing our potential, in bringing this vision to reality. I am energized to head into my presidential year building off the work of the 2022-2023 Board of Directors — led by president Kymm Ballard — who shaped the organization’s new strategic direction. This document outlines five pillars which will guide the work of the organization over the next three years, each playing an essential role in realizing our potential: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI); Advocacy; Community; Knowledge & Practice; and Sustainability. With these pillars as a guide, I look forward to the work ahead.

However, the work is not easy. We face many barriers from historical challenges that still shape our present, to contemporary challenges, and challenges that have yet to arise. As author Octavia E. Butler shares, “... There’s no magic bullet. Instead, there are thousands of answers — at least. You can be one of them if you choose to be.”

A little bit about me

I was born and raised just outside of Boston. I now live with my husband and two daughters about 10 miles west of where I grew up, surrounded by our families.

I had a unique journey to get here. From starting out as an athletic trainer, to falling in love with physical education during my master’s and doctoral work, to being introduced to skillsbased health education during my dissertation (igniting a whole new passion), to learning and growing through career changes, to earning a master’s in public health, and now serving as president of SHAPE America!

Throughout this journey, two things have been consistent: my passion and deep belief in the value of health and physical education, and the joy that comes from working with health and physical education teachers. I am thankful every day that I get to do this work!

As president, my vision of health and physical education is that it is a valued, respected, and vital component of preK-12 education. To me, health and physical education can be transformative in the lives of young people when implemented effectively, with adequate resources, support and leadership.

I believe that we play an essential role in supporting young people’s ability to thrive

I hope that we will work together to be “answers” — to address challenges and to continue to move forward.

I hope that, together, we will use our imagination, wisdom, experience, and passion to lift up and transform our health and physical education community ... to realize our potential.

I’d love to hear your vision for health and physical education and for SHAPE America. You can tweet me at @sarahbenes12 or email me at beness1@southernct.edu.

I am humbled and honored that my journey guided me here, to lead SHAPE America. I pledge to bring my passion, commitment, joy, and gratitude to the work ahead.

I believe we play an essential role in supporting young people’s ability to thrive and flourish.

Welcome to Our New Board Members

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Cara Grant | Supervisor, HPE, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD

Cara Grant (she/her) is the preK-12 supervisor for adapted physical education, health, and physical education in Montgomery County Public Schools (Maryland), the 14th largest school district in the nation. She also coordinates the Physical Education Master’s Certification Program at the University of Maryland College Park. She has an Ed.D. in educational leadership with a focus on curriculum and instruction, a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology. Cara has served and supported SHAPE America and SHAPE Maryland through service, training, Twitter chats (@CaraGrant11), coaching, mentoring, as a contributing author, and as a member of the SHAPE America EDI Podcast team. Cara lives in Maryland with her spouse and four sons and enjoys volunteering with local organizations aimed at helping youth, reading, and playing with her family.

DIRECTORS

Tari Garner | Physical Education Instructor (retired), Plattsburg, MO

Tari Garner taught physical education and adapted physical education for 40 years and has experience with elementary through college-age students. She taught at the high school level for 19 years and was a head coach for two sports for 20+ years. A National Board Certified Teacher, Tari was the 2013 SHAPE America Central District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. She is CAPE certified and has taught as an adapted specialist and an adapted consultant. Tari is currently the outdoor adventure coordinator for the Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation. She is a past president of MOSHAPE and SHAPE America Central District, chairperson for MOSHAPE Membership Services, and has been involved in a variety of leadership positions during her career.

Andy Milne | Kinetic Health & Wellness Teacher, New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL

Coaching and education has taken Andy Milne to four continents, teaching in six schools on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean since 1994. Originally from London, Andy has taught health and kinetic wellness for the past 11 years at New Trier High School in Illinois. He has been recognized for his innovative use of technology in the classroom and in 2017 was named SHAPE America National Health Education Teacher of the Year. A highly sought-after presenter and speaker, Andy served as the state-level health representative for IAHPERD and sat on the National Advisory Board for Answer. Andy created the #sendateacher initiative to raise funds to send teachers to the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, and he also runs the #slowchathealth blog site that seeks to amplify the voice of health and physical education teachers across the globe.

Will Potter | Physical Education Teacher, Serendipity School, Belmont, CA Will Potter has been teaching physical education since 2002 and has been at Serendipity School since 2005. In 2013, he served as director for the Elementary Physical Education Workshop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. In 2019, Will was named the California AHPERD (CAHPERD) Elementary Teacher of the Year and in 2020 was named the SHAPE America National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year. In 2021-2022, he served as CAHPERD president, promoting professional development and advocacy programs for health and physical education.

For more information, visit shapeamerica.org/about/leaders.

2023-24

SHAPE AMERICA

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

Sarah Benes

Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Cara Grant Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD

PAST PRESIDENT

Kymm Ballard Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

CEO

Stephanie Morris DIRECTORS

Joe Deutsch

North Dakota State, Fargo, ND

Tari Garner

Retired, Plattsburg, MO

Andy Milne

New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL

Will Potter

Serendipity School, Belmont, CA

Victor Ramsey

New York Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY

Robin Richardson

Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY

Luciana Zuest

Towson University, Towson, MD

Your Voice Matters

Stephanie Morris, CEO @SHAPEAmericaCEO

One of SHAPE America’s most critical responsibilities is to maintain (through ownership of the copyright) and champion the National Health Education Standards and the National Physical Education Standards. Indeed, our national standards serve as the foundation for well-designed physical education and health education programs across the country. In many ways, they are the very reason we exist, and they are the starting point for all that we create and offer to our members and the greater community.

This is why it is a truly momentous time in our professional community as we continue the work to revise both sets of standards at the same time. (This has never happened in our organization’s history!)

Though we have a profound respect for the fact that each set of standards is unique, the opportunity to revise them at the same time allows us the chance to create synergy, to learn from each other, and to establish common definitions of terminology used to teach each subject.

This is an incredible win for the professional community because we know that most of our country’s physical education teachers also teach some level of health education.

I am so grateful for the intentional efforts that went into establishing two diverse, inclusive task forces. I am proud of the transparency we have offered up regarding who these brave individuals are, as well as the opportunities we have provided for the community to offer feedback on the proposed revised standards.

In fact, both sets of standards will have recently gone through the latest round of Public Review and Comment by the time this column is published, and I hope that many of you completed the survey, attended a town hall, or participated in a session at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle to make your voice heard.

the standards are grounded in the latest research and best practices.

After that comes the exciting part! Thanks to the new strategic direction established recently by the SHAPE America Board of Directors, we are poised to invest significantly into the development and rollout of resources, lessons and professional learning opportunities to ensure a highly successful launch of both standards beginning in March 2024 at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Cleveland.

We are already working with our partners — other HPE organizations, our state affiliates, our colleagues at state departments of education, our publishers, our program councils, and our vast network of expert volunteer leaders — to consider what needs to be offered and to make sure it’s ready to go starting next March.

And, though all of you bring your own unique, and sometimes differing, perspectives to this process, know I am grateful for the way in which you have offered your honest feedback to the individuals who have dedicated so much time and effort into this work.

NEXT STEPS

So, what lies ahead?

Our task forces now move forward to analyze and reflect on the feedback received. And they will apply countless hours in thought and discussion to apply the feedback and make the revisions necessary. We are committed to ensuring

I am so excited to see these national standards being developed. It is gratifying to know that a strong lens of equity, diversity and inclusion is being applied throughout this process, both for the standards and in considering the rollout. I am grateful to all who have offered to be a part of helping us prepare for what’s coming. It will be a massive undertaking for sure, but one we will be ready for.

I hope you are taking the time to add your voice throughout the revision process, and when the new standards are released, I hope you’ll stand with us in celebration as they become the foundation for well-designed health and physical education programs across the country.

We are committed to ensuring the standards are grounded in the latest research and best practices.

How You Can Advocate for Health & PE

By Lisa Paulson and Keri Schoeff

In February, more than 130 dedicated health and physical education professionals from 33 states attended SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Day — meeting with representatives of Congress to advocate for continued support and robust funding for health and physical education. After attending SPEAK Out! Day, we both started thinking about how we could use our experience in the field and our shared passion for policy and advocacy to encourage others to engage in advocacy efforts year-round. Here are some tips to help you advocate for HPE at the local, state and national level.

IN YOUR SCHOOL/DISTRICT

• Tip #1: Connect with school advocacy champions including school principals, teachers, parents, students, and community members to find other HPE champions in your area. Be sure to share the appropriate SHAPE America position statements with fellow advocates to streamline your message.

• Tip #2: Engage your local school community through email, newsletters, websites, and social media and include guidance documents and position statements to support your content.

• Tip #3: Understand your school and district funding, including Title I, Title II, Title IV-A, Title IV-B, and state and local funding. Getting access to your school/district funding can sometimes be challenging. Start with your department chair or district HPE lead to see if any federal funds are available to support your program. You can also speak to your principal or district federal programs staff, if applicable. It’s also important to know that you might hear “no” a few times, but continuing to advocate after you’ve been told no, especially with other HPE champions, can make a difference.

• Tip #4: Search for grants and other funding opportunities in your area or

nationally. There are a few resources that can help support your search, including the SPARK PE Grant Finder, Gopher Physical Education Grant Opportunities, and Fuel Up to Play 60

AT THE STATE LEVEL

• Tip #5: Engage with your state SHAPE organization. Membership in your state organization is an integral step to support your advocacy efforts.

• Tip #6: Connect with other school or district advocates in your state. Build relationships, stay connected through social media, and build a tribe of advocates in your local community.

• Tip #7: Stay aware of state or local bills or laws that impact HPE programs and engage in the process. If you meet with a representative, be sure to follow up! Say thanks and tell them you can’t wait for them to visit (at any level).

• Tip #8: Do your homework (tailor your efforts). Everything you need to know is on the congressional representative’s website.

AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL

• Tip #9: Engage in the SHAPE America community. Participate in the Exchange online community, join a committee or program council, read the SHAPE America Blog, and use the SHAPE America website to access resources

• Tip #10: Attend SHAPE America’s SPEAK Out! Day

• Tip #11: Attend the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo

GENERAL ADVOCACY TIPS

• Tip#12: Share meaningful stories + DATA (drawings/student work also encouraged). Using evidence to support compelling stories is an effective advocacy strategy that stakeholders will appreciate when advocating further on your behalf.

• Tip #13: Get active on social media platforms to connect with HPE champions from across the globe. On Twitter, use hashtags like #SHAPEAdvocacy and tag local representatives of Congress when appropriate (if it wasn’t posted on Twitter it didn’t happen).

CALL TO ACTION

Keep these tips handy and remember that the answer is always “no” until you ask. Let’s continue to improve the quality and quantity of health and physical education in the United States. Your voice matters.

This article is an excerpt of 13 Tips to Help You Advocate for Health & PE, which was originally published on the SHAPE America Blog.

Lisa Paulson is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Northern Colorado and chair of the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council. Keri Schoeff is the Safe, Healthy & Active Students Specialist for the Arizona Department of Education.

National Standards Revision Update

SHAPE America task forces have begun the collaborative process to update both the National Physical Education Standards and the National Health Education Standards

When completed, both sets of national standards will speak to current best practices and research-informed curriculum. They will be relevant, inclusive and culturally affirming. This spring, members of the HPE community provided feedback on the current drafts through:

 Virtual Town Halls

 In-Person Feedback Sessions at #SHAPEseattle

 Formal Surveys During Rounds of Public Review and Comment

Members of the HPE community gathered for lively Coffee Talk discussions at #SHAPEseattle to share their voice as part of the ongoing revision process for both sets of national standards.

AUGUST 1-24: National Physical Education Standards Public Review and Comment (Round 3)

Share your feedback on the new outcomes during this final round of Public Review and Comment!

NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS

Members of the National Physical Education Standards Task Force are busy at work incorporating feedback from #SHAPEseattle and the second round of Public Review and Comment. Additionally, they are working on updating the current Grade-Level Outcomes. Attendees at #SHAPEseattle were able to get a first look at what updated outcomes could potentially look like. Learn More

NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

The National Health Education Standards Task Force is in the process of analyzing the feedback from the first round of Public Review and Comment, in addition to the wonderful feedback provided at #SHAPEseattle through breakout sessions and Coffee Talks. Thanks to all who reviewed the current draft and provided feedback! Watch your email and follow SHAPE America on social media for further updates and another chance to provide feedback this fall! Learn More

Mark your calendars for the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Cleveland (March 12-16), where we will launch both sets of national standards!

About

I Am Enough

Health and physical educator Rachel Lindman reflects on why she’s stopped trying to ‘keep up with the Joneses’

So many amazing teachers share their ideas on social media. It wasn’t that long ago that I was following literally hundreds of health and PE teachers and others in the profession on Instagram, YouTube, Voxer, and Twitter. I was participating in #ESPEchat and other weekly opportunities to grow as a teacher.

For nearly two years, all things health, physical education, and adapted PE consumed my every waking moment. I applied all the things to my teaching, but I still wasn’t satisfied with my life.

I felt incomplete and inadequate.

There were always teachers with new and better ideas — and more followers. Surely that meant they were making more of a difference? If only I could make a bigger difference, perhaps I would finally be enough.

NEW PERSPECTIVE

Then COVID-19 hit. We were all locked down, spending more time than ever with family, connecting with friends in new ways, and checking in on each other’s mental and physical health. I began doing a better job of living the lifestyle I had been teaching. I was intentional in investing in spiritual and social relationships, I was purposeful in my exercise regime, and I took time away from screens and work to be in nature.

In the midst of a worldwide pandemic, I was happier than I had been in years.

I was satisfied with who I was, the work I was doing, and ultimately the person I was. I was finally enough.

In the fall of 2020, as schools tiptoed back into in-person schooling, I began

a new job. I was transitioning from six years as an adaptive PE specialist back to general education, this time splitting time between elementary and middle school physical education. I knew I had to do it differently this time or I would lose myself again.

Rachel Lindman is a middle school health and physical education teacher at East Point Academy in Columbia, SC. She has been a teacher and coach for more than 15 years and has been recognized as the 2019 South Carolina AHPERD Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year and the 2022 South Carolina Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (SCTCCCA) Assistant Coach of the Year.

Throughout her career, Lindman has served in several leadership roles, including Western Michigan University PEK chapter president, South Carolina Association of Physical Education and Sport (SCAPES) adaptive PE chair and president, and SCTCCCA 5A vice president.

FINDING BALANCE

Frankly, it wasn’t easy to step away from the endless stream of HPE activities — or the virtual support teams — that I had found on social media.

However, after much reflection I knew that taking a concentrated period of time away from the self-imposed pressures of social media would allow me to focus on the standards and the skills rather than just activities and lessons that might attract followers. I would be able to apply my experience in being intentional with relationships and purposeful in exercise to the classroom setting without the pressure of documenting and sharing every step of it for social media likes.

After taking that time away, I am now back on social media. I do share what my students are doing in class — occasionally. However, my primary focus is building relationships with my students and making sure they achieve mastery of the standards. This has increased their love of PE because now they have the skills to thoroughly enjoy gameplay and meaningful movement. Today, I continue to work on having work-life balance, which is not easy for someone who finds so much joy in seeing students happy and successful. Outside of school, I pursue hobbies and activities that provide joy beyond the classroom.

I know that I am enough, and I believe — 100% — that I’m a better teacher today than I was when I was trying to “keep up with the Joneses.”

… my primary focus is building relationships with my students and making sure they achieve mastery of the standards.”

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Mirrors and Windows

How cross-sector collaborations can unlock potential for students and communities

By Emily Jones,

Recruitment and retention in teacher education are crucial for physical education teacher education (PETE) and health education teacher education (HETE) programs and K-12 schools. This year, the SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force conducted #CareerWhy interviews with stakeholders — both within and beyond health and physical education (HPE) and PETE/HETE —to explore critical issues related to recruiting and retaining professionals within teacher education.

Task force members approached this from the standpoint that our diversity in knowledge, skill, expertise, and professional positionality can (and should) be viewed as a collective asset. We were amazed to learn about so many innovative, crosssector partnerships and were encouraged to hear how collaborations are central to HPE teachers’ #CareerWhy!

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

As part of the conversation about collaboration across fields, school diversity, and teacher recruitment and retention, several teachers talked about the importance of social and emotional learning (SEL). Since returning to inschool instruction after virtual learning, teachers have observed adverse effects on student socialization, increased isolation, and the need for physical activity.

Becki Odeen, a kindergarten teacher in Albuquerque, NM, has witnessed first-hand the pandemic’s impact on her students. “A lot of our kiddos lived in multi-generational households, many without heat and without some basic

necessities.” Her recent experiences in the classroom have required her to learn more about how to support the whole family … and the whole community. As our school populations become more diverse, partnerships with members of our communities will be vital to meet the varied needs of students. It’s important to connect with the people, places, and programs that provide resources and to support children and families outside of school. This might include partnering with an organization that offers bilingual read-alouds, mapping accessible social services, or creating articulation agreements between community colleges and fouryear teacher training programs.

Our field will also need to recruit and retain teachers of diverse representation. Retaining quality teachers is vital for schools to create a positive culture. As Luisa Pennington, a classroom teacher in Albuquerque, NM, shared, teacher retention can have a significant impact on children and families.

Pennington, who started her education career through Teach for America, said, “If you plant a seed in a community, it’s not going to grow within two years. And so even though a lot of the people in my organization leave after two years, I was like, ‘No, I want to continue to teach because I do think that it takes a little bit longer than that.’”

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Becki Odeen is a kindergarten teacher in Albuquerque, NM. After witnessing the effects of the pandemic on her students, she realized the importance of supporting not just the child, but the whole family.

Ben Schwamberger, Luis Sanchez-Martinez, Victor Ramsey, and Tan Leng Goh

MIRRORS AND WINDOWS IN EDUCATION

In an interview with task force member Victor Ramsey, Dena Cox, a health educator and instructional specialist in Brooklyn, NY, shared a profound statement. She said, “Students need to have mirrors and windows in their educational experiences.”

According to Cox, mirrors in education provide students opportunities to interact with people and spaces that affirm their identities — appearance, dialect, common lived experiences, or shared culture — and elevate feelings of belonging and connection. Windows are essential because they allow students to see beyond their current situation and give them a chance to consider new perspectives, ideas, and potential opportunities they had not yet been exposed to or thought of as possibilities for themselves.

Mirrors and windows are relevant for students in our HPE and PETE/HETE settings. Do students see teachers who look and sound like them? Are students’ cultures and values reflected in their school environment? Do activities they learn about and participate in during health and physical education align with their interests? Are these messages overt, or do they have to seek them out to understand how they fit in or belong?

These are critical considerations for HPE and PETE/HETE professionals to consider as they recruit and train the next generation of teachers.

Mirrors and windows also have a lot of relevance for HPE and PETE/HETE professionals. As we spoke to individuals representing a wide range of professions, we found mirrors and windows emerge from our conversations.

Dr. Amber Cheema, director of student health services at Central Connecticut State University, acknowledged the challenges of not having diverse representation in a workforce. “When you have a field that isn’t diverse, it may be a turnoff to attract people from other different

backgrounds into that field,” said Cheema. “They think that ‘there’s no one that looks like me … I may not fit in … maybe this is not something that I’m meant to do.’”

While Cheema shares insights from a healthcare perspective, the concepts mirror relevant issues experienced by PETE/HETE and HPE professionals.

MIRRORS REFLECT SHARED VALUES

Through our interviews, healthcare providers, community organizers, education colleagues beyond the classroom, and business owners all shared insights about how their mission and goals align with those of health and physical educators. Many have partnered with HPE teachers to promote healthy eating, active lifestyles, and mental and emotional health.

And, although at times we may feel on our own as educators, there are key stakeholders outside of education who have similar goals which mirror our

own. In the paragraphs that follow, we highlight these stakeholders and the commonalities we share. One common theme that emerged from these interviews was that rather than trying to “go it alone,” schools should find outside resources and stakeholders who are willing to create partnerships for student development.

“Schools are unifying entities within all communities across the United States, but they don’t need to feel the pressure to do it alone,” said Brielle Ciucci, a practicing physical therapist in Westmont, IL. “Together we can do far more than what we could do apart.”

This sentiment is critical for educators to hear. While creating partnerships is a big endeavor, it should start early and continue. Making the effort helps create a well-rounded education for students.

Charlie Rowe, founder of Adaptability, a Chicago-area company, encourages HPE teachers to not be afraid “to ask for help … let people know in what areas you may need

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Luisa Pennington, a classroom teacher in Albuquerque, NM, began her education career through Teach for America. While the typical placement is for two years, Pennington has decided to stay longer so she can make a positive impact in her community.

THE

INTERVIEW: Luis Sanchez-Martinez

As part of the #CareerWhy campaign, Emily Jones, chair of the SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force, sat down with task force member Luis Sanchez-Martinez to talk about how community members and other stakeholders can help students thrive.

Jones: What would you tell your undergraduate self about teaching — about partnership building … about being a community member or citizen of a school … and about impact on kids’ lives.

Sanchez-Martinez: The first thing is that we’re doing this for the kids … trying to improve not only their physical well-being, but their mental well-being as well. There are situations where a student’s home life is not the best, and their only safe space is this school. You have to be patient with those kids.

Second, we need to be able to support our students in as many as ways as we can. I have two students who came over from Japan. So now they’re having this massive, not only culture shock but environment shock that impacts them psychologically and physically. I’ve started creating anchor charts and started making my environment translated to their language so they can at least know and read what they need to do or what the teaching queues are. And I spend my free time watching anime and reading the subtitles and trying to get little bits and pieces there, so that now I can start communicating with them.

Jones: If you were to build a team of individuals that would provide wraparound services to the students you work with, who are some of those professionals or specialists who would help a child thrive, given the challenges that exist socially, regionally, geographically, or otherwise?

Sanchez-Martinez: This is a great question because my high school is working on this right now. They’ve received a grant to be a community-based school. So, they are getting people from within the community and bringing them together to offer resources within the school and outside of school.

One would be healthcare professionals, even just for basic medical care. To have access to a doctor or nurse practitioner on campus to offer yearly physicals to participate in sports, for example. That’s one barrier they can have removed, because transportation becomes an issue. Also, preventative care, eye doctors, hygiene. Another person would be someone that can run a food pantry or a clothing pantry.

We also have an alumni association — a group of former graduates from the high school who are involved with the community-based school and offer support in other ways, such as holding fundraisers to provide scholarships for students who are planning to go to college. We work with the college and career counselor, which is another person who can have contacts within the community or within the state. Obviously the most important one is teachers. We can start recruiting people who are a little bit more culturally diverse or just have different backgrounds in general. Being able to have people with different perspectives, and just being able to have empathy for students because they can say, oh, I was in that place when I was their age. Now, as an adult I can come in and support them. Honestly, any teacher that is willing to say I care for my students enough that I’m willing to spend the extra time and be some kind of support for them.

Jones: Let’s say that my school isn’t walking forward an initiative to become a community-based school, but I share your values and understanding of supporting services to children and their families. What could I do as a physical educator or a health educator to reach out and build some partnerships?

Sanchez-Martinez: I would start by creating a committee on campus. Get a feel for who’s interested in this. Who wants to be part of something where we can support our students outside of the classroom? Can we get a kindergarten teacher? Can we get our assistant principal? Can we get our principal on board? Because if we can get our principal on board, that’s huge. And once we have that committee, then we can start figuring out who do we have? What kind of contacts do we have that we can network with to bring them on board as well?

Jones: Building that committee of people who are on mission together for the children and their families … and then networks on networks on networks. Social capital.

Sanchez-Martinez: Yes! That’s where it starts.

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Mexico, Luis Sanchez-Martinez and his family immigrated to the United States when he was young, then moved around the country frequently due to his father’s job. As a child having to constantly start over, Sanchez-Martinez was only able to connect with other kids his age through sports, recess, and PE. He is now a physical education teacher and coach at his alma mater, Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM.

#CareerWhy Call to Action

Engage Your Students

Share the SHAPE America

#CareerWhy YouTube playlist with your students. High school or college students could benefit from hearing perspectives from other professions about the value and impact of HPE in schools!

Have your students select one or two podcast episodes. After listening to the interviews in each episode, ask them to reflect and share about the mirrors and windows they learned about in those episodes.

Here are some sample listening prompts for your students:

1. List and describe two things you heard the interviewed professional mention that mirror the mission and vision of HPE.

2. List and describe two things you learned about how HPE could be extended because of partnering with professionals in this sector.

3. Can you identify two people you know who have careers that align with the goals and mission of health and physical education? Who are these people, what are their careers, and what connections do you see?

Access Available Recruitment Resources

The SHAPE America website has a page dedicated to higher education recruitment and retention. Visit the site to read research articles and blog posts, find templates for sharing information with current or future students, and explore ideas related to stewarding the profession through building partnerships. View Now

support.” Rowe’s team provides instructional coaching and mentoring for adapted PE professionals. He is so encouraged when teachers reach out because of a need or area of growth they have identified.

A former adapted physical education teacher, Rowe says even when adapted PE teachers are reaching out for support, he still learns and absorbs so much from them. Often, he tells them, “I have never seen this or thought of it this way … can I share this?” For Rowe, the newly developed partnerships are truly a win-win.

The connections that can occur between education and community partners provide some wide-ranging, unique opportunities. However,

this is a challenging task and one that should begin during the pre-professional process within PETE/HETE programs. These teacher training programs can play a critical role in highlighting the possibilities of partnerships.

Ciucci stressed that PETE/HETE programs should “model in higher education by bringing outside sources to teach or present in classes … introduce pre-professionals to the network of professionals that could support their future practices.” Such connections could build a foundation for future professionals going out into the field and help them build more partnerships within their communities.

WINDOWS REVEAL POTENTIAL AND POSSIBILITIES

Our professional colleagues also shared ways in which they would like to partner and noted possible windows for future collaborations. These observations were encouraging and reminded us that HPE professionals are not alone in our efforts. We have colleagues in other fields with specialized interests, skills and expertise

who are advocating for similar skills and behaviors in children and youth.

Cox, who specializes in developing gender, race and culturally inclusive health education resources in New York, encourages HPE professionals to “stay curious” and be flexible in what they are learning and how things are changing in education. Her advice to educators was that if they have questions about how to design inclusive educational environments, they can simply reach out to those who have expertise in that area.

It also became clear that professionals in other fields have opportunities to interact with children and families in different — yet often more limited — capacities and settings outside the school day. Our healthcare colleagues reinforced that they often have less than 20 minutes of interaction with children and families every few months, while educators can build relationships for the entire year.

Cheema was enthusiastic about engaging in conversation with HPE teachers, but with the caveat that while she could provide a lot of medical

Dena Cox, a New York City-based public health professional with experience specializing in school-based sexual and reproductive health, says students need to have mirrors and windows in their educational experience.

insight, she would want to make sure “it was applicable to what they are doing in their fields with the population they are serving.” This was echoed by Janine Kohn, who works with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “I am so excited to explore together [with HPE] what we can do and how [this project] can develop!” she said.

HPE professionals and other educators should look for windows of possibilities to amplify their mission of supporting children — and then effectively communicate areas of need. As Ciucci commented, it is impossible for others to “know your needs if you don’t share them.” She also said, “Don’t be afraid to make a specific ask — and even a big ask. Tell people what you want and need.”

FINAL TAKEAWAYS

The Recruitment and Retention Task Force was astounded by the positive response and support from stakeholders during the #CareerWhy interviews, which reminded us of the power of networked

About the Task Force

communities. Each community member, regardless of specialization, has the potential to amplify the value of health, physical activity and well-being of children and families.

We must commit to sharing our #CareerWhy, expertise, ideas and needs. Doing so can help identify supports, resources, and capacity that could be leveraged to amplify our collective impact. We hope you are encouraged to start a conversation with someone beyond HPE and explore mirrors and windows that may exist in your community.

Perhaps the conversation will inspire something new — a partnership, program, or even policy. The possibilities are endless, and it starts with a willingness to listen, learn and seek to understand. We hope you will share your #CareerWhy mirrors and windows that serve to unite and strengthen your school and community.

Emily Jones, Ben Schwamberger, Luis SanchezMartinez, Victor Ramsey, and Tan Leng Goh are all members of the SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force.

The SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force was established within the Professional Preparation Council to develop an understanding of challenges related to recruitment and retention in PETE/HETE programs. The task force aims to examine barriers and facilitators to recruitment and retention, communicate recommendations to stakeholders, and promote greater diversity within the current and future teacher workforce.

The task force is composed of PETE/HETE faculty, graduate students, and K-12 practitioners. The group produces convention presentations, blog posts, Twitter chats, and content related to #ForTheLoveofHPE Week

Current Task Force Members: Emily Jones (chair), Amy Dawson, Megan Dennis, Tan Leng Goh, Ingrid Johnson, LeAnn Olson, Victor Ramsey, Luis Sanchez-Martinez, Ben Schwamberger.

Past Task Force Members: Erin Centeio, Suzanna Dillon, Risto Marttinen, Kevin Andrew Richards, and Crystal Williams.

Charlie Rowe, a former adapted physical education teacher, is the founder of Adaptability, a Chicago-area company that provides a variety of adapted PE services to students with disabilities. Rowe encourages HPE teachers to ask for help and sees partnerships as “truly a win-win.”

Gain the Skills (and Confidence) You Need to Create an Inclusive Classroom

As an educator, you want your students to feel welcomed and valued in the classroom. You recognize the importance of creating an inclusive learning environment, but at times it can be challenging. Sometimes, it’s hard to know if you’re taking the right steps to get there.

The SHAPE America Summer Institute, to be held July 17-18 at West Chester University campus in West Chester, PA, will equip health and physical educators with the tools needed to create an inclusive classroom and school environment.

Sessions will focus on:

n Teaching Students With Disabilities

n Culturally Responsive Instruction

n Creating Belonging in the Classroom

n Building Inclusive Schools and Community Engagement

Attendees have three registration options:

July 17: Conference Day Only

July 18: Workshop Only

July 17-18: Both Days (the full experience)

LEARN MORE

Schedule-at-a-Glance (as of 5/12/2023)

Monday, July 17 — Full Conference Day

Coming This August!

Incorporate SEL Into Your Health and Physical Education Program

Teaching SEL in Health Education

This four-module program combines high-quality professional development with enrollment in a private professional learning community (PLC). It is designed to provide you with the understanding and pedagogical practices needed to implement SEL-aligned instruction in your classes. The program’s content is based on the text Teaching Social and Emotional Learning in Health Education by Mary Connolly — who also happens to be the instructor for this experience!

The program will be held August through November 2023 to give you time for practice, reflection, and interaction with your peers.

Teaching SEL in Physical Education

This two-part, workshopstyle webinar series combines instructional and collaborative components. Participants will gain strategies for integrating SEL competencies into their physical education program, alongside physical activity and skilldevelopment goals.

The program’s content is based on the text Teaching Social and Emotional Learning in Physical Education by Paul Wright and Kevin Richards, who will be the instructors for these webinars.

A Look Back at #SHAPEseattle

For the 3,000 health and physical educators who attended the 2023 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Seattle, the week was filled with memorable moments. Here, we share just a few of the highlights.

We hope you’ll add the dates for #SHAPECleveland (March 12-16) to your calendar and start planning now!

2023

The brand-new Summit Building of the Seattle Convention Center was a stunning facility with many areas to gather between sessions.

Keynote speakers Sandy Zimmerman and Justine Ang Fonte shared their passion and insights at the convention’s Opening and Closing General Sessions.

From demo sessions in the Exhibit Hall … to informative educational sessions … to awards ceremonies honoring members’ contributions to the profession — there was something for everyone at #SHAPEseattle!

“What a phenomenal closing session.”

“My experience at #SHAPEseattle was one that I will never forget! I was able to FINALLY experience a national convention for professionals in my chosen field … After a 25-year teaching career, I felt like I truly belonged with this group of high-energy, likeminded individuals!”

BETSY FAULK

“Send a Teacher”

Grant Recipient

“ Kickstarting #SHAPEseattle with a great opening session!”

2023 SHAPE America Award Winners

Congratulations to the following national award recipients and lecturers, who were recognized at this year’s National Convention & Expo. Our professions benefit daily from their hard work, dedication and vision.

ADAPTED PE/ACTIVITY GRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

Ally Keene, Old Dominion University (VA)

ADAPTED PE PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD

Tim Swenson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

BARBARA A. COOLEY HEALTH EDUCATION MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP

Jenna Kratz, SUNY-Cortland (NY)

BILL KANE HEALTH EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Sara Westrate, Grand Valley State University (MI)

C.H. MCCLOY RESEARCH LECTURE

Lecturer: Darla Castelli, University of Texas at Austin

CLAUDINE SHERRILL ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION LECTURE

Lecturer: John Foley, SUNY at Cortland (NY)

CSPAP LECTURE

Lecturer: Pamela Kulina, Arizona State University

CSPAP SIG INNOVATIVE PAPER AWARD

Christopher B. Merica, University of North Carolina, Wilmington

Cate A. Egan, University of Idaho

Collin A. Webster, University of Birmingham, Dubai

Diana Mindrila, University of West Georgia

Grace Goc Karp, University of Idaho

David R. Paul, University of Idaho

Karie Lee Orendorff, Montana State University

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION SCHOLAR LECTURE

Lecturer: Michael Hemphill, University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Lecturer: Shannon Pennington, Dream Academy, School District U-46 (IL)

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION HONOR AWARD

Erin Centeio, The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

DR. DORIS R. CORBETT-JOHNSON LEADERS FOR OUR FUTURE AWARD

Dillon Landi, University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Xiaoxia Zhang, Centenary College (LA)

More than 100 future professionals were named a 2023 Major of the Year, and many celebrated their accomplishment in person at the award ceremony.

E. B. HENDERSON AWARD

Tara Blackshear, Towson University (MD)

HALL OF FAME AWARD

Fran Cleland Donnelly, West Chester University (PA), retired

HEALTH. MOVES. MINDS.® TOP CHAMPION SCHOOL AWARDS (FOR 2021-2022)

#1 French Road Elementary School

Team Champion Krystal Forsyth

Raised: $19,267.57

#2 Plank Road South Elementary

Team Champion Tyler Eichas

Raised: $17,240.00

#3 Twin Chimneys Elementary

Team Champion Kyle Salvo

Raised: $15,226.50

HELEN HEITMANN YOUNG SCHOLAR AWARD

Kelly Simonton, The University of Wyoming

JOY OF EFFORT AWARD

Karen Marley, Colorado State University

Kevin Shephard, Support Real Teachers (CA)

JULIAN U. STEIN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Lauren Lieberman, The College at Brockport (NY)

HALL OF FAME AWARD

Fran Cleland Donnelly

West Chester University (PA), retired

The Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to maintaining physical and health education, physical activity, dance and sport as important parts of the total educational program.

LUTHER HALSEY GULICK AWARD

Hans van der Mars

Arizona State University, professor emeritus

The Luther Halsey Gulick Award is the highest honor SHAPE America bestows in recognition of long and distinguished service to one or more of the professions.

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MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION JOANNE SAFRIT LECTURE

Presider/Speaker: Weimo Zhu, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Speaker: Steve Silverman, Florida Atlantic University

Speaker: Andjelka Pavlovic, The Cooper Institute

Speaker: Minsoo Kang, University of Mississippi

MOTOR BEHAVIOR LECTURE

Lecturer: Ali Brian, University of South Carolina

MPEES REVIEWER OF THE YEAR

Brian French, Washington State University

NAGWS LEGACY AWARD

Christine Schneiderhahn, Clayton School District (MO)

NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION & DANCE FELLOWS

Brett Fuller, Milwaukee Public Schools (WI), retired

Tao Zhang, University of North Texas

PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Campbell University, Exercise Science Department

Artie Kamiya

Judy LoBianco

Shellie Pfohl

Jamie Sparks

RAYMOND A. WEISS LECTURE

Lecturer: Heather Erwin, University of Kentucky

RESEARCH COUNCIL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Bryan McCullick, University of Georgia

RESEARCH FELLOWS

Brian Dauenhauer, University of Northern Colorado

Scott McNamara, University of New Hampshire

Emi Tsuda, University of West Virginia

RQES LECTURE

Lecturer: Joonkoo (J.K.) Yun, East Carolina University

RUTH ABERNATHY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate

Kylie Kasprick, St. Olaf College (MN)

Jessica Klingelhoefer, University of Nebraska-Kearney (NE)

Anthony Scibelli, SUNY-Cortland (NY) Graduate

Ezinwa Osuoha, Master’s, Yale University (CT)

Stacy Imabge, Doctorate, Louisiana State University

SHAPE AMERICA DARYL SIEDENTOP SCHOLAR LECTURE

Lecturer: Jacqueline Goodway, The Ohio State University

THOM MCKENZIE RESEARCH GRANT Xiaoxia Zhang, Centenary College (LA)

Congratulations to SHAPE

America’s 2023 National Teachers of the Year award recipients in adapted physical education, health education, and physical education!

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Samantha Stewart Newbury Park High School (CA)

District: Western

HEALTH EDUCATION

Melissa Quigley Broadneck High School (MD)

District: Eastern

ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Randy Spring Liberty Ridge Elementary School (MN) District: Central

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Matthew Bristol Essex Middle School (VT)

District: Eastern HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Jordan Manley

STEAM Academy (KY)

District: Southern

See the complete list of 2023 District Teachers of the Year here.

Thank You to Our SHAPE America Corporate Members

(reflects members as of April 19, 2023)

SHAPE America Corporate Members provide annual financial contributions that support a variety of SHAPE America initiatives, programs and special projects that promote effective health and physical education.

In return, these organizations benefit from year-round visibility and recognition opportunities, valuable insights, and exclusive perks such as complimentary and/or discounted advertising, exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities.

PREMIER MEMBERS

In the Zone

Issue 9 / Spring 2023

Bringing More Physical Activity to Our School

KARINE SCOTT

One of the things I really like about the health. moves. minds. Fundraiser is that we get 50% back to our school. When my co-teacher Jonathan McHenry and I organize our fundraiser each year, it’s very important to talk with the students and share a presentation with their parents about what we can accomplish, so they realize what working together can

do.

For example: If we raise $500, we can get recess equipment; if we raise $1,000, we can get fidget bands; if we raise $5,000, we get a pedal bike … or new nets for our soccer goals … or basketball hoops for our gym. It helps them see what is possible.

I also give special incentives to make it fun for the students and use a goal chart to show where we are in relation to the

school goal. Here are some of the incentives our students have really liked:

• Top individual fundraisers get a set of roller blades, bike helmets and bike reflector, or extra PE class.

• Top classroom fundraisers like the incentive of PE day with activities of their choice.

We have even made a bracelet with a QR code. When parents scan the code, it takes them to our health. moves. minds. Fundraiser presentation where they can see the school goal as we achieve it. I also share with them how to get started by registering and joining our school team.

During the pandemic, we used the health. moves. minds. lessons a lot — and we still use them because they are well written and adaptable. I love the breathing lesson with the parachute because I want to keep my students physically active. In the past we had a dedicated teacher for SEL, and we gave the lessons to her to use along with other curriculum to help regulate and teach our students — especially about the importance of kindness.

It was very powerful to see students helping other students (who had different levels of skating ability, for example) during our health. moves. minds. Fundraiser celebrations.

LET’S CELEBRATE

The health. moves. minds.® Fundraiser brings together the lessons, activities, and community-building ideas that help students live their best life.

You can share your success with health. moves. minds. — and bring national attention to your school — by contributing to In the Zone! If interested, email healthmovesminds@shapeamerica.org.

Our health. moves. minds. Fundraiser celebration theme is always focused on physical activity, such as a bike rodeo, bikea-thon, or skating. I like introducing new physical activities that the kids may not have access to or may not have done before. If a student raises $2 or more, they get to attend.

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Physical Education Teacher, W. B. Simpson Elementary School (Camden, DE)

Karine Scott likes to share a presentation with students and parents to show what can be accomplished with a health. moves. minds. Fundraiser.

Physical educators Karine Scott (left) and Jonathan McHenry (right) use the health. moves. mind. Fundraiser to impact physical activity at their school.

state spotlights

The health. moves. minds.® Fundraiser has many benefits for students, schools and communities — and for participating state affiliates! Teachers find it easy to integrate the activities and lessons into an existing curriculum, whether they teach preK-12 or at the college/university level.

In this issue, we’re shining a spotlight on Annette Ice, a health and physical educator in Wyoming, and Tom Loughrey, executive director of MOSHAPE. They are both doing great work with health. moves. minds.

Tom Loughrey Executive Director

MOSHAPE (Missouri Society of Health & Physical Educators)

MOSHAPE participates in SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. Fundraiser because it is good for our schools, our students, charities we would like to support, and our state association. Our team is led by state coordinator Kristi Bieri and assisted by a leadership team (#ShowMeMoKindness) of Kyle Salvo, Megan Baker, and Kaisee Lovercamp. We post on all social media platforms almost every day and engage our members by email, on our website, and in person.

As a state association, MOSHAPE takes participation to the next level because of our contact with educators and efforts with a tiered incentive program. Every educator/school that participates in the fundraiser in our state is listed in our banquet program at the state convention. In the second tier of rewards, we offer complimentary convention registration for raising more than $2,000. Achieving the third tier (raising more than $5,000) provides a wearable product. And for those who achieve the fourth tier, raising more than $10,000, MOSHAPE pays registration fees for the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. (Achieving the higher rewards tiers also includes receiving the rewards from each lower tier.) We also feature highlights of completed events in our quarterly online newsletter to recognize those who participate in health. moves. minds.

We do our health. moves. minds. Fundraiser in February but start using most the lessons in January. One lesson that is now part of our school behavior plan is the Mindful Minute. It is used yearround to help with emotion regulation and conflict resolution on a daily basis. The mini-lessons are helpful because I don’t have a lot of time with my students, and I like that they can be modified. They fit into our state standards really well, and they help our students learn how to work out problems themselves and remember to be kind to each other.

The fundraising is very important for us because the community playgrounds are our school playgrounds. The fundraiser last year has helped us get new swings and add much-needed recess equipment. We supported our PTO as our charity, so it helped sponsor kids to play in club activities (swim, basketball, gymnastics, etc.) who don’t have the money to participate otherwise.

At the MOSHAPE convention, we have an exhibit booth for health. moves. minds. with a logo backdrop that serves as a perfect spot for photos. We include multiple sessions at the convention every year to inform members and provide support and suggestions for gaining approval for and conducting the fundraiser. We also strive to mentor Team Champions (educators who lead the fundraiser) nationwide.

Hopefully these tips can benefit your state! Good luck and reach out to MOSHAPE as we are happy to share how and what we do.

Annette Ice Sage Elementary School Rock Springs, WY

In this episode, SHAPE America CEO Stephanie Morris talks with Jeff Ladd, Krista Winn, and Leah Wheeling about their experiences hosting a health. moves. minds. Fundraiser — and how doing so impacted their school culture and community for the better.

Bringing More Physical Activity to Our School (continued from page 1)

And, because we want students to learn the skills — and any safety rules — involved in the celebration activity, we get the community involved, bringing in people and organizations that can supply us with equipment to use during the event or providing instruction on safety and use of the skates or bikes.

It was really great when a parent told me that ever since the skating celebration event, she and her daughter have a bond and are now doing a weekly mother-daughter skating activity together in their community.

The biggest reason why I participate in the health. moves. minds. Fundraiser is to get more funds for resources, since I only have a budget of $500 a year. I like that I can save up the Gopher gift cards to buy something big that will provide opportunities for more physical activity in our school.

Staying involved with SHAPE America and the health. moves. minds. Fundraiser is really important because it is a strong community of health and physical education teachers. I’ve been able to connect with and build relationships with other teachers and learn about activities I may not have otherwise. The health. moves. minds. Fundraiser gives so much back to our school and then goes on to give back to our state and national association to grow our profession. What the fundraiser does beyond our school is important.

Students at W. B. Simpson Elementary School are introduced to new physical activities at yearly health. moves. minds. Fundraiser celebration events.

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Mark You r Ca lendar

The SHAPE America National Convention & Expo is coming to these locations.

Make plans to attend the nation’s leading convention for health and physical education professionals!

Cleveland, OH March 12–16

Baltimore, MD April 1–5

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Focus on Health & PE

FREE ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS

Did you know May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? To kick off the month — and celebrate National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) — we recently shared several teacher-tested, classroom-ready resources. Take a look and #MoveInMay!

VIEW ACTIVITIES

The Exchange online community makes it easy for HPE professionals — and future professionals — to connect, engage and share with their peers.

SHAPE America members can log in to Exchange to ask questions, participate in discussions, and share resources!

If you’re not a SHAPE America member, join today and take advantage of this popular member benefit.

Assess, Monitor and Report Student Progress in Adapted PE

The Adapted Physical Education Assessment Scale (APEAS II) is a longitudinal data system easily used by teachers to:

• Develop IEP goals;

• Assess and track student performance;

• Share reports with parents, administrators and colleagues.

The test now includes improved functionality and valid, reliable norm tables. Teachers have found it to be one of the more user-friendly Adapted PE tests!

Stay Current With SHAPE America

The SHAPE America YouTube channel includes exclusive HPE content, including these popular playlists:

TOY Talk Tuesday: Each episode features tips from SHAPE America’s National and District Teachers of the Year. View Now

Unplugged: SHAPE America

CEO Stephanie Morris interviews health and physical educators who are shaping the profession. View Now

SHAPE America’s EDI Podcast explores a variety of topics relating to equity, diversity, and inclusion in health and physical education. Each episode features insightful interviews and discussion with invited guests.

Watch or Listen Now

Call for Journal Submissions

Two SHAPE America journals are currently accepting submissions of practical, how-to articles that focus on current and hot topics in the HPERD profession.

For our cornerstone publication, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), we are seeking Health Tips and Technology Tips submissions as well as article submissions on teaching strategies, fitness, health, dance, assessment, teacher education, adapted physical education, and the use of technology. Learn More

We are also accepting submissions for Strategies, our popular bimonthly journal which delivers practical ideas, how-to information, and tips for coaches and sport educators. Learn More

The SHAPE America Blog shares insights, ideas and resources for the health and physical education community. Read Now

SHAPE AMERICA JOURNALS: Something for Everyone

Membership to SHAPE America includes a subscription to the periodical of your choice:

• American Journal of Health Education (AJHE): Covers today’s health education and health promotion issues head on with timely, substantive, and thought-provoking articles.

• Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD): Appeals to practitioners and academics alike and provides a variety of information on health, physical education, recreation, and dance issues.

• Strategies: This popular bimonthly journal delivers practical ideas, how-to information, and tips for sport and physical educators.

• Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES): RQES publishes research in the art and science of human movement that contributes to the knowledge and development of theory.

Each digital issue includes one article that is open to all — no subscription required! View Journals