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One Teacher’s Quest to Support the WHOLE School
A Q&A with physical educator Amanda Amtmanis
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New Standards? We’re In!
How one of the country’s largest school districts aligned its PE curriculum with SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards
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Leading the Way at #SHAPEBaltimore
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Building a Stronger Community Through Convention Connections
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2025 Board of Directors Candidates
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Education in the 119th Congress
REFLECTION 13
The Future of Teacher Preparation
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Focus on Health & PE
On the Cover: SHAPE Maryland members gather at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, just a short walk from the site of the upcoming 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. Photo credit: Jana Brooks, Visit Baltimore.
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Editor’s
Note
With less than eight weeks to go before the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, the event is top of mind for SHAPE America staff members.
Excitement is building, and we’re looking forward to welcoming all the attendees who join us at #SHAPEBaltimore!
This issue’s cover story is our annual “convention preview,” packed with essential details about the event. If you’ve already registered, we hope this guide helps you as you start planning your schedule. And if you haven’t registered yet, we hope this preview inspires you to do so!
DEDICATED DISTRICTS
It’s been wonderful to see so many school districts complete group registrations so their teachers can attend #SHAPEBaltimore. One such district is Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), which is among the 20 largest school districts in the country.
In this issue, we’re pleased to highlight PGCPS in “New Standards? We’re In!” This article was written by guest author Amy Wiley, who is the physical education instructional supervisor for PGCPS.
Amy shares how her school district worked over the summer to align its PE curriculum with the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. The article also shines a spotlight on two of the district’s PE teachers — Tierra Webb and Catherine Baskin — who have already begun incorporating the new National PE Standards into their lesson plans.
Finally, we’d like to extend our gratitude to the SHAPE Maryland members who volunteered to be our cover models for this issue, as well as our contact at Visit Baltimore for capturing the photo!
To everyone in our HPE community, thanks for all you do!
Larissa Brickach Managing Editor momentum@shapeamerica.org
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Leading the Way at #SHAPEBaltimore
Cara Grant, President @CaraGrant11
This April, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Baltimore will bring together health and physical education professionals from across the country. More than a professional gathering, this convention is a catalyst for transformational leadership rooted in love, equity and “Big Standards Energy.” Attendees will gain practical tools and inspiration to elevate their teaching and lead meaningful change.
With workshops, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities, the convention equips educators to tackle today’s challenges while building healthier school communities. This year’s convention focuses on actionable ways to advance health and physical education, ensuring all students have access to highquality, inclusive learning experiences that support lifelong well-being.
TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ACTION
Equity is foundational to transformational leadership. It’s about dismantling barriers to access and opportunity — and creating conditions where every student has the resources and the support they need to thrive.
At #SHAPEBaltimore, equity will be a central theme, as leaders discuss strategies to bridge gaps and promote inclusivity.
This includes recognizing and addressing systemic inequalities — and ensuring that diverse student populations and educators see themselves represented in health and physical education standards and communities.
Attendees who are interested in learning more about equity in health and physical education will find many sessions of interest at the convention.
BRING “BIG STANDARDS ENERGY” TO THE CLASSROOM
“Big Standards Energy” is a mindset that revitalizes teaching and learning experiences by focusing on high-impact, standards-based practices that inspire and engage. SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards serve as a guidepost for educators to ensure students are not only learning but are also excited and motivated by their education. By embracing this energy, educators can create dynamic, meaningful learning experiences that promote lifelong wellness, mental health, the physical literacy journey, and health literacy skills.
At #SHAPEBaltimore, attendees will explore practical applications of “Big Standards Energy,” from innovative curriculum design to hands-on activities that make standards come alive. This
focus on high-quality, standards-based education empowers educators to create consistent, impactful learning experiences that support the whole child and foster a love for movement, health and wellness.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
As educators, attending #SHAPEBaltimore is more than just a professional obligation — it’s a call to action. It’s a chance to deepen one’s commitment to transformational leadership by embracing a framework rooted in love, equity and a relentless drive for excellence.
By adopting these principles, we not only elevate our practice but also empower our students to become confident, compassionate and resilient individuals who feel confident in their physical literacy journey — and are able to employ health literacy skills no matter what challenge they face in their lives.
In April, let us gather in Baltimore with a shared goal: to continue to transform health and physical education into a force for positive change that inspires students, supports teachers, and builds stronger, healthier communities.
This is transformational leadership in action: leading with love, advancing equity, and bringing “Big Standards Energy” to every lesson, every day.
Through the years, SHAPE America national conventions have been more than just professional development for me — they’ve been a source of inspiration, connection and renewal. Each convention has deepened my commitment to empowering students, embracing equity, and championing “Big Standards Energy” in health and physical education.
— Cara
Thank You to Our SHAPE America Partners
(Reflects partners as of December 2, 2024)
SHAPE America Partners 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 valuable insights, engagement opportunities, and exclusive perks such as year-round exposure of their brands and services and boosted additional savings on exhibit space and advertising.
Building a Stronger Community Through Convention Connections
Stephanie Morris, CEO @SHAPEAmericaCEO
It’s the time of year when I start to get especially excited for the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo. Fall conferences have wrapped up in many states (I had the incredible opportunity to attend conferences in Nebraska, Indiana and New York this year). And, although the SHAPE America Leadership Summit and SPEAK Out! Day are almost here, right behind those events awaits #SHAPEBaltimore.
For me, there are so many fantastic parts about attending the national convention. Seeing presentations by our District and National Teachers of the Year is always rewarding, as is the live announcement of our new National Teachers of the Year. Enjoying a Coffee Talk or meeting up with colleagues I haven’t seen in a while is also always high on the list. But perhaps more than anything this year, I’m especially excited to welcome students to our national convention.
I think most people will agree that students — our future professionals — are truly the heart of our professional community in so many ways. So, when the SHAPE America team undertook an ambitious campaign to reach out to college and university PETE and/ or HETE programs to invite students to
this year’s convention in Baltimore, I was incredibly proud and excited to see what the result of those efforts would be. Our team targeted schools in the greater midAtlantic area — particularly historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
The national convention will be a truly amazing experience for students this year! We’re excited to offer a new half-day Student Summit, which will include sessions designed to help students confidently take their next step in preparing for life as an HPE professional. Sessions will include a Resume Clinic, Interview 101 Mini-Class, and Panel and Roundtable Discussions featuring recent graduates and seasoned HPE professionals.
In addition to the new student programming and outreach, the team has been working closely with the SHAPE America Professional Preparation Council to plan Critical Conversations in HPE: A Forum on Teacher Preparation and Retention. This pre-conference event will bring together key PETE and HETE stakeholders to address strengthening the pipeline of certified HPE teachers, which includes revision of the national PETE/ HETE standards.
Last but not least, I am excited for the two new workshops being
If you want to surround yourself with knowledgeable, enthusiastic educators who understand the critical role that health and physical education can — and should — have in students’ lives, join SHAPE America today.
offered during this year’s convention: Effective Strategies in Adapted Physical Education and A Primer for Teaching a Skills-Based Approach in Health Education. We’re thrilled to see these filling up quickly, as are the workshops on implementing the new SHAPE America National Standards.
#SHAPEBaltimore promises to be exceptionally meaningful, and I sincerely hope you’ll be there with many of your peers from across the country. (As an aside, I also had the opportunity to take a short #SHAPEScout trip to check out some of the local venues for after-hours networking opportunities — and I can say with certainty that it’s going to be a truly wonderful week.)
So, make your convention plans now. Find a roommate, book your travel, and use our Justification Toolkit to get your time off approved!
Oh, and if you’ve read this far, you’re invited to my birthday celebration on Friday, April 4! Details will be announced at the convention’s Closing General Session (which is just one good reason to attend that session). I sincerely hope you join us at #SHAPEBaltimore and look forward to connecting with you there!
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2025 Board of Directors Candidates
The SHAPE America Board of Directors — the organization’s governing body — is composed of 11 professional members, including the president, past president and president-elect. Directors serve at-large and represent the whole membership. If you are a SHAPE America member, you are encouraged to take an active role in the profession by learning about the 2025 candidates and casting your vote.
President-Elect Candidates
Victor Ramsey
Adjunct Assistant Professor
York College, The City University of New York Jamaica, NY
Victor Ramsey has been in his current position for 23 years, teaching health and physical education. Prior to this role, he served in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) for three decades, including as an administration and curriculum and training specialist for the Office of School Wellness Programs. Victor has also been a middle school teacher, dean, assistant principal, and regional director for Fitness and Wellness at the NYCDOE.
Victor currently serves on the SHAPE America Board of Directors and as a member of the Recruitment and Retention Task Force. He recently served on the NYS AHPERD board and as president of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness Section; he also cohosts the podcast A-Z Health and PE. Victor earned a doctorate from Columbia University and has published on topics such as social justice and culturally responsive teaching in physical education.
Robin A. Walker Health & Physical Educator
Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY
Robin Walker (formerly Richardson) is currently teaching elementary physical education in Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY. She has 27 years in the areas of health and physical education. Robin has taught grades K-12 and has been a curriculum specialist for the Kentucky Department of Education.
2025 Election Timeline
n March 3: Voting opens. Eligible members will receive email instructions on how to cast their ballot.
n April 3: Voting ends (3 p.m. ET)
n April 4: New board members announced at the annual All-Member Meeting, held at #SHAPEBaltimore.
Director Candidates*
Bob Knipe
Assistant Professor Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT
Brandy Lynch
Associate Professor and Program
Coordinator
Robin is a past president of Kentucky SHAPE and is currently serving on the SHAPE America Board of Directors. She is extremely active in promoting wellness in her school and her school district. She leads her staff wellness program by being a “Living Well Champion,” which helps staff with the state’s employee health program. Robin strives to lead by example for both her students and colleagues, with the goal of inspiring everyone to value their health in order to improve their quality of life and longevity.
University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO
Clancy Seymour
Associate Professor SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY
Eric Stern
Administrator for Physical, Health and Driver Education
The School District of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL
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Education in the 119th Congress
By Karen Johnson, Advocacy Consultant
The 119th U.S. Congress convened on January 3, and as of January 20, the United States has a Republican administration, a Republican House of Representatives, and a Republican Senate.
And while the Republican majorities in the House and the Senate are razor thin, as the party in power, Republicans will control committee chairs and the policy agenda.
On the Senate side, the names of leadership have not changed, but the positions have flipped. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana will become chair of the Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont will serve as the ranking member. Sen. Sanders caucuses with the Democrats.
Sen. Cassidy is a proponent of school choice. (His wife, Dr. Laura Cassidy, founded Louisiana Key Academy, a charter school for students with dyslexia.) At a recent gathering of education leaders, he encouraged attendees to take advantage of the new Congress and new administration and build a case for what they believe in.
On the House side, there is a significant change in leadership with Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI-5) coming in as the new chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) remains the committee’s ranking member.
“We have a unique opportunity to make substantive reforms to empower parents, incentivize workforce training, improve government efficiency and unburden American innovators and job creators,” Rep. Walberg said following his election to the post.
To oversee the U.S. Department of Education, President Trump tapped Linda McMahon, who served as head of the Small Business Administration in the previous Trump administration. McMahon was active in the Trump campaign, helped create his policy agenda, and was co-chair of the presidential transition team. She briefly served as a member of the Connecticut Board of Education.
Perhaps the biggest “policy” question as we head into the new Congress is the future of the Department of Education — its programs and funds. President Trump has indicated that he would “abolish” or “dismantle” the Department of Education.
How YOU Can Take Action
As always, we encourage SHAPE America advocates to reach out to their members of Congress via the SHAPE America Legislative Action Center to express their support for robust federal education funding, particularly for Title II, Part A and Title IV, Part A of ESSA. We also know the power of “backyard advocacy” — meeting with your members of Congress in their local district offices.
Use our SPEAK Out! Day ESSA Toolkit resources to guide your own backyard advocacy efforts, and be sure to reach out to us to amplify your efforts or for any support on X (formerly Twitter) at @SHAPEAmerica or @CWrightHPE
In November, Sen. Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota, introduced a bill to eliminate the Department of Education; the bill will need to be reintroduced in this Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY-4) has indicated that he will introduce legislation to abolish the Department of Education within the “first few weeks” of the 119th Congress. His bill seeks to eliminate the Department by December 31, 2026.
Completely eliminating the Department of Education would require approval from both chambers of Congress — including 60 votes in the Senate — which, given the tight margins, isn’t likely. However, shifting programs to other agencies, eliminating funds, or “block granting” funds to the states is possible and requires a lighter congressional lift.
The Department of Education grew out of the Department of Health Education and Welfare during the Carter Administration. The measure barely passed the U.S. House in 1979, and in 1980 Ronald Reagan became the first presidential candidate to call for the department’s elimination.
So, what does all this mean for SHAPE America members? To echo Sen. Cassidy: Build a case for what you believe in. We live in a representative democracy – so we need to continue our advocacy efforts at home and in our nation’s capital.
The Future of Teacher Preparation
Assistant professor Robert Knipe reflects on the upcoming PETE/HETE standards revision
It is time that as a field we recalibrate and reframe the ways in which we recruit, retain and prepare our future colleagues. There have been calls from the field’s brightest minds to reimagine national standards for Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) and Health Education Teacher Education (HETE) (Blackshear & Culp, 2021) and problematize the purpose of standards, as well as how they operate as policy documents (McMullen et al., 2024).
In an ever-changing educational landscape, this moment in American history requires something different from preservice teachers as they transition into service compared to what is set forth in the National Standards for Initial Physical Education Teacher Education (2017) and National Standards for Initial Health Education Teacher Education (2018).
Though six years may not seem that long ago, our nation has changed drastically. The urgency to respond to major shifts in society, as well as the convergence of factors such as the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and meaningful PE requires us to be bold and efficient as we search for how to approach our aspirations for future health and physical education professionals.
We don’t know what the upcoming PETE/HETE standards revision will generate, but I propose that the process be open-ended at this point rather than just editing the old documents. In this approach the old teacher preparation
documents can be viewed as a foundation that the new standards will not be built on.
TOGETHER WE CAN
To prepare the next generation of health and physical educators to live into and up to the potential our field holds, we will need to establish commitments that reflect our growth in areas such as DEI and meaningful PE. To construct a new approach that is meaningful, practical, and at the same time inspirational and aspirational, a wide range of stakeholders will be needed to share their unique perspective and expertise.
Expertise comes in many forms — from those doing the daily work of educating preK-12 students to those working in offices at district and state levels, to the field supervisors, cooperating teachers, professors and the future professionals themselves. We as an organization are only as powerful as our combined knowledge and action.
Throughout the PETE/HETE standards revision process, there will be several opportunities for you to share your voice, starting with “Critical Conversations in HPE: A Forum on Teacher Preparation and Retention,” a pre-conference event held in conjunction with the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Baltimore.
The dialogue will continue throughout convention week at the Higher Education Professional Preparation Summit and several Coffee Talks. We all need to share our perspectives on what is needed for teacher preparation and the students these systems serve to meet this pivotal moment in our field’s journey.
Robert (Bob) Knipe is an assistant professor in the Physical Education Teacher Education Program at Southern Connecticut State University. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he has a strong background in K-12 education, having been named Teacher of the Year at the University of Texas Elementary School in 2011. He earned his Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a focus on physical education teacher education from The University of Texas. As the founder of the PE Pep Talk project, Bob advocates for the support and recognition of physical education teachers.
In addition to serving in a number of state-level positions, Bob has served SHAPE America as chair of the Nominations Committee, member of the Physical Activity Council, and leader of the Student Special Interest Group (SIG). He also helped establish the Undergraduate Student Leadership Network.
I hope that when the opportunity arises, you share your input — and your unique lens — through your preferred method of communication as we seek to continue to influence and build our future together. Consider this your invitation to join the conversation and shape the process and end result.
One Teacher’s Quest to Support the WHOLE School
By Beth Bennett @BBennett_SHAPE
Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School in Middletown, CT.
As one of the teachers who participated in the health. moves. minds.® pilot program in 2019, Amanda is part of a select group of educators who have helped shape this school-based fundraising program since its inception.
This past summer, SHAPE America announced a new fundraising partnership with Booster, and since then I’ve been eager to see how this has taken health. moves. minds. to new heights for students, teachers and schools. As such, I was thrilled when I learned that Amanda’s school was the first to complete a fundraiser this academic year.
I recently had a chance to sit down with Amanda to talk about her experience with health. moves. minds., powered by Booster. From registering her school to identifying the school’s fundraising purpose to engaging her students, Amanda shared how easy, streamlined and fun it was to raise money for her whole school community!
Q: Can you describe the planning process for your fundraiser?
A: I registered on MyBooster.com and my client care consultant, Sara, reached out. We set up a short Zoom meeting where she explained the process and gave me a short to-do list that included choosing a date with my administrator and deciding what we wanted to raise funds for. Then I received a shipment filled with supplies to put on my event. Booster sent me an email letting me know when my website link was live for sharing with families. As the admin of the event, I had access to everything I needed for planning, running and wrapping up
my event. There were honestly so many features that I didn’t even discover them all! When Booster representatives came to our state conference, I was learning new things from their presentation even though I had just completed my event.
Q: How did the resources help you improve your fundraising?
A: I am not a great fundraiser (we all have different skills and talents — this is not mine) and I work at a small, underfunded school. In addition, both my principal and I had significant events in our personal lives that came up that were taking a lot of our energy and attention, making this not an ideal time to have a fundraising event. Despite all these obstacles and challenges, we exceeded our goal. The credit goes entirely to Booster and their many resources. It is very clear why they are the No. 1 in educational fundraising — they know exactly what to do to help maximize our success.
Q: How did you, your students, and the school community celebrate together on Event Day?
A: We had our own Castle Quest, an escape roomstyle activity that incorporated skills from the health. moves. minds. lessons and the character virtues from the Booster daily videos. I designed the activity and patterned it after
Mike Ginicola’s ZOMBIE Adventure activity. I got his permission to create it and to share it. It was the easiest event to put on — which was what I needed this year. It was literally print, laminate and display. We had our event out on our field so classes could just show up — we didn’t even need a sign-up or schedule. It could also work in a gym, either as a special day or during the week of regularly scheduled classes. No special equipment, no setting up and resetting. The kids really enjoyed it.
Q: What tips for success would you share with other teachers that are considering a health. moves. minds. fundraiser?
A: Sign up and just do it! There are so many resources designed to help you to be successful, it is practically inevitable that you will have a positive experience. Just follow the instructions provided! If you have any questions, help is just an email or phone call away.
Q: What do you think is the best part of health. moves. minds.?
A: I love how student-centered and inclusive it is. The lessons are relevant and important. Everything is designed with the student experience in mind — from the theme to the Dude Perfect
Team Champion: Amanda Amtmanis
School: Macdonough Elementary School (Middletown, CT)
Fundraiser Mission: Raised funds for a Self-Regulation Station, furnished with JumpSport fitness trampolines for students in need of movement breaks.
prizes to the Student Star Video feature to the daily videos. Most importantly, it is designed to be inclusive of students who may not be able to financially contribute, so it is still a meaningful experience for them, regardless.
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Have you been inspired by Amanda’s impactful story and experience? Learn more about health. moves. minds. or register your school today! Our team is ready to support you every step of the
way and ensure that you, your students and school community experience a fun, exciting and successful event.
Beth Bennett is the vice president of strategic partnerships and fundraising at SHAPE America. She is responsible for the overall program management of health. moves. minds., as well as year-round partnerships, sponsorship, advertising and exhibit sales. She may be reached at bbennett@shapeamerica.org
Your Students Will Love Castle Quest
Students will love following Ethan on his quest to inherit the castle, as he strives to pass a series of tests that demonstrate he embodies the six virtues: Focus, Self-Awareness, Respect, Trustworthiness, Creativity and Life-Learner. In this sneak peak, watch as Ethan endeavors to conquer the Focus test and see the Better Breathing activity from health. moves. minds. in action.
Students at Macdonough Elementary School celebrate during a fun health. moves. minds. event held on their school field.
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WE’RE IN! NEW STANDARDS?
How one of the country’s largest school districts aligned its PE curriculum with SHAPE America’s National Physical Education
By Amy Wiley
Standards
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is among the 20 largest school districts in the country. Located in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC, we serve a diverse student population of nearly 133,000 students.
Last March, in my role as physical education instructional supervisor for the school district, I attended the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in Cleveland. While at the convention, I attended a session on the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards, which were released during convention week.
Upon seeing the new National Physical Education Standards for the first time, I could appreciate the changes. It was evident that the National Physical Education Standards Task Force really dug into the research and did the work. It was so helpful to attend that session during the convention and ask the task force members specific questions I had at the time.
DIVING INTO THE STANDARDS
The new National PE Standards focus on lifelong fitness and overall wellness — not just physical activity. Notably, the explicit integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) was a welcome change as I have made it a point to immerse myself in SEL over the past few years. It is quite clear that physical education is a natural place for this focus. Teamwork, relationship building, cooperation, and responsible decisionmaking are just a few of the elements that are interwoven from SEL into physical education.
I also noticed the stronger emphasis on equity in the new standards, which is important to ensure all students have access to a meaningful and fun physical education experience. The new standards are tailored for personalized learning and are student-centered, giving each student voice and choice in physical education. Empowering students to take ownership of their health and well-being helps them for years to come.
In addition, I was very excited to see the continued use of the multiple learning domains. The interconnectedness of the psychomotor, cognitive, affective, and social domains is what makes such a big impact in physical education. This also creates a holistic approach to address all our students’ needs. This integration of all four domains creates well-rounded students who will thrive not only physically, but also socially, emotionally and mentally.
STARTING THE CURRICULUM WORK
Upon returning from the national convention in Cleveland, I met with Jonathan Jones, our district’s physical education resource teacher, to map out the plan to update our curriculum. I discussed the need for changes with my director, and with her support we assembled a team of elementary, middle and high school teachers to begin updating our curriculum right away.
Before the school year ended, we held professional development to raise awareness of the upcoming changes, shared information from SHAPE America, and held office hours for discussions.
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Catherine Baskin (left) and Tierra Webb — both PE teachers in Prince George’s County Public Schools — were part of the team of educators who updated the county’s curriculum during the summer of 2024 to align with the new National PE Standards.
STANDARDS SPOTLIGHT
Tierra Webb
K-8 Physical Education Teacher and Curriculum Writer
Maya Angelou French Immersion Academy
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Temple Hills, MD
Q: What did you notice as a shift, when using the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards for the first time?
A: The most significant shift I noticed was the transition from grade-level outcomes to grade-span learning indicators. This change emphasizes a broader developmental framework, which allows for more flexibility in meeting students where they are in their physical abilities and physical literacy journey.
I appreciate this shift because it reflects a more inclusive, research-backed approach that incorporates insights from practitioners across the field. This move promotes equity by recognizing that not all students progress at the same rate. I was excited about this shift because the new National PE Standards do an amazing job meeting scholars where they are, focusing on the well-being of the whole person and their physical literacy journey. My role in designing curriculum and lesson plans around grade spans has given me the freedom to tailor learning experiences that foster growth and progression while ensuring that students feel supported, empowered and ready to meet challenges.
Q: What are you most excited about related to the new National PE Standards?
A: I’m most excited about the standards’ focus on physical literacy and the intentional design to promote lifelong engagement in physical activity. I think it’s imperative to reiterate this to students. These standards encourage us educators to focus not just on physical skills but also on fostering confidence, competence, and a positive attitude toward physical activity. They also prioritize the well-being of the whole person, with an emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL) and cultural responsiveness. I love how these standards integrate SEL competencies into physical education, helping students develop teamwork, resilience and empathy skills they’ll carry with them throughout life. This holistic approach is inspiring because it transforms PE from simply learning movements to cultivating a foundation for health and, hopefully, happiness.
Q: How are you preparing to incorporate the new National PE Standards into your curriculum?
A: To incorporate the new standards into my K-8 curriculum, I’ve focused on aligning lessons with the grade-span learning indicators to ensure meaningful progression and support for all students. Collaboration with colleagues in the district has been key to this process, allowing me to gather ideas and refine strategies. The updated curriculum of course emphasizes skill development and physical literacy but also cultural responsiveness and real-world applications. Assessments now highlight student growth and understanding over time, with opportunities for self-reflection and peer feedback. By thoughtfully integrating these standards, I aim to create a dynamic and inclusive program that inspires lifelong engagement in physical activity beyond the classroom and/or gym.
Q: What is your top piece of advice for other teachers who are beginning to implement the new National PE Standards into their curriculum?
A: My advice would be to start small and focus on intentional integration. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scope of the changes, so begin by identifying a few key areas in your curriculum where the standards can enhance what you’re already doing. Also, embrace collaboration by leaning on your colleagues, professional learning communities, and the resources that SHAPE America provides. Teaching is not a solo journey, so working together can help you navigate these changes more effectively. Most importantly, center your students in your decisions: continue to listen to their needs, reflect on their progress, and design experiences that foster growth.
Physical educator Tierra Webb, who teaches grades K-8 at Maya Angelou French Immersion Academy, performs a warm-up routine with student leaders that demonstrates Standard 2.8.14: Applies knowledge of dynamic and static stretching to exercise in warm-up, cool-down, flexibility, endurance, etc. physical activities.
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Throughout the summer of 2024, our team of teachers continued working to ensure our physical education curriculum was fully updated and ready for use on the first day of school. Our back-to-school professional development held in August was solely focused on the changes in the curriculum, providing opportunities for teachers to ask questions. We also purchased copies of SHAPE America’s new standards book, National Physical Education Standards, Fourth Edition, for every physical education teacher.
One of the biggest concerns for our teachers was the change from grade levels to grade spans. Once we shared all the information, our teachers were able to embrace the greater flexibility of the grade spans for our students. Grade spans allow teachers to focus on developmental progression over time rather than strict expectations at each grade level. This creates a more student-centered approach in physical education that allows teachers to be more responsive to the diverse needs of all their students.
We constantly talk about differentiation of instruction with our educators, and the changes to the National PE Standards have allowed for a more individualized approach to our work. I believe the change to grade spans helps educators see that we do
not need to have rigid expectations for our students. Our work in physical education is more about achieving milestones over time.
EDUCATOR PERSPECTIVE
I believe that being involved in the local, state and national physical education community — and conversation — is vital to help alleviate any major barriers that could come with adopting the use of the new National PE Standards.
Often, people are worried about change. However, in my career — starting as a physical education teacher in 1999 and now serving as an instructional leader — I have seen many beneficial changes in physical education. In fact, I have always embraced the normalcy and necessity for change.
One of the things that has been helpful to me is having a core group of teachers — assembled over time — who understand the importance of keeping up to date with current trends in physical education. They are encouraged to share their experiences and insights gathered from implementing our curriculum. I take their feedback seriously and look to them as the experts in our field. These teachers are always enthusiastic about creating new resources and professional development opportunities for their peers.
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Student-Friendly Standards Posters
At the start of the 2024-25 school year, SHAPE America released a variety of resources to help teachers and schools use the new National Physical Education Standards (and National Health Education Standards).
Among these resources are the new student-friendly standards posters, available in both elementary and secondary “poster packs” which include:
Student-friendly standards poster in English and Spanish (available as 8.5x11 and 16x20)
Introductory teacher guide, with suggested strategies for integrating standards-related language into daily lessons.
Lo Que Aprendo En Educación Física
Estándar 1 Desarrolla una
Estándar 2 Aplica conocimientos relacionados con el movimiento y conceptos de aptitud física.
Estándar 3
Desarrolla habilidades
Estándar 4
Desarrolla habilidades personales, identifica los beneficios personales del movimiento y
Puedo utilizar mis conocimientos para mejorar diversas formas de movimiento y mejorar mis niveles de condición física.
Puedo elegir actividades que
Prince George’s County Public Schools loved these posters so much, they reached out to SHAPE America for permission to print them out — at a larger 18x24 size — for every school building in the district!
STANDARDS SPOTLIGHT
Catherine Baskin
Physical Education Teacher and Curriculum Writer
Panorama Elementary School
Prince George’s County Public Schools
Temple Hills, MD
Q: What did you notice as a shift, when using the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards for the first time?
A: The biggest shift I noticed in the new standards is the inclusivity of all learners, meaning that the grade spans allow students to move through their physical literacy journey at their own pace. The grade-span learning indicators help the teacher differentiate for their learners while still fostering a motivating and successful environment for their students. I think this will instill pride and confidence in the student, thereby increasing their desire to continue their journey of physical literacy.
Q: What are you most excited about related to the new National PE Standards?
A: I am most excited about the grade spans. I have always found that giving students options to work on different levels in your classroom can be highly successful in fostering motivation in a child. It’s so exciting to know that a third-grade student can work toward the same standard for grades 3-5 but move along the learning progression tasks at a pace that is motivating for them because they are experiencing success. I think the learning progressions have been well developed and inform the student of their progress in their learning.
Q: How are you preparing to incorporate the new National PE Standards into your curriculum?
A: As a curriculum writer for Prince George’s County Public Schools, I have already tweaked lesson plans and units to include the grade-span learning indicators and learning
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Whether a school district or state adopts the new National PE Standards or not, I feel there are several important aspects of the new standards that leaders should help their teachers with, including the integration of social-emotional learning, a stronger focus on equity, and the importance of the studentcentered focus. Switching to grade spans is equally important and should be something discussed over time.
While some of our district’s physical education teachers may not have fully embraced the curriculum changes yet,
progressions. For many units, I didn’t need to start new with these standards but instead was able to combine lessons and revise what we already have in place to incorporate the new National PE Standards. As I plan my lessons, I am able to show my students the learning progressions, which helps them understand not only what the goal is but the steps that will help them get there.
Q: What is your top piece of advice for other teachers who are beginning to implement the new National PE Standards into their curriculum?
A: The standards were developed to foster a lifelong love of a physical literacy journey. View them as your guide as you meet your students where they are and encourage them to move forward along their own path. I think we are embarking on an exciting wave of physical education that incorporates all seasons of life and sets our students up for success far past their educational years.
Physical educator Catherine Baskin, who teaches in a dedicated classroom space at Panorama Elementary School, helps her student learn the “knee scale” skill during a lesson covering Standard 1.2.5: Demonstrates balancing on different body parts in a nondynamic environment.
they are noticing that the shift created by the new national standards will change our approach to teaching physical education moving forward. And, when we empower our teachers with appropriate tools, we ensure our students will have a meaningful physical literacy journey.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amy Wiley is the physical education instructional supervisor in Prince George’s County Public Schools, Maryland.
at the SHAPE America National Convention
BALTIMORE | APRIL 1–5
In April, thousands of health and physical education professionals will come together in Baltimore for the 2025 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.
This will be the very first national convention for some attendees, while others have been coming to this convention for decades — many since they were in college or just starting their teaching career.
For everyone who joins us at #SHAPEBaltimore, we hope you come to understand what makes the event so special. During convention week, you’ll be surrounded by other dedicated health and physical educators — exchanging ideas and learning from the best in the profession — with the shared goal of making a lasting impact on students’ lives.
This year’s national convention will be held at the Baltimore Convention Center, within walking distance to great restaurants, professional sports venues, and other downtown attractions.
The event includes more than 300 sessions on physical education, adapted physical education, advocacy, coaching and sport, health education, physical activity, PETE/HETE, and research. Convention attendees will find numerous sessions and workshops based on the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards, as well as presentations from SHAPE America’s District and National Teachers of the Year!
COMPELLING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
During Tuesday’s Opening General Session, keynote speaker Chris Carneal will share how educators can make a positive impact in their schools and communities by using leadership principles such as innovation, vision and courage.
Carneal, the son of an educator, is the founder and CEO of Booster, the country’s top school fundraising company.
The Opening General Session is sponsored by the United States Marine Corps.
Friday’s Closing General Session will include the Chuck and Cathie Corbin Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Keynote
Address, made possible thanks to the Corbin Endowment Fund. Keynote speakers Nakisha T. Floyd and LaNiya Gilmer will explore the critical need for integrating racial equity and justice into K-12 health education, sharing strategies for creating more inclusive, equitable health education environments that empower all students to thrive. Floyd is associate director for Racial Justice in Sex Education at Advocates for Youth. Gilmer is a public health education student at North Carolina Central University.
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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENT
Critical Conversations in HPE: A Forum on Teacher Preparation and Retention
Start your national convention experience on Monday, March 31, with an important event that brings together key stakeholders in health and physical education to discuss pressing issues in the profession.
This forum offers the opportunity for cross-sector collaboration among PETE/HETE faculty, district-level administrators, and state DOE administrators. Topics to address include:
• Strengthening the pipeline of certified HPE teachers;
• Teacher retention challenges; and
• Upcoming revision of the national PETE/HETE standards.
Space is limited for this ticketed event. Don’t delay in adding it to your convention registration.
Tuesday’s keynote presenter, Chris Carneal.
Friday’s keynote presenters, Nakisha T. Floyd (left) and LaNiya Gilmer.
During this general session, we’ll also recognize the 2025 SHAPE America District Teachers of the Year and announce the 2025 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and celebrate these award-winning teachers!
The Closing General Session is sponsored by Gopher, SPARK, and Wellness Training Specialists.
Many thanks to the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year Partner Network — SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists, Gopher and Goodheart-Willcox Publisher.
BUSTLING EXHIBIT HALL
In the convention exhibit hall, you’ll find everything you could possibly need for your classroom, including the latest fitness equipment, products and resources. You’ll even have plenty of
HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION SUMMIT
Tuesday, April 1
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Higher Education Professional Preparation Summit (HEPPS), held on the first day of #SHAPEBaltimore, brings together faculty from PETE/HETE programs across the country to hear from leaders in the field, share their own expertise, and network with colleagues.
This one-day event includes specially curated sessions on hot topics and key trends relevant to the higher education community.
VIEW HEPPS
SESSION DETAILS
TICKETED WORKSHOPS
All workshops will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Baltimore Convention Center.
Workshop tickets must be purchased through the convention registration portal. Space is limited.
NEW! Effective Strategies in Adapted Physical Education
NEW! A Primer for Teaching a Skills-Based Approach in Health Education
Implementing the New SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards
Implementing the New SHAPE America National Health Education Standards
LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKSHOPS
opportunities to “play” and take part in equipment demonstrations.
The exhibit hall is also where you’ll find the SHAPE America Resource Center — your one-stop hub for the latest SHAPE America logo gear and member resources. Be sure to stop by!
NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS
Networking at #SHAPEBaltimore can happen anytime, anywhere … even when you’re not at the convention center! You might spot someone in a SHAPE America sweatshirt at the airport or see people wearing convention lanyards in your hotel lobby. Go ahead and introduce yourself … it just might lead to a professional collaboration or even lifelong friendship.
Convention attendees know that when the educational sessions are done for the day, it’s time for fun! Plan to kick off convention week at the Opening Celebration from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday evening. This year’s event is all about team spirit, so wear your favorite team jersey or T-shirt and enjoy light refreshments, open-mic karaoke, games, a cash bar, and more.
START YOUR CONVENTION JOURNEY
Make plans now to join us at #SHAPEBaltimore. Thousands of your peers will be there, and everyone is ready to share their knowledge … their resources … and their passion for the profession with you
MONDAY, MARCH 31
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Critical Conversations in HPE: A Forum on Teacher Preparation and Retention
TUESDAY, APRIL 1
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Educational Sessions
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Educational Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Educational Sessions
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Break
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Educational Sessions
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Opening General Session
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Opening Celebration
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Morning Wellness Session
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Educational Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours (Exhibit Hall Grand Opening!)
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Talks (in Exhibit Hall)
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Educational Sessions 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours (Exhibit Hall Closes at 2:00)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Educational Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Morning Wellness Session
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Educational Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Talks (in Exhibit Hall)
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Educational Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours (Exhibit Hall Closes at 2:00)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Educational Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Morning Wellness Session
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Educational Sessions
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Talks (in Exhibit Hall)
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Educational Sessions (Exhibit Hall Closes at 12:00)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Educational Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Break
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Educational Sessions
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closing General Session/ Live Announcement: 2025 National Teachers of the Year
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Educational Sessions
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ticketed Workshops
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Student Summit
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Educational Sessions
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Continuing education opportunities are available at #SHAPEBaltimore, including graduate credits, SHAPE America Contact Hours, and CECH for CHES®/MCHES®. LEARN MORE
NEW! ‘ATTENDEE EXPERIENCE’ GUIDES
Make the most of your #SHAPEBaltimore experience with our new “attendee experience” pages:
PREK-12 HPE TEACHERS: Navigate straight to activities, sessions and workshops that fit your role and subject area. Plus, find networking events with fellow teachers!
STUDENTS: Discover student-focused forums (including our new Student Summit!), career-launching opportunities, and the legendary College Bowl competition.
HIGHER EDUCATION FACULTY AND RESEARCHERS: Access research presentations, PETE/HETE-focused events, and collaboration opportunities with peers.
STATE AND DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS AND COORDINATORS: Find leadership-focused sessions, policy discussions, and opportunities to connect with decision-makers who are shaping HPE’s future.
2025 National Convention T-Shirt
Get your official convention T-shirt for just $30! Purchase during the registration process and pick up at the convention.
TICKETED
While you’re at #SHAPEBaltimore, why not explore some of the city’s popular attractions? We’ve arranged the following group activities to make it even easier for you to maximize your time in Baltimore — whether you’re solo or in a group with other convention attendees. All tickets must be purchased through the convention registration process (deadlines noted below).
SATURDAY, APRIL 5
Baltimore Sightseeing Cruise (Board at 1:45 p.m. for a 2 p.m. departure | $25)
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This 45-minute narrated cruise is a great way to experience Baltimore’s Inner Harbor … from the water! Learn about the renaissance of Baltimore’s waterfront and the city’s interesting history while viewing Fort McHenry, the Domino Sugar factory (with its iconic sign over the skyline), Under Armour headquarters, and more. Deadline to purchase tickets: February 28.
B&O Railroad Museum Self-Guided Tour
(Any time between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. | $14)
Step into history and discover the story of American railroading — at the place where it all began! The museum features immersive exhibits and the world’s oldest and most comprehensive American railroad collections, from locomotives and rolling stock to more than 6,000 historic artifacts covering almost every facet of railroading. Deadline to purchase tickets: February 24.
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The Baltimore Sightseeing Cruise includes full bar service with light snacks available for purchase.
The B&O Railroad Museum’s spectacular Roundhouse — a 22-sided structure built in 1884 to service and repair passenger cars — is a National Historic Landmark.
Coffee Talks
Join us in the exhibit hall Wednesday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. for these informal, small-group conversations on key topics and timely issues in health and physical education. Meet with other educators to learn from their successes, brainstorm ideas, and share your own “wins.”
BROWSE COFFEE TALKS
STUDENT SUMMIT
Saturday, April 5
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Whether you’re gearing up to apply for your first teaching job or simply want to ensure you’re prepared when graduation comes, this half-day event is your roadmap to a successful career launch!
Includes:
Resume Clinic
Interview 101 Mini-Class
Panel and Roundtable Discussions
VIEW STUDENT SUMMIT DETAILS
Special Thanks to Our 2025 National Convention Program sponsors
As of December 13, 2024
LIST OF CONVENTION EXHIBITORS
9 Square in the Air
• Advocates for Youth
• American College of Education
• American Specialty Health |
Active&Fit Direct
Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol
Don’t Mix
BE REAL USA
Beecher’s Foundation
• Boardball Inc.
Booster
Cairn Guidance Inc.
Candor Health Education
Castle Sports
Chris Klug Foundation
• COMPASS Positive Mindset Tools
CORE PE Curriculum
Dance Awareness: No Child Exploited
Dink Buddy, LLC
Disc It
DotBall360
Dove Self-Esteem Project
Edge Disc Golf
Erika’s Lighthouse
Everlast Climbing
Exercise Connection
Ezyroller LLC
Fit and Fun Playscapes
Floorball 4 All, Inc.
FloormarX
• GagaXP
• GLSEN
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Gopher Sport
• Hackees Lacrosse
health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster
Heart Zones USA
Hidow International
Hip Hop Public Health
Human Kinetics
• Imagine Rugby, Inc
Interactive Health Technologies (IHT)
• Knockerball
Learnin’ The Ropes
Leveling the Playing Field
Lü Interactive
Marathon Kids
Marky Sparky Toys
Move United
• myOptions Encourage
Netball America Inc.
New York Road Runners
• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Omnikin
OPEN-US Games
Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation
PHIT America Foundation
Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc.
PLT4M
Polar Electro, Inc.
• Prevention Plus Wellness, LLC
QuaverEd
HOURS
• Rally-ball.com
Rollerblade Skate In School
• S&S Discount Sports
School Health Physical Education
Shield Manufacturing, Inc.
Shift Sports / WikitBall
Song For Charlie
SPARK
Spark*ED
• SpiritHero.com
• SPORT DESIGN
Springfield College
STEM Sports
Studies Weekly
• TAGG TIME
TeamBuildr
The Children’s Health Market Inc
• The Get In Touch Foundation
Toledo Physical Education Supply, Inc.
U.S. Soccer Foundation
United States Marine Corps
United States Tennis Association
University of Arkansas Online
• University of South Florida
USA Baseball
USA Pickleball
WIN WIN Athletics
YOU.FO
*As of January 26, 2024
• Indicates a first-time exhibitor
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A skills-based approach to preK-12 health education
Audiences: Undergraduate text for health education majors; resource for inservice preK-12 health educators.
The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, Third Edition With HKPropel Access, incorporates the 2024 SHAPE America National Health Education Standards and performance indicators to present a skills-based approach to teaching preK-12 health education.
The text provides health education teacher education (HETE) students and in-service teachers all they need to build and teach a successful health education program:
• How to teach and develop health-related skills, with a focus on integrating the National Health Education Standards
• Practical strategies for accentuating strengths and skill development in curriculum design
• Real-world examples that demonstrate how the concepts are applied
• Advice and reflections from educators who have implemented a skills-based approach
The Essentials of Teaching Health Education, Third Edition, offers evidence-informed strategies as it guides health educators through the critical process of supplying students with the know-how they need for lifelong health and well-being.
The Essentials of Teaching Health Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Third Edition With HKPropel Access
Sarah Benes, EdD, MPH, CHES, and Holly Alperin, EdM, MCHES ©2026 • Paperback • Approx. 384 pages Paperback: ISBN 978-1-7182-3202-0 • $99.00 | Ebook: $74.00
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Sarah Benes, EdD, MPH, CHES, is an assistant professor and the coordinator of the school health education program at Southern Connecticut State University. She is a past president of SHAPE America, after serving on the board for three years and as chair of the Health Education Council.
Holly Alperin, EdM, MCHES, is a clinical associate professor at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) with over 20 years’ experience in both public health and education. She is the past vice president of health education for New Hampshire Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; served on the task force to revise the National Health Education Standards; and is the past chair of the Health Education Council for SHAPE America.
Read excerpts, view the table of contents, request a review copy, and more at US.HumanKinetics.com.
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New Online Course!
UNPACKING THE NATIONAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS
This online, self-paced course is designed to support teachers with the implementation of the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards.
Educators will learn how to shift away from established instructional design models to a standards-based approach.
LEARN MORE
This online course is offered as part of Human Kinetics Professional Development.
Celebrating Our District Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2025 SHAPE America District Teachers of the Year! They’ll be honored at #SHAPEBaltimore, where we’ll also announce the 2025 National Teachers of the Year.
To learn more about other district awards, visit your district website
EASTERN:
Kristen Allen
Mountain Valley High School Rumford, ME
CENTRAL:
Matthew Dunkin
Topeka Public Schools
Topeka, KS
EASTERN:
Brad Hunter
Federal Hill Preparatory School Baltimore, MD
MIDWEST:
Steven Eggerichs
Holmen High School Holmen, WI
SOUTHERN:
Matthew Barker
Bren Mar Park Elementary Alexandria, VA
CENTRAL:
Chelsea Hendricks
West Fargo High School
West Fargo, ND
CENTRAL:
Sarah Gietschier-Hartman
Clayton High School
Clayton, MO
MIDWEST:
Sandee Ortiz
Sun Prairie West High School Sun Prairie, WI
SOUTHERN:
Melanie Smith
Model Laboratory School Richmond, KY Elementary Physical Education
CENTRAL:
Danielle O’Neil
Sherwood Elementary School Springfield, MO
EASTERN:
Thomas Gelardi
P.S. 173 The Fresh Meadow School Fresh Meadows, NY
MIDWEST:
Amanda Daniels
Shady Spring Elementary School
Shady Spring, WV
SOUTHERN:
Victor Spadaro
Abingdon Elementary School Arlington, VA
WESTERN:
Erin Evans
Highland Elementary School Billings, MT
Middle School
CENTRAL:
Heather Burd
Win-E-Mac School Erskine, MN
EASTERN: Megan Mohl
Governor Mifflin Middle School Reading, PA
MIDWEST:
Courtney Lukasavitz
Indian Community School Franklin, WI
SOUTHERN: Juli Neace
Highlands Middle School Fort Thomas, KY
CENTRAL: Lisa Smith
Lakeville South High School Lakeville, MN
MIDWEST: Maria Pessman
University High School Normal, IL
WESTERN: Derek Thomas
Cheyenne High School North Las Vegas, NV
Focus on Health & PE
Guidance Document
This SHAPE America guidance document includes recommended actions and skillsbased standards examples for creating an inclusive learning environment in health education. Educators will find information for these six key areas: Cultural Competency and Responsiveness, Accessibility, Language Considerations, Safe Environments, Community Connections, and Advocacy. Read Now
Free! Standards-Based Resources
National PE Standards Crosswalks
Available for elementary, middle school and high school, these crosswalks will help you see where your current program is in alignment with the new National PE Standards.
National HE Standards Side-by-Side Comparison
Use this comparison document as a reference to quickly identify some of the differences between the new National HE Standards and the 2007 NHES.
LEARN MORE
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Stay Current With SHAPE America
The SHAPE America YouTube channel includes exclusive HPE content, including classroom tips and interviews with health and physical educators. View Now
The SHAPE America Blog shares insights, ideas and resources for the health and physical education community. Read Now
Research in Motion includes the latest news, events and announcements from the SHAPE America Research Council. The newsletter is published three times a year (fall, winter and spring). 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 thoughtprovoking 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.
CALL FOR JOURNAL COLUMN SUBMISSIONS
Two SHAPE America journals are currently accepting submissions to several of their standing columns, which feature brief, practical articles.
For Strategies, our popular bimonthly journal, we are seeking submissions for Advocacy in Action (providing real-world examples of grassroots and nationallevel advocacy activities in HPERD) and Theory into Practice (distilling reliable research into succinct information that identifies key resources to help teachers and coaches improve their professional practice). Learn More
For the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), our cornerstone journal, we are seeking submissions for Health Tips (featuring health-related activities and lessons that practitioners can readily implement) and Technology Tips (practical tips and recommendations related to technological tools, software and platforms that practitioners at all levels can use in their teaching). Learn More
• 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
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!
Baltimore, MD April 1–5
Kansas City, MO March 17-21