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Professional Development

SHAPE America offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities, including standards-based workshops, webinars, timely podcasts and events for preK-12 educators, college/university faculty, coaches and researchers.

WORKSHOPS
Adapted Physical Education/Activity Workshops
Health Education Workshops
National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes
Physical Activity Leader (PAL) Learning System
Physical Best
WEBINARS
Upcoming Webinars
Webinar Call for Proposals
Webinar Library
PODCASTS
All Podcast Episodes
INITIATIVES
Jump Rope For Heart/ Hoops For Heart
RESEARCH
Distinguished Lecture Series
UnLocking Research
CONTINUING ED CREDITS
CHES participate in 3,000-4,000 hours annually
Standards & Guidelines

Standards & Guidelines

SHAPE America Sets the Standard for Health and Physical Education. Our National Standards for K-12 Physical Education serve as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country.

LITERACY
Health Literacy
Physical Literacy
STANDARDS
Health Education
Dance
Physical Education
Sport
Adapted PE National Standards (APENS)
GUIDELINES
Physical Activity
Strategies for RECESS in Schools
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP)
Essential Components of Physical Education
Physical Education
Sport
Undergraduate
Grants, Awards & Accreditation

Grants, Awards & Accreditation

SHAPE America offers recognition and grant opportunities for health and physical education professionals, future professionals and programs. Take a look at the funding opportunities and resources available for upcoming professional development.

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Research Grants
Jump Rope For Heart/ Hoops For Heart Grants
Tommy Wilson Grant
Ruth Abernathy Presidential Scholarship
Barbara A. Cooley Scholarship
Bill Kane Scholarship
RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAM
Criteria and Nomination Information
Research Fellow List
AWARDS
SHAPE America Awards Call for Nominations
2017 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year
2017 SHAPE America District Teachers of the Year
2017 SHAPE America Award Winners
Just Dance School of the Year Award"
ACCREDITATION
School Health Education (NCATE/CAEP)
Physical Education (NCATE/CAEP)
Coaching Education (NCACE)
Sport Management (COSMA)
Conferences & Events

Conferences & Events

New ideas, new connections and plenty of inspiration are waiting for you at SHAPE America's national, regional and online events, including the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.

NATIONAL
National Convention and Exposition
SPEAK Out! Day
National Coaching Conference
PETE & HETE Conference
DISTRICT/REGIONAL
Central District Conference
Eastern District Conference
Southern District Conference
Regional Conference-Albuquerque, NM
ONLINE
Health Literacy Month
National PE & Sport Week
Media & Advocacy

Media & Advocacy

As the nation's largest membership organization of health and physical education professionals, SHAPE America has experts available for interviews on topics relating to physical activity, physical education, health education and sport.

PRESS ROOM
News
2017 Press Releases
Press Information
50 Million Strong by 2029
ADVOCACY
Legislative Action Center
Every Student Succeeds Act
SPEAK Out! Day
State Advocacy Resources
Shape of the Nation
POSITION STATEMENTS
School Health
Physical Education
Sport Coaching
Physical Activity
Resources & Publications

Resources & Publications

Stay informed about the latest topics and trends in physical education, health education and physical activity with SHAPE America journals, web resources and professional development opportunities.

RESOURCES
Jump Rope For Heart
Affiliate Online Toolkit
Physical Activity Resources
School Health Resources
ONLINE TOOLS
Exchange
Teacher's Toolbox
Coach's Toolbox
Essential Components of Physical Education
BOOKS & PRODUCTS
Featured Products
New Releases
JOURNALS
All SHAPE America Journals
NEWSLETTERS
All SHAPE America Newsletters
ADVERTISING
All SHAPE America Advertising
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Integrate new activity ideas using SHAPE America's standards-based resources and grade-level activity calendars.
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Upcoming Webinar

Are "You Guys" Teaching Inclusive and Relevant Physical Education?
Developing an inclusive learning environment in PE classes with regard to race, gender, and a culturally relevant curriculum.Date: Wednesday, July 12
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Don't miss out on our NEWLY DESIGNED weekly newsletter, where you will find information on the most current trends and news stories related to physical education, school health, physical activity, sport and research.