SHAPE America

New AJHE Open Access: A Qualitative Study of the Benefits and Challenges of Fitness Testing and Activity Monitoring in School; Interviews with School Staff in Southern California by Margaret Schneider, Amanda Woodworth, Allyson Reeds & Trent Brown Read: shapeamerica.org/publications/j…

Proud to share important new research from GENYOUth and the findings are powerful. 🎉 Read the full report → genyouthnow.org/wp-content/upl…

New Workshops: Health-Related Fitness in PE and Goal-Setting in PE These all-new interactive Physical Best workshops equip teachers with practical strategies to enhance health-related fitness instruction and assessment Learn more: shapeamerica.org/prodev/categor…

🎉 Best Year Yet for Macdonough School (CT)! Led by Amanda Amtmanis—one of our original pilot teachers—the school completed its 7th #healthmovesminds fundraiser and raised $2,146.25 🙌 #SchoolFundraising 💰 $1,146.25 back 🎁$350 Gopher gift card

NEW: Research Fellow Spotlights - Cate A. Egan Dr. Egan works in the areas of curriculum and instruction, as well as physical activity and health. We invite you to explore the Q&A to learn more about her background and contributions! Read now: shapeamerica.org/MemberPortal/r…

NEW: Statement from SHAPE America We welcome the opportunity to work with federal and state policy makers, school district leaders, teachers & parents around efforts to ensure all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives Read: shapeamerica.org/pressroom/2026…

⏰ Time is running out! Don’t miss your chance to apply for a FREE NFL FLAG-In-School kit, become a PLAY 60 Champion, and bring more movement to your students. Apply before May 12: flag.genyouthnow.org

Teach bat-and-ball skills the fun way! Download the updated Fun At Bat curriculum — FREE + aligned to the 2024 National PE Standards. 📥 shapeamerica.org/ItemDetails?iP…

From Post-It-Note pranks to slime-filled fun, Carrie's creative PE incentives show that fundraising can be memorable AND messy! #healthmovesminds Start Fundraising Today: healthmovesminds.org

Resources Available to Support Students’ Social, Mental, and Personal Health Resources include age-appropriate Parent Conversation Starters and more. Share the link with families before summer break! Learn more: shapeamerica.org/ResourcesPubli…

Save the Date: Project ACES ACES takes place on the first Wednesday in May as part of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month along with National Physical Education Week #MoveInMay Learn more: shapeamerica.org/MemberPortal/e…

JOPERD Open Access Article: Why Exercise as Punishment Doesn’t Work in Educational Athletics by Kyle Barnes Read now: shapeamerica.org/publications/j…

WEBINAR: Mind-Body Connection: Supporting Mental Health Through Movement & Nutrition via Active&Fit Direct May is Mental Health Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on the everyday habits that support mental well-being Register: @da7b84dc-6748-4ba5-9b02-1f3a0bdc2b50" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/91409275…

Fewer than 1 in 4 kids get 60 minutes of daily physical activity NFL FLAG-In-School is helping change that—making movement fun, inclusive, and accessible for students Apply today for a FREE kit and become an NFL FLAG-In-School PLAY 60 Champion: flag.genyouthnow.org

Thank You to Our 2026 National PE & Sport Week Sponsors including Mollie's Fund Check out some skin cancer prevention mini-lessons from them and incorporate them into your classes today Learn more: #sponsored-by" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shapeamerica.org/events/pesport…

New Webinar: Inclusive by Design: Supporting Multilingual Learners in K–12 Physical Education Learn more: #inclusive-by-design" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">shapeamerica.org/prodev/webinar…

🎉 First-year success! York Central Elementary (NY), led by Whitney D’Archangelo, raised nearly $3,400 in their first #healthmovesminds fundraiser 🙌 💰 $1,833.75 back 🎁$404.50 Gopher gift card Great start! #SchoolFundraising #FundsforPE

NEW ARTICLE: How school coaches are prioritizing mental health for student athletes via K12 Dive Read now: k12dive.com/news/coaches-e…

NEWS: SHAPE America and NHL/NHLPA Industry Growth Fund Partner to Launch Free NHL STREET School Curriculum and National Equipment Grant Program for Schools Read now and learn more: shapeamerica.org/pressroom/2026…

Project Aces is May 6th. Have you signed up yet? Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… Those who sign up and complete the survey following are entered in a drawing for a chance to win #IAHPERD26 Convention Registration! #PhysEd #HealthEd