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SHAPE America envisions a nation where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives.

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News &
Announcements

First Unit of New Middle School Empowerment Series Released
October 03, 2017
Top 10 Finalist for $1 Million Global Teacher Prize to Keynote General Session
October 02, 2017
SHAPE America Releases New Parent Guide for PE
September 22, 2017
SHAPE America and Skillastics to Award $15,000 in Grants
September 20, 2017
Stephanie A. Morris Selected as New SHAPE America CEO
September 05, 2017
Support Health & PE: Sign Our Title IV Thunderclap
August 21, 2017
SHAPE America Unveils New Back to School Website
August 10, 2017
SHAPE America Introduces Online Learning for K-12 HPE Teachers
July 27, 2017
SHAPE America Press Release: Students Value Health and PE in Schools
May 24, 2017

“It's important that all kids have opportunities
to participate in these life-changing programs!”

-Stephanie Morris, CEO SHAPE America

What's Going On This Month

Activity Calendars

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Looking for more ideas for your classroom? As a member, you can integrate new activity ideas using SHAPE America's standards-based resources and grade-level activity calendars

Upcoming Webinars

Creating PD Portfolios to Make Graduates More Marketable
This webinar will describe how one university used professional development portfolios to encourage students’ participation in professional activities.
Date: Wednesday, November 8

From Our Blog

Creating an American Ninja Warrior Unit for PE
I believe that exposing kids to units that are based on current trends is a sure way to get them engaged to move and ultimately work toward achieving National Standards & Grade Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education.

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Helpful HPE Tools
Stay informed about the latest topics and trends in physical education (PE), health education (HE) and physical activity (PA) with SHAPE America's Teacher's Toolbox.

Books

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New Standards-Based Resources for Health and Physical Educator. Shop for resources authored and created by leaders in the fields of physical education, sport, recreation, fitness, health and dance.

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Upcoming Events

November

WEBINAR 08		Creating Professional Development Portfolios to Make Graduates More Marketable

CONVENTION 29		TAHPERD's 94th Annual Convention

CONVENTION 29		OAHPERD 88th Annual State Convention