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How Professional Associations Have Made Me a Better Health and Physical Education Teacher and Leader

SHAPE America

When I started teaching, I had heard a little bit about the South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (SCAHPERD), but at the time had no idea how this association would help me grow personally and professionally, transforming me into the educator I am today.

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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), a SHAPE America state affiliate, has been “speaking out” for quality health and physical education in Wisconsin for more than two decades. Advocating for health and physical education is worth the effort!

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Tips for Gaining National Recognition for Your PETE/HETE Program

SHAPE America

Gaining National Recognition status for your physical education teacher education (PETE) and/or health education teacher education (HETE) program begins with accreditation, which is a review of the quality of your educator preparation program(s). Complete a curriculum map.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

SHAPE America

What if the entire school and community applauded students for developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary to be health-literate individuals ? As a middle school health and physical education teacher, I know first-hand that initiatives impacting the whole school and surrounding community can be powerful.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

SHAPE America

As a physical educator in northern Minnesota, I have to be prepared for long winters with lots of snow! Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. They all asked me, “How do you build a snowball?”

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

SHAPE America

And with the celebration of healthy lifestyles, active minds and bodies, let’s reflect on the importance of physical education and sports. Here are some tips to help you get started: For Teachers: Advocate for more outdoor recess and field days. National PE & Sport Week (May 1-7) is just about here.

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Stop Hiding Behind the Whistle: Why PE Needs to Get in the Classroom Game

Montessori Physical Education

Well, here’s the quiet part out loud: Far too many PE teachers are failing to integrate their content with the broader school curriculum. Math teachers are weaving in coding. Science teachers are collaborating with art teachers. Language arts teachers are writing persuasive essays on environmental science.

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