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The big news from #SHAPECleveland will definitely be the launch of SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards — and convention attendees will have access to sessions based on the new standards! Browse the final program to see the broad range of topics and presenters that you’ll find at this can’t-miss convention, including the Distinguished Lecture Series, Teacher of the Year sessions, and more. Register and book your housing today! LEARN MORE
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NDSU’s Master’s in Leadership in Physical Education and Sport is delivered 100% online asynchronously (global applicants welcome)! Degree completion requires 30 total credits (9 required and 21 elective) and is extremely affordable ($14,600; all tuition and fees included)! Applicants are reviewed on a rolling basis and may start any semester!
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Developmentally, social relationships are critical in the lives of emerging adults; however, little research has been focused on the types of protective behaviors that individuals on college campuses engaged in during the pandemic. This study from the January/February issue of American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) examines predictors of emerging adults’ self-protective behaviors with a focus on COVID stress. READ MORE
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Buy Rollerblade skates, gear & helmets at a discounted price and do in-line skating units anytime during the year in the Skate in School program. Lesson plans, instructional video & maintenance tips included. Optional in-service and storage solutions available. In over 2,000 schools nationwide!
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The 2024 SHAPE America Summer Institute — Teaching HPE in a Changing World — will be held in Minneapolis, July 29-30. Mark your calendar now for this two-day event, where you will learn new teaching strategies and classroom management techniques, discover new technologies to improve instruction and student engagement in HPE, and explore how to integrate new standards-based concepts in your HPE classes to keep students healthy and thriving. LEARN MORE
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Intersectionality in Health Education seeks to prompt meaningful reflection on the current status of health education and to ultimately result in more equitable practices for all students. It will help health educators identify their implicit biases, examine how intersectionality is affecting Black students, and build classrooms where all students are seen and valued. LEARN MORE
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SHAPE America is currently seeking candidates to serve on the editorial boards of the organization’s flagship journals, JOPERD and Strategies. Candidates must be a SHAPE America member, have prior experience as a reviewer and/or writer for the journal, and not be currently serving on the Editorial Board of another publication or on a SHAPE America committee. Apply by February 12. LEARN MORE
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Are you a physical educator or coach who has had success with a new teaching technique or strategy in the gymnasium or on the athletic field? We invite you to share your ideas in SHAPE America’s peer-reviewed journal Strategies! View the Guidelines for Authors.
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Health and physical educators across the country — including SHAPE America’s National and District Teachers of the Year — are sharing top-notch ideas, resources and more!
HPE Speed Learning Event
Come join the SHAPE America Emerging Leaders Innovation Team (ELIT) on February 17 at 11 a.m. ET
for a free “speed learning” professional development opportunity! During this one-hour virtual event, we will tackle a wide range of topics to better prepare future teachers and emerging leaders for careers in health and physical education! REGISTER NOW
Upcoming CAEP Webinars: Developing Key Assessments in PETE and HETE Programs
SHAPE America is the Specialized Professional Association (SPA) for CAEP accreditation of PETE and HETE programs. Throughout the year, we offer several webinars to support program report writers. Registration is now open for a two-part webinar — Developing Key Assessments in PETE Programs — which will be held on February 15 and February 22 from 4-5:30 p.m. ET. The HETE program webinar
will be held on February 8. REGISTER NOW
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Check out the latest videos on our YouTube channel:
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Unplugged Season 5, Episode 6: GenYouth Youth Ambassadors
SHAPE America CEO Stephanie Morris is joined by three special guests, Morgan, Rachel and Kenzie.
These GenYouth Youth Ambassadors discuss their favorite physical activities, how PE can be more inclusive and help support kids, and more!
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Unplugged Season 5, Episode 5: Past Presidents of SHAPE America
CEO Stephanie Morris is joined by a few esteemed SHAPE America past presidents: Fran Cleland, Jackie Lund and Judy LoBianco! They discuss their careers, memories of their service to the organization and profession, lessons learned, and more
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CSPAP: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice
Explore the latest findings in Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP). Webinar presenters Aaron Beighle and Heather Erwin delve into research-backed insights and provide practical strategies to bridge the gap between CSPAP theory and implementation.
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Focusing on the unique nature of qualitative methods within kinesiology settings, Qualitative Research and Evaluation in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy guides graduate students and early career researchers through designing, conducting, and reporting of qualitative research studies with specific references to the challenges and possibilities of the field.
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Confronting an Epidemic of Drug Use in Schools
Edutopia
Vaping of nicotine and THC is out of control in student populations, but effective solutions still elude school communities. Removing doors from stalls and locking bathrooms, using metal detectors to find and confiscate vapes, school resource officers issuing tickets to students — responses like these have been hallmarks in the story of drug intervention since the cigarette wars began several decades ago. These coercive prevention measures don’t work … READ MORE
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Kid Acting Out? They Need to Move
Psychology Today
Exercise helps kids self-regulate, act out less, and make them happier. Research suggests that regular exercise improves behavior, including those who have autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression. In one study, children in kindergarten through 10th grade who participated in an exercise program for 30-40 minutes just two days a week experienced significantly better self-regulation and fewer disciplinary “time outs.” READ MORE
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This Diverse New Orleans Sports Club Welcomes All Kids
NOLA.com
On a drizzly Thursday evening at Columbia Parc, scores of kids huddled up on a wet field for drills during flag football practice for the 18th Ward sports league ... The pay-what-you can 18th Ward sports club has grown into the thousands over the years, and is now partnering with the city, which also has seen a recent rise in participation. READ MORE
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