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The preliminary program is now in place for the 2024 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, which will be held March 12-16 in Cleveland. Browse through the sessions to see the broad range of topics and presenters that you’ll find at this can’t-miss event. Don’t wait to register and book your hotel reservation: Early-bird registration savings
end on January 11, and our hotel giveaway sweepstakes
ends on January 31! VIEW PROGRAM
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Introduce kindergarteners to active fun with the All Kids Bike Learn-to-Ride Kindergarten PE Program! Fostering essential skills, confidence, and coordination for a healthy, active future. Embark on a joyful, pedal-powered journey of growth within and beyond the classroom.
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On February 13-14, HPE advocates will join SHAPE America on Capitol Hill for SPEAK Out! Day — a time to meet with congressional representatives in Washington, DC, and educate them about the importance of effective health and physical education. Please join us to share your personal story with elected officials. Registration is open through January 16, and all travel grant applications must be submitted by January 5. LEARN MORE
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Match your equipment needs with PE standards. Easily assess your inventory needs and match them with National PE Standards and Outcomes! The PE Calculator is a free and easy-to-use tool that can be downloaded as an Excel file or Google Sheet. Download your FREE Equipment Calculator today!
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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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Recess is an integral part of a comprehensive school physical activity program. Immediately prior to the pandemic, state legislation doubled the amount of required recess, creating an opportunity to better understand how policies and practices influence recess. This study from a recent issue of American Journal of Health Education (AJHE) can inform health educators on future school recess policies, practices, and evaluation. READ 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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2023 in Review, From Your Point of View
Edutopia
To wrap up 2023, we’re taking a look at the big themes that emerged in your comments and conversations across our channels. We’re digging into the ideas and solutions that you — teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school staff — praised and critiqued. Here are nine big themes and conversations that lit up our channels this year. READ MORE
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The K-12 Dive Awards for 2023
K-12 Dive
These leaders are boosting achievement with commitments to school culture, strong communication, and innovative learning models. Though this year’s winners serve markedly different communities and student populations, you’ll notice they share common themes: a commitment to high expectations, a flair for innovation, a drive to build positive school culture, and a passion for opening students’ eyes to what’s possible. READ MORE
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Poor Diet Quality During Adolescence Is Linked to Serious Health Risks
Science Daily
Diet quality among adolescents in the United States is among the worst across all age groups, putting young people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, among other cardiometabolic diseases later in life. The study, published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, measured physical activity, sleep, and overall dietary guidelines for youth aged 10-16 years. READ MORE
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