SHAPE America

09/09/2026

Registration for : the premier professional development event for health and physical educators opens THIS WEEK😀

Learn more and plan to join us at : https://shapeamerica.org/convention/

09/08/2026

Join us tomorrow — Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. ET — for our Volunteer Leadership Town Hall!

Whether you’re a SHAPE America member ready to take the next step or you’re simply interested in learning more about getting involved, this is your opportunity to hear about the many ways you can contribute, connect and lead.

Join us: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_URGg7u6bR0yMxr1eD6_96g #/registration

09/08/2026

Member Benefit: SHAPE America Member Insurance Program

For more than 50 years, the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE) has been helping teachers, administrators and support staff at all levels, from preschool to post-graduate, get the insurance protection their families need.

These insurance plans are available exclusively to the members of SHAPE America via our relationship with TIE‼️

Learn More: https://shapeamerica.org/MemberPortal/Membership_Insurance/

09/06/2026

New AJHE Open Access Article: Campaign Receptivity Matters for E-Cigarette Use by Kenneshia Williams, Brenda Dimaya, Tatum McKay, Elizabeth C. Hair & Jessica Rath

"Purpose: This study explored the relationship between campaign receptivity, e-cigarette use, intentions to use, and campaign-targeted beliefs among young people."

Check it out: https://shapeamerica.org/publications/journals/ajhe/

09/05/2026

JOPERD’s ‘Preservice Pipeline’ Column Featured on HPE Podcast

Bob Knipe, SHAPE America board member and editor of JOPERD’s new “Preservice Pipeline” column, recently appeared on the Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education podcast

Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1L9tlEpvdQ2b8OdU2JPBsU

Playing with Research in Health and Physical Education · Episode

09/04/2026

NEW Video: Four-Corner Heart-Healthy Warm-Up and Cool-Down (High School, Grades 9-12)

Discover how SHAPE America's Physical Best program helps physical educators teach and assess health-related fitness through engaging, standards-aligned activities that complement any physical education curriculum. Explore this free sample lesson plan and watch a lesson tip from a SHAPE America National Trainer.

Watch now:

Discover how SHAPE America's Physical Best program helps physical e...

09/04/2026

SHAPE America's Professional Development Options, Something for YOU!😀

Whether you’re an individual educator looking for self-paced, virtual learning or an administrator seeking professional development for your entire HPE staff, we have options designed to meet your needs.

Our National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards form the foundation of everything we offer — so your professional learning is grounded in the same framework that guides high-quality HPE instruction nationwide.

Learn more about our different options:

Professional Development. learn more about hosting a standards-based workshop and other PD opportunities for physical education and health education teachers at SHAPE America

09/03/2026

Coming Soon: Best Practices in Fitness Education Webinar Series

This four-part webinar series covers fitness principles, health-related fitness, appropriate uses of fitness assessment, and inclusivity in fitness education. Available this fall.

Fill out the interest form to be contacted when registration opens: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SHAPEAmerica1/BestPracticesInFitnessEducationWebinarSeriesInterestForm

09/03/2026

You asked. We listened.😀

New for : Lower registration rates

We're making it more affordable for health and physical educators to experience the professional learning, connections, and inspiration of the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.

Registration opens soon!
📍 Charlotte, NC | April 7–10, 2027
https://shapeamerica.org/convention/registration/

09/03/2026

Curious About Getting Involved with SHAPE America?

Join us Wednesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. ET for our Volunteer Leadership Town Hall. Learn more about the available opportunities, what to expect as a volunteer leader, and where your time and talents can make the greatest impact.

Register Now to Join Us: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_URGg7u6bR0yMxr1eD6_96g #/registration