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April 16, 2025
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— is a great time to advocate for your program by inviting parents, caregivers and school administrators to join one of your PE classes. It’s also a great week to celebrate your program! Our National PE & Sport Week landing page includes links to several helpful resources, including:

  • Sample Save the Date Flyer
  • Spirit Week Activity Calendars for grades K-5 and 6-12
  • Ready-to-Share Advocacy Flyers

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SHAPE America

On April 4 during the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, the following health and physical educators were named 2025 National Teachers of the Year: Brad Hunter (MD); Sandee Ortiz (WI); Thomas Gelardi (NY); Courtney Lukasavitz (WI); and Lisa Smith (MN). They were selected after a lengthy process which included both state and district competitions. The Teacher of the Year awards are given in recognition of outstanding teaching performance and the ability to motivate today’s youth to participate in a lifetime of physical activity.

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This article from the March issue of JOPERD explores the integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools — Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude — in physical education and examines the implications for future teaching practices and teacher professionalism. The benefits of using AI include the expansibility of skills and knowledge, efficiency in summarizing and presenting diverse information, and individualized learning through tailored feedback.

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Boost engagement and build key motor skills with Gopher’s and ! These new additions will bring fun challenges and hands-on engagement to your Field Day event!

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SHAPE America recently announced the newly elected members of the 2025-2026 Board of Directors. Robin A. Walker, health and physical educator at Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY, will serve as president-elect, and the following members will serve as directors: Bob Knipe, assistant professor, Southern Connecticut State University, and Brandy Lynch, associate professor and program coordinator, University of Central Missouri.

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Play On! is an evidence-based physical education program designed to transform your playground into an active learning environment. Developed in partnership with SHAPE America, Play On! features a comprehensive guide with over 100 activities that align with the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. Upgrade your school’s playground by becoming a National Demonstration Site and receive the guidebook to take the next step toward a healthier, more engaging playground!

Peer to Peer

 

The SHAPE America Recruitment and Retention Task Force is excited to offer new resources to help recruit future professionals. These include a template that can be used to create collateral for recruitment events and an infographic titled Engaging Future Educators: Recruitment Tips for Health & PE Program Faculty, which includes tips and actions for higher education faculty.

 

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News Around the Nation

 

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From changing a pattern of behavior to handling a setback like a low grade with resilience, students make positive strides that often go unnoticed. Research suggests that’s a missed opportunity to spark motivation. Here are 13 teacher-tested ways to shine a light on the wins your students might not even recognize themselves.

 

Frontiers

Physical education refusal (PER) is a subject-specific form of classroom disruption within physical education (PE). PE teachers are tasked with managing PER effectively to improve learning outcomes and protect their well-being. Teacher interventions occur across institutional, classroom and relationship dimensions. However, existing research has not yet adequately addressed the increasing role of digitalization.

 

UConn Today

An eighth-grade student from East Hartford is making new friends outside of class. Across town, several teachers have applied for loan forgiveness programs in order to reduce financial stress. These are the direct impacts middle schools in East Hartford are enjoying after embracing the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and they serve as examples for schools beyond their district.

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Editorial inquiries:

 

Advertising: Beth Bennett | | 703-476-3468 |

 

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles do not necessarily reflect those of SHAPE America, and SHAPE America assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information. Professionals should refer to the journals, newsletters and publications of SHAPE America for current science-based, accurate educational and professional information.

 

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