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With a new 2025-2026 theme, Strength in Kindness, health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster will become a meaningful part of your school culture. Schools keep at least 50% of what they raise — in cash — and get 5% back as a Gopher gift card, as well as a $250 bonus match from Booster. Ready-to-use character-building activities, engaging themed videos, and plug-and-play fundraiser resources offer flexibility to fit any schedule and goals. Learn more and register today!
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The University of Alabama offers an affordable bachelor’s in Public Health, a master’s in Public Health (MPH) and a master’s in Health Studies, all 100% online. With our flexible coursework, 24/7 tech support and one-on-one success coaching, you can confidently earn your degree around your schedule. Get started today!
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SHAPE America offers a wide range of standards-based webinars, workshops and other professional development
options to support your growth as a health and physical educator. Purchasing for a school district? Get top-tier professional development for your teachers! Schedule one of our standards-based workshops or consider a customized option to address specific challenges in your program or district. LEARN MORE
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Plan your year with this free tool! Jumpstart your program using this easy, custom curriculum planner for PreK-12. This free worksheet will help you craft a customized yearly planning guide aligned with new standards; plan for all grade levels (PreK-12); maximize your teaching efficiency; enhance student outcomes; streamline lesson planning with ready-to-use visual aids; and manage your equipment throughout the year.
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SHAPE America is a member-driven organization, guided by volunteers. As a volunteer, you’ll help shape the direction of SHAPE America and the profession. You’ll also meet new colleagues, forge valuable and lasting relationships, and make a difference on the key issues affecting health and physical educators. Apply by October 15 to serve on a program council, task force, publication review committee, and more! LEARN MORE
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The SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year awards recognize outstanding educators for their dedication and impact in health and physical education. To be eligible for the award, you must be a state teacher of the year winner from 2023, 2024 or 2025 in one of the following categories: adapted physical education; health education; physical education (elementary, middle school or high school). Applications are due October 15. LEARN MORE
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SHAPE America joined Jennifer Wegmann of Binghamton University to explore Shifting Our Mindset — part of a grant project
with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Tune into the podcast for insights on stress, wellness and mindset in health education:
Heartbeats of Adapted PE Podcast, Episode 5: Back to School!
This podcast is hosted by Jen Heebink, 2022 SHAPE America National Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year. In this episode, she’s talking with her guests about hot button topics in adapted physical education. WATCH NOW
Learning to Lead [Promoted Content Blog Post]
For those who are just beginning their teaching journey, I can’t stress how important it is to be your authentic self. Players and students can see right through a teacher who doesn’t respect them and who isn’t fully committed to the work. Authenticity builds trust. And when your students trust you, that’s when they’re open to genuine learning. READ MORE
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11 Tips to Keep Your Classroom Running Smoothly
Edutopia
When routines are strong, expectations are clear and materials are organized, everyone in the classroom can focus on what matters most. Without strong systems — from clear procedures for transitions to consistent policies for late or missing work — teachers risk losing valuable minutes each day to confusion and repeated redirection.
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Just 9 Minutes of Exercise Before Taking Tests Boosts Kids’ Scores
Newsweek
A quick burst of exercise before class may be the key to sharper thinking and better grades, according to new research from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. The study found that just nine minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) helped children score significantly higher on a standardized verbal comprehension test compared to when they sat still before taking it.
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Youth Athletes, Not Just Professionals, May Face Mental Health Risks From Repeated Traumatic Brain Injuries
The Conversation
In a study published in March, my colleagues and I assessed more than 500 varsity and club sport athletes.
We found that 75% said they had experienced a head injury before starting college.
We also found that student athletes who had experienced head injuries were much more likely to be diagnosed with at least one psychiatric disorder in their lifetime.
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