Professional Development

SHAPE America sets the standard for health and physical education in the United States — and 80% of teachers indicate they look to us to lead the way on best practices and guidelines for HPE in schools.

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards provide the comprehensive framework that will help you deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive, lasting difference in the health and well-being of every student.

We offer standards-based resources and professional development opportunities that can guide your professional journey in skills-based health education, physical education and adapted PE — including customized options to address specific challenges in your classroom, program or district.

National Convention & Expo

Each year, the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo brings together the health and physical education community for five days of professional development, networking and collaboration.

This event is more than just a convention. It’s an unparalleled experience where you’ll make true connections.

At convention, you’ll find:

  • Activity sessions led by SHAPE America’s National Teachers of the Year and other inspiring educators;
  • Education sessions on PE, adapted PE, advocacy, coaching and sport, health education, physical activity, and related topics;
  • Distinguished Lecture series, research symposia, and other sessions for the PETE/HETE community;
  • Numerous opportunities to network and connect with your peers;
  • The latest products, services and technologies in the Exhibit Hall.
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Workshops

SHAPE America can connect you with our cohort of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals to conduct in person or virtual trainings around the following topics:

  • Implementing the New SHAPE America National Health Education Standards
  • Implementing the New SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards
  • Effective Strategies in Adapted Physical Education
  • A Primer for Teaching a Skills-Based Approach in Health Education
  • PLUS Customizable Professional Development Workshops
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Online Learning

The SHAPE America Catalog makes it easy for preK-12 health and physical education teachers and higher education students and faculty to browse and access professional development materials to earn contact hours and learn with self-paced, effective webinars and courses.

Use the SHAPE America Catalog to:

  • Browse webinars, courses, and professional development materials that adhere to the SHAPE America National Standards for Physical and Health Education, presented by experts in the profession;
  • Find targeted webinars, courses, and professional development materials of interest using the powerful search and browse functionality;
  • Uncover new learning opportunities with tagged categories, topics, audiences, and types of materials; and
  • Identify opportunities to learn whenever and wherever you want and go at your own pace.
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Professional Development for Health and Physical Educators

A Roadmap for Learning

In this brochure, you'll discover a roadmap of standards-based resources and professional development opportunities! Explore the fundamentals, gain insights, elevate your practice, and dive into hands-on learning.

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Log In To Your Professional Development

Track your online professional development and contact hours and access your purchased content including videos, transcripts, and certificates in one place from the user-friendly SHAPE America Online Institute Transcript. To see your information and content, please make sure to log in to your SHAPE America account.

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Consulting

Get expert advice, guidance and personalized recommendations to help support preK-12 physical education teachers and programs. Virtual and in-person coaching and resource development are available.

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