The Leading Community for Health and Physical Educators
Building a nation where all children are
prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives.
Our Mission
SHAPE America’s mission is to advance professional practice and promote research related to health and physical education, physical activity, dance, and sport.
We’re also the leading national voice advocating for health and physical education.
Your Path
SHAPE America is the professional home for thousands of health and physical educators — and aspiring teachers.
We offer programs and resources to guide you at every stage of your career.
National Standards for Health and Physical Education
SHAPE America sets the standard for health and physical education in the United States.
Our National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.
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What’s New
Professional Learning & Events
SHAPE America offers a wide range of standards-based webinars, workshops and other professional development options for individual educators, as well as group training for schools and districts.
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From classroom-ready tools to peer-reviewed journals, SHAPE America provides high-quality, standards-based resources and publications for health and physical education professionals at every level.
We’re also proud to support our higher education community — connecting research with policy and practice to move the entire field forward.
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Teacher of the Year Program
SHAPE America’s Teacher of the Year program recognizes excellence in adapted physical education, health education, and physical education.
National winners — each of whom has already earned recognition at the state and district level — are announced each year at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, where they share their expertise and inspire everyone around them.
Learn MoreThe Teacher of the Year Program is sponsored by the Teacher of the Year Partner Network — SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists, Gopher, and G-W Publisher.
