SHAPE America Physical Activity Council

The SHAPE America Physical Activity Council is one of SHAPE America’s five program councils, which are all charged with the following responsibilities:

• Advise and make recommendations about new and existing programs, products and services related to the respective focus areas.
• Help guide new initiatives through the review process and recommend task forces and ad hoc committees needed for completion.
• Build communication with related SHAPE America special interest groups (SIGs).

Specifically, the Physical Activity Council addresses the areas of:

• Lifelong physical activity;
• Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs;
• Employee wellness programs.

Physical Activity Council Activities & Recent Projects

The Physical Activity Council conducts the following activities:

• Produces SHAPE America’s monthly activity calendars; and
• Helps develop guidance documents, position statements, and other content as needed.

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Physical Activity Council Members

• Lisa Paulson (Chair)
  University of Northern Colorado
• Matt Wood
  Tacoma Public Schools (WA)
• Francina Hollingsworth
  Houston Independent School District (TX)
• Jason Menoutis
  Miami-Dade County Public Schools (FL)
• Tom Roberts
  Aquila Elementary School (MN)
• David Keiling
  Manassas City Public Schools (VA)
• Brian Rhodes
  West Des Moines Community School (IA)
• Meme Ratliff
  Bellermaine University (Jefferson Co. Public Schools, retired) (KY)
• Aubrey Shaw
  University of Idaho
• Rebecca Battista
  Appalachian State University (NC)
• Joe Velardi (BOD Liaison)

The Physical Activity Council primarily conducts business through regular conference calls and email exchange. Council members serve three-year terms, which begin and end in the month of the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.

Special Interest Group

The following special interest group (SIG) functions under the Physical Activity Council:

• Education-Based Employee Wellness

To join a SIG, log in to your SHAPE America member account. Go into the My Profile section and select the Interest Areas tab to view/edit your Special Interest Groups.