SHAPE America Physical Education Council
The SHAPE America Physical Education 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 Education Council addresses the areas of:
- Lifespan physical education;
- Dance;
- Sport;
- Adapted physical education; and
- Outdoor adventure education.
Physical Education Council Activities & Recent Projects
The Physical Education 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 Education Council Members
- Robert Holmes (Chair)
Chicago State University (IL) - Jana Moran
New York City Department of Education - Valeri Cheseldine
Eva Turner Elementary School (VA) - Meg Hemstrought
Utica University (NY) - Srecko Mavrek
Hostos Community College (NY) - Katrina Haynes
Chicago Public Schools - Michael Ertel
California State University, Long Beach - Julie Stevenson
Evanston/Skokie District 65 (IL) - Will Potter (BOD Liaison)
The Physical Education 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 Education Council:
- Adapted Physical Education & Physical Activity
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.
