Position Statements
SHAPE America’s position statements reflect the organization’s official stance on key issues affecting physical education, physical activity, and school-based health education — offering evidence-based guidance to inform policy and practice at the local, state, and national levels.
These statements are typically developed by members of SHAPE America’s program councils and/or task forces.
Recent Position Statements
New! Released: 2026
School-Based Intramurals and Youth Sport Programs
SHAPE America recommends that all schools offer before- and after-school physical activity programs that include sports programs (intramural and/or and interscholastic) as part of their Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP).
New! Released: 2026
Supporting the Implementation of School-Based Employee Wellness Programs
In this position statement, SHAPE America recommends and supports the planning, implementation and sustainability of school-based employee wellness policies and programs.
New! Released: 2026
Access to Physical Activity Opportunities Before and After the School Day
In this position statement, SHAPE America recommends that all schools provide before- and after-school physical activity opportunities as part of their Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP).
Released: 2023
Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: Opportunities and Access for All
In this position statement, SHAPE America recommends that all schools implement a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program (CSPAP). A CSPAP provides educators, administrators, and schools with the guidance they need to promote equitable and inclusive academic, social-emotional, and physical development for all students.
Released: 2023
Code of Ethics for Health Educators, Physical Educators, and Wellness Professionals
In this position statement, SHAPE America outlines principles for health education, physical education, and wellness professionals to achieve and maintain high ethical standards of competency of knowledge, skills, and integrity of practice.
