Back to School Resources for Health & PE
We know that health and physical education leads to student success. Active kids have more focus and concentration in school. They also behave better in class and get higher test scores.
Health and PE is also a critical component of a well-rounded education. It’s where students learn:
- Fundamental motor skills needed to participate in physical activity, which is vital at all stages of life;
- Critical personal and social skills needed to help manage daily tasks and challenges; and
- Important character values such as resilience, fairness and respect.
Use the resources below to help make a positive difference in the health and well-being of your students!
Start Strong with Standards
SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction. Here are some standards-based resources and professional learning opportunities for this school year.
Teacher of the Year Activities
These tried-and-true favorites from SHAPE America Teachers of the Year will help you start the year strong.
Trainer Tips
Practical guidance from SHAPE America national trainers will help you deliver standards-based instruction this year.
Connecting Health Education Skills in PE
Are you a PE teacher who is also responsible for health education? Learn how to incorporate health education skills into your instruction.
Standards in Action Posters
Bring the National Physical Education Standards to life in your gym! These colorful poster sets — available for both elementary and secondary — feature one poster for each of the four standards.
From Introduction to Application: Learning Progressions in PE
This self-paced course gives you the tools to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, impactful instruction that supports every student’s growth.
Standards-Based Resources for Health & PE
Explore more SHAPE America resources to help guide your health and physical education instruction this year.
Teach Fitness With Confidence
Fitness education is a staple within physical education. It helps your students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to make health-related decisions throughout their lives. Here are some fitness education resources and professional learning opportunities to use this school year.
6 Ways to Make Fitness Testing Matter
Use these tips to transform fitness testing into a positive learning experience, while keeping your students at the center.
Trainer Tips
Practical guidance from SHAPE America national trainers will help you teach fitness with confidence.
Best Practices in Fitness Education
This four-part webinar series covers fitness principles, health-related fitness, appropriate uses of fitness assessment, and inclusivity in fitness education. Available this fall. Fill out the interest form to be contacted when registration opens.
Physical Best Fitness Education Program
SHAPE America’s Physical Best program equips physical educators to teach and assess health-related fitness using standards-based activities that complement any PE curriculum.
The program includes resources, training, and credentialing opportunities for:
- K-12 physical educators;
- District coordinators and administrators;
- PETE faculty and their students.
Partner Pyramid Workout
(Elementary)
Fitness Adventure
(Middle School)
Four-Corner Heart-Healthy Warm-Up and Cool-Down
(High School)
Build Belonging With Students
Building positive relationships with students and creating a safe learning environment is the foundation of a standards-based curriculum. Here are resources, professional learning, and guidelines to ensure students feel a sense of belonging in your classes.
Teacher of the Year Activities
These tried-and-true favorites from SHAPE America Teachers of the Year will help you start the year strong.
Trainer Tips
Practical guidance from SHAPE America national trainers will help you build belonging in your classes.
Appropriate Instructional Practice Guidelines for K-12 Physical Education
This guidance document provides a comprehensive framework of appropriate instructional practices, organized across five sections: Learning Environment, Instructional Strategies, Curriculum, Assessment, and Professionalism. Each includes specific focus areas with implementation examples.
Building Community and Belonging in Health and PE: Insights From HPE Teachers of the Year
Read about the strategies used by SHAPE America District Teachers of the Year to create a sense of belonging and community in their HPE classes — and the positive changes they’ve witnessed as a result of these efforts.
Supporting Multilingual Learners Through Skills-Based Health Education
This webinar will explore the purpose and importance of skills-based health education and its role in supporting student well-being and academic success.
Inclusive by Design: Supporting Multilingual Learners in K-12 Physical Education
This webinar will deepen your understanding of inclusive practices in physical education and demonstrate how to support multilingual learners through intentional instructional design.
