Resources for College/University Professors
Whether you are in the classroom teaching Physical Education Teacher Education and Health Education Teacher Education (PETE/HETE), or conducting research that elevates our profession and leads to classroom solutions, your work in is vital to the next generation of health and physical educators. You prepare future professionals to become effective champions for health and physical education by giving them the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed. As SHAPE America task forces work to revise the PETE and HETE standards over the next two years, your participation is important! Stay informed about opportunities to provide feedback during the revision process.
Guidance Documents
Social Justice in PETE/HETE
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Resources for Recruitment in Higher Education
User Guide Flyer
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From the Research Council
UnLock Research
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Distinguished Lecture Series
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Additional Resources
Be a good role model
- Advocate for your profession and communicate its importance to your students
- Recommend membership in SHAPE America to your students
- Elevate the profession through research — SHAPE America research grants are available to help
Stay current with professional trends and best practices
- Learn more about the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards
- Drill down to the Essential Components of Physical Education (new edition coming fall 2025!)
- Share the Appropriate Practices in School-Based Health Education as well as Physical Education (new editions coming soon!)
Commit to lifelong learning
- Register for national professional development opportunities
- Take advantage of SHAPE America’s webinars
- Plan to attend the annual SHAPE America National Convention & Expo
Increasing Enrollment in Health & PE Teacher Education Programs
Federal Policy Makers
- Develop legislation that places value on HPE and emphasizes the importance of placing qualified Health and Physical Educators (HPE) teachers in schools.
- For State Policy Makers: Support placing qualified HPE teachers in schools. Strengthen support for teacher education programs in their state.
State Policy Makers
- Support placing qualified HPE teachers in schools.
- Strengthen support for teacher education programs in their state.
For K-12 Teachers
- Develop and implement a high-quality HPE program.
- Start conversations with students who seem to enjoy HPE and who may work well with youth.
- Develop a future teachers club and recruit students who are interested in learning more about HPE teaching careers.
- Serve as a cooperating teacher for local college and university H/PETE program field experiences.
- Encourage guidance counselors to promote HPE as a potential career and share information from local colleges and universities.
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