May 27, 2026Home | Feedback | Members Only | Join SHAPE America | Subscribe | AdvertiseFree Access Article An Assessment Plan for the Affective Standards: Leading With Adventure-Based LearningAdventure-based learning (ABL) emphasizes learner-focused immersion through hands-on experiences and promotes the development of personal and social skills. This model aligns seamlessly with the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards and makes it an ideal approach to enhance learning in the affective domain. This article from the May/June issue of Strategies offers practical assessment tools that help educators effectively evaluate affective skills within ABL contexts. READ MORE PROMOTED CONTENTElementary PE: Instructional Videos for Elementary PESecondary PE: Creating Effective Assessments [Free E-Book]Health: Free Nutrition Lesson for Secondary StudentsWeight Training: Ultimate Guide to High School Strength & ConditioningSHAPE America Statement on Fitness Education and AssessmentSHAPE AmericaFrom early national fitness initiatives to our leadership with the President’s Challenge and the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, SHAPE America has helped guide the evolution of how schools approach fitness education and assessment. We recognize the renewed national focus on youth fitness, including the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, as an important opportunity. READ MOREPRODUCT SHOWCASE High-Quality and Affordable Master’s in PE/Coaching! NDSU’s practitioner-friendly M.Ed. in Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching is 100% online and asynchronous! Complete your degree in 30 credits (9 required, 21 elective). ALL students receive our in-state tuition rates! Enjoy rolling admissions with opportunities to start fall, spring, or summer. No GRE required. Join us today! SHAPE America Renews Long-Standing Partnership With Special Olympics SHAPE AmericaSHAPE America and Special Olympics North America have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), continuing a shared commitment to equipping health and physical educators with the training, resources, and support that helps build inclusive school cultures. View this joint position paper on Unified PE, coauthored with the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities, and see what Unified PE looks like at one school. LEARN MORE New SportsEdTV Partnership to Support PE Educators SHAPE AmericaSHAPE America and SportsEdTV have announced a new partnership focused on expanding access to instructional content and educator support resources for school-based health and physical education professionals. Upcoming back-to-school initiatives may feature curated video collections, activity demonstrations, and sport-specific resources designed to enhance physical education instruction. LEARN MORE Start Planning Now for a Stronger PE and Health Program Next Year SHAPE AmericaAs you begin planning for the next school year, it’s an important time to consider how your health and physical education program can best support student success. SHAPE America offers a variety of standards-based workshops that can strengthen your program and drive meaningful, measurable impact — including customizable training to address specific needs in your school or district. VIEW WORKSHOPSPeer to PeerImportant Leadership Update at SHAPE AmericaSHAPE America recently announced that CEO Stephanie Morris will depart the organization on July 17 to transition to a new role as executive director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals. During her tenure, Stephanie made significant strides in strengthening support for the profession and positioning the organization for continued success. The SHAPE America Board of Directors is actively developing a plan to identify the next CEO and will share additional details as that process is finalized. Adam Pomerantz, senior vice president and CFO, will serve as interim CEO. ICYMI (In Case You Missed It):Physical Best, Fifth EditionStandards Adoption ToolkitLesson Planning for Skills-Based Elementary Health Education, Second Edition News Around the Nation The Impact of Physical Activity on Academic Performance in Children and Adolescents: A Meta-Analysis FrontiersIn contemporary education, the reduction of time allocated to physical activity under the pressure of heavy academic demands has become an increasingly prominent concern. At the same time, the World Health Organization has emphasized that moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is beneficial to students’ cognitive and academic development. READ MORE Why School Recess Remains More Essential in a Kids’ World of Digital Screens and Devices Deseret NewsA policy statement released from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) champions the “crucial role” of school recess. Allowing kids to step away each day from the academic structure and rigor of the classroom — and enjoy freeform play and socialization — is highly beneficial to a child’s physical, emotional and social health, the AAP asserts. READ MORE Making Schoolwide Use of Student Surveys EdutopiaDetailed feedback from students about what helps them learn can shape schools’ instructional initiatives and goals. What if you asked your students, “What makes learning meaningful?” And how could your school collectively use the results? READ MORE Et CeteraPrivacy PolicyEditorial inquiries: EtCetera@SHAPEAmerica.orgAdvertising: Beth Bennett | bbennett@shapeamerica.org | 703-476-3468 | Download rate card Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the articles do not necessarily reflect those of SHAPE America, and SHAPE America assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this information. 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