State and District Implementation of the National Physical Education Standards
SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a highly effective physical education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Physical Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula.
State and district administrators are encouraged to learn more about the new National Physical Education Standards and how they can be used as the foundation for high-quality physical education instruction that makes a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.
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Standards Adoption Toolkit
Each state follows its own unique process for reviewing and adopting health and physical education standards — and this free toolkit serves as a guide throughout that adoption and implementation journey.
- Explore how state boards of education typically lead the process, including common steps for state adoption;
- See how key stakeholders — including HPE teachers, higher education faculty and parents — can get involved;
- Find a sample progression for successful district implementation of new state standards.
Start With This Popular Educator Kit
Are you ready to dive into SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards? This Educator Kit includes the National Physical Education Standards, Rationale and Grade-Span Learning Indicators … and much more!
Learn what has changed in the new standards (and why) and get additional resources you can share with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community!
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More Standards-Based Resources
SHAPE America has developed several resources to help teachers and schools implement the new National Physical Education Standards, such as:
- Student-Friendly PE Standards Posters
- National PE Standards Bulletin Board Printables
- National PE Standards Crosswalks
- Digital Pocket Planner
Exclusive Professional Development
Based on the New SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards
- Customizable Professional Development Workshops
- Free Standards 101 Webinar and Four-Part Webinar Series
- Half-Day and Full-Day Interactive Workshops
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Strategies
A View from the Field: Introducing the New 2024 National Physical Education Standards
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Be a Catalyst for Change in YOUR State: Educators Play a Vital Role in Implementing New National Standards
I’m excited about the new structure and organization of the revised National Physical Education Standards. The grade spans support student development and teacher planning — and provide consistency with the National Health Education Standards. I’m very proud of the work the task force has put into revising the standards.
Brad Brummel, M. Ed.
Co-Chair, National Physical Education Standards Task Force
Coordinator of Physical Education, Health, and Engagement Activities, Springfield Public Schools (Missouri)
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Health Education
SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a comprehensive school-based health education program.
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The AFT applauds SHAPE America for understanding that educators today need a culture of collaboration, proper teaching and learning conditions, and real voice and agency. Inclusive task forces worked deliberately and thoughtfully to develop the updated National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards through admirably open and iterative engagement. As a result, the new standards reflect educators’ commitment to real solutions for children’s well-being.
Randi Weingarten
President, American Federation of Teachers
