National PE Standards Resources
for Teachers and Administrators
SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as a result of a highly effective physical education program.
Educators 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.
Use the standards-based resources below to help make a positive difference in the health and well-being of your students.
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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Standards in Action Posters
Bring the new 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.
Clear, age-appropriate language and engaging visuals help students understand what they’re learning and why it matters. Perfect for promoting daily learning objectives and the physical literacy journey!
Each poster set you select will include:
- Four 16×20 posters in English (Standards 1-4)
- Four 16×20 posters in Spanish (Standards 1-4)
Poster sets are FREE for SHAPE America members and $8.99 for non-members. Select the set that best suit your needs!
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Connecting Health Education Skills in the Physical Education Setting
This resource explores how physical educators can intentionally incorporate health education skills into their instruction, especially in schools where PE teachers are also responsible for health education.
By highlighting the natural alignment between SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards, the document helps educators reinforce student learning across both subjects and promote lifelong healthy behaviors.
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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
Learning Progressions Guidance Flyer
This document describes the relationship between the National Physical Education Standards, grade-span learning indicators and learning progressions — and provides examples of how teachers can embrace learning progressions in their planning and instruction.
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Student-Friendly PE Standards Posters
This popular classroom tool for health and physical educators has been updated and redesigned to help students understand and use the new National Physical Education Standards.
Each poster set you select will include:
- Student-friendly standards poster in English (available as 8.5×11 and 16×20)
- Student-friendly standards poster in Spanish (available as 8.5×11 and 16×20)
- Introductory guide to using the student-friendly standards poster, with suggested strategies for integrating standards-related language into daily lessons.
Poster packs are FREE for SHAPE America members and $4.99 for non-members. Select the packs that best suit your needs!
Elementary PE Poster Packs Secondary PE Poster Packs
Free National PE Standards Crosswalks
These crosswalks will help you see where your current program is in alignment with the new National PE Standards, while also identifying potential gaps. You can then use the appropriate crosswalk document to update your curriculum with the new national standards.
The crosswalks are available for elementary (preK-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12).
Digital Pocket Planners for PE
Use this digital guide to prepare for instruction using the new SHAPE America National PE Standards!
The PE pocket planner includes:
- Suggested instructional opportunities — including skills and instructional concepts — broken down by standard and grade-span learning indicator;
- Access to a blank pocket planner template, which can be customized to meet your own instructional needs.
Both pocket planners are FREE for SHAPE America members and $4.99 for non-members.
Download PE Pocket Planner
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Connect PE and
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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