Physical Education and Health Education-Shape America

SHAPE America envisions a nation where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives.

Health and physical literacy can be a life-changer for all children. It's a simple but powerful belief that drives everything we do. Learn more

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Jones & Bartlett Learning and SHAPE America Announce New Publishing Partnership

What's Going On This Month

Position Statements

Supporting the Implementation of School-Based Employee Wellness Programs
School-based employee wellness is vital for creating a vibrant school community where making healthy choices comes easy and is the norm.

Health Education

School-Based Employee Wellness
A comprehensive set of programs, policies, benefits, and environmental supports that address various risk factors, including, but not limited to: Lack of physical activity, unhealthy dietary habits, stress management, and tobacco use.

From Our Blog

5 Reasons Why You Need Physical Best

This week, SHAPE America is releasing the latest edition of its popular book for physical education teachers, Physical Best: Physical Education for Lifelong Fitness and Health.

Here are five reasons to get this new edition of Physical Best […]

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Activity Calendar

Download April Activity Calendars
Integrate new activity ideas using SHAPE America's standards-based resources and grade-level activity calendars.

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SHAPE America's The Relationship Between Physical Education and Physical Activity

Books

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National Standards & Guidelines for Initial Physical Education Teacher Education
Designed to develop pre-service candidates into competent and capable future professionals, and provide a performance-based assessment structure.