National PE & Sport Week May 1 through 7 #MoveInMay

National Physical Education & Sport Week

National PE & Sport Week is an annual celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Engaging in physical education helps students develop essential motor skills, personal and social skills, and core character values such as resilience, fairness and respect.

During National PE & Health Week, we encourage health and physical educators to use this week to advocate by educating parents and the community about the importance of health and physical education, and to celebrate their programs.

If you are a health and physical education teacher — thanks for all you do!

Let's advocate and celebrate during National PE & Sport Week every year!

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Advocate by educating parents and the community about the importance of health and PE by doing the following:

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Celebrate another successful school year of health and PE by doing the following:

  • Have a National PE & Sport Week themed spirit week that incorporates a daily theme and physical activity. Use our spirit week calendars for inspiration!
  • Invite parents to visit your PE classes this week (use this Save the Date flyer)!
  • Add May 1-7, 2026, to your calendar and plan to hold your school’s field day during National PE & Sport Week next year!

Share Your #MoveInMay Memories

Share your National PE & Sport Week experiences on social media! Tell us how you celebrated or advocated for physical education! Don't forget to tag @SHAPEAmerica and use #MoveInMay.

Join the conversation from May 1-7!

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Dive Into the New National Standards for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America’s new National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards (released in March 2024) provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.

Download our free Educator Kits to learn what has changed in the new standards and get additional resources you can share with administrators, colleagues, parents, and the community! Each kit includes the standards, rationale, and indicators by grade span.

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