Announcement: Statement from SHAPE America

As the leading voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States, SHAPE America supports initiatives that prepare students to lead healthy, physically active lives. As the White House reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, we are committed to sharing our expertise to ensure programs benefit all students through alignment with evidence-based practices and the National Physical Education Standards.

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About SHAPE America

SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the United States. The organization’s extensive community includes a diverse membership of health and physical educators, as well as advocates, supporters, and 50+ state affiliate organizations.

Since its founding in 1885, the organization has defined excellence in school-based health education and physical education. For decades, SHAPE America's National Physical Education Standards have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country, just as the SHAPE America National Health Education Standards serve as the foundation for effective skills-based health education. Together, these national standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every preK-12 student.

Learn more at www.shapeamerica.org.