Resources & Publications
Everything you need to teach, lead, and inspire.
Whether you’re a preK-12 HPE teacher, higher education faculty member, administrator, coach, or future professional, SHAPE America has resources designed to meet you where you are.
From standards-based teaching tools and assessment resources to peer-reviewed journals, books, and professional development materials, everything we offer is grounded in the same framework that guides high-quality HPE instruction nationwide.
Browse by audience or resource type to find exactly what you need.
Teacher’s Toolbox
The Teacher’s Toolbox is the starting point for every preK-12 health and physical educator — with links to: activity calendars; standards-based resources; assessment tools; professional development; HPE program funding options; curriculum guides; peer-written journal articles; content from our annual campaigns (Back to School, Health Literacy Month, and National PE & Sport Week), and more.
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Higher Ed Resources
SHAPE America has tools and information designed specifically for the higher ed community, whether you’re in the classroom teaching PETE/HETE students or conducting research that elevates the profession. Find links to everything you need in one place: guidance documents and position statements; recommended PETE/HETE texts and resources; Research Council activities; and more.
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Resources for Future Professionals
As an aspiring health and physical educator, you can help shape a future where all schools have well-designed HPE programs. Find links to everything you need at this stage of your professional journey, including: leadership and networking opportunities; student scholarships and awards; recommended professional development opportunities; Career Center resources; and much more.
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Administrator Resources
Find resources designed specifically for principals, district leaders, and superintendents who support quality health and physical education programs, including policy guidelines, evaluation tools, and top-tier professional development for HPE teachers.
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Find links to helpful resources for youth and interscholastic sport coaches, coach educators, administrators, and coach researchers, including: national coaching standards; recommended books; popular coaching articles; and more.
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Parent Resources
Parents and caregivers can access a variety of resources, including: guidelines to help advocate for stronger health and physical education programs; discussion prompts to encourage meaningful conversations with your child; and more.
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Health and physical educators can find practical teaching strategies, emerging research, and timely insights in SHAPE America’s many publications. This includes books that support effective, standards-based instruction in HPE; four award-winning, peer-reviewed journals; two popular email newsletters; and teacher-authored posts on the SHAPE America Blog — all designed to support professional growth and student success.
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Direct Resource Links
APEAS II
The Adapted Physical Education Assessment Scale (APEAS II) is a longitudinal data system used by teachers to develop IEP goals, measure present level of performance, and more.
Learn MoreBeyond the Check-In
Beyond the Check-In is a resource hub that helps parents and educators navigate the complexities of student health — with practical tools and evidence-based guidance.
Learn MoreHealth Education Assessment Tool
SHAPE America’s Health Education Assessment Tool (HEAT) is an assessments bank of more than 800 reviewed test items that HPE teachers can easily use in their classrooms.
Learn MoreHPE Program Funding
With health. moves. minds.®, powered by Booster you can raise money for your HPE program while inspiring kindness, promoting physical activity, and building a stronger community.
Learn MoreSHAPE America Career Center
Browse job openings in health and physical education, post a position, and explore career resources, scholarships, and grant opportunities for students and professionals.
Learn MoreSHAPE America Catalog
The SHAPE America Catalog makes it easy to access professional learning resources, earn contact hours, and learn with self-paced webinars and courses.
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