National Physical Education and Sport Week

National PE & Sport Week (also known as May Week) is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.

Throughout the pandemic, HPE teachers have worked creatively to keep students healthy and active, while also helping them cope with stress and anxiety.

Now, as we celebrate National PE & Sport Week, we’d like to send all health and physical education teachers a “virtual high five” in honor of their work teaching life-changing skills to our nation's youth.

 

Celebrate May Week 2021

It’s easy to celebrate National Physical Education and Sport Week at YOUR school!

  1. Take a look at the free activity ideas, lesson plans, and resources on the Activities page.
  2. Encourage your students — and their families — to get active at home.
  3. Share your May Week moments on social media using #SHAPETeachOn.

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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 physical education. For decades, SHAPE America’s National Standards for K-12 Physical Education have served as the foundation for well-designed physical education programs across the country. Additionally, the organization helped develop and owns the National Health Education Standards.

SHAPE America's SEL-based health. moves. minds. program helps teachers inspire healthy habits, fuel active minds, and teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally. It also has flexible fundraising options so you can raise money for your HPE program ... and even a local charity!

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