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 & Sport Week, we encourage health and physical educators to celebrate their programs — and use this time to advocate by educating parents and the community about the importance of health and physical education.

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

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

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Celebrate in Your School

Mark 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, 2027, to your calendar and plan to hold your school’s field day during National PE & Sport Week next year!

Advocate for Your Program

Standards-based physical education creates space for every student to participate and thrive, regardless of ability. National PE & Sport Week is your opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for inclusive practices such as Unified PE.

Unified PE is an instructional strategy supported by Special Olympics, grounded in the belief that every student deserves meaningful opportunities to participate, lead, and grow. It brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities as equals, in a universally-designed physical education setting where all participants earn the same PE credit.

Start by learning more, sharing information with your administrators or colleagues, or highlighting the impact of inclusive PE with parents and caregivers. Use the resources below to help guide conversations and support implementation in your school.

Resources to Support Your Professional Learning

SHAPE America offers a wide range of standards-based webinars, workshops, and other professional development options to help you grow as a health and physical educator — whether you want to explore the fundamentals, gain new insights, or dive into hands-on learning.

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National Physical Education Standards Resources

SHAPE America’s National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction.

Use our standards-based resources to help make a positive difference in the health and well-being of your students!

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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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