Back to School: Professors

Whether you are in the classroom teaching Physical Education Teacher Education and Health Education Teacher Education (PETE/HETE), or conducting research that elevates our profession and leads to classroom solutions, your work in is vital to the next generation of health and physical educators.

You prepare future professionals to become effective champions for health and physical education
by giving them the knowledge and confidence they need to succeed.

Increasing Enrollment in Health & PE Teacher Education Programs

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Resources To Help You

Be a good role model

Advocate for your profession and communicate its importance to your students
Recommend membership in SHAPE America to your students
Elevate the profession through research — SHAPE America research grants are available to help

Stay current with professional trends and best practices

Guide your students through the steps of a Comprehensive School Physical Activity Program
Drill down to the Essential Components of Physical Education
Share the Appropriate Practices in School-Based Health Education as well as Physical Education
Stay current with the National Standards & Guidelines for Physical Education Teacher Education

Commit to lifelong learning

Register for national professional development opportunities
Take advantage of SHAPE America's live and archived webinars
Listen to free podcasts featuring discussions relevant to health and physical educators

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