Explore Physical Activity

SHAPE America believes every child in the United States deserves both a quality physical education and physical activity program.

SHAPE America recommends school-age children accumulate at least 60 minutes and up to several hours of physical activity per day while avoiding prolonged periods of inactivity.

SHAPE America supports faculty, students, teachers, fitness trainers, recreation instructors, and community leaders who promote lifelong and inclusive physical activity and recreation.

• Supports professionals with adapted physical education and activity resources.
• Supports professionals with early childhood resources.
• Serves as the managing partner for First Lady Michelle Obama's Active Schools— an unprecedented collaboration to bring physical activity back to American schools.
• Offers Bikeology, a ready-to-use bicycle-safety curriculum for physical education teachers and recreation specialists working with students in grades 6-12.

 

 

Useful Resources

Jump Rope For Heart - Be a Jump Member

Physical Activity Position Statements

Physical Activity Guidelines