National PE & Sport Week May 1 through 7 #MoveInMay

Back to School Resources for Health & PE

We know that health and physical education leads to student success. Active kids have more focus and concentration in school. They also behave better in class and get higher test scores.

Health and PE is also a critical component of a well-rounded education. It’s where students learn:

Fundamental motor skills needed to participate in physical activity, which is vital at all stages of life;
Critical personal and social skills needed to help manage daily tasks and challenges; and
Important character values such as resilience, fairness and respect.

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

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

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Standards in Action Posters

Bring the new National Physical Education Standards to life in your gym! These colorful poster sets — available for both elementary and secondary — feature one poster for each of the four standards.

Clear, age-appropriate language and engaging visuals help students understand what they’re learning and why it matters. Perfect for promoting daily learning objectives and the physical literacy journey!

Each poster set you select will include:

Four 16x20 posters in English (Standards 1-4)
Four 16x20 posters in Spanish (Standards 1-4)

Poster sets are FREE for SHAPE America members and $8.99 for non-members.
Select the set that best suit your needs!

Elementary Standards in Action Posters (grades preK-5)
Secondary Standards in Action Posters (grades 6-12)

Free Resource!

This resource explores how physical educators can intentionally incorporate health education skills into their instruction, especially in schools where PE teachers are also responsible for health education.

By highlighting the natural alignment between SHAPE America’s National Health Education Standards and National Physical Education Standards, the document helps educators reinforce student learning across both subjects and promote lifelong healthy behaviors.

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Learning Progressions Guidance Flyer

This document describes the relationship between the National Physical Education Standards, grade-span learning indicators and learning progressions — and provides examples of how teachers can embrace learning progressions in their planning and instruction.

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Health Ed 101 Parent Flyer

Health Education in Schools 101 is a parent-friendly overview of what students learn in health education and why it matters. It helps families understand the goals, topics and benefits of health education while addressing common questions about health education class.

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SHAPE America offers a wide range of standards-based webinars, workshops and other professional development options to support your growth as a health and physical educator.

Whether you want to explore the fundamentals, gain new insights, or dive into hands-on learning, you’ll find everything you need in our professional development brochure.

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