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SHAPE America
Non-profit Organizations
Reston, VA 3,144 followers
SHAPE America Sets the Standard
About us
SHAPE America–Society of Health and Physical Educators (formerly AAHPERD) is a professional membership association. SHAPE America 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. The organization was also a proud member of the coalition that developed the National Health Education Standards.
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http://www.shapeamerica.org
External link for SHAPE America
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Reston, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1885
- Specialties
- Professional Development, Advocacy, Online learning, conferences, and workshops, Networking, physical education, and health education
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1900 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20190, US
Employees at SHAPE America
Updates
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New on the Blog! 📝 Learn about creating an effective health and wellness club at your school with Kelsey Ramirez: https://lnkd.in/e8jTtm-e
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If you are a member of your school and/or district wellness committee, you’ll love SHAPE America’s new monthly learning series, Wellness Committee Spotlight Sessions! Each session is facilitated by members of SHAPE America’s Wellness Committee Champions Learning Community, with a different topic selected each month. 📆 Register now for our inaugural Spotlight Sessions: ✨Engaging Students in Wellness Efforts✨ Wednesday, November 13 | 3-4 p.m. ET https://lnkd.in/eSPtx9ah ✨Employee Wellness Supports✨ Wednesday, December 11 | 3-4 p.m. ET https://lnkd.in/eYWvvq4h
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#Ad Get on Board Skateboard Program The Get On Board Skateboard program aligns with 2024 SHAPE National PE Standards by promoting motor skills, lifelong activity, and social-emotional learning. Students build balance, coordination, and confidence in a fun, inclusive, and challenging environment that supports holistic PE goals.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: SHAPE America has been selected as one of 48 partners to receive funding as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) pledge of more than $176 million to support public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States. Full Release: https://lnkd.in/gkVGgUiA
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
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NEW: Health Literacy Month Resources‼️ October is Health Literacy Month, the perfect time to use these new health education resources from SHAPE America including a tip sheet to help you plan an event😀 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/gmm-hafA
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NEWS: SHAPE America Announces Sponsorship for State Teacher of the Year Programs Nationwide ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD, September 19, 2024 — SHAPE America – Society of Health and Physical Educators announced today that 17 of its state affiliate organizations have signed on to participate in the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year State Partner Program, which provides support and resources to state affiliates as well as benefits for health and physical educators who have been named a state Teacher of the Year. “Thanks to the generous support of the SHAPE America Partner Network, which includes SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists, GOPHER, and Goodheart-Willcox Publisher, we are excited to offer valuable benefits to so many state Teachers of the Year,” said SHAPE America President Cara Grant. “And this year we’re even more excited to make this a nonexclusive arrangement for any state affiliate and their Teachers of the Year. We, along with our amazing partners, believe firmly that the more we can do to lift up and support Teachers of the Year, the better.” Read More: https://lnkd.in/gBwqa_F9
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ANNOUNCEMENT: SHAPE America is pleased to announce our 2026 National Convention and Expo will take place in Kansas City, Missouri on March 17th to 21st, 2026 #SHAPEKC
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NEW: Our Fall 2024 Issue of Momentum Magazine Is Live‼️ The latest issue of Momentum magazine is full of ideas, inspiration and strategies for health and physical educators, including resources to use in the new school year! Check it out👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/gSBSwiFR
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