March 3, 2026
According to Medical Xpress, youth with related behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states, according to a new study from Yale Child Study Center. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with disrupted connections in areas of the brain important for attention, flexibility in thinking,…
Read More [+]February 24, 2026
Two widely used guidance documents have been revised to align with the new SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards:
Read More [+]February 19, 2026
According to The Conversation, the benefits of physical activity for children are enormous. As researchers of physical education (PE) – and ex-PE teachers – we know evidence shows it can have a positive impact on mental and physical health, social relationships, emotional control and confidence, as well as on…
Read More [+]February 11, 2026
According to SHAPE America, teaching social and emotional learning and meaningful physical education using common terminology and clearly defined skills and features can help create more consistent and practical learning experiences. This approach helps students develop a better understanding of participation in PE and physical activity. It also helps…
Read More [+]February 11, 2026
According to SHAPE America, this article from the January/February issue of Strategies outlines the planning and implementation of an interdisciplinary field day called Amaze Day. Drawing on insights from educators, organizers and participants, the article explores the process of conceptualizing, designing and executing a field…
Read More [+]February 11, 2026
According to SHAPE America, this State of the States Policy Report, published in the January issue of JOPERD, represents the most current and comprehensive review of codified state-level policies related to school physical education and physical activity. Covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia,…
Read More [+]January 27, 2026
In the winter issue of Research in Motion, the SHAPE America Research Council shines a spotlight on Ali Brian, Ph.D., professor and associate dean for research in the Department of Educational and Developmental Science at the University of South Carolina. As a researcher, she works…
Read More [+]December 20, 2025
SHAPE America’s Teacher of the Year program honors exceptional health and physical education teachers from each of the organization’s five districts: Central, Eastern, Midwest, Southern, and Western. District Teachers of the Year are chosen from applicants who have previously been recognized as Teacher of the…
Read More [+]December 12, 2025
According to SHAPE America, physical education participation at school age is suggested to increase physical activity levels in adulthood. However, there is a limited understanding of the underlying mechanism in this relationship between PE and physical activity. This study from the December issue of Research Quarterly for Exercise and…
Read More [+]December 12, 2025
According to SHAPE America, this article from the November/December issue of Strategies examines selected characteristics of deliberate practice (and other types of practice) so that coaches can teach their athletes to train more like expert (i.e., elite) performers and help them reach new levels of…
Read More [+]We’ve had such tremendous growth in the building of connections to really support the whole child, getting all aspects of the school district on the same page, and having that common model to support every child.
