SHAPE MT 2026

Come learn a number of ways, with examples, to provide variety within any one days lesson. Teaching a lot of skills for a small amount of time each. As opposed to any one skill for a longer stretch of time

This  session introduces a comprehensive, student-centered approach to physical education and weight training through the “Creating Your Fit” framework. Grounded in the 2024 SHAPE America High School Standards and aligned with the NHSSCA (National High School Strength Coaches Association) curriculum, this presentation redefines fitness as a multidimensional concept that includes physical performance, emotional readiness, and cognitive understanding.
Participants will explore how the Movement Menu (Mild–Medium–Spicy) model empowers students to self-select appropriate intensity levels based on their individual needs, goals, and daily readiness. This approach is paired with a Daily Tracker and Reflection Table, allowing students to monitor progress, build self-awareness, and make informed decisions about their fitness journey.
Through real-world classroom examples, educators will see how this framework increases engagement, promotes inclusivity, and supports differentiated instruction without sacrificing rigor. The session highlights how integrating strength and conditioning principles with standards-based physical education creates meaningful, transferable learning experiences that prepare students for lifelong health and fitness.
Attendees will leave with practical tools, implementation strategies, and assessment ideas that can be immediately applied in both PE and weight training environments.

Looking for ways to make health content stick without sacrificing movement time? This session brings health concepts to life through active PE games that reinforce nutrition, wellness, body awareness, and healthy decision-making. Designed for elementary learners, these activities help students review key concepts while naturally building understanding through movement, teamwork, and fun. Expect practical ideas, active participation, and games you can immediately bring back to your gym.

You don’t have to be a dancer to rock dance in PE—just bring energy and a willingness to try! In this session, a PE teacher with limited dance skills shares simple, confidence-building strategies for introducing dance through accessible movement and creative exploration. See how student voice and choice come to life through group choreography and explore practical examples of using AI to support lesson planning, creativity, and engagement.

For coaches, PE teachers, and youth leaders committed to developing the whole athlete -not just performance, but resilience, focus, recovery, and leadership. Learn how brain function, nervous system regulation, breath, and movement directly impact response time, decision-making, choice, emotional balance, confidence, and athletic performance. Explore the science behind brain chemistry and peak performance, including dopamine for motivation and drive, serotonin for well-being and composure, adrenaline for quick response under pressure, and acetylcholine for learning, coordination, and muscle memory. Equip your athletes with tools that strengthen the brain–body connection to support success in sports, school, and life.