Momentum Magazine - Spring 2020

Spring 2020

Society of Health and Physical Educators

Teach On

N AV I G AT I N G A N E W W O R L D O F D I S TA N C E L E A R N I N G I N H E A L T H A N D P H Y S I C A L E D U C AT I O N

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Contents

Spring 2020

F E AT U R E S

Teach On Navigating a new world of distance learning in health and physical education

Pay It Forward How to build community and support a local charity through the health. moves. minds.® program

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D E PA R T M E N T S PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 4

TEACHER TO TEACHER 14

Stronger Together

9 Tips for Teaching HPE at Home

FROM THE CEO 8

REFLECTION 17

Adapting to a New Normal

Find a Way to Fill Your Bucket

Gopher (p. 5)

NATIONAL OFFICERS 10

AWARDS RECOGNITION 18

Wellness Training Specialists (p. 7)

Welcome to Our New Board Members

Celebrating Excellence

SPARK (p. 9)

DISTRICTS 11

RESOURCE ROUNDUP 26

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New District Leaders

Focus on Health & PE

United States Tennis Association (p. 11)

ADVOCACY 12

Bungee Bootcamp (p. 14)

HPE Advocacy Continues Despite Coronavirus Crisis

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SHAPE AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

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Editor’s

Brett Fuller P R E S I D E N T- E L E C T

Terri Drain PA S T P R E S I D E N T

Jamie Sparks CEO

Stephanie Morris D I R E C TO R S

Megan Adkins Jo Bailey Kymm Ballard Sarah Benes Clayton Ellis Amy Heuer Jaimie McMullen Mario Reyna

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he spring issue of Momentum normally features highlights from our National Convention, which this year was set to take place in Salt Lake City.

But of course, there’s been nothing normal about the last eight weeks.

Schools have closed, states have issued shelterin-place orders, and we’re all hunkered down at home, juggling work and family while trying to stay safe and healthy.

It goes without saying that we hope you are all coping as well as can be expected.

I hope this issue of Momentum helps you feel a little less isolated from the rest of your HPE community.

Society of Healt h and

Physical Educa tors

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N AV D I S TA I G AT I N G A NE NCE W WO LEAR RLD NING PHYS OF IN HE ICAL ALTH EDUC AND AT I O N

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UPLIFTING LOCAL CHARITIES In the feature article, “Pay It Forward,” you’ll read how five elementary schools used SHAPE America’s new health. moves. minds.® program to incorporate social and emotional learning, improve school culture, and raise money for health and physical education — while also supporting a local charity. For all involved, gaining an opportunity to give back to the community was the game-changer that made health. moves. minds. a perfect fit for their school.

TEACH ON In our cover story, we’re taking a peek at a day in the life of health and physical educators around the country as they adapt to distance learning. These eight teachers open up about their new routines and teaching tools, specific challenges they’ve faced, and even their concerns for the future.

We’re so grateful they were willing to share a glimpse into their “new normal” and want to tell them — and all the teachers in our HPE community — thanks for all you do!

Larissa Brickach Managing Editor momentum@shapeamerica.org

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S SAG E

Stronger Together Brett Fuller, President @BrettAFuller

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nprecedented. We probably have heard that word used more times in the last eight weeks than at any other point in our lives. These are unprecedented times, yet as health and physical educators we have all come together for our students, families, friends, neighbors and communities. Everyone has been sharing online resources through social media, videos, webinars, and Twitter chats — and I have never been prouder of the profession than I am now.

We are rising to the challenge by being stronger together.

When I was asked earlier this year to step up and fill the vacancy of Roger Jackson as president-elect of SHAPE America, I knew this was going to be an exciting but challenging year: exciting because I am truly excited about the future of SHAPE America … and challenging because I only had a few months to prepare before taking over as president.

At the time, none of us had any idea of what was on the horizon, but as the global health crisis progressed my presidential theme became self-evident: Stronger Together.

A BRIGHT FUTURE Even during this unusual period in our history, I am still very excited about 6

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the future of SHAPE America. That excitement is founded in the great work we continue to do as an organization.

SHAPE America has been and will continue to be at the forefront of advocacy efforts for health and physical education funding through Title IV, Part A and Title II in ESSA. And, in the first year and a half of health. moves. minds.® we have started a movement — a change in how many see health and physical education. The HPE community understands the value of the health. moves. minds. program — and that value is now recognized by many outside our community as well. This will continue to grow in the months and years ahead.

I am also excited by the passion of our members and community partners.

One example that is often overlooked is adapted physical education. Unified Physical Education, from Special Olympics, and the I Can Do It! program both offer support for some of our most vulnerable students.

UP TO THE CHALLENGE The challenge that I was expecting means nothing compared to the challenge of COVID-19. This global health crisis has tested us and will continue to test us — but we are rising to the challenge by being stronger together.

SHAPE America is there to support the K-12 teachers as well as the higher education faculty and school communities. Please check out all the virtual resources for health and physical education on the SHAPE America website. The page includes resources that SHAPE America has created or revised (including lessons from health. moves. minds.) as well as links

to corporate partner sites and — even more importantly — resources created by members of the HPE community. All are free to adapt, use and share. A true example of Stronger Together.

A Warm Hello…

I’m excited to introduce myself as I begin my year as SHAPE America president!

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater in 1990 and have worked in Milwaukee Public Schools since 1993. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is the largest school district in Wisconsin, with 76,000+ students and 149 health and physical educators in 159 schools.

I have been a substitute teacher, taught physical education at the elementary and high school levels, taught health, and have even taught adjunct courses at the college level in classroom management and general educational theory.

For the last 13 years I have been the curriculum specialist for health and physical education for MPS. I have been honored to be of service to the profession that I love as past president of Wisconsin Health and Physical Education and as a SHAPE America Board of Directors member for the last three years.

On a personal note, I have been married for 19 years to my best friend and we have two incredible children.

Stay safe and healthy!

FROM THE CEO

Adapting to a New Normal Stephanie Morris, CEO @SHAPEAmericaCEO

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s I write this column, I can’t help but reflect on the fact that in late April, our SHAPE America community — thousands of dedicated health and physical education professionals — would have been together in beautiful Salt Lake City for the 2020 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.

It is simply astounding to realize how much has changed in the world over the past several months.

But other things have not changed — such as SHAPE America’s commitment to helping health and physical education teachers provide high-quality instruction … even during these challenging times.

I am so proud of the #HPEatHome resources we rapidly curated and created to assist teachers and hope you will check them out if you haven’t already. Our deepest thanks to all the teachers and supporting organizations who contributed to this collection!

We’re also actively engaged with the broader education community in advocating for stimulus funding to support the needs of schools in navigating this pandemic. We owe this to our students — and we will stand strong with you, our SHAPE family.

SHAPE America will continue to be the leading authority and national voice in advocating for funding for health and physical education.

ADVOCACY IS CRITICAL Another thing that hasn’t changed is SHAPE America’s commitment to advocacy. SHAPE America will continue to be the leading authority and national voice in advocating for funding for health and physical education in our schools.

I have already heard from many of you about teaching positions being eliminated and concerns for what next year will hold. Know that SHAPE America stands with you and will lead the charge in fighting for continued funding for ESSA Title IV, Part A funding, as well as Title I and Title II funding.

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And, we’re taking advantage of this time to advocate directly with parents, so they understand what quality health and physical education look like and why they are an essential component of a child’s overall education. By providing resources to educate and engage families, we will make the most of this unexpected time parents are spending with their children and the new role they are taking on as home-based educators.

OUR STRONG COMMUNITY Finally, though our world has dramatically changed, and we can’t be together in person right now, we are

together as a community. The chance to virtually connect with many of you recently has been such an uplifting experience and one that gives me so much hope for what we will continue to achieve as a strong, united community.

I am so excited for all that is ahead.

This month we recognized the 2019 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year and welcomed our new 2020 National Teachers of the Year. We are able to support and celebrate them thanks to our powerful Partner Network of SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists (WellTrain), Gopher, and GoodheartWillcox Publisher.

Further, we welcome new leaders on our national board of directors, councils, and special interest groups (SIGs). I am especially excited for the leadership of President Brett Fuller, whose “Stronger Together” theme could not be more fitting right now.

And finally, I would like to share a very special shout-out and thank you to those whose national board service recently ended — Past President Judy LoBianco and Ann Paulls-Neal. You have been incredible to work with and I am humbled for the opportunity to have served with you. And as Jamie Sparks moves into his new role as past president, I want to thank him profusely for his service this past year. His insight, wisdom and humor, and his never-ending dedication to SHAPE America, were deeply appreciated and kept us focused on all the right things.

I hope to see many of you on future video calls and please know I always welcome hearing from you. Stay safe and healthy!

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Welcome to Our New Board Members PRESIDENT-ELECT Terri Drain Founder/Coordinator, Health and Physical Education Collaborative, Physical Educator, Retired, Murphys, CA

Terri Drain is a National Board Certified physical educator who is dedicated to excellence in health and physical education. She’s taught all levels K-12, and earned Teacher of the Year honors from CAHPERD, SHAPE America Southwest District, and Pleasanton USD. Well-known as a K-12 presenter, Terri has provided over 200 trainings at the local, state, national and international levels. In 2014, she founded the Health and Physical Education Collaborative, a non-profit dedicated to supporting teachers in the design and delivery of quality standards-based instruction. Terri has served on the SHAPE America Board of Directors, Physical Education Council, and 50 Million Strong Assessment Task Force.

2020-21 SHAPE AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT

Brett Fuller Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee, WI P R E S I D E N T- E L E C T

Terri Drain Health and Physical Education Collaborative, Murphys, CA PA ST P R E S I D E N T

Jamie Sparks ETR, KAHPERD, Morehead, KY

DIRECTORS Megan Adkins Associate Professor & Curriculum Coordinator for Health & Physical Education, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, NE

Within her tenure at University of Nebraska at Kearney, Megan Adkins has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate level — both face-to-face and online — in the areas of adapted and mainstream physical education. She helped pioneer a year-long homeschool teaching lab for undergraduate health and physical education students which has received national recognition, and conducts research in the areas of teacher preparation, physical education, physical activity, technology integration, and diverse populations.

Jo Bailey Physical Educator, D.C. Everest Senior High School, Weston, WI

Jo Bailey is a National Board Certified physical education teacher. She has served as district coordinator and president of Wisconsin Health and Physical Education (WHPE), and in 2013 was named SHAPE America Midwest District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Jo’s innovative approach to using technology to support learning in physical education led to her being selected to attend the prestigious Google Teacher Academy, and she continues to be a Google Certified Innovator.

Jaimie McMullen Associate Professor, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

CEO

Stephanie Morris D I R E C TO R S

Megan Adkins University of Nebraska at Kearney, NE

Jo Bailey D.C. Everest Senior High School, Weston, WI

Kymm Ballard Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC

Sarah Benes Merrimack College, North Andover, MA

Clayton Ellis Mrachek Middle School, Aurora, CO

Amy Heuer St. Mary’s Academy, Bismarck, ND

Jaimie McMullen University of Northern

Colorado, Greeley, CO Jaimie McMullen is an associate professor of physical education and physical activity leadership at the University of Northern Colorado. In addition to Mario Reyna McAllen ISD, McAllen, TX teaching undergraduate and graduate students, she is engaged in research as well as university-based service. Her research seeks to consider participant-voice and ways to impact the physical activity culture of For more information, visit schools. Throughout her career, Jaimie has served the profession at the local, shapeamerica.org/about/leaders. regional and national level, and is currently president of SHAPE Colorado.

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DISTRICTS

New District Leaders Congratulations to the following SHAPE America members, who were elected to serve on their District Leadership Council for 2020-21.

CENTRAL DISTRICT

MIDWEST DISTRICT

WESTERN DISTRICT

PRESIDENT-ELECT

PRESIDENT-ELECT

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Chris Watts Physical Education Teacher Witt Elementary School Evergreen, CO

Andro Barnett Professor Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Brent Powell Assistant Professor California State University, Stanislaus Modesto, CA

Tiffany Dirks KAHPERD Executive Director Washburn University Topeka, KS

Andrew Eberline Assistant Professor Illinois State University Normal, IL

Blake Taylor Physical Education Teacher Lawrence Elementary School Wichita, KS

EASTERN DISTRICT PRESIDENT-ELECT

Sara Thurston Physical Education Teacher Leavitt Area High School Turner, ME MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Andrew Gray Physical Education Teacher Eliot Elementary School Maine AHPERD Waterboro, ME Jacqueline Malaska Retired NJAHPERD Ocean, NJ

Rhonda Hovatter Associate Professor Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV

SOUTHERN DISTRICT PRESIDENT-ELECT

Anne Wiggin Retired Iotla Valley Elementary School Franklin, NC MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

K-Lynn McKey Instructor University of Louisiana at Lafayette Broussard, LA

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

Heather Bachman Physical Education Teacher Prospect Elementary School Meridian, ID Janae Ballingham Physical Education Teacher Douglas County School District Gardnerville, NV Keri Schoeff Safe & Healthy Students Specialist Arizona Department of Education Phoenix, AZ Nancy Stock Executive Director SHAPE Montana Stevensville, MT

Claire Mowling Assistant Professor University of Alabama at Birmingham Carrollton, GA

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A DVO C AC Y

HPE Advocacy Continues Despite Coronavirus Crisis

By Carly Wright @CWrightHPE

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n March 11 — just hours before the U.S. Capitol closed its doors to visitors — 150 SHAPE America members representing 32 states met with congressional representatives as part of our annual SPEAK Out! Day. Due to the initial recommendations for social distancing in place at the time, these HPE advocates had to forgo the traditional handshakes with legislators, but that didn’t stop them from advocating for health and physical education!

That day — with the emerging coronavirus crisis on everyone’s mind — they used the opportunity to educate more than 160 members of Congress about the importance of teaching students the skills to develop health and physical literacy.

And now that millions of students are quarantined at home with their families, health education, physical education, and physical activity seem more important than ever.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES This year, the major SPEAK Out! Day asks of lawmakers were to fully fund the federal education programs Title II, Part A and Title IV, Part A, under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for fiscal year 2021.

SHAPE America continues to have a strong voice on Capitol Hill during this time of distance learning.

Under Title IV, Part A, schools receive funding to support a well-rounded education, safe and healthy student programs, and effective use of technology. Congress funded Title IV, Part A at $1.17 billion for the 2019-20 school year and at $1.21 billion for the 2020-21 school year.

As Congress reconciles appropriations for FY 2021 and beyond, it’s critical that the health and physical education community continues its strong advocacy efforts for this important funding stream, especially as schools navigate a new reality that now includes virtual learning and social distancing.

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In addition to pushing for full funding for Title IV, Part A, advocates also asked Congress to support continued funding for Title II, Part A, which supports professional development for all school employees, including for health and physical education programs.

SHAPE America continues to have a strong voice on Capitol Hill during this time of distance learning in order to maintain funding and support for health and physical education moving forward. Be sure to join these efforts by visiting the SHAPE America Legislative Action Center for backyard advocacy resources and to email your members of Congress directly.

CORONAVIRUS STIMULUS FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS SHAPE America is working with a coalition of education organizations to advocate for school funding within the stimulus packages that Congress is drafting as a response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The most recent stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which became law on March 27, included $30.75 million in school funding.

Of that, $13.5 billion will be distributed by the U.S. Department of Education to K-12 schools via the Title I formula to support low-income schools and $3 billion will be distributed to state governors to distribute locally in the areas most impacted by coronavirus. The remaining $14.25 billion will provide financial aid to students attending higher education institutions.

Stay tuned to the SHAPE America Blog for more updates as additional stimulus legislation is passed.

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HAPE America’s Partners for Active and Healthy Children (PAHC) membership program serves as a bridge between the business and nonprofit communities and our nation’s health and physical educators.

PAHC members provide annual financial contributions that support a broad array of SHAPE America initiatives, programs and projects that promote effective health and physical education. PAHC members will:

• Receive a complimentary 12-month Basic Listing in the HPE Marketplace Guide, including up to three (3) product/service categories. Each listing includes company name, phone number and active web and email links;

• Gain visibility with a complimentary Sixth-Page Square Ad in the Momentum issue of your choice (exclusively available to PAHC members);

• Incorporate the PAHC digital member badge in your marketing emails, website and other promotional materials;

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T E AC H E R TO T E AC H E R

TIPS for Teaching

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s schools across the country moved to distance learning due to COVID-19, SHAPE America worked with health and physical educators to create a collection of resources to help students stay healthy and physically active at home. We also asked members to share their top tips for teaching HPE at home. Here are some of their responses:

“Use Google Forms, Flipgrid, or a one-question assignment to create opportunities for students to let you know how they’re doing emotionally, physically and academically. Ask them what’s most frustrating about being at home and how they’re dealing with it, have them share a selfie doing a healthy activity, or ask what they’re doing to stay physically active — you’ll get huge insights into where they are in these crazy times.”

— DIANE FARTHING, NBCT | Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton, CA

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“When teaching virtually, don’t overthink — make things simple. Provide and encourage students to engage in meaningful and fun physical activities that they can participate in no matter where they live or what their socioeconomic status is. This can create authentic learning by having students understand and see the benefits of physical activity throughout the day when they are forced to have a lot of screen time. Having students reflect on their performance can be powerful.”

—BRAD HULL | Everitt Middle School, Wheat Ridge, CO

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“My best piece of advice for teaching HPE virtually is to make all learning and activities meaningful and engaging instead of just giving your students “busy” work. This is also an excellent opportunity to teach your students that physical activity should be FUN — and something to value for their health, enjoyment and interaction with loved ones. Make physical activity fun and make it as “disguised fitness” for all your students!”

— BRIAN HULL | Bruce Randolph School, Denver, CO

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“As we experience this virtual adventure, be creative, flexible and authentic. Add humor to make children smile. Record and post yourself doing innovative activities. Connect with your students daily and encourage them to get their whole families involved with exercise. This experience has made me a stronger teacher. I have stepped outside of my comfort zone, collaborated with colleagues, and asked for help when I have needed it. Be confident and true to yourself.”

— AMBER MCLANE | Gilford Middle School, Gilford, NH

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“My personal tip for teachers who are now working virtually is to be kind to yourself. Adaptation takes patience, time and failure. Not everything you do will work, and that is OK. Failure is how we get better — so get back up, dust yourself off, and try again. For technology I recommend PowerPoint for slides and the EpocCam app, which can turn a second device into a webcam giving you multiple angles in your demonstrations.”

—WILL POTTER | Serendipity School, Belmont, CA

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“Trust yourself! My goal is to care for each child as a whole person and then facilitate additional learning. It can be overwhelming to navigate the plethora of resources that are available because I want to be inclusive and use what is best for my students. This is the perfect time to “experiment,” welcome failures and celebrate successes because our students’ needs are different at this point in time. Have the courage to make mistakes.”

— LINDSEY PROZANSKI | Bardstown Middle School, Bardstown, KY

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“The best advice I can give is to make lessons fun and short. Use as little equipment as possible because some students may not have what you’re using at home. Students come from all backgrounds — some are teaching themselves and some are home alone all day while parents are at work. Easy, fun, short, and with equipment that EVERY student will have at home. Also, don’t be afraid to get feedback from them every so often.”

— KYLE SALVO | Twin Chimneys Elementary, O’Fallon, MO

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“Less is more and provide options. I don’t know about you, but this homeschooling thing can be tough! Not to mention trying to stay connected with 500 students … it can be exhausting! I’ve been using my website to post a few simple activities and videos each week as resources for parents who are looking for activity breaks or ways to keep their kids active. And I’ve connected with families through a PE Facebook page.”

— KIM SELBY | Wilson Elementary, Sheboygan, WI

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“Remember we are all beginners — give others and yourself grace. Take it slow. Maintain focus when looking at your recording device, have positive body language, and use your teaching voice. Keep a routine, set realistic goals and get outdoors. If you are in a rural area like me and don’t have internet access except on your phone, try a phone hotspot or a hotspot near the local school, library, or businesses.”

—BLAKE TAYLOR | Lawrence Elementary, Wichita, KS

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REFLECTION

Find a Way to Fill Your Bucket Physical educator Amanda Amtmanis reflects on the emotional toll — and unexpected benefits — of distance learning

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t was raining as I pulled into Spencer School’s parking lot for the first time since we were abruptly sent home on March 13. I was unprepared for what was coming when I left the building that day — and I was equally unprepared for the rush of emotions that swept over me as I returned.

Maybe it was the grayness of the day, but the utter silence and the sight of swings hanging empty at a time when the playground should have been full of kids’ shouts and laughter had me feeling sad. I missed my students and my colleagues.

I walked into my gym to collect what I might need for this extended

new adventure in distance learning.

My closet was filled with balls, scooters, parachutes, and other equipment, but I took none of it. What I did take were my health. moves. minds.® materials and 100 Mile Club incentives, along with my Block Rocker speaker so I could blast familiar PE music from my car during the upcoming staff parade past students’ homes.

EMBRACING CHANGE Distance learning is not about adapting as best we can in hopes of simply carrying on with business as usual.

There’s nothing “usual” about this situation.

I work with 500 PE students from two different schools, so I don’t know the details of every student’s individual situation in terms of space, equipment, and family support. But I do know that everyone is dealing with some degree of stress and change — and I need to plan equitably and with compassion.

As I learn to embrace distance learning, I find that I am liberated from some of the limitations of my typical school experience. During a normal school year, I see my students infrequently — and because I’m spread so thin communication with parents can be difficult. Now, although I wish I could see my students in person, I am at least able to communicate with them — and their parents — every day.

Amanda Amtmanis is a physical education teacher at Macdonough Elementary School and Spencer Elementary School in Middletown, CT. In 2019, she was a pilot school coordinator for SHAPE America’s new health. moves. minds.® service-learning program. In 2020, Amanda was instrumental in creating new SEL-based station activities and additional lesson plans for the health. moves. minds. program.

I find I’ve also been liberated from trying to plan activities that simultaneously engage all students in a class, despite varying interests, skills, preferences, learning styles and prior experiences. Since we are not physically together in the gym, there is no reason we all must do the same thing at the same time.

Distance learning has also given me an opportunity to engage families in a way that more organically fits with how they approach wellness in their everyday lives. I’m providing relevant, age-appropriate health information and options for engaging in physical activity, as well as activities that address students’ mental health needs.

I miss my students. Distance learning is hard on all of us. But we will get through this together and we will learn and grow from this experience. I will cherish the notes and pictures and videos that I get from my students — and they will fill my bucket until schools reopen and the playground is once again filled with students.

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Celebrating Excellence 2020 SHAPE America Award Winners

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ach year, SHAPE America recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding individuals from around the country for their distinctive contributions to our organizations and the professions we serve.

Although we were not able to honor these award recipients at our national convention this year, we are happy to celebrate them in this issue of Momentum.

Our professions benefit daily from their hard work, dedication and vision.

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ ACTIVITY GRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

HELEN HEITMANN YOUNG SCHOLAR AWARD

Layne Case, Oregon State University

Luciana Zuest, California State University, Chico

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD

JOY OF EFFORT AWARD

West Chester University, PA BARBARA A. COOLEY MASTER’S HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Dilshad Patel, University of Houston– Clear Lake BILL KANE UNDERGRADUATE HEALTH EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Hunter Niebrugge, University of Illinois at Springfield C.H. MCCLOY RESEARCH LECTURE

Lecturer: Hans van der Mars, Arizona State University CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION HONOR AWARD

Darla Castelli, University of Texas at Austin GUIDING WOMAN IN SPORT AWARD

Natalie Williams, former WNBA basketball player and USA Women’s Basketball Olympic Gold Medalist

HALL OF FAME AWARD Nancy Raso Eklund (posthumous) Central District, WY The Hall of Fame Award honors outstanding individuals who make significant contributions to maintaining physical and health education, physical activity, dance and sport as important parts of the total educational program.

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Lauren Lieberman, The College at Brockport, SUNY, NY Tao Zhang, University of North Texas

MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION JOANNE SAFRIT LECTURE

Major General Lonnie G. Hibbard, Commanding General of United States Army Center for Initial Military Training, Lecturer Dr. Whitfield B. East, Research Physiologist at the United States Army Center for Initial Military Training, Lecturer MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Weimo Zhu, University of Illinois MEASUREMENT & EVALUATION GRADUATE STUDENT OF THE YEAR

Seungho Ryu, University of Mississippi MENTOR OF THE YEAR

Eloise Elliot, West Virginia University MPEES REVIEWER OF THE YEAR

Tsz Lun (Alan) Chu, University of Wisconsin Green-Bay NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, SPORT AND DANCE PROFESSIONALS (NAS FELLOWS)

Desmond Delk, Langston University, OK

Tammy Brant, Liberty Perry School Corporation, IN Nancy Christensen, MNSHAPE Executive Director Lauren Lieberman, The College at Brockport, SUNY, NY Lois Mauch, Interactive Health Technologies, TX Weidong Li, The Ohio State University

LOCAL ARRANGEMENT CO-CHAIRS AWARD

PRESIDENTIAL CITATIONS

Sarah Roundy and Bruce Brinkman

Nancy Raso Eklund (posthumous) Thomas Loughrey KY SHAPE - KAHPERD Jessica Lawrence Stephanie Bunge John Henry-Ledwith

JULIAN U. STEIN LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Barry Lavay, California State University, Long Beach LEROY T. WALKER YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD

LUTHER HALSEY GULICK AWARD Michael Metzler Georgia State University The Luther Halsey Gulick Award is the highest honor SHAPE America bestows in recognition of long and distinguished service to one or more of the professions.

RACHEL BRYANT LECTURE

Lecturer: Judy LoBianco, Past President – SHAPE America RAYMOND A. WEISS LECTURE

Lecturer: Kim Graber, University of Illinois RESEARCH COUNCIL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Mark Byra, University of Wyoming RESEARCH FELLOWS

MABEL LEE AWARD

Ross Chakrian, Oakwood Elementary School, Glen Burnie, MD Langston Clark, The University of Texas at San Antonio Ashley Doty, McNinch Primary, Marshall County Schools, WV Mara Simon, Springfield College, MA

Cathy McKay, James Madison University, VA Danielle Nesbitt, Fayetteville State University, NC Jihyun Lee, San Jose State University, CA Peng Zhang, East Stroudsburg University, PA Risto Marttinen, George Mason University, VA

Tan Leng Goh, Central Connecticut State University Tan Zhang, Winston-Salem State University, NC Zachary Wahl-Alexander, Northern Illinois University RQES LECTURE

Lecturer: Charles H. Hillman, Northeastern University, Lecturer

2020 National Teachers of the Year Congratulations to SHAPE America’s 2020 National Teachers of the Year award recipients in adapted physical education, dance education, health education, and physical education!

See the complete list of 2020 District Teachers of the Year here.

RQES WRITING AWARD

Mickaël Campo, Stéphane Champely, Benoît Louvet, Elisabeth Rosnet, Claude Ferrand, Janet V. T. Pauketat and Diane M. Mackie RUTH ABERNATHY PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate Jenna McKinley, Colorado State University Brittany Prince-Gamazon, Metropolitan State University of Denver, CO Danielle Werner, Bridgewater College, VA Graduate Shakeyrah Elmore, Doctoral, University of Illinois SHAPE AMERICA SCHOLAR LECTURE

Lecturer: Darla Castelli, University of Texas at Austin THOM MCKENZIE RESEARCH GRANT

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Cindi Chase Vintage Hills Elementary (CA) District: Western

William Potter Serendipity School (CA) District: Western

DANCE EDUCATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Christine Kiernan Fisher Eastern Guilford Middle School (NC) District: Southern HEALTH EDUCATION

Jessica Napier Lee County Middle/ High School (KY) District: Southern

Todd Stoddard Lakeridge Middle School (OR) District: Western HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Brian Hull Bruce Randolph High School (CO) District: Central

Chris Kinder, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

CHAMPION

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2020 SHAPE AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION & EXPO SPONSORS AS OF MARCH 17, 2020

ALL-STAR

Goodheart-Willcox Experts in Today’s Health and Wellness

STAR MVP

Bigger Faster Stronger, Inc. The Cooper Institute United States Tennis Association

RISING STAR Dove Self-Esteem Project New York Road Runners

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Pay It Forward

How to build community and support a local charity through the program

By Larissa Brickach

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hen the health. moves. minds. program launched nationwide in Fall 2019, many schools found one of the biggest benefits was the flexibility to fundraise in whatever way would make the biggest impact on their school … while also providing an option to give back to the community.

In fact, rather than choosing to receive 50% of the funds raised back to their school in the form of a Gopher gift card, 40% of participating schools chose to donate 25% of the amount raised to a local charity of their choice.

Here are five schools that decided to “pay it forward” by raising money for a local charity.

time giving back to the organization that has supported Clara during her courageous battle,” Roberts says.

Clara, a fourth grader, was a founding member of the school’s popular Double Dutch rope jumping club, which performed at the health. moves. minds. kick-off assembly.

Although fundraising efforts were affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the school was still able to donate more than $200 to MDA in Clara’s honor.

The health. moves. minds. program had a huge impact on school culture at Aquila Elementary, but it also affected Roberts on a personal level. “The program reminded me as a physical

AQUILA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis Park, MN

Physical education teacher Tom Roberts was excited to implement the health. moves. minds. program at Aquila Elementary School Aquila Elementary students share why their school is raising money in part because it for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. coincided with a general school-wide emphasis on social educator to remember the importance and emotional learning. of my students’ socio-emotional wellHe also liked the program’s flexible being,” he says. “Every day my goal is to fundraising platform, which would make connections, build relationships, allow the school to donate 25% of the and show empathy toward my students.” funds raised to the Muscular Dystrophy FRENCH ROAD Association (MDA) in honor of one of ELEMENTARY SCHOOL his students, Clara Bormann.

Rochester, NY “I thought choosing MDA as our charity of choice would be a great For Krystal Forsyth, physical education way to teach students the concept of teacher at French Road Elementary charitable giving while at the same School, the flexibility of the health.

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moves. minds. fundraising program was a huge positive — but the biggest draw for her administration was the fact that the school could stay local with their fundraising efforts.

“Tens of thousands of children in our service area receive free or reducedprice lunch at school — but many go hungry when school is closed,” says Forsyth. “Rochester’s Foodlink BackPack Program provides them with bags of nutritious food they can discreetly take home and easily prepare on their own. Knowing our students could help a charity that helps kids just like them made our choice an easy one.”

During the fundraiser, notes Forsyth, students learned about the many facets of philanthropy — such as leadership, giving back, and being a part of something bigger than yourself. The French Road community showed overwhelming support, and the school raised more than $7,000 for the BackPack Program.

Forsyth hopes the relationship between the school community and the charity will be long-lasting. She’s also grateful for the personal benefits she experienced. “The health. moves. minds. program has offered me more ways to connect to students and build relationships,” she says. “When a student is excited to tell me that they set up a hot chocolate stand or collected cans, or that their family wants to volunteer … they’re showing zeal for something other than themselves. That’s my ‘why.’”

HANAHAU’OLI SCHOOL Honolulu, HI

According to physical education teacher Jewel Toyama, the health. moves. minds. program was a “perfect match” for Hanahau’oli School in part because it offered the opportunity to support a local charity. That was important because a core component of the school’s mission is contributing to the greater community.

“Our charity of choice was the Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science (KRS) Motor Clinic at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, now known as P.L.A.Y. for All,” All says Toyama. “The

motor clinic — which is run by undergraduate students under the guidance of KRS faculty — provides children of all abilities between ages 3-10 the opportunity to develop their fine and gross motor skills. The decision to raise funds for this program was grounded in Hanahau’oli’s commitment to support the growth and development of pre-service teachers, and in the end we raised $370.”

In Hawaiian, “Hanahau’oli” means “joyous work” — and during the school’s two-hour “Jump for Joy” event, students worked in multi-age teams at 10 different activity stations. Older children helped younger children, demonstrating teamwork and respect, while hopefully finding the “joy” in helping others. Some of the stations included health. moves. minds. posters which detailed healthy habits such as Mindful Minute, Deep Breathing, and Respectful Listening.

“There was a magical buzz in the air as children experienced each station, cooperating and supporting one another and genuinely taking pride in everyone’s accomplishments,” says Toyama.

OWATIN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Reading, PA

On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving last fall, students and staff at Owatin Creek Elementary dressed up like turkeys and walked laps on the school grounds as part of a Turkey Trot — the school’s health. moves. minds. fundraising event.

In past years, Owatin Creek raised money for a national diabetes organization, but health and physical education teacher Diana Bogust had been wanting to move the school’s support to a local organization. Berks T1D Connection turned out to be “an awesome fit.”

“This charity provides support, information and education to those learning to navigate the world of living with Type 1 diabetes, while helping families overcome daily challenges and celebrate victories,” says Bogust.

“Through health. moves. minds. our

A young student participates in the Turkey Trot fundraising event at Owatin Creek Elementary School.

students learned how to manage their own struggles and make the world a better place. We’re all in the same boat, just navigating through different storms!”

Families voiced their appreciation of supporting a local organization, and the students were happy to help other students who are learning to live with diabetes. In all, Owatin Creek raised more than $500 for the local charity.

On a personal level, the program impacted Bogust in a way she never could have imagined. “Almost four months after our Turkey Trot event, my own son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and my family turned to Berks T1D Connection for help and support,” says Bogust. “I learned firsthand what a huge impact this local charity makes on families.”

“Our school has a yearly program called #ReaganGivesBack where we try to give back to our community,” says Mulloy. “Adding the health. moves. minds. program and fundraiser fit into our school culture seamlessly!”

The school decided to support The Ability Center’s RampUp Wisconsin Avenue Park Project — a local campaign to create America’s Most Inclusive Park.

Mulloy kicked off the fundraiser with an all-day, all-school disability awareness program with Damian Buchman, founder of The Ability Center.

“Damian brought in 30 sport wheelchairs and every student was able to play some fun games to get a truer picture of what being in a wheelchair might be like,” says Mulloy. “He showed students that nobody in a wheelchair is ‘disabled,’ they just have different abilities than everyone else.”

Mulloy received a lot of positive feedback about the local charity choice.

“I had families reach out to say thank you for bringing this to our school community — and there was a lot of excitement because the park would be in our surrounding community for all to access,” she says. In all, the school donated nearly $500 to the local charity.

RONALD REAGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Berlin, WI

For Katie Mulloy, physical education teacher at Ronald Reagan Elementary School, what stood out about the health. moves. minds. program was the program’s flexibility and the idea of promoting socialemotional health within her school.

She also loved how easy it was to tailor the program to her own needs.

Students at Ronald Reagan Elementary try sport wheelchairs as part of the school’s kickoff event, a disability awareness program.

Sign up for the health. moves. minds. program today!

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Teach On Navigating a new world of distance learning in health and physical education

By Larissa Brickach

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itchens … bedrooms … basements … backyards.

These are some of the spaces that health and physical educators have been working in since schools across the country closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

For most teachers, the switch to distance learning happened suddenly, with just a few days’ — or hours’ — notice. And in the weeks that followed, there was a scramble to gather and adapt resources for teaching HPE at home.

Now, many are adapting to their “new normal.” The eight teachers featured in this article all agreed to keep a daily diary during the third week of April, sharing their challenges, routines and teaching tools. As we peek into their homes and lives, it becomes clear that there are many different ways to navigate distance learning.

School district obstacles and requirements, department goals, and even family responsibilities determine when and how teachers are interacting with their classes and teaching lessons from home.

But the one commonality is this: Teachers everywhere miss their students.

6 – 7 a.m.

RISE AND SHINE For some teachers, working from home during the pandemic has caused a slight shift in their schedule. No more commute means they can sleep in a little. For others — especially those with young children at home — the day still starts early.

Adam Metcalf, physical educator at The Avery Coonley School in Downers Grove, Illinois, and 2020 SHAPE America Midwest District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, wakes up at 6 a.m. so he has time to get ready and do a few chores before walking to the park each morning to record video messages for each of his classes.

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In his small Bronx apartment, elementary physical education teacher Jim Hambel carves out workspace wherever he can. Here, his 2-year-old daughter has come to “help” him.

“I let them know about the activities of the day, the weather, birthday shoutouts, and something I’ve been calling ‘Feats & Fails,’” says Metcalf. “‘Feats’ are positive happenings and ‘Fails’ are unexpected challenges that have happened in the past day.”

After returning home, Metcalf edits and posts video messages, as well as daily activities for each of his classes which include a warm-up, choice of two or three physical activities, and a mindfulness/ cooldown activity. His greatest challenge has been posting to different technology platforms — some classes use Seesaw, while others use Google Classroom or PowerSchool — in a way that minimizes screen time and stress.

Allisha Blanchette, health educator at DC Everest Senior High in Schofield, Wisconsin, and 2020 Midwest District Health Education Teacher of the Year, is also up by 6 a.m. to run on the treadmill before her kids get up. Then at 7 a.m. her husband gets them breakfast so she can work by herself.

“Normally I am in my car heading to work by 6:30 a.m.,” says Allison Relyea, PE teacher at Guilderland High School in New York and 2020 Eastern District High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. With her new routine, she is able to enjoy a morning coffee and the news with her husband while her 9-year-old daughter sleeps in.

“On a regular school day, I would be setting up the gym by 7 a.m.”

teachers we’re trying to adjust,” he says.

“My heart goes out to my students.”

DISTANCE LEARNING BEGINS Ruby Dajani, physical education Kyle Bragg, physical education teacher at teacher at Gwendolyn Brooks Middle Anasazi Elementary School in Scottsdale, School in Oak Park, Illinois, has found Arizona, begins his work-from-home that more students are likely to participate day at 8 a.m., responding to emails and in the morning, so that is when she helping families with technical issues. goes online. But not all students log in.

“The schedule is quite different now,” “Another challenge would be how grading he says. “I have more meetings now with and documenting participation is always staff, usually via Zoom.” changing so we can’t get too comfortable From 10 to 11 a.m., Bragg records his with one thing,” she says. “We really have lessons, typically using Screencastify. He to be flexible during these times.” then moves on to grading assignments, With six classes for grades 6-8, Dajani responding with individual feedback to has found it best to divide her grading each student. time over three days by grade level, with In the Bronx, Jim Hambel, elementary Fridays set aside for planning. “I set up physical education teacher at P.S. 457, the following week’s outline and begin also begins at 8 a.m., posting messages creating videos and assignments,” she on Google Classroom. He works straight says. through until 2 p.m. — grading, checking With a kindergartener (Jacob) and assignments, creating video lessons, and third grader (Brendan) at home, Allisha going “live” on Google Meet.

Blanchette must balance her own work To Hambel, teaching virtually is less with her children’s school requirements. clear and consistent. “I post assignments “While Jacob is working, I answer and messages and I’m unsure if they are emails and work on assessing previous reaching the students,” he says. “I go live assignments,” she says. “I have found that on Google Meet with limited success. it’s too difficult to think and build content However, students are watching the and progression for my classes while he videos I make and are doing assignments.” needs me.”

Hambel must create “apartmentA little later in the morning when both friendly” activities because most of his boys are occupied, Blanchette walks on students do not have the option to go her treadmill while building content in outside now. The technology disparity in Canvas or giving feedback on assignments New York City is another concern. “As in Google Classroom.

Jason Leach, physical education teacher at Independence Elementary School in Keller, Texas, is an empty nester so his house is fairly quiet.

He has Zoom meetings three mornings per week: K-1 on Fridays, grades 2-4 on Tuesdays, and the Game Changers Club (for fourth graders) on Wednesdays.

During the Zoom meetings, students Allison Relyea’s “home office” is a dining table next to her 9-year-old participate in a variety daughter’s workstation. While her daughter does schoolwork each day, of activities: scavenger Relyea completes whatever planning, grading, and video conferences

8 a.m.

hunts, fitness game boards, “Would You Rather Fitness,” and more. “Members of my Game Changers Club sometimes lead activities,” says Leach.

Leach also does live games on his school’s Facebook page. “I go live and tell the students what they need and how to play,” he says. “I give them 30 minutes and they can play along with me.”

Oak Park, Illinois, physical educator Ruby Dajani takes a break from the computer and stays active with a boxing workout at home. She also looks forward to walking her dogs twice a day.

For Megaera Regan, physical educator at Manorhaven Elementary School in Port Washington, New York, and 2020 Eastern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, the morning is spent using Google Classroom to check student work, responding to emails from students and parents, and participating in virtual PE meetings.

One of Regan’s challenges has been using so much new technology.

Her district has provided professional development to get up to speed, but “it is tricky to learn while providing lessons,” she says. “I cannot even count how many failures have occurred, or how much I have learned.”

need to be done for her high school physical education classes.

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11:30 a.m.

LUNCH BREAK After spending the morning grading, responding to emails, working on Google Classroom, or having video conferences on Google Meet, Allison Relyea is ready for a quick break to “refuel mentally” and grab a bite to eat. “If the weather is nice, I go outside and sit at my table or walk around the property,” she says.

After checking in on her daughter Cadence and helping her with anything she needs, Relyea is ready to get back to work.

Adam Metcalf teaches his 4-year-old son sight words while his wife — who is also a PE teacher — holds office hours.

Noon is lunchtime for Allisha Blanchette and her family. “I love that I don’t have to pack a lunch but feeding four for lunch is a big change during the week … it can be time consuming to prepare and clean up,” she says.

1 p.m.

BACK TO THE COMPUTER After lunch, it’s quiet time at Adam Metcalf’s house. While his kids nap, he holds office hours, which might include Zoom meetings, responding to emails, planning, prep, and reviewing feedback submissions from his students.

Early afternoon is also prep time for Kyle Bragg. After answering more emails, he settles in and plans his next lesson.

“I look at the standards and how I will achieve them,” he says. “Because I’ve had to adjust my yearly plan, I use resources like #HPEatHome on Twitter to help with ideas.”

After 1:30 meetings (either faculty or union), Megaera Regan pops into other teachers’ live Google Meet lessons at 2:30. “All my own lessons are prerecorded or created in other ways,” says Regan.

“But I ‘visit’ other classrooms to provide movement breaks.”

Once Allisha Blanchette’s sons have settled in with more daily school activities

In her New York City apartment, elementary physical education teacher Megaera Regan records her own lessons at night and “visits” other classrooms during the day to provide movement breaks.

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at 1:30, her office hours begin, which for her means having to respond immediately to emails until 3 p.m. She also works on projects that don’t require as much concentration.

“I am back to interval work so I can help the boys and not get too frustrated. For me it’s harder to see scope and sequence through scrolling on a computer,” she says. “I like to write with a pencil and paper to sketch out my thoughts and timelines.”

3 p.m.

AFTERNOON BREAK Many teachers miss the physical activity that was naturally part of their day while teaching in school — and by 3 p.m. they are ready for some exercise.

For Kyle Bragg that might be going for a jog or hitting some golf balls. For Jason Leach it might be going on a 15- to 20-mile bike ride or working out with weights. And for Adam Metcalf it’s working out in the basement, followed by some outdoor play with his family.

In New York City, Jim Hambel is finally ready to take a break, having

In the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs, Jason Leach adapts PE activities so his elementary students can play using common items they have at home.

5 p.m.

WINDING DOWN

In Wisconsin, health educator Allisha Blanchette walks on her basement treadmill, which also serves as a modified workstation.

worked through the lunch hour. He’ll have something to eat and then spend some time with his family, occasionally checking work emails.

In Illinois, Ruby Dajani is also ready for break. She’ll have a snack and relax outside before logging back online at 4 p.m. to respond to emails, read articles, and do some grading.

Near Albany, Allison Relyea evaluates how much work she has left for the day. “If I need to work longer, I will continue up until about 5 p.m.,” she says. “Sometimes I find it amazing how fast the time goes from this point on until dinner. I get wrapped up in what I am doing and lose track of the time.”

As 5 p.m. rolls around, it’s time to prepare dinner or support a local business by getting takeout. With no need to drive to sporting events or other activities after dinner, most teachers enjoy a quiet evening either playing games with their children, video chatting with family and friends, or watching movies to relax after a long day at work.

There are exceptions, however. “My schedule is vastly different now,” says Megaera Regan. Before distance learning, Regan would begin winding down from her day around 5:30. Now, she’s still working in the early evening, planning lessons with co-workers before creating her video lessons and scheduling them in Google Classroom.

Many teachers have an evening routine that includes stretching, yoga or meditation, and some are finding it important to set boundaries by staying off their computer at certain times.

When teaching from home makes it harder to maintain a healthy work-life balance, self-care is critical. “I need to get my mind off of schoolwork and take care of myself, which in turn will help my students,” says Kyle Bragg. “What I’ve learned is that I’m doing enough.”

What Does the Future Hold?

We asked the teachers featured in this cover story to share any concerns they had about the future.

Here are some of their responses.

 Kyle Bragg I’m a bit concerned that the “powers that be” might start to think that physical education can be done with videos on a computer, since it is “working” now. It can’t. It’s not working. We are doing our best, but quality physical education requires building the teacher/student relationship, standards-based instruction, being a role model for students, and more! None of this can be fully done online alone.

 Ruby Dajani I’m concerned about how our students will do next year, especially those who were already struggling.

What will the upcoming school year look like for us and our students?

 Megaera Regan I am worried about going back to school — and about not going back to school. I am fearful about the loss of real, face-to-face human contact with our students and what that loss will do to them (and us). I miss my students and I miss my colleagues.

 Allison Relyea My main concern is what the recovery of our country will look like on a larger scale. The impacts of this pandemic are far reaching on many levels — medically, financially, physically, and emotionally.

During this challenging time, SHAPE America has never been prouder to serve our nation’s health and physical education professionals.

The work you are doing is vital, and we are committed to supporting you and fighting for you.

Kyle Bragg, physical education teacher at Anasazi Elementary School in Scottsdale, Arizona, uses Zoom to “meet” with a student who is conducting a virtual self-assessment of her first at-home PE lesson.

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