Momentum Magazine - Winter 2022

Society of Health and Physical Educators

It’s Time to Connect

Winter 2022

at the SHAPE America National Convention

New Orleans | April 26–30

ALSO INSIDE:

The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education

Thank You to Our Current Partners for Active and Healthy Children (reflects members as of 2/7/2022)

Goodheart-Willcox Experts in Today’s Health and Wellness

SHAPE 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.

Learn about the benefits of becoming a PAHC member. shapeamerica.org/about/partnerships/pahc

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In the Zone Issue 5 / Winter 2022

School Administrators Share Their Perspective KRISTI BIERI | Physical Education Teacher, Odessa Upper Elementary School (Odessa, MO)

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he health. moves. minds.® program continues to be a win-win for everyone at Odessa Upper Elementary School — for students, teachers, staff, and even parents! and even parents! We continue to promote whole body and mind health using the SEL-focused curriculum, and the fundraising component has made a big impact as well.

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing my school’s principal, Chris Doering, as well as assistant principal Amanda Smith, about the benefits of participating in health. moves. minds. In their responses (edited below for clarity), they share an important administrator perspective of how this program has made a difference at Odessa Chris Doering Amanda Smith Upper Elementary.

Q: From your perspective, what has been the impact of the health. moves. minds. curriculum and resources within our school, as well as for the families in our community?

A: Odessa Upper Elementary’s participation in health. moves. minds. has brought about an awareness and change in our school that is amazing! We practice service learning, mindfulness and wellness using the materials provided.

Q: Can you give an example of how the program is working in general classrooms as well as in physical education classes? Also, what changes did you see in our school when other staff got involved in health. moves. minds.?

A: We incorporate health. moves. minds. during school hours using lessons, activities, and the fundraising event. Before school each day, students are allowed to

SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. program offers lessons and activities that teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally — and includes flexible fundraising options to help you make the biggest impact in your school and community.

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The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education

You can share your success with health. moves. minds. — and bring national attention to your school — by contributing to In the Zone!

If interested, email healthmovesminds@shapeamerica.org.

Kindness is a priority at Odessa Upper Elementary.

play “arcade” games in the gym for a small donation.

These donations go toward the fundraising portion of the health. moves. minds. initiative. Allowing these morning games gets kids actively up and moving while offering friendly competition and learning through stewardship.

Throughout the day, classroom teachers make it a habit to use activity breaks/brain boosts and other active learning strategies. These breaks get students up out of their seats and moving, also giving them the chance to refocus.

Another whole-school approach that ties into the health. moves. minds. program encompasses kindness and positive thoughts. We talk a lot about being kind, including others, and doing the right things. The entire school observed Kindness Week during November in order to boost student and staff morale. We conducted many activities and witnessed kindness sprouting throughout the entire school.

Q: How has the fundraising component of health. moves. minds. affected the school, from a budget/financial standpoint?

A: As part of this program, we raise money to help create a more active and healthy school environment, which will ultimately help our students physically, emotionally, (continued on page 4)

Learn more and register at healthmovesminds.org

health. moves. minds.® NEWSLETTER

Black Women Who Paved the Way in PE

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

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Love What You Do ADVERTISER INDEX:

SPARK (p. 6) Gopher (p. 8) Wellness Training Specialists (p. 12)

FROM THE CEO

REFLECTION

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Be Humble, Sit Down

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RESEARCH

Kindness Will See Us Through

NATIONAL CANDIDATES

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Updates From the Research Council

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DISTRICTS

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2022 Board of Directors Candidates

Celebrating Our District Award Winners

USTA (p. 18)

ADVOCACY

RESOURCE ROUNDUP

Human Kinetics (p. 20)

2022 SPEAK Out! Day Is Going Virtual

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Focus on Health & PE

Jones & Bartlett Learning (p. 32)

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SHAPE AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Terri Drain P R E S I D E N T- E L E C T

Kymm Ballard PA S T P R E S I D E N T

Brett Fuller CEO

Stephanie Morris D I R E C TO R S

Megan Adkins Jo Bailey Sarah Benes Joe Deutsch Clayton Ellis Cara Grant Jaimie McMullen Luciana Zuest

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Kathleen Dyson DEADLINES Winter – December 1 Spring – April 1 Fall – August 1 CONTACT US SHAPE America PO Box 225 Annapolis Junction, MD 20701 momentum@shapeamerica.org 800-213-7193 Momentum (ISSN: 2329-1516) is published three times a year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America), PO Box 225, Annapolis Junction, Maryland 20701.

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Opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect official policy of SHAPE America.

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f you’ve ever been to New Orleans, there’s a strong possibility your most vivid memories include music and a memorable meal. I know mine do.

It’s Tim e to Co at the When I was in college, my family spent one nnect SHAPE Americ a Natio nal Con ventio Christmas in New Orleans, and I still remember n our night at the city’s historic music venue, Preservation Hall. I sat up front on the old wooden floor — just inches from the musicians — and was completely transported by the sounds of traditional jazz.

The ‘H id A few years later, I attended a professional of Phy den Figure sical E s’ ducati on conference in New Orleans. While there, I decided to follow my father’s advice and make a reservation at Commander’s Palace, the landmark restaurant where renowned chef Emeril Lagasse made his mark. I still remember the entire experience of that three-course luncheon, from the Creole flavors in every bite to the bow-tied waiter who cleared my white tablecloth of crumbs between each course.

In this issue’s cover feature, “It’s Time to Connect,” you’ll read more about what makes New Orleans special … and why it’s the perfect setting for this year’s National Convention & Expo. We hope you’re inspired to join us at #SHAPENOLA — to connect with your peers and create your own multisensory memories that will last for decades to come.

I hope you’ll also take a few minutes to read “The ‘Hidden Figures of Physical Education,” a feature article written by Tara B. Blackshear and Brian Culp which shines a spotlight on several Black female educators who created pathways for future generations. It’s a wonderful tribute to the many Black women in physical education who deserve broader recognition.

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S SAG E

Love What You Do Terri Drain, President @terridr99

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s my presidential term heads into the home stretch, I want you to know it’s been my honor to serve you in this capacity. I’m so proud of the leadership SHAPE America has provided to the profession and the work we’ve done to support teachers this past year. I’m also excited about several forward-thinking initiatives newly underway that will truly help health and physical educators meet the needs of every student.

These initiatives include the revision of both the National Health Education Standards (NHES) and the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, as well as the development of an action plan for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in our field.

Much has changed since I made the decision to run for SHAPE America president in 2019. We’re now two years into a pandemic that just won’t quit. Even though we’re back to in-person instruction, many say it’s the hardest year yet.

It’s no surprise, then, to hear many educators are exhausted and struggling to love what they do. If this sounds like your world, these words are for you.

STAND TALL You impact students in a way no other can. A parent once told me that on PE days, her first-grade son, Matthew, would jump out of bed and chant, “Today is going to be a good day!”

This still makes me smile. Seriously … where else does this happen?

Without a doubt, we’re the best part of the school day for many students.

But our impact goes well beyond that.

We’re a part of students’ lives at the most formidable time of their development — when lifelong habits and attitudes are

being established. Our goal is not to make them college and career ready … but to prepare them for life.

This makes the time we have with our students and the nature of our relationship with them unique. Possibly, we’re the only adult they will ever have in their lives that they can communicate with about issues of the utmost importance to them — their health and well-being.

We’re a part of students’ lives at the most formidable time of their development.

GIVE SPACE AND GRACE Teaching is hard. Let me repeat.

Teaching is hard. There’s so much to learn, and change is never-ending.

Hundreds of decisions must be made every day and they won’t all be correct.

That’s okay. That’s how we learn. We fail forward. So cut yourself some slack.

Recognize we’re conditioned to view the world through a deficit-oriented lens.

Flip your mindset and adopt a strengthbased approach. Look for what you do well. Make a list of your strengths and accomplishments. While you’re at it, do the same for your co-workers. Instead of obsessing about their deficiencies,

support them and help them succeed, just as you would your students.

Capitalize on the positive energy that comes with possibilities.

As Dylan Wiliam, author of Leadership for Teacher Learning, said so well: “ If we create a culture where every teacher believes they need to improve, not because they are not good enough, but because they can be even better, there is no limit to what we can achieve.”

DON’T GO IT ALONE Ours can be a lonely profession. We can go an entire day without talking to another adult. Some of us go even longer without interacting with someone from our field. Counter this by connecting with health and physical education colleagues as often as possible.

Volunteer, attend workshops and conferences, join the #HPE online community, and do whatever you can to grow relationships and build your professional support system. It’ll be time well spent. We all need someone to laugh and cry with, to confide in, and to lean on when things get rough.

The toll the pandemic is taking on teachers is a critical issue our society will have to address. Know that SHAPE America is here to support you in every way possible. This year’s National Convention & Expo will be good therapy for us all. It will bring our health and physical education community together for the first time in three years — in New Orleans — this April.

Join us at #SHAPENOLA. Please.

Come and meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, recharge your batteries, and share a collective hug with your health and physical education family.

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FROM THE CEO

Kindness Will See Us Through Stephanie Morris, CEO @SHAPEAmericaCEO

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his fall, I had the opportunity to visit Rockwood South Middle School in St. Louis, where MOSHAPE President Anna Forcelledo teaches.

It was the first time I had been inside a school building (including my own kids’ schools) since COVID-19 locked things down in March 2020.

Needless to say, my emotions were overflowing as I walked into the building, inhaled all the scents, and saw the busy, happy bustle of students walking to classes.

But what truly stopped me in my tracks was the giant “POWered by Kindness” mural on the wall of the main lobby, which recreated the artwork for this year’s health. moves. minds.® theme.

Drawn by the school’s art teacher, the mural was a cheerful, kind welcome for me — and for every student walking into the building — but also a powerful reminder of just how much health. moves. minds.

permeates a school’s culture and connects teachers and students to a bigger purpose and cause.

While at the school, I had the opportunity to watch Anna lead one of my favorite health. moves. minds. lessons, the equity relay, where groups of students participate in a relay race using varying amounts of assigned equipment. It’s a powerful lesson that allows students to reflect on the fact that in life, resources are not always allocated equitably, and every individual’s “set of equipment” will either help or hinder their ability to succeed.

I watched Anna’s students work together, coaching each other and trying to find ways to collectively succeed as a class. It reminded me of why health. moves. minds. has never been more important or needed.

The impact of COVID-19 is still very real in our country, and it continues to challenge and stress teachers. But when

we find ways to pull together to foster kindness and empathy throughout our schools and districts, we are so much better off. The example of an art teacher who helps a PE teacher who is working with classroom teachers to spread the message of kindness throughout the school — that is the kind of example that will see us through this tumultuous, unprecedented time. And that, at its very core, is health. moves. minds.

When I think about all we will celebrate when we are together at our National Convention & Expo in New Orleans this April, I look forward to lifting up all of our health. moves. minds. teachers and schools. Not only are they raising money to support health and PE programs — and foster healthier, more active learning environments throughout their schools — many are also supporting local charities that desperately need help right now, such as food shelters, mental health organizations, and community resource groups.

If you aren’t a health. moves. minds. teacher yet, I urge you to learn more.

Reach out to us (reach out to me) and we’ll connect you to teachers and resources that will show you how to implement health. moves. minds. easily in less than five weeks. I hope you choose to become a part of this program because I truly believe this is what will see us all through — with positivity, with kindness, and with real funding support that makes a difference.

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2022 Board of Directors Candidates

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he SHAPE America Board of Directors — the organization’s governing body — is composed of 11 professional members, including the president, past president and president-elect.

Directors serve at-large and represent the whole membership.

If you are a SHAPE America member, you are encouraged to take an active role in the profession by learning about the 2022 candidates and casting your vote.

Director Candidates*

President-Elect Candidates Sarah Benes

Ann Paulls-Neal

Associate Clinical Professor Merrimack College North Andover, MA

Health/Physical Education Teacher Highland High School Albuquerque, NM

Sarah Sparrow Benes (she/her) is currently an associate clinical professor at Merrimack College. She has an Ed.D. in curriculum and teaching, an Ed.M. in human movement, a master’s degree in public health, and a B.S. in athletic training. Sarah started her career at Boston University as an athletic trainer before transitioning to the role of Physical and Health Education Teacher Prep Program Director. Sarah works in schools locally and nationally, and writes and presents on various health education topics. She lives in Massachusetts, where she enjoys reading, hiking, yoga and meditation, and adventures with her family.

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Ann Paulls-Neal is currently teaching health and physical education, as well as coaching, at the high school level.

Previously, she spent 20 years teaching elementary physical education. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early and Middle Childhood Physical Education. Ann has served SHAPE New Mexico (NMAHPERD), Southwest District AHPERD, and SHAPE America throughout her teaching career. She is currently executive director of SHAPE New Mexico and a member of the SHAPE America Physical Activity Council.

Previous positions include SHAPE America Board of Directors member, president of Southwest District and NMAHPERD, as well as a variety of board, committee, and coordinator positions.

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arch 29: Voting opens. Eligible members will receive M email instructions on how to cast their ballot.

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Health Education Teacher Holten Richmond Middle School Danvers, MA

Victor Ramsey Educational Administrator New York Department of Education Brooklyn, NY

Robin Richardson Health & Physical Educator Jefferson County Public Schools Louisville, KY

* SHAPE America members will select two of the three candidates during the election process.

Learn more about the candidates!

For more information on national and district candidates — and to view candidate videos — visit shapeamerica.org/candidates.

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2022 SPEAK Out! Day Is Going Virtual

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hile we had hoped to be back in person on Capitol Hill this year for SHAPE America’s annual SPEAK Out! Day, due to the ever-evolving COVID pandemic most Congressional offices have pivoted back to conducting virtual meetings with constituents since the holiday recess.

To offer the best possible experience for our advocates and to ensure we can schedule as many meetings with members of Congress as possible, SPEAK Out! Day is going virtual on March 14-18! While we are unable to go to Capitol Hill in person, it’s still critical for us to advocate with

members of Congress about the importance of effective health and physical education programs ... and we need your help.

COVID has further illuminated the need to prioritize the health and wellness of our nation’s students as well as the need to fund and support health and physical education in schools.

Register for SPEAK Out! Day to share your story with your elected officials. All advocacy training and congressional meetings will be virtual — and to accommodate everyone’s teaching schedules we’ve spread out the event over several days.

In late February, SHAPE America will offer a webinar training to cover

virtual congressional meeting logistics and the meeting scheduling process.

On March 14, we’ll kick off the week of SPEAK Out! Day with a virtual prep session where advocates will receive training on the current makeup of Congress, recent legislation impacting education, our asks for congressional meetings, and how to respond to potential pushback they may receive during meetings. Virtual meetings with members of Congress will take place March 15-18.

Be sure to stay tuned to the SHAPE America Twitter account and SPEAK Out! Day webpage for a few surprises that we have in store for the week of SPEAK Out! Day as well!

NATIONAL STANDARDS REVISION UPDATE SHAPE America has begun the collaborative, inclusive process to update both the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education and the National Health Education Standards (NHES).

When completed, both sets of national standards will speak to current best practices and research-informed curriculum. They will be relevant, inclusive and culturally affirming.

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The National Standards for K-12 Physical Education have been under revision since April 2021. In the coming months, stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide feedback via an online survey.

Be on the lookout for more information on how you can provide input.

The National Health Education Standards Task Force officially launched their work in October 2021. The task force brings together a diverse and experienced group of professionals in school-based health education including leading national health organizations, state departments of education, HETE programs, and K-12 practitioners.

Representatives from both task forces will provide updates on the revision processes at the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo in April. We will also continue to share updates on our website for both the National Physical Education Standards and the National Health Education Standards.

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Be Humble, Sit Down Health and physical educator Kennedra Tucker reflects on her experience with race-based perceptions

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was teaching elementary physical education in Maryland several years ago, when I noticed that the majority of the students leaving class to wander the halls were African-American boys.

It soon became a habit for the school counselor and I to take turns walking these boys back to class.

One day, she and I sat down to find solutions to the skipping class problem. We started by reviewing school discipline data and discovered that the boys we saw wandering the halls had more disciplinary referrals for “being out of seat and disrespect” than most of their white counterparts. Why was this happening? We were not sure, but the data made us uneasy.

We must adopt the attitude that we can learn from our students and our colleagues.

Years later I was teaching middle school physical education, also in Maryland. At the end of class one day, my physical education co-teacher said to a group of seventh-grade Black boys, “You all need to stop standing around like you’re standing on a street corner.”

An image of Black boys and men standing on corners in urban areas flashed through my mind. It seemed like

my colleague was racially stereotyping the boys and it bothered me.

This was not an isolated comment.

That same colleague had once asked me — during a casual conversation about our separate weekend plans — if I was “going to the nightclub.” Not once had I ever mentioned to him that I was a partygoer. Given American history, I could only assume he thought I was going clubbing because I am Black, just like he associated the seventh graders standing in a group inside the school with standing on a street corner.

WE’RE ALL LEARNING We cannot assume that my colleague is aware that his words can be hurtful, oppressive, and dream-busting. We cannot assume that we never make the same error, too. And, even if some of us think we do not make stereotypical or racialized comments in our own health and physical education classes, we cannot assume that our students and colleagues are not impacted negatively by such factors in other classes or school environments.

Every one of our students deserves quality health and physical education instruction. We cannot ignore how a student’s race, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, ability, and other legally protected (and not legally protected) class play a role in access to and acceptance of that instruction.

Finally, as Compton, California rapper Kendrick Lamar says, “Be humble, sit down.” It is perfectly fine to not know everything about equity, diversity and inclusion. No one does.

But, in order to learn, we must adopt the attitude that we can learn from our students and our colleagues.

Kennedra Tucker is a K-12 health and physical education specialist. An educator for 16 years, she has been recognized as a 2017 National Board Certified Teacher, the 2018 SHAPE Maryland Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year, and a SHAPE Maryland past president.

Tucker is currently a member of the SHAPE America EDI Committee and chair of the SHAPE America EDI Podcast team. She also writes for Port of Harlem magazine and is pursuing an Ed.D. in school system leadership from the University of Maryland, College Park.

When a student or colleague calls us “in” to a conversation to express how they feel about race, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, ability, or other issues they feel are important, we can choose to listen and to learn with humility and with grace.

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Updates From the Research Council Paul Rukavina, Research Council Chair Ali Brian, Research Council Past Chair

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he SHAPE America Research Council continues to be an advocate both within SHAPE America and nationally for quality and impactful research. For the 2022 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo we reviewed more than 199 research and symposium proposals.

Our research program at #SHAPENOLA will include symposia, poster sessions, regular oral presentations, and roundtable oral sessions. We will also have three Research Council lectures as part of the convention’s Distinguished Lecture Series, induct one scholar as a Research Fellow, and announce this year’s recipient of the Thomas L. McKenzie Research Award. In addition, we will support the CSPAP Research and Measurement and Evaluation SIG lectures and awards.

RESEARCH COUNCIL ACTIVITIES In October 2021, the Research Council — along with the Health Education Council, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, and the American Journal of Health Education — co-sponsored a virtual event titled School Health Education Research: Charting the Course for the Future. Hosted by Sarah Benes, Kelly Boyd, Irene Cucina, and Holly Alperin, the event’s discussion generated ideas and next steps for SHAPE America to promote school health research. We are looking to following up with one more event next year.

The Research Council is now working with the CSPAP Research Special Interest Group (SIG) and Measurement and Evaluation SIG. To spark interest and gain support for a third SIG — the proposed Motor Behavior SIG — the Research Council will sponsor a virtual event on February 25 titled The Future of Motor Behavior in Higher Education: From Tower to Trenches. The event, hosted by Nancy Getchell and Ali Brian, will feature Jane Clark, Dale Ulrich and Cheryl Coker, all giants in the field of motor behavior. We will follow up this event with a social at #SHAPENOLA to introduce the Motor Behavior SIG at the convention.

You can now view Research Council activities on the SHAPE America website.

In the months ahead, we will begin highlighting various Research Fellows on the website — providing information about their research line, showing how they are promoting evidence-based practices, and making it easier to connect with them.

As one of our ongoing activities, the Research Council is pleased to provide monthly UnLock Research articles, which synthesize research findings for both scholars and practitioners.

RQES: Free Access Articles

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

The Portal of Kinesiology Research Volume 92, Number 4, December 2021

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Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES) offers the latest research in the art and science of human movement studies. Published four times a year (March, June, September, December), the journal includes one “free access” article in each issue which is available to all on the SHAPE America website. Learn More

Research at #SHAPENOLA Join us at the national convention in New Orleans, April 26-30, for research presentations in the areas of: • Adapted Physical Education/ Activity • Motivation & Psychology • Measurement & Evaluation • Motor Behavior • Physical Activity & Health Promotion • Sociocultural & Social Justice • Sport & Coaching • Teaching & Learning You won’t want to miss the 2022 Distinguished Lecture Series: • C.H. McCloy Research Lecture: Weimo Zhu (University of Illinois) • Raymond A. Weiss Lecture: Tom Templin (University of Michigan) • SHAPE America Scholar Lecture: Ang Chen (University of North Carolina-Greensboro) • RQES Lecture: Stephen Silverman (Florida Atlantic University) Also, make note of the SIG Research lectures: • C SPAP Research SIG Lecture: Hans van der Mars (Arizona State University) • M &E Joanne Safrit Key Lecture: Steven Heymsfield (Louisiana State University – Pennington Biomedical Research Center) We will also recognize the following individuals (at the C.H. McCloy Research Lecture): • J ennifer Walton-Fisette (Kent State University): 2022 Distinguished Service Award • David Bellar: Research Fellow View the program and register at shapeamerica.org/convention.

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It’s Time to Connect Join Your Peers at #SHAPENOLA

By Larissa Brickach

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t’s been two years since health and physical educators have been able to gather in person for the SHAPE America National Convention & Expo.

Two years of missing what has always been the “can’t miss” event of the year for so many in the HPE community.

But this April, that will all change. We’ll be together again — in person.

Without a doubt, this will be an opportunity to learn from the best of the best in the profession — to gather the skills and information that will help you improve as a teacher and make a difference in your students’ lives.

But this will also be your chance to really connect with your peers and talk about the challenges you’ve faced over the last two years, knowing they will understand exactly how you feel.

There is always a powerful, positive energy at the national convention that inspires attendees long after they’ve headed home — and if there was ever a time when educators needed inspiration and positive energy, it’s now.

JOIN US IN NEW ORLEANS This year’s national convention takes place April 26-30 at the New Orleans

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a beautifully renovated facility next to the city’s popular Riverwalk and close to the famed French Quarter.

New Orleans — known as the birthplace of jazz — is a vibrant city where people celebrate life through culture, food and music. It’s the perfect setting for five days of professional development, networking and social interaction … your time to take a breath, find some joy, and celebrate you.

Throughout the week, you’ll find specific presentations on adapted physical education, advocacy, coaching and sport, elementary PE, health education, physical activity, PETE/ HETE, research, secondary PE — and of course sessions from SHAPE America’s District and National Teachers of the Year!

“ A brass band blares. A hand-decorated parasol twirls. A ragtag group behind the band waves handkerchiefs to the beat of the drum. Lucky you. You’ve just stumbled across a New Orleans second line. Everyone is welcome to join in. This is the “joie de vivre” everyone talks about in New Orleans.

This feeling of pure happiness that swells up in your chest. This is what makes this city so different from anywhere else on Earth.”

—New Orleans & Company

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Whether you’re a new teacher or veteran educator, you’ll find sessions that inform and inspire. Most importantly, your students will benefit from the knowledge and resources you bring back to your classroom!

All individuals should make sure they are aware of current COVID-19 protocols in place at the convention and throughout the city of New Orleans.

SHAPE America Contact Hours and CECH for CHES/MCHES are available.

INSPIRING GENERAL SESSIONS This year’s convention will include two general sessions — the Opening General Session on Tuesday, April 26 (a new day and time) and the Closing General Session on Friday, April 29 (now at 4 p.m.).

The Opening General Session always kicks off the convention with high energy! We’ll be announcing the keynote speaker in the weeks ahead, and also have plans to recognize National Board Certified Teachers in health and physical education, the SHAPE America Majors of the Year, and the health. moves. minds.® top fundraising school.

Our Closing General Session keynote speaker will be Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Ambassador, author, and two-time ESPY award winner.

During this general session, we’ll also

Enjoy skyline views, lively jazz music, and an evening of fun on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen.

recognize the 2022 SHAPE America District Teachers of the Year — and announce the six 2022 SHAPE America National Teachers of the Year. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and celebrate these award-winning teachers!

LIVELY EXHIBIT HALL

If you’re looking for energy, you’ll definitely find it in the convention exhibit hall! Our exhibitors love meeting with attendees to share how their products and resources can help teachers and students. And there are always plenty of opportunities to “play” and take part in product demonstrations.

The exhibit hall is also where you’ll find the SHAPE America Resource Center — your one-stop hub for the latest SHAPE America logo gear and member resources. Be sure to stop by!

SOCIAL EVENTS

The Closing General Session is sponsored by Gopher, SPARK and Wellness Training Specialists. Many thanks to the SHAPE America Teacher of the Year Partner Network — SPARK, Wellness Training Specialists, Gopher, and G-W Publisher.

When the educational sessions are done for the day, convention attendees love to get together to continue a conversation … share a meal … share some laughs.

The Opening Celebration on Wednesday evening is open to all.

It’s a great opportunity to meet other (continued on next page)

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LEARN MORE AND REGISTER attendees in a fun atmosphere. The same is true of Friday night’s Closing Celebration, which is also open to all.

And, in response to requests we’ve received from previous convention attendees, we’ve also added additional opportunities to socialize once sessions are done for the day on both Tuesday and Saturday — through add-on ticketed events for a few of the city’s popular attractions. This is a great way to experience a bit of New Orleans along with other health and physical educators!

Real connection. It’s what we’ve all been missing during these last two years.

And it’s one of the reasons why attending the national convention will benefit you in so many ways — while you’re in New Orleans and long after you’ve headed home. We hope to see you at #SHAPENOLA!

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Learn just what goes into creating the iconic Mardis Gras Parade with a behind the scenes tour of Mardis Gras World.

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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE All times listed are in Central Time TUESDAY, APRIL 26 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Educational Sessions

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Educational Sessions

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Educational Sessions

12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Lunch Break

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Educational Sessions

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Opening General Session

TBD

Add-On Ticketed Events WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27

6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

Morning Wellness Session

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Educational Sessions

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Talks (in Exhibit Hall)

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Educational Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions (Exhibit Hall Closed)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Educational Sessions

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Opening Celebration

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

Morning Wellness Session

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Educational Sessions

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Talks (in Exhibit Hall)

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Educational Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions (Exhibit Hall Closed)

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions

3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Educational Sessions

4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.

Morning Wellness Session

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Educational Sessions

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Exclusive Exhibit Hall

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Coffee Talks (in Exhibit Hall)

10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Educational Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Educational Sessions

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch (Exhibit Hall Closed)

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Educational Sessions

2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Educational Sessions

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Closing General Session

5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Closing Celebration

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Educational Sessions

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Educational Sessions

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Educational Sessions

TBD

Add-On Ticketed Events

Add-On Ticketed Events While you’re at #SHAPENOLA, why not explore some of the city’s hidden gems? We’ve arranged the following group activities to make it even easier for you to maximize your time in New Orleans — whether you’re solo or in a group with other convention attendees.

Tickets for all events must be added through the convention registration process.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Creole Queen Riverboat Cruise (6:15-9 p.m. | $42) Creole Queen Riverboat Cruise with Buffet Dinner (6:15-9 p.m. | $74) Enjoy traditional New Orleans music and dancing, as well as Mississippi River breezes and city skyline views! A la carte food options available on board — or purchase the buffet dinner option in advance. Cash bar.

New Orleans School of Cooking Demo Class and Meal (7-9 p.m. | $50) Sit back and watch as your entertaining chef prepares a traditional four-course New Orleans meal while weaving in the history and folklore of the city’s cuisine and culture. The class includes full meal, beverage, and copies of the recipes.

Haunted History Tour — French Quarter Ghosts & Legends (7:30-9:30 p.m. | $22) Discover New Orleans’ dark side on this two–hour haunted history ghost tour. Hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide and visit the French Quarter’s most infamous and eerie locations.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 World War II Museum Self-Guided Tour (Begin any time after 11:30 a.m. | $29) Through exhibits, multimedia experiences, and thousands of personal accounts, the museum takes visitors on an immersive tour of World War II. Mardi Gras World Tour PLUS Mask-Making Experience (1-3 p.m. | $59) See a special side of Mardi Gras that no one else gets to see!

Enjoy a 15-minute movie, a slice of local favorite, Gambino’s King Cake, and a tour through the working warehouse where artists make over 80% of the Mardi Gras props, floats and fun. After the tour, a Mardis Gras World certified artist will lead you through designing your very own Mardi Gras mask!

Behind the Scenes Tour of Mardi Gras World (1:30-2:30 p.m. | $20) View tour information above.

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LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

shapeamerica.org/convention

2022 Registration Rates Early Bird

Advanced

On Site

(through Feb. 25) (Feb. 26 – Apr. 12) (Apr. 13 or later)

FULL CONVENTION Discounted Member Registration Fees SHAPE America Basic Professional Member

$465

$530

$575

SHAPE America Select & Premier Professional, Institutional & Life Member

$400

$470

$515

SHAPE America Collegial State Member

$400

$470

$515

SHAPE America Student or Collegial State Student Member

$155

$180

$200

SHAPE America Emeritus/ Retired Member

$165

$195

$220

Non-Member (Includes a oneyear SHAPE America Select Professional membership)

$555

$625

$670

Student Non-Member (Includes a one-year SHAPE America Student membership)

$220

$245

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Non-Member Registration Fees

WHAT’S NEW Coffee Talks Coffee talks made their debut at #SHAPEVirtual last year, and they were so popular we decided to bring them to #SHAPENOLA! Join us in the exhibit hall Wednesday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. for these informal, smallgroup conversations on key topics and timely issues in health and physical education.

Come share a beverage with your fellow educators to learn from their successes, brainstorm ideas, and share your own “wins.”

Tennis gives kids valuable lifelong skills.

With tools, resources and standards-based curriculum, co-created by the USTA and SHAPE America, you’ll have everything you need to teach tennis.

LEARN HOW THE USTA CAN HELP Free Equipment Opportunities Available.

VISIT US AT THE 2022 SHAPE AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION. BOOTH #127 © 2021 USTA. All rights reserved.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAM SPONSORS As of January 6, 2022

GOLD MEDAL

List of Convention Exhibitors* 9 Square in the Air

New York Road Runners

Accusplit Make a Difference Programs

North Dakota State University

Action Play Systems, LLC

OPEN - US Games

Allied Powers LLC

Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation

BlazePod** BOKS | An Initiative of Reebok & Reebok Foundation Breathe for Change** The Children’s Health Market CROSSNET

PHIT America PLT4M Palos Sports Polar Electro, Inc. Precor QuaverEd

The Daily Mile

RCX Sports (NFL FLAG)**

Discmania** Dove Self-Esteem Project DrumFIT

Rollerblade Skate In School SPARK School Specialty Sportime

EVERFI Empower Education Connections**

CHAMPION

Northern Arizona University**

Erika’s Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression

Shield Manufacturing, Inc. Shift Sports, LLC Sidekick USA, LLC – DBA Kickit**

Everlast Climbing

MVP

Exercise Connection

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Fit and Fun Playscapes

Wednesday, April 27: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.

Flaghouse, Inc.

Friday, April 29:

Thursday, April 28: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Floorball 4 All, Inc.

Goodheart-Willcox Experts in Today’s Health and Wellness ALL-STAR

Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

Skillastics

Gopher Sport

Skyhawks Sports Academy**

HANDLE FITNESS

Springfield College

Heart Tech Plus

STEM Sports**

Heart Zones Inc.

Strider Education Foundation

Human Kinetics

TrueSport/U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

Interactive Health Technologies (IHT)

UCS, Inc.

Jones & Bartlett Learning

USA Field Hockey

Kidokinetics**

USA Lacrosse

Learnin’ The Ropes**

United States Fistball Association

Marathon Kids

United States Tennis Association

Marky Sparky, Inc.**

University of Arkansas Online

Mikasa Sports

STAR

Moving Minds Netball America Inc.

USA Baseball

*As of February 7, 2022 **Indicates a first-time exhibitor Bold = Sponsor

United States Tennis Association Additional support provided by QuaverEd and Skillastics.

View the interactive exhibit hall floor plan!

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Creating an equitable and nurturing PE environment for Black students Audiences: Supplemental resource for both undergraduate and graduate PETE courses at the higher education level, as well as for coaching courses.

Professional development of K-12 physical education teachers and staff working in activity and sport-related community programs.

Racism is a sickness that permeates every aspect of Black life. Yet, if the events of the past few years have taught us anything, it is that America has a hard time talking about issues that create disparity and inequality for Black people.

This inequality extends not just into education, but into physical education. Blacks are stereotyped as physically superior and intellectually deficient. They are marginalized in PE just as they are in other aspects of their lives.

Through a series of case studies, Critical Race Studies in Physical Education offers deep insights into the issues that Black students face.

The text, geared to undergraduate and graduate PETE students and in-service teachers: • Provides culturally aware teaching strategies that affirm the worth of Black students • Amplifies the crucial issues that negatively affect Black students • Addresses the litany of intentional and covert racist practices directed toward Black youth, thus broadening the book’s value beyond the sharing of teaching strategies The end goal is to elevate Black youth’s and teachers’ perspectives and normalize positive experiences for Black students in physical education.

Dr. Tara B. Blackshear is an equity scholar who specializes in health, physical activity, and education. She is an assistant professor of kinesiology in physical education teacher education at Towson University.

Available Spring 2022 Critical Race Studies in Physical Education Tara B. Blackshear and Brian Culp ©2023 • Paperback • 136 pages Print: ISBN 978-1-7182-1205-3 • $42.00 Ebook: ISBN 978-1-7182-1206-0 • $32.00

Dr. Brian Culp is a professor and department chair in the WellStar College of Health and Human Services at Kennesaw State University.

Courtesy of Kennesaw State University.

Courtesy of Roy Cox Photography.

College Instructors To request a review copy, submit your request online at US.HumanKinetics.com/pages/review-desk-copy-request-form.

Ebooks are provided free of charge to qualified faculty who are considering the text as a required course text.

US.HumanKinetics.com • (800) 747-4457 • (217) 351-5076

The ‘Hidden Figures’ of Physical Education Black Women Who Paved the Way in PE

By Tara B. Blackshear and Brian Culp

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istorically, Black women have been excluded from leadership roles in physical education. Unfortunately, a consistent pattern of exclusion remains evident today. In this article, we shine a spotlight on several Black female educators whose contributions to the physical education field deserve broader recognition.

Trained at the prestigious Harvard Summer School for Physical Education in the late 1800s, Anita J. Turner is the first Black female physical educator on record in the United States. She began teaching physical education — known then as “physical culture” — in Washington, D.C.’s Black public school system in 1893.

Throughout her career, Turner fought for gender and racial equity when Black people, especially women, sought empowerment under overt gendered racism in society and schools. The subjugation of Black women did not prevent her from providing holistic physical education programming for Black children, as she was among the first to advocate for competitive sport and physical activity engagement for Black girls.

Although Turner advanced through her career to become the school system’s director of physical education, her accomplishments are mere footnotes compared to her male and white contemporaries.

Notably, Turner elevated the career of her student E.B. Henderson, putting him on the trajectory of becoming the first certificated Black male physical educator, eventually succeeding her as director of physical education and later becoming widely respected for his contributions to the field.

Turner’s name, meanwhile, is regrettably absent from physical education textbooks, curriculum, and discourse, despite her remarkable contributions to physical education, equity, and social justice. Her hidden role in progressing physical education and social justice is one of many examples of Black women’s contributions to physical education being regulated to the background. (continued on next page)

Photos courtesy of E. B. Henderson Scrapbooks. 1., Howard University

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T H E ‘ H I D D E N F I G U R E S ’ O F P H Y S I C A L E D U C AT I O N (continued) LIGHTING THE PATH Other notable Black female physical educators include Maryrose Reeves Allen, head of Howard University’s Allen Department of Physical Education for Women from 1925-1967. Allen was also founder of the renowned Howard University Dance Ensemble, which trained many dancers who would go on to dance professionally at the highest levels in the United States.

Photo courtesy of the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University (Maryrose Reeves Allen Collection)

Maryrose Reeves Allen

During the second half of the 20th century, amid the civil rights movement of the 1960s, Dr. E. Lavonia Allison boldly fought for social justice and

forced integration into the racially segregated North Carolina Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. While battling racial and gendered injustice, she participated in physical education curriculum and development research for the national association, then known as AAHPER. Her advocacy for Black student involvement was evident as she created pathways for Black physical education majors to participate in professional development. At North Carolina Central University, Allison was the undergraduate university advisor of Doris Corbett, a young woman who, in the decades to come, would make lasting contributions to the profession.

By all measures, Dr. Doris R. CorbettJohnson led a phenomenal career.

Recognized for her legendary work in race and gender equity and social justice, in the early 1970s she helped establish the women’s intercollegiate athletic program at Howard University. Notably, she was the first to coach Howard’s women’s basketball team, one year after the enactment of Title IX.

Other Inspirations There are many more Black women in physical education who have created pathways for future generations. Here we include the names of just a few who have had a long-lasting impact: n Dr.

Beverly Barber — HPERD professor and former director of the Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre at Florida A&M University

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Jepkorir Rose Chepyator-Thomson — Professor and founder of the Cultural Studies in Physical Activity Lab at the University of Georgia

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Barbara A. Thompson — Professor of HPERD and leader in adapted physical education at Florida A&M University

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Williams Adams — President of the National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE), 1994

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Kathryn Gladney Ellis — Prominent physical educator and innovative leader in dance in Detroit, recipient of AHPERD Honor Award, 1986

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Dwan Bridges — Kinesiology professor at California State University, diversity and adapted physical education advocate

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Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson

Now retired as professor emeritus at both Howard University and the University of Northern Iowa, Corbett-Johnson was a prolific scholar throughout her career, publishing hundreds of peer-reviewed journal articles, giving countless presentations, and achieving national and international acclaim. In 1990, she became the first Black female president of AAHPERD (now SHAPE America).

In 2021, SHAPE America honored Corbett-Johnson’s contributions to the profession with the creation of the Dr. Doris R. Corbett-Johnson Leaders for Our Future Award. When one of the first recipients of the award acknowledged not knowing about Corbett-Johnson’s work before receiving the award, it was a revealing illustration of the invisibility of Black women in physical education spaces.

THE POWER OF REPRESENTATION The importance of representation and the pattern of support extended from one Black female physical educator to another is further reflected in the career of Dr. Camille O’Bryant.

O’Bryant For more than 30 years, O’Bryant has been a leader in confronting racism and sexism and advocating for equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice. She has continually worked to elevate Black women in sport, physical activity, and physical education.

In her 2021 Praxis Lecture, Ubuntu: I Am Because You Are, dedicated to Corbett-Johnson and delivered at the annual meeting of the National

Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), O’Bryant acknowledged Corbett-Johnson and four other Black women (Dorothy Richey, Shirley Houser, Robertha Abney, and

Dr. Camille O’Bryant

Yevonne Smith) who paved the way for her own work in the profession.

O’Bryant shared that the impact of these Black women led her to earn a Ph.D. in sport, leisure, and somatic studies. Her dissertation research focused on Black women in physical education and exposed factors that foster and impede Black women in the field.

In addition to being the first Black person to serve as NAKHE president (2014-2015), in 2015 O’Bryant was also the first Black woman to deliver NAKHE’s Amy Homans Lecture (which was first delivered in 1967). The fact that it took 48 years before a Black woman was selected for this honor further illustrates the marginality of Black women in physical activity spaces.

In her lecture, O’Bryant continued to give “voice and visibility” to Black women in physical education in higher education, including Drs. Alpha Alexander, Robertha Abney, Dorothy Richey, Doris Corbett-Johnson, Yevonne Smith, Nell C. Jackson, Lynette Young Overby, Ketra Armstrong, Jennifer Faison Hodge, Dwan Bridges, Sarah Price, and Ms. Lucinda Adams.

RECENT TRENDS Even within the last few years, we continue to see Black female physical educators who are “the first” or second with regard to various

professional accomplishments, further highlighting the continual patterns of marginalization.

For example, in 2018 Kennedra Tucker was the first Black woman to receive SHAPE Maryland’s Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year award, and in 2019 LaDonda Porter was the first Black woman to be named Kentucky’s Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year.

Porter would go on to receive a District Teacher of the Year award from SHAPE America the following year. Perhaps change is on the horizon, however, as Crystal Williams was named the Southern District Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year in 2021.

All of these women are leaders and advocates in physical education and have made significant contributions to the profession and students. While these recent acknowledgments are positive trends, keep in mind that a Black woman has yet to receive a SHAPE America National Teacher of the Year award.

INCREASING VISIBILITY IN PE It is disappointing that in the 21st century, Black women in physical education are still breaking down barriers similar to those of the 19th and 20th centuries, despite their contributions to advancing the field.

Physical education needs better representation of Black women to foster recruitment and retention pipelines.

Unfortunately, recruitment efforts are ineffective and do not garner results due to mechanisms designed to keep Black women out, in particular misogynoir (“the specific hatred, dislike, distrust, and prejudice directed toward Black women”).

Rather than initiating recruitment practices in physical education teacher education (PETE) programs, where Black women are missing, intentional efforts should occur in K-12 physical education standards, curricula, programs, and among teachers. When Black girls do not see themselves reflected in physical education

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Eliminating Barriers to Physical Activity: Using Cultural Negotiation and Competence

standards, lessons, physical education programming or leadership, they get the message that they do not matter in a field that professes fair play.

Here are several examples of actions that will help provide opportunities for Black girls to engage in physical activity spaces and consider careers in physical education: • I ncrease K-12 physical education opportunities, as physical education programs are more likely to be cut in predominantly Black schools compared to predominantly White schools.

• L isten to Black female voices (students, parents, teachers, scholars) on what they need — and implement their suggestions. (continued on next page) Winter 2022 • Momentum

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T H E ‘ H I D D E N F I G U R E S ’ O F P H Y S I C A L E D U C AT I O N (continued) • Invite and pay Black female educators to help design anti-racist standards, curricula, and activities, and identify and eradicate current exclusionary policies and practices embedded throughout physical education frameworks.

• Affirm Black girls and share opportunities, benefits, and pathways to become a physical educator, including funding and scholarship opportunities;

• Hold educators and administrators accountable who have consistently shown to engage in oppressive, punitive behaviors when teaching Black girls.

• Uphold, celebrate, and archive Black women’s contributions in physical education to establish accessible records of their achievements.

Let this article serve as a tribute to the unseen Black women in physical education who thrive against all odds.

We can increase visibility and take meaningful actions to move Black women beyond the status quo. However, elevating Black girls and women in physical education will only occur when people have the courage and moral compass to do so.

Tara B. Blackshear, Ed.D., is an equity scholar who specializes in health, physical activity, and education. She is an assistant professor of kinesiology in physical education teacher education at Towson University. She can be reached at tblackshear@towson.edu. Follow her on Twitter @TaraBlackshear.

Brian Culp, Ed.D., is a professor and department chair in the WellStar College of Health and Human Services at Kennesaw State University. He can be reached at bculp1@kennesaw.edu. Follow him on Twitter @CultureNmotion.

Critical Race Studies in Physical Education Available Spring 2022

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hysical education needs meaningful representation for Black youth. The predominant existing narrative offers two inescapable extremes: the carefree, gifted athlete or the fat and inactive malcontent.

As Black scholars, we are committed to equity, social justice, and anti-racist education with intentions to foster cultural awareness and competencies among PE faculty and teacher candidates. The intentional focus on culturally relevant topics must occur to aid in moving transformative racial justice in education forward.

Our new book, Critical Race Studies in Physical Education, centers Black youth and the complexities of Black culture into the conversation.

Amid the continued dehumanization of Blackness in American communities, Black Lives Matter and related movements have incited a renewed focus on the inequities and social injustices Black people encounter in all facets of society.

Schools are no exception, because these sites are places where youth spend a large amount of time navigating attitudes, curriculum requirements, extracurricular activities, and social interactions.

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While the national and international dialogue for Black lives has gained traction, the attention to Black lives in physical education is still perilously and noticeably silent.

Consequently, we created this text to elevate Black youth and to normalize positive experiences for Black students in physical education. This text has three aims: n To

provide culturally aware teaching strategies that affirm the worth of Black students;

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amplify critical issues that negatively affect Black students; and

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address the litany of intentional and covert racist practices directed toward Black youth.

The book is geared to undergraduate and graduate PETE students and in-service teachers, and you’ll find it is also a useful tool for professional development of K-12 physical education teachers and staff working in activity and sport-related community programs.

We hope that this text provides guidance and a foundation for change.

Tara B. Blackshear

Brian Culp

In the Zone Issue 5 / Winter 2022

School Administrators Share Their Perspective KRISTI BIERI | Physical Education Teacher, Odessa Upper Elementary School (Odessa, MO)

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Q&A

he health. moves. minds.® program continues to be a win-win for everyone at Odessa Upper Elementary School — for students, teachers, staff, and even parents!

We continue to promote whole body and mind health using the SEL-focused curriculum, and the fundraising component has made a big impact as well.

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing my school’s principal, Chris Doering, as well as assistant principal Amanda Smith, about the benefits of participating in health. moves. minds. In their responses (edited below for clarity), they share an important administrator perspective of how this program has made a difference at Odessa Chris Doering Amanda Smith Upper Elementary.

Q: From

your perspective, what has been the impact of the health. moves. minds. curriculum and resources within our school, as well as for the families in our community?

A: O dessa Upper Elementary’s participation in health. moves. minds. has brought about an awareness and change in our school that is amazing! We practice service learning, mindfulness and wellness using the materials provided.

Q: Can you give an example of how the program is working in general classrooms as well as in physical education classes? Also, what changes did you see in our school when other staff got involved in health. moves. minds.?

A: We incorporate health. moves. minds. during school hours using lessons, activities, and the fundraising event. Before school each day, students are allowed to

SHAPE America’s health. moves. minds. program offers lessons and activities that teach kids to thrive physically and emotionally — and includes flexible fundraising options to help you make the biggest impact in your school and community.

You can share your success with health. moves. minds. — and bring national attention to your school — by contributing to In the Zone!

If interested, email healthmovesminds@shapeamerica.org.

Kindness is a priority at Odessa Upper Elementary.

play “arcade” games in the gym for a small donation.

These donations go toward the fundraising portion of the health. moves. minds. initiative. Allowing these morning games gets kids actively up and moving while offering friendly competition and learning through stewardship.

Throughout the day, classroom teachers make it a habit to use activity breaks/brain boosts and other active learning strategies. These breaks get students up out of their seats and moving, also giving them the chance to refocus.

Another whole-school approach that ties into the health. moves. minds. program encompasses kindness and positive thoughts. We talk a lot about being kind, including others, and doing the right things. The entire school observed Kindness Week during November in order to boost student and staff morale. We conducted many activities and witnessed kindness sprouting throughout the entire school.

Q: How has the fundraising component of health. moves. minds. affected the school, from a budget/financial standpoint?

A: As part of this program, we raise money to help create a more active and healthy school environment, which will ultimately help our students physically, emotionally, (continued on page 4)

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Harrison Elementary School GREEN RIVER, WY

BRIANA FULLER | Physical Education and Health Teacher

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have had the honor of doing a health. moves. minds.® event every year since the pilot program in 2019, and each time my program and fundraiser has grown. This year I decided to partner with our school’s PTO and hold my event toward the beginning of the year. It was a huge success!

We started with a kickoff during PE class and for the next four weeks I sent an email and text weekly to parents, keeping them updated on the fundraiser and how much we had raised. For two weeks during our fundraiser, I used the lessons provided to teach kindness and social-emotional skills. (My K-2 students love the Emotions Selfie exercise!)

One of my favorite parts about putting on a health. moves. minds. event is coming up with fun incentives.

Partnering with my school PTO was great as we came up with a few new ideas that I had not used in the past.

This year, the top student fundraiser would get to be principal for the day, which was a huge motivator for students. And, for every $50 a student raised they would get to “pie” a teacher in the face with a plate of whipped cream during our health. moves. minds. celebratory assembly. The students and teacher volunteers have a great time doing this each year!

We also added two new incentives: a T-shirt for every student who raised $25 offline and a spin of our prize wheel (for gift cards to local businesses and other small prizes) for every $100 a student raised. Group incentives included a pizza party for the top class and an extra free day of PE for the top grade.

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Our top student fundraiser, Hayden Witt, raised $525, earning the opportunity to be principal for the day.

PTO Partnership As I mentioned earlier, this year we partnered with our PTO. This was so helpful! Not only did we raise funds to build up our health and physical education program, but our PTO and classroom teachers benefited as well!

We chose the PTO as our charity so all our teachers would feel supported and included during health. moves. minds. With the support of our PTO, we doubled the amount of money we raised over last year. Our goal was $3,000 and we raised $3,010.62!

Together with the students we had decided that the money raised would go toward soccer goals for the school

playground. I am proud to say that we raised enough money to purchase the goals and every student will get an opportunity to use them.

From the start, my principal has been very supportive of this program.

He is the first to volunteer to have a pie thrown in his face and he has gone along with any ideas I’ve come up with. He loves that we are able to pick a charity and that half of the money comes back to support our school and students. I love that through health. moves. minds. I am able to show our community how important health and physical education is to our students.

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t’s easy to integrate the health. moves. minds.® program into your existing curriculum, whether you teach K-12 or at the college/university level. In this issue, we’re shining a spotlight on Angela Stark of Kentucky and Kymm Ballard of North Carolina. They are both doing great work with health. moves. minds.!

Preparing Future Professionals Kymm Ballard (North Carolina)

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Angela Stark (Kentucky)

This fall, I was happy to be interviewed by SHAPE America CEO Stephanie Morris on her video series, Unplugged. I talked about how to incorporate health. moves. minds. into the school year, how the program helps students manage stress levels, and how it helps the community come closer together.

Adding a special twist, one of my students at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts, Reese Owens, joined the interview (with her family) to share how FUN the health. moves. minds. activities are … and how the program has helped her manage her emotions during stressful times.

As I began my lessons regarding advocacy with my students at Campbell University, I decided to incorporate health. moves. minds. Advocacy is so much more than legislation; it is also advocating for your health and physical education program. I created an assignment where my students had to research health. moves. minds. and create a presentation as if they were a K-5 physical education teacher at a Title I school. They were told their principal does not like change and may not want to forgo the typical bake sale and candy bar sale.

Their PE department does not have enough equipment and desperately needs more.

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Sharing a Student’s Perspective

Students were told they could use social media, the SHAPE America website, or any other people and resources they wanted to create a presentation that made an emotional impact and included data to back up any claims of how the program could benefit the school.

While the students knew there would be two surprise guests observing their Zoom presentations, they were shocked at the very end when I introduced Stephanie Morris and Stephanie Jumps from SHAPE America! This experience taught my students how to advocate for their HPE program and fundraise for the school at the same time. They can carry this knowledge with them when they are teaching one day soon. For more information, please feel free to contact me at ballardk@campbell.edu.

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A culture of kindness has spread throughout the school.

socially, and academically. Our school has also chosen the “Pay it Forward” fundraising option, which will allow us to share part of the money we raise with a charity of our choice.

Q: Are there any positive behavior changes you see in the students as a result of participating in the fundraiser?

A: Our students have really been impacted by the success and positivity of the school’s health. moves. minds. fundraiser.

So much so that to date, we have had three groups of students who were inspired to do their own stewardship projects. They researched endangered animals on their own time, created a presentation, and found a worthy charity to donate to. Administrators, teachers and students all supported their fundraising efforts.

Q: Have you received feedback about the program?

A: Yes, we have received positive feedback from students and parents! Parents appreciate how the program gets kids involved and active. We also heard from one parent who said she appreciated the values her children and the other children in the school were learning through the health. moves. minds. fundraiser. Students think the program is a lot of fun. One student specifically shared that she likes how the program “encourages kids to be active” and that some of the money helps “buy things for our school for outside and for PE.”

Q: In a nutshell, can you share how health. moves. minds. has changed our school, students, and you?

A: The whole child approach has proven to be successful and has improved our students. We have witnessed an amazing transformation in the culture of the school, the academic success of our students, and an increase in participation of our families.

Thank you for choosing to support your students’ mental and physical health.

You are helping develop a strong, thoughtful, and confident generation.

Gopher is proud to support the health. moves. minds.® program and its impact on students, schools, and communities.

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DISTRICTS

Celebrating Our District Award Winners Congratulations to the 2022 District Teachers of the Year! They’ll be honored at the 2022 SHAPE America National Convention & Expo, April 26-30, where we’ll also announce the 2022 National Teachers of the Year.

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTRAL: Jen

Heebink H Buffalo High School and Buffalo

Community Middle School (MN) EASTERN:

Katelyn Smith H Rock Creek School (MD)

MIDWEST:

Sadie Brown H Sun Prairie Area School District (WI)

WESTERN:

Kasia Givenrod H Brea Olinda Unified School District (CA)

ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTRAL:

Ryan Armstrong H Parkade Elementary School (MO)

EASTERN: David

Kellett H Maryland City Elementary School

(MD) MIDWEST:

Kelly Zerby H Jefferson Elementary School (IL)

SOUTHERN: Rebecca

Lambdin-Abraham H Maplewood

Elementary School (TX) WESTERN:

Trent Suzuki H Central Elementary School (CA)

DANCE EDUCATION Leggett H Denver Center for International Studies at Montbello (CO)

CENTRAL: Andrea

MIDWEST: Elisa

MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTRAL: Paulo

Foshay H William Jones College Preparatory

High School (IL)

Ribeiro H Parkway Southwest Middle School

(MO) EASTERN: Amanda

Geer H Donald H. Eichhorn Middle

School (PA) HEALTH EDUCATION CENTRAL:

Jessica Matheson H Rockford High School (MN)

EASTERN:

Michael Craig H East Hartford Middle School (CT)

SOUTHERN:

Stephanie Faw H West McDowell Middle School (NC)

HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTRAL:

Felicia Durst H Marquette High School (MO)

EASTERN:

Charles Rizzuto H Oyster Bay High School (NY)

SOUTHERN:

Kristina Kirk H John I. Leonard High School (FL)

WESTERN:

Jessica Adkins H Maui High School (HI)

District Award Winners MIDWEST DISTRICT OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD

Alexis Markle (WV) YOUNG PROFESSIONAL K-12 AWARD

TOY Talk Tuesday is a biweekly series featuring tips and actionable resources from SHAPE America’s National and District Teachers of the Year.

Alyssa Jackson (IN)

Central, Eastern, Southern and Western District award winners will be announced at a later date.

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New! Administrator Series: Prioritizing Student Health and Wellness School administrators — including principals, district-level administrators and superintendents — provide vital leadership in the schools and communities they serve. Our new Administrator Series highlights leaders from around the country who understand the critical link between health and education — and who have created school environments that prioritize student health and wellness. View Now

2022 “By You, For You” Webinar Series Expand your health and physical education toolkit and explore current issues in HPE — with webinars created by members for members. All webinars will be presented live on their release date, then available on demand the following day. You can register and watch whenever your schedule allows, making it easy to earn and track professional development contact hours (SACH) on your timetable! Learn More

5 Strategies to Improve Sex Ed Classes Now available on demand.

Adding a Global Perspective to Health Education Available on demand beginning March 10.

Sharing the Field: Collaborating Across the Physical Continuum March 24 | 5 p.m. ET

Physical Education E-Learning: Tools and Methods for Physical Literacy April 14 | 5 p.m. ET

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Stay Current With SHAPE America The SHAPE America YouTube channel includes exclusive HPE content, including these popular playlists: TOY Talk Tuesday: Each biweekly episode features tips from SHAPE America’s National and District Teachers of the Year.

Watch Now Unplugged: SHAPE America CEO Stephanie Morris interviews health and physical educators who are shaping the profession. Watch Now

New! SHAPE America’s EDI Podcast explores a variety of topics relating to equity, diversity, and inclusion in health and physical education. Each episode features insightful interviews and discussion with invited guests.

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Call for Journal Submissions Two SHAPE America journals are currently accepting submissions of practical, how-to articles that focus on current and hot topics in the HPERD profession.

For our cornerstone publication, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), we are seeking Health Tips and Technology Tips submissions as well as article submissions on teaching strategies, fitness, health, dance, assessment, teacher education, adapted physical education, and the use of technology.

Learn More We are also accepting submissions for Strategies, our popular bimonthly journal which delivers practical ideas, how-to information, and tips for coaches and sport educators. Learn More

The SHAPE America Blog shares insights, ideas and resources for the health and physical education community. Read Now

SHAPE AMERICA JOURNALS: Something for Everyone Membership to SHAPE America includes a subscription to the periodical of your choice:

• American Journal of Health Education (AJHE): Covers today’s health education and health promotion issues head on with timely, substantive, and thought-provoking articles.

• Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD): Appeals to practitioners and academics alike and provides a variety of information on health, physical education, recreation, and dance issues.

• Strategies: This popular bimonthly journal delivers practical ideas, how-to information, and tips for sport and physical educators.

• Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport (RQES): RQES publishes research in the art and science of human movement that contributes to the knowledge and development of theory.

Each digital issue includes one article that is open to all — no subscription required! View Journals Winter 2022 • Momentum

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