2025 Shape Iowa Convention

In this presentation, we will explore the transformative effects of the Healthy LifeStars program on youth health. We'll delve into how this initiative empowers children to adopt healthy habits, fostering physical activity, balanced nutrition, and overall well-being. We'll also highlight how Physical Education (PE) teachers can seamlessly integrate the Healthy LifeStars curriculum into their classrooms, enhancing their ability to promote lifelong healthy habits among students. Through inspiring stories and impactful data, we'll showcase the program's success in creating lasting positive changes in communities. Join us to discover how Healthy LifeStars is building healthier futures for the next generation and empowering educators to make a difference.

40% of the SHAPE America Standards are focused on the Social and Emotional wellbeing of our students. Teaching SEL Skills doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice movement in your classes. This session will demonstrate how teachers can provide students with SEL skills while simultaneously teaching physical skills. We will cover how the five CASEL competencies, goal setting, and team building activities can be enhanced through activities that include MVPA. Participants will also learn how creating a safe space for learning can lead to increased student performance and better behavior. Content areas will include classroom management skills, and lesson planning for the social and emotional needs of the students.

Are you looking to spice up your score-keeping system? Attendees will leave with creative and engaging scoring methods that go beyond the traditional scoreboard and encourage goal setting, competition, and MVPA that apply to a variety of units and skills in the Phys Ed setting.

Gain new ideas of guiding folk dances in fast, effective, and engaging ways using music that kids enjoy. Also learn how to design a movement activity that matches music. This can be used for many activities such as parachute routines, fitness drumming, and your own dance steps.

How do you build a dance unit and keep your students engaged and excited about the movement? In this session you will learn dances that you can build into your curriculum, explore the importance of rhythmic activity and get the answers and phrases you can use when the kids say, "Why do we have to do this." Come and engage in the fun.

Daily procedures, instant activities, SEL implementations, Blazepods, communication and creations to help increase student engagement, encourage a growth mindset, and inspire unique learning opportunities in Physical Education.  Join Mic Seifert a 26 elementary teacher as he discusses tech tools and strategies that you can infuse into your learning environment.  Find out how ways you can "W.I.N" in your PE setting.  

Do you have a class that always seem to fight, argue, and bicker? Is there a certain students who make it difficult for their peers to enjoy your classes? We all have classes that do not get along with one another and their behaviors ruin your lessons. Find out some tips and tools to counteract certain behaviors to help transform your classes who struggle with one another to classes who work well with one another. Get a better understanding on the why they act a certain way and find the how to improve those classes.

Everyone remembers using the parachute in PE. Since these memories are going to last a lifetime, you might as well make it amazing! Join SHAPE America District Teacher of the Year, Tanner Roos as he shares with you an exciting take on a classic PE activity.