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In the session secondary physical educators will explore a planning that is required for a successful 60 to 80 minute block plan in PE. Topics include Meaningful PE and the SHAPE America National PE Standards

Are you looking for fresh, exciting ways to start your PE classes? This high-energy session will introduce a variety of warm-up games designed specifically for middle school students. Say goodbye to repetitive, uninspiring routines and hello to engaging activities that foster excitement, teamwork, and readiness for movement. These warm-ups require little to no equipment and can be easily adapted for any class size, making them a perfect fit for any program. Through hands-on participation, attendees will experience a dynamic mix of warm-up activities that emphasize cooperation, strategic thinking, and active engagement. Whether you are looking to boost student motivation, increase participation, or simply refresh your approach, this session will provide practical, easy-to-implement ideas that bring energy and enthusiasm to every class. Participants will also learn strategies to modify and scaffold activities to accommodate various skill levels and keep students challenged. Walk away with a collection of ready-to-use warm-up games that will ignite your students’ enthusiasm for movement from the very start of class. Get ready to move, play, and transform your warm-up routine!

The Assessment of Physical Activity class at CU takes students through an experiential learning opportunity throughout the entirety of the class. In this class, students design assessment plans based on their respective interests and future career goals. They will find participants for their study, go through the IRB process, develop and implement a baseline assessment, collect results, create goals based on those results, develop and implement formative assessments throughout the project, collect data, and report results. At the conclusion of the project they have a paper they have worked on throughout the term and will design posters to present at a student-led research fair at the end of the term. Students' experiences in this class range from assessment motor skills, manipulative skills, health-related fitness, and sport-related fitness skills.

The presentation will involve the participants learning simple ways to incorporate strength & mobility exercises into their PE classroom. All of the participants will have the movements demonstrated to them as well as a chance to practice all of the movements themselves.

Each unit features engaging activities that focus on fundamental soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, receiving, defense, and finishing. The curriculum also incorporates strategies for fostering leadership, communication, and connection skills, helping students develop on and off the field. Attendees will benefit from standards-based lesson plans, formative and summative assessments, and adaptable activities to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for all learners. World Cup-inspired content brings global excitement into the classroom, offering students a meaningful connection to the sport. Embedded skill cues empower students to build confidence and competence while achieving learning outcomes. This session equips teachers with practical, hands-on strategies to seamlessly integrate soccer into their PE programs, regardless of prior experience with the sport. By attending, educators will leave with the tools to deliver inclusive, engaging, and standards-aligned lessons that inspire students to embrace the world’s most popular sport. Selecting this session will provide KY SHAPE attendees with innovative resources and strategies to elevate middle and high school physical education programs, making it an essential addition to the conference lineup.

This presentation explores how Fitts and Posner’s (1967) motor learning theory—defining skill acquisition through cognitive, associative, and autonomous phases—can be adapted to enrich sport management education. Given the need for leadership, collaboration, decision-making, and problem-solving skills in sport management careers, this proposal argues that experiential learning strategies, particularly project-based learning (PBL), bridge the gap between classroom instruction and professional competencies.

Is skateboarding the cheat code of Health and Physical Activity for teenagers? In this session we will examine the health and wellness components that skateboarding reflects, discuss the SEL benefits skateboarding provides for students, explore options on how to start a skateboard club at your school, and how to get your school administration 'on board' with this nontraditional sport.

This session will be geared towards teachers looking for unique activities or variations of games they may already utilize. Dotball, Paddle Spikeball, Paddle Zlam, and Ramp Shot all emphasize social skills, strategy, and teamwork while promoting student engagement. In this hands-on session, we will explore modifications, drills, and lead-up activities that cater to all learners, ensuring inclusivity and skill development. Participants will gain insight into how these games can be adapted for different ability levels and classroom settings while maintaining a moderate to vigorous level of physical activity. Attendees will leave with practical implementation strategies, variations to keep games fresh and exciting, and best practices to maximize student participation. Whether you are looking to introduce new activities or enhance existing ones, this session will provide valuable tools to elevate your physical education curriculum or recreational programming. Get ready to take your yard games to the next level!

Several high schools have started flag football programs throughout the Commonwealth and OPEN has free resources for elementary and middle school PE programs to help students prepare to pursue their dreams on the gridiron! This activity-based session will take participants through activities in OPEN’s free Flag Football modules for grades 3-5 and 6-8. Teachers will leave with tools to teach their students passing, catching, evading opponents, basic rules, and game play so students have the confidence and competence to participate moving to high school! Join in the action to learn more about the latest sport to hit the Commonwealth! This will be an active session with audience participation. We will get through about 6-8 inclusive activities to teach the basic skills and strategies to students. Alignment to standards, safety, and UDL options will be discussed. Activities can be scaled to any grade level.

Learn new activities from non-traditional units that will enhance your PE program. This session will introduce units that go beyond the standard curriculum, sharing lessons, objectives, and practical applications. You’ll experience an activity from several different units, all designed to be implemented using a variety of fundamental skills and common PE equipment, making them accessible for every program. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire your students with fresh ideas that bring excitement and variety to your PE classes!

Unleash the power of play! Dive into our electrifying Flag Rugby professional development session and transform your PE classes. This isn't just learning rules; it's igniting a passion for movement and teamwork. We'll equip you with dynamic drills, adaptable strategies, and the confidence to bring the thrill of rugby to every student.