#MoveThrive5

Traditional fitness tests like the PACER often emphasize performance over personal growth. This session will explore self-reflective assessment strategies that empower students to set goals, track progress, and develop lifelong wellness habits. By shifting from one-size-fits-all testing to personalized reflection, educators can foster intrinsic motivation, self-awareness, and a deeper connection to health and physical education. Learn practical methods to integrate self-assessment tools that prioritize individual progress over competition, creating a more inclusive and meaningful approach to student wellness.

In an era of social media and rapidly spreading misinformation, it is more important than ever for students to develop critical thinking skills to assess the reliability of health information. This professional development session will provide health education teachers with tools and strategies to help students navigate the overwhelming amount of health content they encounter online.

With Kentucky reviewing its health education standards, participants will have an opportunity to understand Kentucky's standards review and advisory process with particular focus between alignment & differences with the newly revised 2024 SHAPE America Health Education Standards.

Health education doesn’t stop at the classroom door—and neither should your curriculum. This session introduces “Health Beyond Health Class,” a new section of the K–5 HealthSmart program designed to extend health learning into the broader school environment. Grounded in the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model and Coordinated School Health (CSH) principles, this approach empowers educators to integrate health education across multiple domains of school life—from physical education and nutrition services to counseling, school climate, and family engagement.
Participants will explore practical strategies and tools that support a school-wide culture of wellness, including interactive digital lessons, visual reinforcement materials, and cross-curricular activities. Learn how HealthSmart’s new resources can help your school align health education with broader wellness goals, engage staff across departments, and foster student advocacy and leadership in health.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, administrator, or district leader, this session will equip you with actionable ideas to make health education a shared responsibility—and a school-wide success.

Skills-based health education is more than just a curriculum—it's a movement toward empowering students with the tools they need to make healthy choices for life. In this dynamic session, we’ll explore how to “supercharge” your health lessons to elevate both student engagement and instructional impact.
Participants will dive into strategies that bring the National Health Education Standards (NHES) to life through active learning, critical thinking, and inclusive practices. Discover how to balance essential content with skill development, and how to use HealthSmart’s lesson design to streamline planning while maximizing outcomes. From snowball discussions to continuum activities, you’ll experience energizing techniques that get students moving, thinking, and connecting.
Whether you're new to skills-based health or looking to refresh your approach, this session will leave you inspired and equipped to transform your classroom into a hub of health literacy and student voice.

We all want our students to be happy, healthy, and successful. Unfortunately, Kentucky youth face high rates of sexual violence, dating violence, bullying, and harassment. These experiences have lasting impacts on health, brain development, and academic success. Safe schools are essential for student health, well-being, and success. When students feel safe, they are more engaged, attend regularly, and perform better academically. Conversely, violence and harassment can severely hinder learning and lead to long-term emotional and physical challenges. The Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs invites KY SHAPE members to learn about evidence-based prevention strategies to reduce violence in Kentucky schools and among Kentucky youth. We’ll discuss current rates of violence, the impact of these experiences on students, factors that influence the prevalence of violence, and how school policies and programming can shape safer environments. Learn how you, as a KY SHAPE member, can be part of the movement to create safer Kentucky schools.