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Physical Education

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Consultants and advisors are available for you.

The Missouri Healthy Schools team includes experienced professionals who are available to answer your questions, provide training, and support your decision-making.  Your consultants for Physical Education are:
  • Laura Beckmann, MEd - Director of Missouri Healthy Schools
  • Taralyn Garner, MS ​​- President of Central District SHAPE America
  • Sean Nevills, MEd - Program Manager, CDC COVID-19 Project at SHAPE America
  • Zachary Wheeler - Director of Health and Physical Education at MO DESE
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​Contact Project Manager Anna Trainer, MPH
with general inquiries.     
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Downloads, webinars and videos

BRAND NEW RESOURCE
Mo. schools revamp PE classes with yoga, bikes, kayaks
>> Main topics: Some schools in Missouri are re-imagining physical education classes to include varied activities like yoga, roller skating and riding "balance bikes." The activities -- aimed at offering students the opportunity to learn skills and grow interests they can use in the future -- in one district include learning how to kayak in a pool as part of an adventure course.
>> Read more here
Provided 5.26.23
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Outdoor Education Toolkits
>> Main topics: Winter activities can be lots of fun and a great learning experience! The Outdoor Education Toolkit for Grades 1 to 8 and the Outdoor Education Toolkit for Grades 9 to 12 include lessons, activities, and additional resources to support creating a culture of safety-mindedness before, during, and after outdoor education activities. 

Find tips for engaging students in outdoor education activities, and considerations for when and how to integrate land-based learning to build a sense of stewardship and responsibility for this learning environment. 
>> Explore the Toolkits 
Provided 1.17.23
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BRAND NEW RESOURCE
Disability-Centered Movement: Supporting Inclusive Physical Education
>> Main topics: The Disability-Centered Movement: Supporting Inclusive Physical Education resource  helps elementary and secondary educators navigate through building a successful Physical Education program that is designed to meet the needs of every student.  
>> Access the resource
Provided 1.17.23
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BRAND NEW RESOURCE
SHAPE America Central District Physical Education Teacher of the Year
>> Main topics: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming) Central District Leaders, Teachers, and Association Members voted our Missouri physical educators for all 3 Teachers of the Year honors! (Elementary, Middle, and High School)
  • Felicia Durst, Marquette High School, Rockwood School District, SHAPE America Central District High School Teacher of the Year, Article
  • Dr. Paolo Ribeiro, Parkway Southwest Middle School, Parkway School District, SHAPE America Central District Middle School Teacher of the Year (see below post)
  • Ryan Armstrong, Parkade Elementary, Columbia Public Schools, SHAPE America Central District Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Article
Provided 5.13.22
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BRAND NEW RESOURCE
SHAPE America National Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year
>> Main topics: State-leaders, SHAPE board members, educators, and all 50 state SHAPE organizations from across the country meet and award one recipient from each category for this prestigious honor bestowed to one single educator in the US. That recipient was:
 
Dr. Paolo Ribeiro, Parkway Southwest Middle School, Parkway School District
  • Dr. Ribeiro’s work in his school and community (Video)
  • National TOY Interview at SHAPE America (Video)
Provided 5.13.22
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