INSHAPE 2026: Full Schedule

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12:30pm EST

Friday November 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST

Now that you have a replenished toolbox of games, activities and resources from this amazing event, come learn how you can put it all together in a FREE digital format that keeps you on track and provides ways to share with students, parents, admin and the community. A handful of awesome websites are shared, so have your laptop charged and ready to go.

Speakers

John Jones

JohnJonesPE

John Jones is a 30-year teaching vet spanning elementary, middle school and more. He was the 2018 High School PE Teacher of the Year for Virginia, coached football and track, has presented at 8 Shape America conferences, worked as a collegiate adjunct, at an alternative high school... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EST
Lecture

Secondary, Session #20

1:30pm EST

Ball State Basics

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST

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Ball State Basics is a high-energy session led by Ball State seniors preparing to enter the teaching profession. Participants will experience engaging, easy-to-use activities that seamlessly integrate standards-based instruction, assessment, and grading in secondary physical education. Leave with practical strategies, ready-to-implement lessons, and innovative ideas that keep students accountable and having fun while meeting learning outcomes.

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Andrea McMurtry

Undergraduate Coordinator for Physical Education and Health Teacher Education, Ball State University

Andrea McMurtry is the Undergraduate Coordinator for Physical Education and Health Teacher Education at Ball State University and a PhD candidate in Educational Leadership. A former Indiana and Midwest District Physical Education Teacher of the Year, she spent 20 years teaching and... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
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Secondary, Session #27

1:30pm EST

Small-Sided = Big Impact

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST

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Small-sided activities are a key component to student succcess with invasion and manipulative skills and concepts. But what are some great small-sided activities and how can you implement them? This fun and high energy session will answer both of those questions for all grades K-12. Whether you are a pro at these or a novice, all attendees will walk away with new ideas.

Speakers

Dan Tennessen

K-5 PE Teacher, Promise Road Elementary

Dan is a high energy, passionate presenter and teacher who has presented and spoken across the country. He teaches at the elementary level in Noblesville after teaching elementary PE and middle school levels in urban settings most of his career. His ideas have been published in several... Read More →

Katrina Haynes

Physical Education Teacher, Chicago Public Schools

Awards: Illinois Middle School Teacher of the Year 2016

Social Media: X, @MsHaynesPE

Friday November 6, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
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Secondary, Session #31

2:30pm EST

Latest and Greatest in PE

Friday November 6, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST

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Come play with the newest PE equipment to hit the market. Learn how to integrate new ideas and games into your existing program from an experienced teacher, not a salesman. Discover how the activities benefit student development and interaction while meshing with state and national standards.

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