Discover how movement can transform STEAM-education in this dynamic session featuring YOU.FO RingCross. Being co-created with PE teachers and grounded in educational research it maximizes engagement, creativity, and skill development.
This session introduces a brand-new curriculum with over 70 activity ideas and an 11-lesson learning pathway that integrates active problem-solving tasks, and cross-curricular lesson design. Attendees will experience firsthand how YOU.FO fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and physical literacy while supporting academic comprehension in STEAM subjects.
You will leave with practical tools and activities that show how YOU.FO can energize learning, enhance participation, and inspire students of all ages and abilities.
Alicia Drewes is a dedicated and enthusiastic student at Purdue University who consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community engagement. Known for her positive attitude, energy, and diligence, Alicia embraces opportunities both inside... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am EST Turf B
This presentation will explore a dynamic range of fitness equipment that can enhance physical education instruction for middle school and high school students. Participants will gain practical insight into how tools such as body bars, balls, BOSU balls, resistance bands, foam rollers, porcupines, balance boards, yoga wheels, and Pilates equipment can be thoughtfully integrated into lessons to promote strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and overall physical literacy. The use of varied equipment is consistent with the broader goal of delivering high-quality physical education experiences that engage students and support meaningful movement development.
Attendees will leave with fresh ideas for creating more engaging, developmentally appropriate, and motivating learning environments for students of all ability levels. This session is designed to provide educators with effective strategies and adaptable equipment options that can help make fitness instruction both purposeful and enjoyable while supporting active participation and lifelong wellness.
Flag football is growing across the US 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 this latest trend!
Before accepting his role as Professional Development Director for OPEN, Brian Devore had over 25 years of exemplary teaching experience at the middle and elementary levels. Additionally, he supervised online HPE programs for the Cobb County school district and served as Fulton... Read More →
Thursday November 5, 2026 12:45pm - 1:30pm EST Turf A
Come join in the fun of these 20+ instant activities, lead-up games and large group games that will re-energize your program. Indoors or outside, these dynamic K-12 activities maximize inclusion and participation while infusing technology and highlighting SEL themes. Top to bottom, the session focuses on the delivery of standards-based instruction, offers methods in impactful learning for all students, highlights effective instructional tactics, engaging activities, meaningful learning experiences, and student-centered learning strategies.
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 →
Thursday November 5, 2026 1:45pm - 3:30pm EST Turf A
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.
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
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.
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 Court 2
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.
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 →
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.
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 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST Court 1
