Jump into the adventure with our Outdoor Adventure specialists! Learn exciting ways to teach paddling skills—on land and in the water Experience Dutch oven cooking and enjoy tasting your delicious results Discover hands-on activities your students will love and remember Join our Outdoor Adventure specialists to develop practical outdoor skills you can bring directly to your students. Experience effective strategies for teaching paddling skills both on land and in the water. Learn the art of Dutch oven cooking—and enjoy tasting the results of your efforts. Outdoor Adventures opens the door for students to explore unique, real-world activities they may not experience anywhere else. Begin your journey at the OTF MOSHAPE pre-conference session on Friday from 9:00–11:15—we can’t wait to see you there! Be prepared to go outside weather permitting – pool participation is optional.
Assistant Director of Education, Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation
The K-12 curriculum is standards based and aligned wiThe Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation wants to provide curriculum, equipment, and professional development for EVERY school!Outdoor Adventures connects kids with the great outdoors!We’d love to have you join over 2,500 other teachers... Read More →
Adjunct Professor, SHAPE America and Adjunct Professor, Maryville University
Terri Laughlin is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with a Master’s in Secondary Education and a Master’s in Secondary Administration. Recently retired from Parkway Central High School, Terri now works for SHAPE America as a Standards Trainer and for Maryville University as an Adjunct Profe... Read More →
Friday November 13, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am CST Marbella A & B
Bringing our favorites from SHAPE back to MOSHAPE, this session will provide ideas for engaging warm-up activities and inclusive small-sided games. Lace up your shoes and get ready to move!
Associate Professor; Chair of Exercise Science, Truman State
In addition to serving as the Chair for the Exercise Science department, Dr. Ensign teaches in physical education pedagogy classes in the Master's of Arts in Education program at Truman State University. She is a proud alumna of the University of Illinois, completing her B.S., M.S... Read More →
Need cooperative and community-building activities that include fitness and skill development? Omnikin has you covered! This exhilarating session will feature highlights of our lightweight and non-threatening dynamic 14”-48” balls that’ll generate excitement in your PE classroom like you’ve never seen before! Your students will have a BALL!
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 13, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST Campana
From “Must-Do” to “Can't-Wait-To-Do”: Fueling physical literacy with student choice. Stop fighting for student engagement and start designing programs they want to be in! This session will guide you through a framework for developing high-interest, relevant PE electives that directly address student motivation. You will learn practical strategies for identifying student passions, creating flexible units, and structuring courses that cultivate intrinsic motivation. Examples of high-engagement courses we'll discuss include: Fitness Walking; Yoga; Moving With Mentors; Lifetime Sports; and Outdoor Pursuits. This session provides best practices for curriculum advocacy, teaching you how to build a compelling case with administration to add new courses or update existing curriculum. Attendees will leave with a blueprint for transforming their traditional PE model into a student-driven system that helps students develop a love of movement and a deep-seated appreciation for valuing physical activity, ensuring their physical literacy journey continues long after they leave your school.
Join your fellow SPS teachers for a fast-paced session packed with highly engaging PE activities that students love! Participants will experience creative, standards-based activities designed to maximize participation, build connections, and support all learners. Each activity is easily modifiable across grade levels, skill abilities, and multiple PE units—giving you ready-to-use ideas you can bring back to your gym tomorrow. Come move, play, and hang out with us as we share some of our favorite tried-and-true activities from our gyms to yours!
Get stacking in this workshop aimed at middle and high school PE teachers to learn about how sport stacking can help secondary school students increase coordination, focus and emotional intelligence. Participants will experience the Sport Stacking Sport Education Unit which uses this international and AAU Junior Olympic sport as a platform for improving skills like speed and agility while also integrating social emotional learning and exploring careers in sports and marketing.
Unleash your inner swashbuckler in this high-octane introduction to the sport of fencing! We’ll show you how to turn simple pool noodles into tools for precision, timing, and tactical footwork. Beyond the "tag," you’ll walk away with a plug-and-play scaffolding plan, creative ways to organize your gym space, and a ready-to-use resource bank. It’s fast, it’s safe, and it’s guaranteed to be the sharpest activity next year!
In this SHAPE America-endorsed session, join a SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards trainer for an engaging session where you’ll explore simple, practical ways to begin implementing the standards in your gymnasium! You will leave this hands-on session with activities you can use in your class right away, a deeper understanding of the PE Standards and the physical literacy journey, and new resources to use when implementing the PE standards.
Adjunct Professor, SHAPE America and Adjunct Professor, Maryville University
Terri Laughlin is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with a Master’s in Secondary Education and a Master’s in Secondary Administration. Recently retired from Parkway Central High School, Terri now works for SHAPE America as a Standards Trainer and for Maryville University as an Adjunct Profe... Read More →
Friday November 13, 2026 3:15pm - 4:15pm CST Granada B & C
"Unconventional Fun: A Session of Non-Traditional Games" invites participants to step outside the box and engage in a variety of exciting, offbeat games that break the mold of typical team-building exercises. Whether it's a quirky twist on classic sports or completely new creations, this session encourages creativity, collaboration, and a lot of laughs. Designed to get everyone moving, thinking, and bonding, these games provide a refreshing and fun way to energize teams, spark connections, and build trust in a lively, relaxed environment. Get ready for a playful and memorable experience!
"Building Bridges: Teamwork in Action" is all about strengthening collaboration and communication through engaging, hands-on activities that challenge teams to work together toward a common goal. This session focuses on building trust, enhancing problem-solving skills, and fostering a sense of unity within your group. With dynamic teamwork exercises that encourage creative thinking and cooperation, participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of how effective teamwork can overcome obstacles and achieve success. Prepare to break down barriers, build lasting connections, and take your team’s collaboration to the next level!
Dynamic PE! Get engaged with us as we break down barriers in PE! See some innovative ways to engage ALL students with preferred choice driven activities, unique ways to teach your games, and enjoy a fresh game that is sure to get everyone involved and working with many different students in class. This is a small sample of what our PE program looks and feels like! Many resources that will help you jump your game to the next level!
