2026 SHAPE Iowa: Full Schedule

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7:30am CDT

Registration

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT

Excelsior Middle School Door 1

Thursday June 11, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am CDT
Excelsior Middle School Door 1

ALL Attendees

8:30am CDT

The Frame Is Already There: Making Intentional Choices in Physical Education

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Room 901

Every teaching decision is shaped by a frame—whether we are aware of it or not. This session invites participants to examine how implicit and explicit frames influence planning, instruction, and assessment in physical education. Using Meaningful Physical Education (MPE) as a lens, participants will consider how an intentional frame can bring coherence and clarity to everyday decision-making.
Participants will:
• Reflect on and articulate the frames that currently guide their teaching decisions
•Analyze how frames influence curriculum, instruction, and assessment
•Explore Meaningful Physical Education as a unifying frame for practice
•Apply intentional framing to support more coherent decision-making

Speakers

Kristi Mally

Associate Professor, Winona State University

I am a teacher, teacher-educator, mover, dancer, mom and grandma. I love to run, read, dance and dig in the dirt. I prepare future physical education teachers at WSU. I enjoy teaching and learning about best practices in instruction, assessment and curriculum, quality movement education... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 901

All Levels

8:30am CDT

PE-zzazz: A Little EXTRA Goes a Long Way in Elevating Student Engagement

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Main Gym

Ready to take your elementary PE lessons from good to unforgettable? This high-energy session will explore creative, engaging, and budget-friendly ways to add a little extra pizzazz to your physical education classes. From themed lessons and costumes to music cues, props, classroom transformations, and cross-curricular surprises, you’ll discover easy strategies that captivate young learners and boost participation. You'll explore real examples that inspire student joy, enhance classroom culture, and align with standards—all while keeping your planning realistic and fun. Whether you’re looking to build stronger connections with students or simply want to reignite your own passion for teaching, this session offers practical tips, take-home tools, and a spark of inspiration to help you elevate your everyday lessons. Come join the fun, and leave with a playbook full of “extra” ideas that make a big impact on little learners!

Speakers

Auburn Cain

Physical Education Teacher, OPEN National Trainer, Ascension School District, LA

I am a passionate elementary physical education teacher in Southern Louisiana with 12 years of experience and a commitment to providing students with equitable opportunities to learn and grow. In addition to being an OPEN National Trainer, I was named the 2019 Teacher of the Year... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Main Gym

Elementary

8:30am CDT

Building Stronger Iowa Schools: Integrating Strength Training into Physical Education with the NHSSCA

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT

Room 903

Strength training is becoming an essential part of student development, yet many physical education teachers are asked to run a weight room with little background in the strength and conditioning field. Presenting on behalf of the National High School Strength Coaches Association Iowa Chapter, this session will provide real life/practical strategies for integrating strength training into physical education, how to structure a high school weight room class, and building a sustainable culture of strength within Iowa schools. Attendees will leave with simple, real world ideas they can immediately use in their own programs. 💪

Speakers

Matthew Seabold

NHSSCA

Thursday June 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 903

High School, Middle School

9:30am CDT

Active Minds, Active Bodies

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

Main Gym

Energize your PE classes with active, cross-curricular learning! In this interactive session, you’ll explore popular tools and resources to blend academics with movement. These activities and strategies support math, reading, spelling, nutrition education, and more while building motor skills, teamwork, and cognitive growth. Ideal for K–12 students. You’ll leave with fun, practical ideas ready to use.

Speakers

Tom Strenger

PE Specialist, School Health Corporation

Tom Strenger, PE Specialist at School Health, brings 20+ years of experience supporting schools nationwide. He’s known for his deep knowledge, friendly approach, and commitment to putting educators first—earning recognition from several state PE and health organizations along... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Main Gym

All Levels

9:30am CDT

Meaningful PE: Let's Give Standard 4 Some Standard 1 Energy

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Bring your body, bring your brains! Will's excited to share how he and others across the world use the Meaningful PE Framework to deepen student connection to movement while improving skill. Come learn, play, and see how Will helps students become "Moved to Move".

Speakers

Will Westphal

Thursday June 11, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Elementary, Adapted PE

10:30am CDT

AWARDS

Thursday June 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT

Main Gym

Thursday June 11, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Main Gym

ALL Attendees

11:30am CDT

Lunch (Provided)

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Cafeteria

Thursday June 11, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

12:00pm CDT

Exhibitor Exploration

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Cafeteria

Thursday June 11, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Cafeteria

ALL Attendees

1:00pm CDT

USTA Tennis Court Grants for Resurfacing or Building

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Room 901

Use the USTA's facility grant program to resurface or build new tennis courts for your school district. Grants range from $60,000 to $150,000 depending on qualified tennis projects. This session will explain the grant requirements and grant process.

Speakers

John Terpkosh

Tennis Service Representative, USTA Missouri Valley

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Room 901

All Levels, Adapted PE

1:00pm CDT

Movement is Magic: The Impact of a Comprehensive Physical Activity Program

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Main Gym

In this interactive session, we will explore innovative strategies for incorporating physical activity into the school day to enhance student learning and well-being. Participants will gain insights into the benefits of a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP) that supports both academic success and healthy development. Through practical examples, attendees will learn how to design and implement movement-based activities that align with curriculum goals, foster student engagement, and improve focus and behavior. We will explore how to build school relationships that foster a movement culture, ensuring that physical activity is a regular and effective part of the school experience. Attendees will explore how physical activity, when thoughtfully woven into the school environment, encourages students to develop lifelong habits of health and wellness. Join me to discover how moving to learn can be the magic that leads to healthier, more motivated students and a more energized, engaged school community!

Speakers

Auburn Cain

Physical Education Teacher, OPEN National Trainer, Ascension School District, LA

Thursday June 11, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT
Main Gym

Elementary

2:00pm CDT

Ultimate PaddleZlam-Pickleball reimagined

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Main Gym

Ultimate PaddleZlam is an innovate physical education activity that elevates traditional pickleball into a dynamic, team-based learning experience designed to promote physical literacy, skill development, strategic thinkinkin, and lifelong engagement in physical activity.

Speakers

Caitlin Schoville

Active Sports LLC.

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Main Gym

All Levels, Adapted PE

2:00pm CDT

Power of Parents

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Room 901

Early Conversation Saves Lives:
Alcohol and cannabis interfere with how a child’s brain and body grow. Decades of research shows that people who start drinking at an early age can face severe, persistent problems throughout their lives. You can prevent that. As a trusted adult, you have the power to help students make smarter, safer choices. Your influence can save lives…perhaps even your student's. Power of Parents® is an evidence based and proven resource providing parents and caring adults with strategies to help safeguard youth against underage substance use and impaired driving.

Speakers

Allie Houston

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa

Thursday June 11, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 901

Health, Middle/High School

3:00pm CDT

Every Student in the Gym: Including Students with Disabilities in General PE

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Auxiliary Gym

Every student deserves meaningful access to physical education—but inclusion doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through intentional planning, thoughtful instruction, and a clear understanding of how to meet diverse learner needs within the general PE environment.This session is designed for general physical education teachers who are responsible for including students with disabilities in their classes and want practical, effective strategies to make it work. Through real-world examples, visual supports, and classroom-tested strategies, attendees will learn how to:Design inclusive lessons that support a wide range of abilitiesMake meaningful modifications without isolating studentsIncrease student engagement and participation across activitiesCollaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and support staffBuild a classroom environment where all students feel successful and includedThis session will help shift inclusion from a challenge to a confident practice—giving teachers the tools, mindset, and structure needed to ensure that every student is not just present in the gym, but actively learning, participating, and thriving.

Speakers

Tara McCarthy

Adapted PE Teacher, Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE)

I am an adapted PE teacher in DuPage IL. I serve Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights and Lombard. This is my 24th year teaching.

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Auxiliary Gym

Adapted PE

3:00pm CDT

Get Your Mind Right!

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT

Room 903

Tips and tricks to reduce stress, minimize wear and tear, and ways to help develop a positive mindset as a PE teacher.

Speakers

Mic Seifert

Elementary PE, Madison Elementary

2025 Shape Iowa Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the year. I just finished my 27th year of teaching Elementary PE at an inner city title one school in Davenport Iowa. I enjoy using technology to create new activities that find innovative ways to increase student engagement... Read More →

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 903

Elementary, Middle School

3:00pm CDT

The Pulse of Us: Synchronized Movement for Connection and Co-Regulation in Physical Education

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Main Gym

What happens when we move together—intentionally, rhythmically, and with others in mind? This session explores synchronized movement as a pathway to co-regulation, connection, and community in physical education. Grounded in polyvagal theory and research on rhythm and relational learning, participants will engage in shared movement experiences that highlight how rhythm and coordination can support emotional safety and social connection. Participants will experience how moving in synchrony can shift individual and group regulation in real time. Through movement, reflection, and discussion, we will examine how these experiences can shape classroom environments in which regulation is collectively supported, and students feel a deeper sense of belonging.
Participants will:
• Experience and analyze how synchronized, rhythmic movement supports co-regulation, connection, and community-building
• Interpret and apply key concepts from polyvagal theory using accessible language to inform practice and support advocacy for physical education
• Design or adapt movement experiences that foster emotional safety, belonging, and shared regulation

Speakers

Kristi Mally

Associate Professor, Winona State University

Thursday June 11, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Main Gym

All Levels

5:00pm CDT

CONVENTION SOCIAL at SpareTime

Thursday June 11, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT

Spare Time

Thursday June 11, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Spare Time 4601 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

ALL Attendees

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