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. šŖ
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
CRCSD has partnered with PLT4M over the past three years to align and strengthen our Physical Education and Health curriculum, establishing a consistent, district-wide framework while still allowing for meaningful differentiation across individual schools.
Artificial Intelligence: Can be polarizing in and out of Physical Education. You're invited to see how Will uses AI to save his own educational time and improve his practice based on what his student's share.
Adapted Physical Education (APE) is a critical yet often overlooked component of quality physical education programming and special education services. This session will explore the role of Adapted Physical Education in supporting the whole child, while outlining school responsibilities related to physical education and individualized education programs (IEPs). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how APE fits within a continuum of services and how inclusive practices can support all learners in physical activity settings. In addition, this presentation will address the current realities many schools face, including limited access to certified APE professionals, and the resulting reliance on general physical education teachers to deliver specialized instruction. Practical strategies will be shared to help schools build capacity, strengthen collaboration, and improve access to quality physical education for students with disabilities. Participants will leave with actionable steps to: Support inclusive and meaningful participation in physical educationEnsure compliance with legal requirementsAdvocate for the involvement of physical education teachers in the IEP process Adapted Physical Education is not a privilegeāit is a right.
