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OAHPERD Journal

Summer 2022

OAHPERDJournalSummer 2022

Message from the Editor

June is Great Outdoors Month, a time to celebrate nature and find new ways to enhance student health and learning by increasing time outside. Also, summer can be a great time to engage in professional development. Check out the professional development opportunities in this edition! Also, if you learn about something amazing this summer or you've incorporated something new into your class this past year, consider sharing your knowledge with other physical education and health teachers at the OAHPERD Convention scheduled for October 3rd & 4th, 2022, at the University of Central Oklahoma. Find more information below on how to sign up to be a presenter at the OAHPERD Convention. We are excited for this year's convention and look forward to connecting with all of our members again! Please put the dates of the convention on your calendars. Hope to see you there!

OAHPERD News

OAHPERD Convention 2022: Call for Presenters

OAHPERD Convention 2022 “Make It Matter”

October 3rd and 4th, 2022

Nigh University Center

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK 73034


Individuals participating in the Convention must be OAHPERD members and must pay the convention registration fee if they are professionally engaged or pursuing study in the field of health, physical education, recreation, and/or dance in Oklahoma.


Request for waiver of this requirement must be made by the appropriate OAHPERD Division Vice President.


If you are interested in presenting October 3-4, 2022 at the Convention, please complete this form. This year all sessions will be 50 minutes long.


Updates regarding the 2022 OAHPERD Convention and to the ongoing pandemic will be made as needed.


If you are interested in presenting October 3rd-4th, 2022, at the Convention, please FILL OUT THIS FORM. Please email Mary North at mary.north@edmondschools.net or by phone at 469.734.8332, if you have questions.


*DEADLINE FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL IS FRIDAY, JULY 29th, 2022.*

OAHPERD Convention 2022: Call for Poster Presentations

The Oklahoma Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance is looking for presenters to explain their research. If you are interested, submit your presentation idea by completing the entry form at this link.

Federal Title II Funds for Professional Development

Want to go to the OAHPERD Convention? Every district has federal Title II funds for professional development. Ask for subject specific professional development through Title II and you might be surprised at the result!

SHAPE America News and Events


Meet SHAPE America's New Board Members

Congratulations to the newly elected SHAPE America Board members! We'd like to thank everyone who voted in the 2022 SHAPE America election. You can view the 2022-2023 SHAPE America Board of Directors here.


Peer to Peer

Health and physical educators across the country are sharing ideas, resources and more!


  • New Resource: Teacher-Designed Title IX Fitness Trail

Many thanks to physical educator Amanda Amtmanis for creating and sharing this new Fitness Trail resource, designed to celebrate 50 years of Title IX.


  • HPE Council Seeks Feedback on Appropriate Use of Instructional Technology in PE

Your feedback is extremely important as the SHAPE America Physical Education Council works to revise Appropriate Use of Instructional Technology in Physical Education (2009). This survey will take 5 minutes to complete. Thank you!

June's Health and Physical Education Calendar

Check out SHAPE America's Health and Physical Education Calendar for June. Feel free to share this calendar with your students and their families to encourage physical activity this summer break.

Professional Learning Opportunities

EngageOK On The Road

The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s (OSDE) annual professional development conference will be back on the road this summer. EngageOK on the Road will travel to seven high schools in July offering free training for educators.



More than 100 sessions will be offered at each of the conferences. Stops include:



  • July 11 – Woodward High School
  • July 12 – Elk City High School
  • July 13 – Lawton High School
  • July 14 – Southmoore High School
  • July 18 – Jenks High School
  • July 19 – McAlester High School
  • July 20 – Durant High School
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The Walking Classroom

On June 9th, 2022, learn how The Walking Classroom can help kids gain core content knowledge while they get fresh air and exercise. This ESSER-aligned program addresses learning loss while also improving student engagement, physical activity, and happiness! It's great for summer programs, classrooms, afterschool, and even for learning at home over the summer. Receive a free gift ($100 value) for registering!
(1 hour)
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Girls in Motion: Summit for a Healthier Future

On June 21st, join Girls in Motion Summit brought to you by Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Positive Coaching Alliance, and renowned names in children's health and sports for a forward thinking discussion on advancing the future of gender equity and inclusion in physical activity and sports.
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Strategies for Integrating Lay Rescuers into School Emergencies

Dr. Joseph Bart is back to provide you with lifesaving tools and strategies for emergency situations. Register here!

Journal and/or Peer Reviewed Articles

Click on the buttons below to access the articles.

SHAPE America's Momentum Magazine Spring 2022
Check out the latest issue of Momentum magazine, which is packed with ideas and inspiration for health and physical educators. READ MORE
America's Outdoor Recreation Act Of 2022 Needs Help
Greater access to public lands is welcome, but needs greater protections. READ MORE
Strength and Conditioning: Lateral Ankle Instability
Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries sustained during sport or physical activity. Up to 40% of individuals can develop chronic lateral ankle instability (CLAI) after a lateral ankle sprain. READ MORE
Creating a Sense of Home and Community Through Food
Learn from health equity champions about the power of food to build bridges and cultivate family connections. READ MORE
Preventing Student Suicide
Educators play a vital role in identifying at-risk students. By merit of their close interaction with and observation of students, physical educators are well positioned to identify suicide warning signs and intervene to help save lives. READ MORE