SHAPE Nebraska 2024: Full Schedule

2024 SHAPE Nebraska Conference Program

8:15am CST

INSPIRE: Why HPE Teachers are the Most Important!

Monday November 4, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am CST

Recent SHAPE America Past President Jamie Sparks believes that health and physical education teachers have always been the cornerstone of every school. In the post-pandemic landscape, their role is more crucial than ever. Join Jamie as they explore opportunities to redefine our community, inspired by SHAPE Nebraska and SHAPE America. Be ready to be "INSPIRED!"

Speakers

Jamie Sparks

Health Smart/ETR

Monday November 4, 2024 8:15am - 9:15am CST
Lancaster

Lecture

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:45am CST

The Fairway Is OPEN

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST

Arbor 1

Need some fun golf activities for all students? Come learn about some engaging activities from OPEN PE! We will break down the golf module, and show how fun golf can be for all grades.

Speakers

Drew Burris

OPEN

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST
Arbor 1

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:45am CST

Brains Before Games: Prioritizing Students Over Sports After Concussions

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST

Arbor 2

"Brains Before Games: Prioritizing Students After Concussions" examines how concussions uniquely impact student development, academic performance, and classroom interactions. Participants will learn to define and recognize brain injuries and explore strategies to better support students recovering from concussions in educational settings.

Speakers

Peggy Reisher

Executive Director, Brain Injury Alliance Nebraska

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST
Arbor 2

Lecture, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:45am CST

Northwestern Colleges Home School Physical Education Program

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST

Hawthorne

The Home School PE program at Northwestern College has grown and benefited so many over the last two years. Jeff will share how that happened and hopes to show how other colleges and universities can do the same in their locations.

Speakers

Jeff Schouten

Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Northwestern College

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST
Hawthorne

Lecture, Health and PE

Audience MS, HS, Future Professionals, ELEM

9:45am CST

Unlocking Student Health Insights: A Deep Dive into NDE Resources

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST

Olive Branch

New data collected from youth in grades 9-12 that highlight health-related behaviors will be shared. The efforts that Nebraska schools have implemented to address physical & mental health and school climate are paying off with reduced youth risk factors. Learn about the resources, tools, and mini-grant funding from the Office of Coordinated Student Support Services on mental, physical health, and safety of students to enhance learning and achievement.

Speakers

Jessie Coffey

Whole Child Director, NDE

Erika Wibbels

Healthy Schools Specialist, NDE

Monday November 4, 2024 9:45am - 10:35am CST
Olive Branch

Lecture, Health

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

10:45am CST

Flag Football Frenzy

Monday November 4, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am CST

Arbor 1

The presentation/activity is a fun progression through a middle school flag football unit. This presentation will encompass developing manipulative skills using a variety of equipment, offensive strategic play (creating playbooks), defensive strategies (playing flag football belt activities), and social interaction with a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship (playing small sided games and creating celebration dances).

Speakers

Juli Neace

Fort Thomas Independent Schools

Monday November 4, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am CST
Arbor 1

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, Future Professionals

10:45am CST

Leveling the Playing Field: Assistive Technology in Physical Education

Monday November 4, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am CST

Lancaster North

Physical education is a critical component of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). It ensures that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in physical activities and develop essential fitness, motor, and social skills.This interactive session will explore the role of assistive technology in creating inclusive and engaging PE experiences for all students.

Speakers

Brian Wojcik

Supervisor/AT Specialist, ATP Education Program

Jeri Johnson

AT Specialist

Monday November 4, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am CST
Lancaster North

Active Participation, Adaptive PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

10:45am CST

Confident Me!

Monday November 4, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am CST

Arbor 2

This session will center on body confidence, self-esteem, and appearance discrimination and its impact on students, particularly middle grades. Participants will become acquainted with the Dove Self-Esteem Project and gain access to the Confident Me! Program and other free evidence -based resources that can be used to enhance their health education programs.

Speakers

Heidi Fessler

Dove Self-Esteem Project

Monday November 4, 2024 10:45am - 11:35am CST
Arbor 2

Lecture, Health

Audience ELEM, MS, Future Professionals

11:45am CST

Pizza and Planning (Lunch Break)

Monday November 4, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm CST

Lower Level Lobby

Grab some pizza, salad, and breadsticks then join a Roundtable Discussion to network with other teachers across the state.

Monday November 4, 2024 11:45am - 12:45pm CST
Lower Level Lobby 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

Networking

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

12:00pm CST

Elementary PE Roundtable Discussion

Monday November 4, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST

Arbor 1

Come network, ask questions, and share ideas with other Elementary School PE teachers across the state of Nebraska. Bring your favorite activity or document to share.

Speakers

Kathy Burney

Elkhorn Public Schools

Monday November 4, 2024 12:00pm - 12:45pm CST
Arbor 1

Networking, Roundtable

Audience ELEM

1:00pm CST

Indoor Hybrid Ball

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

Arbor 1

Randy Webb in Knoxville, Tennessee invented Indoor Hybrid Ball. The sport has elements of basketball, soccer, American football and team handball. The sport has increased in popularity because of its unique characteristics, the options to score, the variety of athletic skills utilized, and the amount of cardio respiratory fitness it offers.

Speakers

Dr. Donna Ritzen

Professor, Chadron State College

Dawn Brammer

Chadron State College

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Arbor 1

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

1:00pm CST

OPENing & Unpacking Your PE Resources

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

Lancaster North

Need some fun activities for all students? Come learn about some engaging activities from OPEN PE! All activities can be used for any grade level. You will learn and take back some awesome ideas for your students.

Speakers

Drew Burris

OPEN

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Lancaster North

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

1:00pm CST

Resources for the Health Sciences Educator

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

Olive Branch

Do you teach an Intro to Health Sciences, Sports Medicine, Performance Nutrition, Exercise Science, Medical Terminology or other Health Sciences course? If so, you are teaching a Career & Technical Education (CTE) class, and this session is for you! Connect with other HPE teachers who also teach Health Sciences, and learn about the resources available to support your work, including instructional materials and trainings, student opportunities, tools for curriculum development, and ideas for integrating career readiness skills.

Speakers

Jamelyn Denny

Health Sciences Career Field Specialist, NDE

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Olive Branch

Lecture, Health and PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

1:00pm CST

Success for Everybody: Archery in the Schools

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST

Arbor 2

See how this national curriculum is continues to get Nebraska students more active, keeps them engaged and increases self-confidence. This curriculum has proven to be successful for all students 4th-12th grades. Not matter their background or physical stature.

Speakers

Aaron Hershberger

Outdoor Education Specialist

Monday November 4, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm CST
Arbor 2

Lecture, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

2:00pm CST

Build Your Confidence Delivering Tennis (even if you’ve never played!)

Monday November 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Arbor 1

Have you considered teaching tennis but hesitate due to lack of experience or knowledge around the sport? Our curriculum, written in conjunction with SHAPE America, is designed specifically for PE teachers. Leave the session with more confidence and resources to support your efforts in delivering tennis in your Physical Education classroom.

Speakers

Kara Heim

Tennis Service Representative - Nebraska, USTA

Lindsay Hall

Community Play Manager, USTA

Monday November 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Arbor 1

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

2:00pm CST

Outdoor Recreation and Education

Monday November 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Lancaster North

An interactive session on the benefits of outdoor recreation and education and how to have a successful program. Get resources and make a plan to enhance existing programming or build an outdoor program.

Monday November 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Lancaster North

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, Future Professionals

2:00pm CST

The HPE Revolution Podcast LIVE

Monday November 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST

Arbor 2

We started a podcast where health and physical education teachers across Nebraska share tips and strategies that can help all of us up our game. Join us for a discussion about collaborations and peer support and chime in with your episode ideas. Be a part of the HPE Revolution.

Speakers

Shannon Mulhearn

Physical Education Teacher Education, University of Nebraska - Kearney

Patricia Philippi

Senior Lecturer, University of Nebraska - Kearney

Monday November 4, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CST
Arbor 2

Lecture, Health and PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

6:00pm CST

Husker Basketball Outing

Monday November 4, 2024 6:00pm - 10:00pm CST

TBA

We hope you will join the group to go and see the Nebraska Men's Basketball team take on the Texas-Rio Grande Valley Men's Basketball team. GO HUSKERS!
Tickets Must Be Purchased in Advanced for This Event.

Monday November 4, 2024 6:00pm - 10:00pm CST
TBA

Networking

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

8:00am CST

AI-Powered PE: Revolutionizing Curriculum and Student Engagement

Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CST

Arbor 2

Explore how AI tools can transform physical education by streamlining curriculum creation, enhancing personalized learning, and improving student engagement. Discover practical AI applications that save time while elevating teaching effectiveness for both educators and students.

Speakers

Megan Adkins

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Academic Innovation, University of Nebraska - Kearney

Shannon Mulhearn

Physical Education Teacher Education, University of Nebraska - Kearney

Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Arbor 2

Lecture, Health and PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

8:00am CST

Place Matters: Examining Youth Fitness Data to Improve Communities

Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CST

Olive Branch

For years, Lincoln Public Schools have been using cardiovascular fitness data to inform decision making on curriculum, programming and activity in Physical Education. More recently, we have taken a broad approach to identify areas of strength and weakness within the community to meet our students where they are and provide a bridge to lifestyle and community resources to ensure our students have the resources and tools to live a healthy and fit life. Come see how we continue to use GIS mapping to drill down in our approach to improving youth fitness in Lincoln!

Speakers

Matt Avey

Curriculum Specialist, Lincoln Public Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CST
Olive Branch

Lecture, Health and PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:00am CST

Moving is for EVERYONE!

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST

Arbor 1

In this presentation we will take a look at what Unified PE looks like in a middle school setting. We will also dive into some examples of instant activities, games and cool downs that you can use to get students of all ability levels involved.

Speakers

Jake Hoover

2023 Adaptive PE TOY, Westside Community Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Arbor 1

Active Participation, Adaptive PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:00am CST

Out of This World Games

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST

Lancaster North

Come and learn about some new games. Eclipse Ball and Satryan are fun for all age levels and combine skills of multiple sports including: Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Tennis and Soccer. Equipment can be modified or purchased to work within any budget.

Speakers

Wyatt Morse

Health & PE Specialist, SHAPE Nebraska

12 years as K-6 PE teacher at Archbishop Bergan Fremont, NECurrently serves as Executive Director for SHAPE Nebraska

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Lancaster North

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:00am CST

Injury Prevention and Safety in Health Courses

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST

Olive Branch

Schools play an important role in promoting the health and safety of children and adolescents by helping them establish lifelong health patterns. Injury prevention and safety is an important topic to teach for prevention and establishing safety behaviors. Such safety behaviors include learning how to wear a bike helmet, properly wearing a seat belt, hazards of distracted driving, crossing the road properly and understanding local laws/rules. Attendees will learn about the various injury prevention topics that can be integrated into health courses and supportive resources that can be used in the classroom.

Speakers

Jeanne Bietz, MA

Community Health Educator Sr.

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Olive Branch

Lecture, Health

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:00am CST

The Nebraska Health & Physical Education Connection

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST

Hawthorne

Join us in a discussion about supporting early career H&PE teachers in Nebraska. Faculty from the universities will be on hand to initiate and facilitate discussions and we will have hot topics on hand for the room to respond to.

Speakers

Mike Messerole

Professor, University of Nebraska - Omaha

Shannon Mulhearn

Physical Education Teacher Education, University of Nebraska - Kearney

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:00am - 9:50am CST
Hawthorne

Lecture, Health and PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

9:50am CST

Break/Visit Exhibitors

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:50am - 10:00am CST

Lower Level Lobby

Visit our exhibitors last one last time.

Tuesday November 5, 2024 9:50am - 10:00am CST
Lower Level Lobby 333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

10:00am CST

Lead Up to Fun: Ice Breakers and Games for Dynamic Play

Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CST

Lancaster North

Join us to explore engaging ice breakers and small-sided games that foster teamwork and communication in physical education. Learn practice activities to energize your classes and build connections among students, enhancing their earning experience and love for movement. Leave with actionable ideas to implement immediately!

Speakers

Katelyn Cunningham

Health & PE Teacher; Building Liaison, Lincoln Public Schools

Nicole Liss

Health & PE Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools

Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CST
Lancaster North

Active Participation, PE

Audience ELEM, MS, HS, Future Professionals

10:00am CST

Revitalizing Schools: Empowering Educators to Thrive

Tuesday November 5, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am CST

Olive Branch

With only 31% of teachers engaged in their work, it's time to take action. In this session, learn how to use Clifton Strengths to combat disengagement, reduce burnout, and create a unified, purpose-driven culture. Discover strategies to foster educator enthusiasm, build on their strengths, and drive long-lasting positive impact for both staff and students.

Speakers