National Standards

SHAPE America sets the standard for health and physical education in the United States — and 80% of teachers indicate they look to us to lead the way on best practices and guidelines for HPE in schools.

SHAPE America’s new National Physical Education Standards and National Health Education Standards — released in 2024 after a multi-year revision process — provide a comprehensive framework for educators to deliver high-quality instruction and make a positive difference in the health and well-being of every student.


National
Physical Education
Standards
SHAPE America's National Physical Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a highly effective physical education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Physical Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula. View PE Standards

National
Health Education
Standards
SHAPE America's National Health Education Standards define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a comprehensive school-based health education program. States and local school districts across the country use the National Health Education Standards to develop or revise existing standards, frameworks and curricula. View HE Standards

National
State by State
Standards
Become a health and physical education advocacy expert by using these state-specific resources! Access your state standards for health education and physical education, state fact sheets, presentations, templates, and links to key stakeholders. View State Standards

National
Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) Standards
The SHAPE America Initial PETE Standards and Components were designed to develop pre-service candidates into competent and capable future professionals, and provide a performance-based assessment structure requiring candidates to demonstrate content and foundational knowledge. View PETE Standards

National
Health Education Teacher Education (HETE) Standards
The National Standards for Initial Health Education Teacher Education are firmly supported by the common roles and responsibilities of professional practices in health education. A concerted effort was made to capture the knowledge and skills that are unique to newly prepared candidates. View HETE Standards

National
Sport Coaches
Standards
Coaches, coaching educators, administrators, athletes and the public use the National Standards for Sport Coaches for direction regarding the skills and knowledge that coaches should possess. The standards aid in providing quality training that will have a positive impact on coaches' performance. View Coaching Standards

National
Adapted Physical Education
Standards
SHAPE America's Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) invites you to learn more about the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). APENS is provided by the National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID). View Adapted PE Standards

National
Dance Education
Standards
Key elements and concepts from the dance education standards have been included within the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards. To learn more or view standards specific to dance education you can find the National Core Arts Standards in Dance below. View Dance Standards