KAHPERD Convention 2026

KAHPERD Convention 2026

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8:00am CDT

Welcome Ceremony Plaster Center

9:00am CDT

Flag Rugby For All Gym C From Vision to Action: Unified PE Class Room 219 Fundamental Motor Skills: Building Blocks Gym B New Line Dances for the KAHPERD Social? Dance Studio Building Lifelong Fitness Habits Room 215 Single Rope Made Easy and Fun Gym A Set the Tone: Mindset, Effort & Energy Room 216 Building Community: Higher Ed & P-12 Room 217

10:00am CDT

Whole Child Wellness: Fitness for EVERY Body Room 219 Intro to Tap Dance Dance Studio Fit Club Activities Gym B Long Rope and Double Dutch Fun Gym A Meet The Academy (Natl. Academy of H&PL) Room 217 A Guide for Pedagogy of Student Learning Room 216 Ready Bodies, Learning Minds Gym C Teaching Smarter: AI for PE & Health Room 215

11:00am CDT

IEPs Made Simple: What PE Teachers Should Know Room 219 Swing Dance Basics Dance Studio 9 Square in the Air Gym B RUFTA5: Are You Faster Than a Fifth Grader? Room 215 Understanding Pathophysiology of Obesity Room 217 Hooked On Learning: Outdoor Adventures Gym A LiteTennis: Improve Student Health Gym C

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Location TBD

1:00pm CDT

Supporting Every Step: Working w/ Paraprofessionals Room 219 Beyond the Classroom Room 215 Unconventional Fun: Non-Traditional Team Games Gym A Health Education: Tackling the Tough Topics Room 216 SHAPE America Physical Best 5th Ed. Gym B Engaging Students w/ IHT SPIRIT Heart Rate Monitor Gym C

2:00pm CDT

From Chaos to Connection: Inclusive Management Room 219 Mindfulness & Audio-Described Yoga Dance Studio Who Says Dudes DON'T Dance?! Gym B Jump Rope: Ingredients for a Successful Unit Gym A Fit Check: Making Health Assessment Work Room 215 Strength and Conditioning Room 217

3:00pm CDT

All Kids Can Play: Special Olympics Unified Room 219 You Can Always Lead! Room 217 The Power of Pilates Dance Studio Drums Alive: Igniting Minds Through Rhythm Gym A Game-Changing Recess: Soccer Activities Gym B Beyond Drills: Basketball Games Gym C Using AI to Coach and Teach Pole Vault Room 216

4:00pm CDT

College Bowl Gyms A&B (combined)

6:00pm CDT

KAHPERD Awards & Social Casino