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Wednesday, October 28
 

12:00pm CDT

Soccer Starts in PE
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Gyms A&B
Soccer is a universal language that connects students across cultures, communities, and countries—and physical education is the perfect place to bring that connection to life. In this three-hour, hands-on training, K–12 physical educators will explore the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success in School curriculum and World’s Game suite of resources. Participants will engage in...
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Speakers
BM
Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Gyms A&B
  Elementary PE, Full gym combined

3:00pm CDT

Beyond the Noise: Rethinking PE for Neurodivergent Students
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Gyms A&B
For many neurodivergent students, physical education can feel like sensory and social overload rather than an opportunity to move, connect, and succeed. Loud echoes, bright lights, constant movement, unexpected touch, changing expectations, and peer interactions can create barriers that are often mistaken for disengagement or challenging behavior. In this session, we’ll look beyond what we see...
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Speakers
avatar for Mike Messerole

Mike Messerole

Assistant Director, University of Nebraska Omaha
Michael Messerole, PhD is the Assistant Director and an Associate Professor in the School of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. He has been training physical education teachers and coaches for over 25 years. Mike 's specialty area is adapted physical education... Read More →
Wednesday October 28, 2026 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Gyms A&B
  Available, Full gym combined
 
Thursday, October 29
 

8:00am CDT

Welcome Ceremony
Thursday October 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Plaster Center
Opening welcome ceremony for the 2026 KAHPERD Convention.
Thursday October 29, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Plaster Center

9:00am CDT

Flag Rugby For All
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym C
Presentation Description: This session examines how flag rugby creates pathways to athletic participation for all students through intentional collaboration with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Special Education professionals. The flag-first, co-taught model supports neurodivergent learners, integrates with IEP and inclusion goals, and builds genuine leadership skills in general...
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Speakers
MZ
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym C
  Adapted / APE, Large gym

9:00am CDT

From Vision to Action: Unified PE Class
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 219
Learn how to create a successful Unified Physical Education program that brings students with and without intellectual disabilities together through meaningful participation. This session will provide practical steps for planning, gaining administrative support, scheduling, and implementing a Unified PE class. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use resources and strategies to foster inclusion,...
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Speakers
CP
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

9:00am CDT

Fundamental Motor Skills: Building Blocks
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym B
This presentation will discuss the importance of teaching a variety of general movement patterns early in childhood. Teaching the basics will enable the physical educator and coach to maximize the individual potential of each athlete and student utilizing the long-term athletic development model. Special attention will be paid to the transfer of practice and the weight room to performance.
Speakers
DB
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym B
  Coaching / Sport, Gym

9:00am CDT

New Line Dances for the KAHPERD Social?
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Dance Studio
Come learn some new line dances that you can take back to your students and staff! Impress your friends with your dancing moves and hit the floor at a the KAHPERD Social or your next wedding celebration!
Speakers
SS
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Dance Studio
  Dance, Dance Studio

9:00am CDT

Building Lifelong Fitness Habits
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 215
Walk away with practical, plug-and-play activities that get students moving, collaborating, and thinking about their own wellness. Designed for PE teachers ready to go beyond exercise, this session gives you the tools to build a classroom culture where healthy habits and lifelong fitness truly stick.
Speakers
CM
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 215
  Elementary PE, Gym preferred

9:00am CDT

Single Rope Made Easy and Fun
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym A
Teachers will discover effective strategies to deconstruct jump rope skills, offer progressions that enhance students’ confidence, and introduce engaging games to keep students motivated throughout a successful unit! Our focus will be on single rope techniques and games that can be adapted for students of all ages and skill levels.
Speakers
NW
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym A
  Elementary PE, Gym

9:00am CDT

Set the Tone: Mindset, Effort & Energy
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 216
This presentation covers seven core tenets for life in a practical, performance-focused framework for coaches, physical educators, and health professionals. Grounded in psychological research, the session explores how emotional resilience, motivation, and personal growth directly influence athlete behavior, team culture, and overall performance. It challenges the misconception that struggle...
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Speakers
KV
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 216
  Health / Wellness, Classroom

9:00am CDT

Building Community: Higher Ed & P-12
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 217
PETE/HETE program coordinator's primary responsibility is to prepare the next generation of health and physical educators for P-12 landscape. Often times, however, college programs unintentionally omit local P-12 professionals from programming. In this session, students and faculty from Benedictine College seek to bring future professionals and pedagogues together to share ideas and strategies for...
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Speakers
MK
Thursday October 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 217
  PETE / HETE, Classroom

10:00am CDT

Whole Child Wellness: Fitness for EVERY Body
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 219
Discover how inclusive fitness and wellness practices can improve the physical, social, and emotional well-being of all students. Participants will explore Special Olympics Health and Fitness resources, adaptive activities, and evidence-based strategies that promote lifelong healthy habits while ensuring every student has meaningful opportunities to participate and succeed.
Speakers
CP
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

10:00am CDT

Intro to Tap Dance
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Dance Studio
Learn the basics of Tap Dance! We will learn about rhythm, balance, weight shifts, coordination, and body awareness while dancing! A fun class for beginners to learn the amazing dance style of tap. We will provide tap shoes and/or taps that go over your tennis shoes. If you would like to take the class in tennis shoes without taps that is fine as well. We will have a short tap performance at the...
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Speakers
ES
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Dance Studio
  Dance, Dance Studio (hardwood)

10:00am CDT

Fit Club Activities
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym B
This session will introduce activities participants can use to get students active to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Activities will get students excited about getting fit while working on teamwork, enjoying movement, and learning how to embrace movement throughout life. If time allows, this session will address brain gym activities as well.
Speakers
SS
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym B
  Elementary PE, Gym

10:00am CDT

Long Rope and Double Dutch Fun
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym A
Teachers will discover effective methods to introduce partner jumping, long rope, and double Dutch through engaging games and progressive activities that promote success and movement, creating an outstanding jump rope unit. These activities are excellent cooperative skills designed to enhance your students' ability to collaborate more effectively.
Speakers
NW
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym A
  Elementary PE, Gym

10:00am CDT

Meet The Academy (Natl. Academy of H&PL)
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 217
An introduction to the National Academy of Health and Physical Literacy (The Academy). Who is a diverse, inclusive, member-driven organization advancing the dimensions of health and physical literacy through professional development, advocacy, mentoring, and applied research.
Speakers
DL
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 217
  Health / Wellness, Classroom

10:00am CDT

A Guide for Pedagogy of Student Learning
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 216
As a Physical Education & Health Teacher at Harmon High School, I strive to promote the importance of our cultural pride and ownership of our own diversity and celebrate our social justice changes through sports. My current research focuses on the challenges that students from diverse cultural communities face while enrolled in higher education. My passion is leading through action rather than...
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Speakers
AH
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 216
  Multi-Track, Classroom

10:00am CDT

Ready Bodies, Learning Minds
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym C
This presentation highlights the implementation of the Ready Bodies, Learning Minds (RBLM) Motor Lab Program during the 2025–2026 academic year through a collaborative partnership between Coach Kara Roland’s preschool physical education program and Baker University’s Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program. The purpose of this project is to strengthen preschool students’ school...
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Speakers
RD
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym C
  PETE / HETE, Small flex space

10:00am CDT

Teaching Smarter: AI for PE & Health
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 215
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing education, but what does that mean for physical education and health teachers? In this session, participants will explore practical ways AI can support lesson planning, assessment, communication, differentiation, and student engagement in both PE and Health classrooms—without replacing the relationships and human connection that make great teaching...
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Speakers
avatar for Mark Ellner

Mark Ellner

Professor/ Program Coordinator, Kansas State University
Dr. Mark Ellner is the Coordinator of the Physical Education and Health program at Kansas State University, where he leads curriculum development, student mentorship, and innovative teaching practices in teacher education. As the College of Education’s Distance Supervision Specialist, he has... Read More →
Thursday October 29, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 215
  Technology / AI, Classroom

11:00am CDT

IEPs Made Simple: What PE Teachers Should Know
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 219
Gain confidence in understanding and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) in the physical education setting. This session will break down key components of an IEP, discuss accommodations and modifications, and provide practical strategies for collaborating with special education teams to create meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for every student.
Speakers
CP
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

11:00am CDT

Swing Dance Basics
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Dance Studio
Come learn the basics of swing dance! Swing dance is a lot of fun and a great way to practice coordination, balance, and rhythm while working with other people.
Speakers
ES
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Dance Studio
  Dance, Dance Studio

11:00am CDT

9 Square in the Air
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym B
Discover the excitement of 9 Square in the Air in this engaging, hands-on session! Learn how to teach the original game, explore creative variations, and discover new ways to keep students active, engaged, and having fun. Combining elements of volleyball and 4 Square, 9 Square in the Air is a fast-paced, inclusive activity that encourages teamwork, communication, and friendly competition....
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Speakers
LB
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym B
  Elementary PE, Large gym (high ceiling)

11:00am CDT

RUFTA5: Are You Faster Than a Fifth Grader?
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 215
Participants will learn about RUFTA5 and leave with a practical timeline and tools to implement a similar event in their own district. Are You Faster Than a Fifth Grader? (RUFTA5) is a district-wide experience where 15 fifth graders from each elementary school race against the superintendent in a two-mile run, while the remaining students participate in a one-mile walk, all culminating together at...
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Speakers
CS
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 215
  Elementary PE, Classroom

11:00am CDT

Understanding Pathophysiology of Obesity
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 217
This session will introduce participants to the pathology of obesity. We will expand upon the etiology of energy balance and discuss how hunger, metabolism, and hormone dysregulation can be improved through exercise, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals.
Speakers
TR
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 217
  Exercise Science, Classroom

11:00am CDT

Hooked On Learning: Outdoor Adventures
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym A
Get your students involved in outdoor adventures with this fun session featuring fishing, hiking, and outdoor cooking! Outdoor adventures promote health, well-being, and a lifelong connection to nature — for all grade levels. Explore powerful research, discover their many benefits, and learn how Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation can help bring your own outdoor ADVENTURE to life and be a GAME CHANGER...
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Speakers
TL
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym A
  Multi-Track, Gym + outdoor + water

11:00am CDT

LiteTennis: Improve Student Health
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym C
Review the basic rules and scoring for LiteTennis and demonstrate several games and activities that support and improve the student's overall performance. Provide an outline for a curriculum to start a LiteTennis unit.
Speakers
LE
BF
Thursday October 29, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym C
  Sport Performance, Gym

12:00pm CDT

Lunch
Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Location TBD
Lunch break for all convention attendees.
Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Location TBD

1:00pm CDT

Supporting Every Step: Working w/ Paraprofessionals
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 219
Strong collaboration between physical educators and paraprofessionals creates better outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. This session will explore effective communication, clearly defined roles, and collaborative strategies that maximize student independence, engagement, and success during physical education. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen their...
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Speakers
CP
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

1:00pm CDT

Beyond the Classroom
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 215
Are you ready to take your love of learning and movement beyond the gym? Join me to see how we built an outdoor learning classroom at our elementary school. I’ll show how we turned almost nothing into an inspiring space by writing grants, securing donations, and involving our school community. You’ll leave with practical ideas for activities that help students learn, move, create, and connect...
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Speakers
TY
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 215
  Elementary PE, Classroom

1:00pm CDT

Unconventional Fun: Non-Traditional Team Games
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gym A
"Unconventional Fun: A Session of Non-Traditional Games" invites participants to step outside the box and engage in a variety of exciting, offbeat games that break the mold of typical team-building exercises. Whether it's a quirky twist on classic sports or completely new creations, this session encourages creativity, collaboration, and a lot of laughs. Designed to get everyone moving, thinking,...
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Speakers
LM
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gym A
  Elementary PE, Gym (more space = better)

1:00pm CDT

Health Education: Tackling the Tough Topics
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 216
During this session, attendees with leave with strategies to address some of the tougher to teach topics such as mental health, stigmas and positive outlooks. Many of these topics 6-8 and 9-12 graders struggle with. Leave with lessons ready to teach on Monday.
Speakers
SK
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 216
  Health / Wellness, Classroom

1:00pm CDT

SHAPE America Physical Best 5th Ed.
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gym B
In this SHAPE America-endorsed session, meet with a SHAPE America National Physical Best trainer who will present on health-related fitness in PE and share actionable items that you can use to incorporate best practices in health-related fitness in your PE class. You will leave this session with activities from the Physical Best, 5th Edition text that you can use in your class right away, a deeper...
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Speakers
TL
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gym B
  Multi-Track, Gym

1:00pm CDT

Engaging Students w/ IHT SPIRIT Heart Rate Monitor
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gym C
Experience a fun, interactive session featuring movement activities and IHT's NEW SPIRIT Heart Rate Monitor, demonstrating how heart rate technology can increase student engagement, personalize learning, and provide meaningful assessment data. Participants will explore practical strategies for maximizing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), motivating learners of all abilities, and using...
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Speakers
BW
Thursday October 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Gym C
  Technology / AI, Gym (MVPA demo)

2:00pm CDT

From Chaos to Connection: Inclusive Management
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 219
Effective classroom management creates an environment where every student can learn, participate, and thrive. Explore practical routines, proactive behavior strategies, and inclusive instructional techniques designed to support students with a wide range of abilities. Participants will gain tools to build positive relationships, increase engagement, and create a culture of belonging in physical...
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Speakers
CP
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

2:00pm CDT

Mindfulness & Audio-Described Yoga
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dance Studio
Discover practical mindfulness strategies that can be used in the classroom to help students strengthen focus and manage anxiety. This session also introduces audio described yoga as an accessible movement practice that supports whole body learning. Educators will gain tools for helping students build flexibility, increase body awareness, and develop muscle strength. These simple & purposeful...
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Speakers
MH
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dance Studio
  Adapted / APE, Dance Studio / Mats

2:00pm CDT

Who Says Dudes DON'T Dance?!
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Gym B
Think your students “don’t dance”? Challenge accepted. Join former PE and Dance Teacher of the Year Scotty Williams for a high-energy, laugh-filled session designed to make dance approachable, relevant, and FUN—even for your most reluctant movers. Experience simple dances, hilarious dance games, creative challenges, current music, sports connections, student choice, and proven strategies...
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Speakers
SW
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Gym B
  Dance, Gym/Dance

2:00pm CDT

Jump Rope: Ingredients for a Successful Unit
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Gym A
Teachers will learn effective ways to break down jump rope skills, provide progressions that boost students’ confidence, and introduce games to keep students motivated for a successful unit!
Speakers
NW
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Gym A
  Elementary PE, Gym

2:00pm CDT

Fit Check: Making Health Assessment Work
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 215
When given multiple tools to assess health, people tend to choose the one that is most familiar, fastest, or easiest to interpret. Relying solely on weight can overshadow other important indicators of health, such as body composition, cardiovascular function, and muscular development. Understanding this preference, even when other tools are available, matters for both educators and fitness...
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Speakers
JP
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 215
  Health / Wellness, Classroom

2:00pm CDT

Strength and Conditioning
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 217
TBD
Speakers
ES
Thursday October 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 217
  Sport Performance, Classroom

3:00pm CDT

All Kids Can Play: Special Olympics Unified
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 219
Discover how Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools and Unified Sports can transform school culture by promoting inclusion, leadership, and meaningful participation for all students. Learn how to start or strengthen a Unified program, engage students as leaders, and access free Special Olympics resources that support inclusive opportunities beyond the physical education classroom.
Speakers
CP
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

3:00pm CDT

You Can Always Lead!
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 217
As a professional, no matter what role you are serving (ie: teacher, coach, administrator, supervisor, team member, board member, etc.) or what environment (classroom, gym, court, field, mat, office, Zoom, etc.) you are working in, you can always be a leader. Leadership takes many forms and is dynamic. The purpose of the this session is to discussion concepts of leadership within our profession.
Speakers
SS
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 217
  Coaching / Sport, Classroom

3:00pm CDT

The Power of Pilates
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dance Studio
This activity-based presentation and workout is designed to take participants through an organized mat Pilates class, demonstrating basic movement patterns along with modifications to increase levels of difficulty to meet the needs of all individuals with different fitness levels. Learn the history of Pilates, from the founder, Joseph Pilates, and learn new fun exercises to implement into your...
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Speakers
SG
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Dance Studio
  Dance, Group fitness studio (hardwood)

3:00pm CDT

Drums Alive: Igniting Minds Through Rhythm
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gym A
Ready to energize your teaching, engage your students, and experience the power of rhythm in motion? Join Teri, Regan, and Jackie for an action-packed session filled with movement, music, creativity, and fun! Discover how Drums Alive transforms rhythm and movement into meaningful learning experiences. Rooted in research and brain based educational concepts, this evidence based program goes beyond...
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Speakers
RD
JH
TL
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gym A
  Elementary PE, Gym

3:00pm CDT

Game-Changing Recess: Soccer Activities
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gym B
Transform recess into a high-energy, structured experience using the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s World’s Game Recess Guide. This session shows how to organize engaging soccer-based activities that build teamwork, confidence, and connection for all students. Learn how to create activity zones, implement small-sided games, and empower student leaders to drive participation. Walk away with...
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Speakers
BM
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gym B
  Elementary PE, Full gym

3:00pm CDT

Beyond Drills: Basketball Games
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gym C
Many students can perform basketball skills during drills but struggle to apply those skills during game situations. This active session will introduce basketball learning games that promote decision-making, tactical awareness, and skill execution under game-like conditions. Participants will experience a variety of small-sided games designed to increase the transfer of learning from practice to...
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Speakers
JB
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Gym C
  Secondary PE, Gym (4-6 goals)

3:00pm CDT

Using AI to Coach and Teach Pole Vault
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 216
Using AI app to coach and Teach Pole Vault (Place holder)
Speakers
JM
Thursday October 29, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Room 216
  Technology / AI, Classroom

4:00pm CDT

College Bowl
Thursday October 29, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Gyms A&B (combined)
College Bowl competition — Gyms A & B combined.
Thursday October 29, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Gyms A&B (combined)

6:00pm CDT

KAHPERD Awards & Social
Thursday October 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Casino
KAHPERD Awards ceremony and evening social at the Casino.
Thursday October 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Casino
 
Friday, October 30
 

8:00am CDT

KEYNOTE — Scotty Williams
Friday October 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Location TBD
Physical educators have a superpower—and it reaches far beyond the gym. in this high-energy, interactive keynote, Scotty Williams reminds educators of the extraordinary influence they have to create joy, build confidence, strengthen connection, and positively impact the culture of an entire school community. Through powerful stories, meaningful moments, movement, laughter, and practical...
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Speakers
SW
Friday October 30, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Location TBD
  Keynote, Full arena

9:00am CDT

Game-Changing Recess: Soccer Activities
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym B
Transform recess into a high-energy, structured experience using the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s World’s Game Recess Guide. This session shows how to organize engaging soccer-based activities that build teamwork, confidence, and connection for all students. Learn how to create activity zones, implement small-sided games, and empower student leaders to drive participation. Walk away with...
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Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym B
  Elementary PE, Full gym

9:00am CDT

Builders & Bulldozers
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 215
This presentation, Builders and Bulldozers, uses a simple elementary physical education game as a powerful metaphor to explore human behavior across personal, professional, and organizational contexts. The discussion examines how individuals alternate between “building” others up and “bulldozing” them, often influenced by stress, environment, and learned behavior. Drawing from performance...
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Speakers
KV
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 215
  Health / Wellness, Classroom

9:00am CDT

"Let Her Play" - Flag Football in Kansas!
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym C
This presentation will share information with participants about the newest and hottest game in Kansas! "Flag Football for girls"! "Let her play" campaign, initiated by the Kansas City Chiefs, ignited girls' flag football club play across the KC metro area and in other parts of the state. In April of 2026, KSHSAA sanctioned girls flag football as a High school sport. This session will explain how...
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Speakers
SG
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Gym C
  Secondary PE, Gym/Classroom (50+)

9:00am CDT

Standards & Learning Indicator Tools
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 216
Join us for an interactive session designed to empower educators with tools and resources to create a cohesive program that aligns standards, curriculum & content, and builds student skills and success. Templates for aligning standards/competencies, indicators and curriculum and Kansas Legislative Mandates will be shared. Both the Kansas Physical Education Competencies and the Kansas Health...
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Speakers
JH
KK
NM
Friday October 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 216
  Secondary PE, Classroom

10:00am CDT

Goalball: Bring Paralympics Sports into Curriculum
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym B
Introducing Paralympics sports in physical education is a powerful way to foster disability awareness and inclusion. This interactive session introduces goalball, a Paralympics sport designed specifically for individuals with visual impairments. Attendees will learn the fundamental rules of the sport and take away practical, ready-to-use strategies for teaching goalball skills to students of all...
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Speakers
LC
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym B
  Adapted / APE, Full gym

10:00am CDT

Play for All: Early Childhood & Elementary Inclusion
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 219
Explore engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that make physical education accessible for young learners of all abilities. Participants will experience inclusive games, adaptive teaching strategies, and Special Olympics Young Athletes resources designed to build motor skills, confidence, and social connections while creating positive movement experiences for every child.
Speakers
CP
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

10:00am CDT

From Classroom to Community: Intergenerational
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 215
Experiential learning provides students with opportunities to apply classroom concepts through meaningful, hands-on experiences coupled with critical reflection. This interactive session highlights an experiential learning project that connects college students with older adults residing in assisted living communities through the design and implementation of engaging leisure activities and games....
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Speakers
DA
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 215
  Multi-Track, Classroom

10:00am CDT

Assessment Tools for PE & Health
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 216
Join us for an interactive session designed to empower educators with tools and resources to assess students and adjust instruction based on data. The Presidential Fitness Test Components and requirements, as well as new student rubrics specific to the Kansas Physical Education Competencies will be shared
Speakers
JH
KK
NM
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 216
  Secondary PE, Classroom

10:00am CDT

Omnikin: Have a BALL with Action-Packed Fun for All!
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym A
Get ready to roll, bounce, and blast through an action-packed session full of outrageous fun! Whether you’re craving fresh team sports, high-energy fitness games, skill-building challenges, or unforgettable community builders, Omnikin delivers BIG. Featuring our famous lightweight, larger-than-life 14”–48” balls, these games will supercharge your gym, captivate your students, and leave...
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Speakers
SW
Friday October 30, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Gym A
  Secondary PE, Gym

11:00am CDT

Beyond Compliance: Disability Inclusion Advocacy
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 219
Move beyond simply meeting legal requirements and discover what authentic inclusion looks like in physical education. This session will explore strategies for becoming a stronger advocate for students with disabilities, fostering inclusive school cultures, and creating equitable opportunities where every student feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Speakers
CP
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 219
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

11:00am CDT

Quiet Please, Game On: Goalball
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym B
Here's your introduction to Goalball, a Paralympic sport invented for people with visual impairment played solely with sound and touch. In this session you will learn about the sport and leave with a blueprint to teach this fast-paced, unique sport to your students! **Will need volunteers, come ready to play**
Speakers
LE
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym B
  Adapted / APE, Gym

11:00am CDT

Using Exercise Physiology for Elementary Ed
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 215
Using Exercise Physiology Knowelge to Enhage Elmentray Education Studnets
Speakers
JM
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 215
  Exercise Science, Classroom

11:00am CDT

FHSU Students Presentation (TBD)
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym A
Fort Hays State University PE Majors will present a topic - TBD
Speakers
JN
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym A
  Future Professionals, Gym

11:00am CDT

PT Research (placeholder)
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 217
PT behavior Research Place holder
Speakers
JM
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 217
  Future Professionals, Classroom

11:00am CDT

Developing Rodeo Sports Performance
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 216
Deveopleing Rodeo Sports Preformance and Motivation Program
Speakers
JM
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Room 216
  Sport Performance, Classroom

11:00am CDT

Implementing Sports Combine Measurements
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym C
Implmementing Active Learning Exeriance of Sports Combine Measurments
Speakers
JM
Friday October 30, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Gym C
  Sport Performance, Gym or Classroom

12:00pm CDT

Every Student Moves: Adapting Fitness for Visual Impairment
Friday October 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 215
Physical education is critically important for students with visual impairment to combat sedentary lifestyles and develop overall physical fitness, motor planning, and self-esteem. This session will focus on increasing knowledge of the disability of visual impairment as well as introducing teaching strategies and equipment to provide accessible fitness activities for students who are not able to...
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Speakers
LE
Friday October 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 215
  Adapted / APE, Classroom

12:00pm CDT

Building Active Recreation for Elderly
Friday October 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 216
Building a Active Recreation program for Elderly Residence of a retirment community
Speakers
JM
Friday October 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 216
  Exercise Science, Classroom

12:00pm CDT

How Lap Counting & Split Timing Motivates
Friday October 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 217
When a simple function like a student-run is measured, it becomes a kinesiology tool that motivates the individual student. Improvement can be graded so that all kids can earn an A based on their individual performance. Running can also be shown to break through biases and motivate here before difficult-to-reach students. Measuring running in certain ways also becomes STEM and is eligible for new...
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Speakers
GS
Friday October 30, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 217
  Technology / AI, Classroom/Gym/Outdoor (flexible)
 

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