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 possible. Attendees will leave with ready-to-use prompts, practical examples, and a framework for using AI responsibly to enhance instruction while supporting lifelong movement, wellness, and health literacy.
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
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 real-time feedback to support fitness and lifelong wellness. Learn how educators can use heart rate data to monitor student progress, measure effort toward individual goals, differentiate instruction, document student growth, and make data-informed decisions that enhance teaching and learning. You'll also discover how IHT's innovative platform provides real-time physical and emotional feedback, empowering students to take ownership of their health while strengthening communication between students, teachers, and families through meaningful reporting.
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 grants. Physics, for example, such as acceleration, motion, thermodynamics, and more, may be shown. Tools such as Excel can be introduced through report generation. Such notions can expose students to a wide future career possibility. Most large entity foundations are STEM-focused, and Orbiter allows physical educators the ability to get their fair share of funding.
