Physical Activity Meets Student Wellness in a K-12 setting. This session explores how collaboration between a school counselor and a physical education teacher can strengthen student wellness in a K–12 setting. This session highlights how physical activity can be intentionally used to support students’ social-emotional learning, stress management, and academic readiness. Participants will see how counselors and PE teachers can work together to design movement-based activities that help students build self-regulation, focus, and confidence through the perspective of a high school counselor and elementary physical education teacher. .
PE Teacher, SHAPE COLORADO, Moffat School District, Ridgeview Elementary School K-5
My name is Bryson Davis, and I teach K–5 Physical Education at Ridgeview Elementary School in the Moffat County School District for three years. I have been teaching Physical Education for three years. One of my favorite parts of teaching is witnessing the “light bulb” moments... Read More →
My name is Aliceson Davis, and I am currently a school counselor serving students in grades 9–12 in the Moffat County School District. I just completed my 3rd year of counseling this past school year. I am passionate about supporting students in their postsecondary readiness while... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 8:55am - 10:05am MDT Classroom 2
Part 1: This session begins by addressing the growing responsibility placed on PE teachers and youth coaches to lead resistance and strength training programs—often without formal training. Participants will explore why strength and conditioning must be educational, student centered, and developmentally appropriate, rather than exclusively performance focused. Emphasis is placed on grounding instruction in scientific principles, student interests, and long-term physical development and enjoyment. Key topics include effective class management and organization, establishing a safe training environment, embedding technique instruction into lessons, and promoting physical literacy through clear routines, progressions, and expectations. Structured resistance training is framed as a tool for learning, confidence building, and engagement—not just physical outcomes.
The sports officiating shortage is a major issue impacting education-based athletics nationwide. By working with schools like yours, we at RefReps are on a mission to create a more sustainable future for all sports at all levels!
RefReps (www.refreps.com) is an education technology company that provides curriculum, coursework, and support materials to equip high schools to teach Intro to Sports Officiating as an elective class to students during their curricular day. To date, over 1,025 high schools across 47 states have already started teaching with us!
The primary focus of this presentation is to share how schools can achieve the necessary approvals and then properly implement RefReps' Intro to Sports Officiating Education classes into their curricular offerings. We will share strategies for implementation, composition of the curriculum, results that have been achieved, and details related to the academic rigor involved in the class.
Trey Zabona- Trey is part of the RefReps team, working with schools, athletic programs, officiating associations, and professional sports teams to introduce and grow officiating education. His focus is on helping students develop leadership, confidence, and career-ready skills through... Read More →
Wednesday June 3, 2026 12:45pm - 1:55pm MDT Classroom 2
Part 2 focuses on practical strategies for implementation within PE and youth sport settings. Participants will examine how to individualize programming, manage diverse ability levels, and integrate S&C into a physical literacy pathway and developmental framework that supports competence, motivation, and lifelong physical activity. The session will highlight how poorly structured or age-inappropriate training contributes to injury and student disengagement—and how intentional organization and inclusive practices can counter these risks. Time will be dedicated to self-program evaluation, allowing participants to reflect on their current practices, identify strengths and gaps, and develop actionable next steps to improve instruction, safety, and meaningful participation for all students.
Physical education teachers are uniquely positioned on the front lines of student safety, often serving as the first adults to notice signs of concussion in school settings. This session empowers PE teachers with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to confidently identify, respond to, and support students with concussions. In addition, participants will learn how to proactively protect students from further injury by recognizing when to remove them from activities, implementing safe modifications, and understanding the critical role PE teachers play in preventing secondary impacts that could worsen symptoms or delay recovery.
Kiki Grenning M.S., OTR/L, CPRCS, is a Board-Certified Occupational Therapist and Certified Primitive Reflex Integration Clinical Specialist who currently serves as the Senior Brain Injury Consultant for the Colorado Department of Education. Kiki has over 12 years of experience in... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 8:55am - 10:05am MDT Classroom 2
John Wooden first taught his players how to put on their socks correctly so they would not get blisters that would hinder their progress and success. Wooden's intention was to help his players to achieve success by being proactive rather than reactive. This session is packed with research backed strategies for class management that will increase student engagement as well as facilitate student success. Take away tips and strategies to create a safe and positive learning environment for your students, all grades and all populations.
Adapted and General ED Physical Education, Musical Plus
Carrie Flint is an award-winning PE specialist (general and adapted) from California with 30 years of experience. She is the past president for the SHAPE America Western District and one of the national trainers for the SHAPE America PE Standards and APE. She has taught in numerous... Read More →
Thursday June 4, 2026 10:35am - 11:45am MDT Classroom 2
